Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams To Present at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams will be presenters at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®.

This elite group joins a growing roster of actors who will honor their colleagues at the SAG Awards® Ceremony that already includes Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Lupita Nyong'o, Emma Stone and Kelly Marie Tran.  The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will air LIVE from the U.S. on Monday, 22 January, 9 A.M., first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

All of these newly announced presenters have been nominated for SAG Awards in the category Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and will be introducing a clip from the relevant film. “At its best, the cast of a film shapes the story into a believable world that reflects the reality of every character’s life,” Connell said. “This award recognizes those cast performances that embody why acting is a collaborative art.” 

FROM THE CAST OF THE BIG SICK (Amazon Studios):

Holly Hunter is a seven-time Actor® nominee for her work in film and television, including three consecutive nominations for her role as Grace Hanadarko in the drama series Saving Grace. This year, the Oscar® winner’s (for The Piano) performance in The Big Sick earned her a Supporting Role nomination in addition to her nomination as part of the cast.

Zoe Kazan is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Kumail Nanjiani is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year. 

Ray Romano earned 12 previous nominations for his performance as the lead actor in Everybody Loves Raymond, a series for which he also earned an Actor® as a member of the Ensemble.

FROM THE CAST OF GET OUT (Universal Pictures):

Daniel Kaluuya is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. In addition to his Cast nomination, he is nominated for his Leading Role in Get Out.

Allison Williams is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.

FROM THE CAST OF LADY BIRD (A24):

Laurie Metcalf is a three-time Actor® nominee, returning to the Screen Actors Guild Awards with concurrent nominations for her Supporting Role in addition to being a cast member of Lady Bird. She was previously nominated as part of the Comedy Series Ensemble for Desperate Housewives.

Saoirse Ronan returns to the Screen Actors Guild Awards after previous nominations for her lead role in Brooklyn, for which she also received an Oscar® nomination, and as a cast member in The Grand Budapest Hotel. She is nominated for her Leading Role in Lady Bird, for which she received a Golden Globe, in addition to as a cast member.

FROM THE CAST OF MUDBOUND (Netflix):

Mary J. Blige is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her portrayal of Florence Jackson in Mudbound received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by Female Actor in a Supporting Role in addition to as a cast member.

 Jason Clarke is a first-time nominee and presenter at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

FROM THE CAST OF THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (Fox Searchlight):

Woody Harrelson is a seven-time SAG Awards nominee who received an Actor® for his performance in the cast of No Country for Old Men. This year he is nominated for Supporting Role as well as for his cast performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Frances McDormand is a two-time Actor® recipient for her roles in Olive Kitteridge and Fargo, for which she also earned an Oscar®. She is currently nominated for SAG Awards her Leading Role in addition to as a cast member in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. She also received Actor® nominations for her Supporting Role in North Country and in Almost Famous, for which she additionally was nominated as a cast member.

Sam Rockwell received his third and fourth Actor® nominations this year, as a cast member as for his Supporting Role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, for which he previously received a Golden Globe.

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Little Superstars of America’s Got Talent S12

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Talent comes even in the smallest of sizes

America’s Got Talent knows that even the tiniest singer or dancer can make the biggest impact.

Now in Season 12, the talent contest has brought to the show some of the youngest and brightest aspirants to capture hearts worldwide. From musical performances to acrobatics, whether solo or part of a crew, these little contenders have no trouble proving themselves just as worthy as the rest of the competition.

Get to know some of these young talents below.

Merrick Hanna

Hailing from Encinitas, California, Merrick Hanna picked up his passion for dancing from his grandmother, who spends four days a week in dance class. This 12-year-old hopeful not only has a knack for hip-hop and pop-and-lock dancing, but he also has a talent for acting and animation

Darci Lynne

This 13-year-old young lady from Oklahoma City discovered her passion for ventriloquism when she saw a performance at a church event. Realizing that it’s not something very common, Darci Lynne Farmer hopes to keep the art alive together with her rabbit puppet, Petunia.

Artyon & Paige

Ten-year-old Artyon Celestine and nine-year-old Paige Glenn first became a pair at a dance class in Murrieta, California. This adorable dance duo has since embarked on a journey to show America what the two can do to the beat of the country’s most popular tunes. 

Angelica Hale

At the tender age of four, singer Angelica Hale contracted an insidious strep infection that affected multiple organs, requiring her to undergo several surgeries as well as a kidney transplant made possible through her mother, Eva Hale. Now ten years old, the young Filipino-American from Atlanta, Georgia continues to spread cheerfulness as she pursues her singing career while making the most out of life.

Evie Clair

When her father was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer, young Evie Clair Abplanalp of Florence, Arizona would visit his room and sing so he can find comfort as well as strength. This 14-year-old singer-pianist has since dedicated her talents to honor her dad as she pursues her dream of stardom.

