Entertainment News Roundup: Joyce Randolph, Trixie on classic TV sitcom 'The Honeymooners', dies at 99 - media; 'Succession,' 'The Bear' win big at TV's Emmy awards and more

Star and executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio said that he alongside fellow producers decided to center the film around the "twisted" but true love story of Ernest Burkhart, a white man, and Mollie, the Osage woman that he married, to help drive home the human toll.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-01-2024 10:37 IST | Created: 16-01-2024 10:30 IST
Entertainment News Roundup: Joyce Randolph, Trixie on classic TV sitcom 'The Honeymooners', dies at 99 - media; 'Succession,' 'The Bear' win big at TV's Emmy awards and more
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Armenian film makes Oscar shortlist for first time

A heart-warming story of a man jailed for wearing a tie has become the first Armenian film to make it onto the Oscar's shortlist, in the international feature category. "Most of the films that have been made about Armenia really tend to revolve around the genocide. I wanted to make a film that would be enjoyable for Armenians and something that could relate to non-Armenians," said U.S. actor Michael A. Goorjian, who has directed and written the film. He also stars in it.

'Succession,' 'The Bear' win big at TV's Emmy awards

Media dynasty drama "Succession" earned the prestigious best drama trophy and "The Bear" dominated comedy honors as Hollywood handed out the annual Emmy awards, the top accolades for television. "Succession," the HBO series about the cutthroat battle for control of a global business empire, took home six wins for its fourth and final season.

Joyce Randolph, Trixie on classic TV sitcom 'The Honeymooners', dies at 99 - media

Actress Joyce Randolph, who played the peppy working-class Brooklyn housewife Trixie on "The Honeymooners" and was the last surviving cast member of the seminal 1950s sitcom starring Jackie Gleason, died on Saturday at her Manhattan home, her family told multiple media. She was 99. The circumstances were not disclosed, but her son Randolph Charles confirmed the death to media, including People and TMZ.

Factbox-Full list of winners at the 75th Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, were handed out at a live ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. Following is a list of all winners on Monday.

Exclusive-How DiCaprio shaped 'twisted' love story in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

The unusual relationship of a married couple in historical drama "Killers of the Flower Moon" could have been left as just a small part of the Martin Scorsese movie about a dark time in American history. Star and executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio said that he alongside fellow producers decided to center the film around the "twisted" but true love story of Ernest Burkhart, a white man, and Mollie, the Osage woman that he married, to help drive home the human toll.

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