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Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and beyond: The Envelope newsletter is your comprehensive guide to the entertainment industry’s top prizes. Every Monday and Friday during awards season, get news, analysis, predictions and behind-the-scenes insights from columnist Glenn Whipp. Plus, receive highlights from The Envelope video podcast, a weekly digest of our best entertainment industry coverage and more.
Your host, Glenn Whipp
Glenn Whipp writes about movies and television for the Los Angeles Times and serves as columnist for The Envelope, The Times’ awards vertical. Whether in his Gold Standard column, his in-depth profiles of the actors, writers and directors behind your favorite entertainment, or the L.A. Times BuzzMeter, his experience, insight and industry sources have made him an awards season tastemaker. Feel free to reach out via email or get in touch on Twitter.
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On the last day of Emmy nominations voting, awards columnist Glenn Whipp delivers his own (unofficial) ballot.
‘The Rehearsal’ defies categorization, which may hurt its chances against more traditional comedies. But Emmy voters should give it a serious look, our columnist writes.
With cuts to PBS and other public broadcasters looming, Emmy voters could make a statement of support by nominating ‘Wolf Hall.’
With its central love story turned toxic, ‘Hacks’ doesn’t have the ironclad argument it did last year. Could a new comedy series winner emerge?
‘The White Lotus’ and ‘The Last of Us’ may earn more nominations overall, but the Emmys’ top prize will come down to ‘Severance’ and ‘The Pitt.’ Our columnist breaks it down.
TIFF’s People’s Choice Award has been a prime Oscars precursor. But ‘The Life of Chuck’ will need broader audiences to respond just as favorably to mount a campaign.
Its portrait of billionaire tech bros can feel dangerously close to an ‘SNL’ skit, but HBO’s latest TV movie has an advantage in the Emmy race: awareness.
In the wake of a divisive Season 2 finale, awards columnist Glenn Whipp breaks down ‘The Last of Us’ Emmy chances. Can it match the 8 wins it racked up in 2023?
‘It Was Just an Accident’ and ‘Sentimental Value’ are now surefire Oscar contenders — as is one former winner the Cannes jury overlooked.
Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp shares his final predictions for the 97th Academy Awards in his weekly newsletter.