Be surprised by these little darlings and many other talents showcased on the stage of America’s Got Talent, along with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel. America’s Got Talent Season 12 airs every Sunday, 9:00PM, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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Morgan Freeman to be honored with 2017 SAG Life Achievement Award 54th Accolade to be presented at 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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Academy Award® winning actor, producer, voice actor and activist – has been named the 54th recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. Freeman will be presented the performers union's top accolade at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, which will be simulcast live, first and exclusive at 9 A.M. on Blue Ant Entertainment. Given annually to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession," the SAG Life Achievement Award will join Freeman’s exceptional catalog of preeminent industry and public honors, which includes a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Academy Award, HFPA’s Cecil B. DeMille Award®, an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, seven Image Awards, a Silver Berlin Bear, several Obies®, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“I am thrilled to announce Morgan Freeman as this year’s recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. Some actors spend their entire careers waiting for the perfect role. Morgan showed us that true perfection is what a performer brings to the part,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. 

“He is innovative, fearless and completely unbound by expectations. As a chauffeur, convicted murderer, boxing gym attendant, pimp or president, Morgan fully realized every character, baring their souls and showcasing their humanity. It has been a privilege to see his genius at work.”

A Life Devoted to His Art and Craft

Freeman first earned recognition for his acting skills at age 12, when he won a statewide drama competition in Mississippi. As a young actor he paid his dues in small roles, pausing only to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Theater beckoned first, then film and television.

As he breathed life into memorable characters, widespread critical acclaim came accompanied by enraptured audiences and commercial success. Freeman invariably ranks as one of the five worldwide top-grossing actors of all time, with his films having earned over $4.5 billion in cumulative ticket sales.

An Indelible Presence in Film

Freeman has earned four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He received the SAG Awards Actor^® for his performance in the Best Picture Oscar^® winning Million Dollar Baby, a role that also garnered him a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award and an Image Award. Two films starring Freeman are held in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry:Unforgiven, which received four Oscars, and The Shawshank Redemption, for which Freeman received Best Actor nominations for a SAG Award, Oscar and a Golden Globe.

Among Freeman’s extensive list of credits – now nearing 100 films – another milestone is Invictus. His portrayal of Nelson Mandela received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor and an Image Award along with nominations for another SAG Award, Oscar and Golden Globe. In addition, the picture was produced by Revelations Entertainment, the company Freeman and Lori McCreary co-founded in 1996 with a mission “to produce films that reveal truth” and to stay in the forefront of digital entertainment.

Other credits in that still-growing list include Street Smart (Freeman’s 1987 breakthrough role), The Dark Knight, The Bucket List, Glory, Lean on Me, Se7en, Amistad, Bruce Almighty, and Along Came a Spider.

Further demonstrating his astonishing versatility, Freeman most recently starred in Warner Bros.’ Going In Style, Paramount Pictures’ Ben-Hur, Summit Entertainment’s Now You See Me 2 and Focus Features’ London Has Fallen. Freeman’s upcoming films include Broad Green Pictures’ Villa Capri and Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

Integrity and Inspiration in Television

Freeman first became nationally known and loved in 1971 when he starred in the seminal Children's Television Workshop (CTW) show The Electric Company, for which he created characters including the iconic Easy Reader. Known as the most popular instructional show on television over its six-year run, the series won an Emmy^® for Outstanding Children's Series and a Grammy^® for its soundtrack album. Freeman’s indelible impact on a generation was reflected when fellow cast member Rita Moreno, a life-long friend he met on the show, asked that he presented her with the 50^th SAG Life Achievement Award.

Most recently, Freeman is an executive producer with McCreary on the Revelations Entertainment series Madam Secretary for CBS, which will air its fourth season starting in October. Freeman hosts and is an executive producer for the Revelations Entertainment, three-time Emmy nominated series Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, which recently completed its seventh season for the Science Channel. Also through Revelations, he hosted the Emmy nominated event series The Story of God with Morgan Freeman on the National Geographic Channel, which completed its second season. Through Revelations, he will next host The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman, which premieres October 11on the National Geographic Channel.

A Respected, Trusted Voice

Freeman’s is one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved voices. He most recently narrated The C Word, the latest in a string of prestigious documentaries that includes the IMAX film Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, Science Channel’s Stem Cell Universe with Stephen Hawking, and the informative IMAX feature We the People. Three previous narrations are the Peabody Award winning ESPN 30 For 30 documentary The 16th Man and two Academy Award-winning documentaries, The Long Way Home and The March of the Penguins.

He could also be heard in the presidential campaigns for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. In a lighter vein, Freeman was the overwhelming choice when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asked the millions of Facebook users what voice Zuckerman’s smart home system should have.

