Emmys: July 2007 Archives

Right wingers usually find something to harp about when it comes to Hollywood entertainment, even at the Oscars and Grammys — so why not start early with today's Emmy nominations. The category for Original Music and Lyrics (that's called a "song" to you and me) is full of alcoholism, homoeroticism, divorce and one particular homage to the carefully contained phallus. ...

The whacked HBO mob series finally wound up with a happy ending with its 15 Emmy nominations today. But before you fire your guns into the air, consider this: No drama series has ever won the Emmy in its final season.

Reactions from some of those who earned Emmy nominations Thursday ...

A list of nominees in all categories for the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, announced this morning by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

By LYNN ELBER

LOS ANGELES — ‘‘The Sopranos,’’ the mob series that went to its grave with a shockingly inconclusive finale, found a happy ending today with 15 Emmy nominations including best drama. But the made-for-TV movie ‘‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’’ led all nominees with 17 bids. ...

LOS ANGELES — Freshmen series ‘‘Heroes’’ and ‘‘Ugly Betty’’ are on the Emmy-nominations short list, according to a Web site that tracks entertainment awards. Judges screening potential Emmy Award nominees for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences last weekend in Beverly Hills came up with 10 top contenders each for the best drama and best comedy series categories, TheEnvelope.com has reported. ...