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Succession took home the trophy for Best Drama Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards, the show’s sixth victory on Monday, January 15.
“We want to thank HBO, this wasn’t a very easy show to commission at the beginning,” show creator Jesse Armstrong said during the ceremony, which was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “We want to say a couple of hellos. Hello to Jeremy Strong, who’s making a movie, and hello to [show writer] Lucy Prebble, who has made a baby. We send our love to both of them.”
Armstrong, 53, also gave a shout-out to Brian Cox, “who the show is revolved around,” even though his character died early on in the final season. He added, “This is a show about family but it’s also about when partisan news coverage gets intertwined with divisive right-wing politics. And after four seasons of satire, as I understand it, that’s a problem we have now fixed. So, we can now depart the stage.”
Succession beat out its seven fellow nominees for the top prize: Andor, Better Call Saul, The Crown, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, The White Lotus and Yellowjackets.
Overall, Succession led the Emmys with 27 nominations while The Last of Us and The White Lotus earned 24 and 23 nominations, respectively. Actors Matthew Macfadyen, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook also earned individual Emmy Awards on Monday for their respective Succession roles.
Last year, Succession won the award for Best Drama Series at the 2022 Emmy Awards after previously receiving the award in 2020.
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“It’s a big week for successions,” Armstrong shared in his 2022 acceptance speech, referring to King Charles III’s accession to the British throne. “Evidently, there was a little bit more voting involved in our winning than King Charles.”
He continued: “I’m not saying he’s more legitimate in our position than where he is. We’ll leave that to other people. But we are incredibly grateful to have this. It is a wonderful honor.”
Previously, Netflix’s The Crown, which premiered in November 2016, took home the trophy for Best Drama Series in 2021. The show has won a total of 21 Emmys and has received 69 nominations.
“We’re gonna have a party now,” The Crown’s creator Peter Morgan shared during his acceptance speech at the time. “I’m lost for words. I’m very, very grateful. Thank you.”
AMC’s Better Call Saul, which premiered in February 2015, has been nominated for Best Drama Series a total of seven times. The critically acclaimed series has received a total of 53 nominations and was hoping for their first Emmy award this year.
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Showtime’s Yellowjackets was also nominated in this category in 2022 and has received a total of 10 nominations.
HBO Max’s The White Lotus previously won 14 Emmys and received 43 nominations. Two other HBO Max series, The Last of Us and House of the Dragon are also up in this category. The Last of Us has received 24 nominations with eight Emmy wins so far while House of the Dragon received eight Emmy nominations with one win.
Disney+’s Andor, a Star Wars spinoff, is up for eight Emmy nominations after its debut season.
Monica Schipper/WireImage Succession took home the trophy for Best Drama Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards, the show’s sixth victory on Monday, January 15. “We want to thank HBO, this wasn’t a very easy show to commission at the beginning,” show creator Jesse Armstrong said during the ceremony, which was held at the Peacock Theater
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North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is under the spotlight once again — this time for showing off a collection of tattoos that set social media on fire. In recent photos and videos circulating online, North was seen with several arm designs, including tributes to her parents and fashion-inspired symbols. While fans were quick to admire her bold style, not everyone was impressed.
Critics argue that the tattoos — even though they appear to be temporary — are another example of celebrity children being pushed into adult trends too early. Comments flooded social media platforms, with some users saying Kim allows North too much freedom, while others defended the reality star’s parenting approach, praising her for letting her daughter explore creativity and self-expression.
“Kids should be kids,” one commenter wrote, reflecting a broader sentiment among parents online. Meanwhile, supporters pointed out that North comes from one of the most fashion-forward families in the world and that experimenting with style is part of her upbringing.
Kim Kardashian has not directly addressed the controversy, but she has often spoken about encouraging her children to express themselves authentically. North, already known for her viral TikTok appearances and fashion collaborations, seems unfazed by the criticism.
At just 12, North West continues to blur the lines between youth culture and celebrity identity — reminding the public that in the Kardashian–West household, individuality isn’t just allowed, it’s celebrated.
Jennifer Lopez is once again at the center of a media storm — but this time, it’s her first husband, Ojani Noa, turning up the heat. Following Lopez’s recent Howard Stern Show interview, in which she claimed she has “never been truly loved” by any of her exes, Noa has publicly accused the superstar of cheating and playing the victim.