Authenticity and Insight on Stage

After earlier roles in the off-Broadway stage productions of The Niggerlovers and the transformational all African-American production of Hello Dolly, Freeman’s 1978 role as Zeke in The Mighty Gents earned him a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award^® nomination. His arresting, moving performances went on to earn three Obie Awards even before he portrayed Hoke Colburn in Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Driving Miss Daisy, a role for which Freeman received an Oscar nomination when he reprised it for the Best Picture Oscar winning film of the same name. Freeman most recently trod the boards in the triumphant revival of Clifford Odets' The Country Girl, directed by Mike Nichols.

Helping to Shape the Future

In 1973 Freeman co-founded the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, now in its 37th season, which supports and nurtures promising African-American playwrights to ensure those voices can be heard. He additionally supports Artists for a New South Africa and the Campaign for Female Education, organizations working to create hope and better lives for countless people.

Freeman provides a boost for another group of artists on an immediately practical level. He co-owns the Ground Zero Blues Club®, which celebrates and features performances by authentic blues musicians. It’s next-door to the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the heart of the area's rich blues heritage that Freeman loves.

In his spare time, Freeman enjoys the freedom of both sea and sky – he is a long-time sailor and has earned a private pilot’s license.

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About the Life Achievement Award

Nominated and voted on by members of the SAG-AFTRA National Honors and Tributes Committee, the Life Achievement Award is bestowed for outstanding achievement in fostering the best ideals of the acting profession. The recipient of this award is a well- established performer who has contributed to improving the image of the acting profession and has a history of active involvement in humanitarian and public service endeavors.

About SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcaster journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond

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Tyra Banks brings glamour to America's Got Talent

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Modeling TV show judge struts from runway to stage as new AGT host

As if death-defying stunts and neon light performances aren’t enough to keep fans glued to America’s Got Talent (AGT). With supermodel and reality TV star Tyra Banks as host, Season 12 promises lots of flair on and off the stage.

Fierce as she is stunning, Ty Ty brings her own brand of glamour to an already dazzling show. Here are just five of her best and craziest antics at the weekly auditions that have set up AGT fans worldwide for a sure thrill.

Golden Buzzer Moment

What else could be more exciting for an AGT host than getting the chance to hit the golden buzzer? Tyra’s first-ever moment came after a mesmerizing performance by the Light Balance dance group that made her stop the judges from voting so she could do the honors.

Just Harmless Drool

Hilarity ensued at the waiting line outside the auditorium when contestant and stand-up comedian Preacher Lawson slobbered Tyra’s arm and left her screaming and laughing. Of course, she was not going to let him get away without slobbering his face in light-hearted revenge.

Science Gone Wild

Tyra striking a pose in a lab coat complete with gloves and goggles? Even the science-y look couldn’t hide Ty Ty’s silly side especially when science-geek contestant Nick Uhas made her breathe gas from a balloon that lowered her voice by several octaves.

TV Au Naturel

Bare naked performances aren’t unheard of on America’s Got Talent. That’s exactly what Ty Ty had to confirm—eyes wide and mouth agape—amidst the crowd’s shock and laughter when contestant Vinny Grosso took off all his clothes behind a screen as part of a comedy magic act.

Totally Fangirling

A pumping performance by boy band 5 Alive just couldn’t help but make Tyra scream backstage while fanning her face with both hands. She even got invited by the group to join their next act as their newest and lone female member a la Fergie from Black Eyed Peas.

Want to see more of Ty Ty and the entire AGT judging panel: Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel? Catch America’s Got Talent Season 12 every Sunday at 9:00PM, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, dick clark productions and Facebook Inc. Partner to Exclusively Live Stream “The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live” Official Pre-Show for the “75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards”

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and dick clark productions (dcp) announced that they will partner with Facebook as the exclusive live streaming platform for “The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live,” the official red carpet pre-show for the “ 75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.” This exciting new partnership expands the reach of the Golden Globes across social media and brings the global community closer than ever to Hollywood’s Party of the Year™. In addition, the HFPA will share exclusive red carpet and backstage content to the Golden Globes Facebook page and @goldenglobes on Instagram giving fans a behind-the-scenes, real-time look at the most anticipated awards show of the season. The “75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards” is set to air on Monday, 8 January, 9A.M. LIVE from the US, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Facebook and give viewers a front row seat to the red carpet that can’t be found anywhere else,” said HFPA President, Meher Tatna. “We hope to enhance the overall viewing experience so fans at home can feel they’re enjoying the show alongside their favorite stars at Hollywood’s biggest party of the year.”

