Who Is Tramel Tillman? Dc-born, Maryland-Raised Actor Makes Emmy History (Watch)
Tramel Tillman is bringing Emmy gold back to Maryland, while making history at the same time.
The DC native, who was raised in Largo, became the first Black man to ever win a best supporting actor in a drama series Emmy on Sunday for his role in "Severance."
Tillman, 40, who stars as Seth Milchick on the Apple TV+ series, took the honor over James Marsden in "Paradise," co-star John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Jason Isaacs and Walton Goggins, all of whom appeared in "The White Lotus."
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Loni Anderson, Iconic 1980s Sitcom Star, Dies
Loni Anderson, best known for her role as the savvy radio station receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the beloved sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died.She was 79.
Anderson died on Sunday, Aug. 3, in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by her publicist.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Anderson captured the hearts of viewers during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her portrayal of Marlowe earned her multiple nominations for prestigious awards, including three Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards.
Beyond her iconic role on WKRP, Anderson starred in notable television films, s…
AppleTV+ Brings Entire 'Severance' Cast To Bell Works For Q&A, Show Recreation
Fans of Apple TV+’s "Severance" didn’t need to be chipped to step into Lumon Industries this weekend — they just needed to get to Bell Works.
The Holmdel, NJ landmark, where parts of the Emmy-winning psychological thriller were filmed, was severed from reality on Saturday, April 5, as Apple TV+ hosted a surreal, star-studded fan event that blurred the line between work-life and… after-party.
Invited influencers entered the Lumon-esque space for a live Q&A hosted by Stephen Colbert, featuring cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and even director-producer Ben Stiller. Innie or outie, th…
'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones, Of Paterson, Dies At 66
Ron Cephas Jones, a Paterson native who won two Emmys for his role on "This is Us", died on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the age of 66.
Jones attended John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson and graduated from Ramapo College. He starred in movies like "He Got Game," "Sweet and Lowdown" and "Across the Universe" and guest starred on "Law and Order," "NYPD Blue" and "Mr. Robot."
"This is Us" which premiered in 2016, was Jones signature role. He played William Hill, who reconnects with his son, who was given up for adoption as a newborn. Jones was nominated for four Emmys, winning two in 2018 and 2020.…
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA'
Lisa Ann Walters has got the Philadelphia accent down pat.
The "Abbot Elementary" star broke down speech patterns on the Wednesday, April 12 airing of "Good Morning America."
Michael Strahan said she plays a tough character, Melissa.
"She's not, she's just, you know, she's getting the work done," said Walters, best known for her role as Chessy in "The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan.
Walters went on to explain how her Maryland roots lent themselves to the Philly accent.
"I'm from Maryland, so I've got that part of it," she said. "We're gonna go get crabs in Dundalk, come on, we're …
Maryland Native, 'Schitt's Creek' Executive Producer Ben Feigin Dies, 47
Maryland native and Emmy-winning producer Ben Feigin died on Monday, Oct. 24 at his Los Angeles home after a battle with pancreatic cancer, E! News reports. He was 47.
Known for his work as an executive producer for the sitcom "Schitt's Creek,' Feigin grew up in Silver Spring and won an Emmy award in 2020 for his work on the show.
He leaves behind his wife, Heidi, and their 11-year-old daughter, Ellie.
Eugene Levy, the show’s co-creator and one of its main characters, took to Twitter to express his condolences.
"We were saddened to hear the news of Ben Feigin’s passing," the tweet reads.…
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey
An HBO series featuring a trio of the country’s most up-and-coming drag queens is set to film across North Jersey, NJ.com reports.
‘We’re Here,’ an hourlong series that debuted in 2020, is filming its third season’s final episode in Warren and Sussex Counties — specifically, in Washington, Hopatcong, Sussex, and Vernon, the outlet says.
Created by Johnnie Ingram and Steve Warren, the two-time Emmy winning show depicts Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they “inspire and teach their own ‘drag daughters’ to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-hold…
'Hill Street Blues' Actor, NJ Father Of 13, Taurean Blacque Dies: Reports
The father of 13 children, including his 11 adoptive children, and "Hill Street Blues'" Emmy-nominated actor Taurean Blacque, died in Atlanta, Georgie on Thursday, July 21, Deadline reports citing his family.
The Newark, New Jersey native, had suffered from a brief illness, prior to his passing at age 82, his family told the outlet.
Blaque is most now for his role as the toothpick-toting, behatted Detective Neal Washington starting in 1981, and recurring on the several of seven seasons.
He was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1982— the year "Hill Street…