In the viral Instagram post that has now spread across major outlets like TMZ and New York Post, Noa didn’t hold back.
“Stop putting us down. Stop putting me down with your victim card,” he wrote. “The problem is not us. Not me. The problem is you. You’re the one who couldn’t keep it in your pants.”
Noa and Lopez were married briefly from 1997 to 1998, before her rise to Hollywood superstardom. In his explosive statement, he accused her of being unfaithful during their marriage, claiming she prioritized fame over their relationship.
“You have been loved a few times. You’ve been married four times. And have had countless relationships in between,” Noa continued. “You decided to lie, to cheat on me. You begged me to keep the marriage intact to avoid bad press.”
Noa described himself as “faithful, honest, and loving,” saying he uprooted his life and career to support Lopez at the beginning of her entertainment journey. “I left my family, my friends, everything behind for you,” he wrote, “but once fame came calling, you left me behind.”
As of now, Jennifer Lopez has not publicly responded to Noa’s allegations. During her Howard Stern interview, the singer and actress claimed her former partners “weren’t capable” of loving her, saying, “It’s not that I’m not lovable… it’s that they’re not capable.”
Her remarks were widely interpreted as referencing all of her ex-husbands — including Marc Anthony, Cris Judd, and Ben Affleck — but it was Noa who reacted first and most forcefully. His comments have ignited widespread debate online, with many questioning whether Lopez’s honesty came at the expense of others’ reputations.
The online reaction has been intense, with social media users split between defending Lopez’s right to share her truth and blasting her for allegedly rewriting history. Meanwhile, entertainment analysts note that the controversy adds to an increasingly turbulent year for the singer, following canceled tours, underperforming films, and ongoing scrutiny over her marriage to Affleck.
This latest backlash has also reignited conversations about Lopez’s highly publicized romantic history. As tabloids and fans speculate whether more exes might respond, the situation underscores an old truth in celebrity culture — that every candid confession comes with consequences.
For now, Jennifer Lopez remains silent. But in the court of public opinion, the debate about who’s really at fault in her love story is only just beginning.
By all appearances, Hollywood is a dream factory — a place where charisma, talent, and luck collide to create stars. But behind the camera lights and red carpets lies a conversation few inside the industry speak openly about: the spiritual and moral price of ambition.
For actor Omar Gooding, the idea of “selling your soul” in Hollywood isn’t a metaphor — it’s a moral process that begins with tiny compromises. In an October 2025 interview, Gooding explained that no one in Hollywood makes a literal deal with the devil. Instead, it’s the quiet yeses, the moments when comfort overrides conviction, that mark the beginning of the trade. “They don’t say, ‘Take this or you’ll never make it,’” he said. “They just put it in front of you. You choose.”
Those choices, he argues, create a pattern. Once you show that you’ll accept something you once resisted, the industry notices. “Hollywood knows who it can get away with what,” Gooding said. “One thing always leads to another.” The phrase “selling your soul,” in this context, means losing your say — doing what you’re told rather than what you believe in.
That moral tension has long shadowed the arts. Comedians like Dave Chappelle, who famously walked away from millions to preserve his creative integrity, often serve as examples of where conviction and career collide. In resurfaced interviews, Chappelle hinted that he felt manipulated and silenced by powerful figures who sought control of his narrative, warning that “they’re trying to convince me I’m insane.”
This isn’t just about conspiracy — it’s about agency. Hollywood runs on perception. Performers are rewarded for being agreeable, moldable, entertaining. Those who question the machine or refuse the script risk exile, while those who conform are elevated — sometimes beyond what they can handle.
“We see the ‘collections’ all the time,” Gooding explained. “When the bill comes due, you can tell. They made that deal long ago.”
But the story doesn’t end in darkness. Gooding also emphasizes that in today’s entertainment landscape, artists have more control than ever. With streaming, social media, and creator‑driven platforms, performers don’t have to “play the game” to be seen. Independent creators can build their own stages, speak their own truths, and reach millions without trading authenticity for access.
Still, the temptation remains — recognition, validation, quick success. And every generation of artists must answer the same question: What are you willing to do for fame?
As Gooding put it, “You just make the best choices you can. Because once it’s gone — your name, your peace, your soul — there’s no buying it back.”
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