The HFPA to Offer Exclusive Red Carpet and Backstage Content via Facebook and Instagram  

The Official Red Carpet Pre-Show Will Live Stream on Monday, 8 January, 7:00AM Exclusively on Facebook 

Award Show will Broadcast LIVE from the U.S. on Monday, 8 January, at 9:00AM First and Exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment

“Facebook has had a long collaborative relationship with the entertainment community, and we’re thrilled to be able to extend that through our work with the Golden Globes,” said Sibyl Goldman, Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Facebook. “We always aim to create unique experiences which bring communities together, and partaking in the kickoff of award season in conjunction with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, is a demonstration of our commitment to bring fans together through entertainment they enjoy.”

“The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live,” the two-hour pre-show produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, will live stream exclusively on Facebook from the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton. The pre-show will feature numerous interviews with talent, offering fans a front row seat to experience the excitement and anticipation on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards first-hand. Additionally, the pre-show will creatively use Facebook and Instagram content to bring fans into Golden Globes action throughout the night. Hosts for the pre-show include AJ Gibson, Jeannie Mai, Scott Mantz, Laura Marano and more. The pre-show is set to stream on 8 January from 7:00-9:00 AM and can be found exclusively at www.facebook.com/GoldenGlobes.

Under this joint partnership with Facebook Inc, partners on the red carpet will take to Facebook and Instagram Live to creatively share exciting moments as they happen. The @Instagram Story (followed by 229M) on Golden Globes Sunday will be hosted by Actress and Singer Laura Marano. Further expanding upon red carpet content, Facebook 360 videos will be captured from the red carpet and throughout the pre-show, offering the Facebook community a chance to explore immersive videos on the Golden Globes Facebook page.

Backstage, winners and presenters will step into the official Instagram immersive studio experience shot by photographer Ramona Rosales (@ramona_rosales). The exclusive video and photo content will be posted to @GoldenGlobes on Instagram in real time with behind-the- scenes moments shared on stories. Additionally, the HFPA will incorporate a community driven Q&A into the backstage press room, where select questions will be sourced via Facebook and streamed live on the Golden Globes Facebook page.

Seth Meyers will host the 75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Monday, 8 January, 9:00 A.M. (8:00 AM JKT/BKK) LIVE from the US, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment with a primetime encore at 7:00 PM for the red carpet and 8:00 PM for the awards show.

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THE DOS AND DON’TS OF BRITISH ROYALTY - Even the Queen’s family is subject to rules

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Power, fame, and glamour—we, the commoners, can only dream of living the life of the most esteemed family in the United Kingdom. Possessing a regal title, however, comes with the obligation to follow certain codes of conduct.

Of course, there have been instances when royals have deviated from such guidelines, like wearing fur, eating shellfish, or being touched by non-royals—all of which are prohibited. Nevertheless, anyone who fancies marrying someone from the British crown family must learn these protocols as part of proper decorum.

Recent history can testify that marriage into royalty isn’t impossible, like Prince William’s wedding with Princess Catherine (née Middleton) and Prince Harry’s current engagement with American actress Meghan Markle.

For those who believe they have what it takes to become royalty through marriage, we list below some rules of etiquette to which the Queen’s family must adhere.

Bows and Curtsies

Greetings need not be complicated. In formal events, ladies greet with a little curtsy: one foot behind the other followed by a quick bob at the knee and a slight bow of the head. Gents only have to bow briefly from the neck. Deep curtsies and long pauses, however, show great respect especially when meeting the Queen.

Sitting Posture

Modesty is expected at all times even while sitting. Royal women shouldn’t cross their legs at the knee. Instead, they must keep their knees and ankles together, though they may cross their legs at the ankle for comfort. The “duchess slant” as popularized by Princess Catherine is another acceptable pose with the knees slanted to one side. In these three, hands must be linked and resting on one knee.

Holding a Teacup

No gentleman or lady deserves a royal title without knowing how to lift a cup correctly during tea time. The thumb and index fingers must hold the handle at the top while the middle finger goes to the bottom for support. Sipping must also be done on the same spot to keep the rim free off too many lipstick stains.

Dining Etiquette

Using silverware with the royals might seem daunting at first. For the basics, hold the knife with the right hand and the fork with the left. As for the fork, the tines must always face down, and should never be used to stab the food. Rather, food is balanced on the back of the fork when brought to the mouth.

Order of Precedence

Those wonderful royal weddings where everyone is neatly organized from the procession to the seating arrangement would not have been possible if not for a strict adherence to a specific order. At the head of the procession is the reigning monarch, followed by the entourage determined by order of birth, marriage, status of nobility, and other rules.

These and other rules have been passed down for generations in the history of British sovereignty. For a glimpse of these laws and customs, catch Reign every Tuesday at 9:00PM on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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