Emmy Awards: Homeland takes six awards including that of Best Drama

Psychological thriller "Homeland" about a returning Iraq war veteran took home six awards including best drama at TV's annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday while "Modern Family" won best comedy for a third straight year.

“Homeland,” said to be one of President Barack Obama’s favorite TV programs, brought to an end the reign of AMC’s stylish 1960s advertising show “Mad Men,” which left Sunday’s Emmy ceremony empty-handed.

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“Modern Family,” ABC’s show about the chaotic lives of three related couples and their children, won best comedy series for a third year and supporting actor Emmys for Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen, as well as a directing award.

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The Royal Pursuit: Prince Harry in BlackBerry mugging drama

[ via Mail Online ] 17 Dec

Prince Harry became embroiled in a real-life crime drama when he came to the rescue of one of his best friends after he was mugged on a London street.

Prince Harry (L) becomes the first Royalty to walk into Police Station to report a crime  - Friend  Thomas (R)

According to police records, the Prince was on the phone to Thomas van Straubenzee at the exact moment a robber took his friend’s BlackBerry mobile.

Harry heard the scuffle taking place and immediately drove to the scene with his protection officer. Fearing 28-year-old Mr van Straubenzee had been hurt, the Prince circled the streets of Battersea, South-West London, looking for him.

When he could not find his friend, he  drove to the nearest police station where he found Mr van Straubenzee reporting the crime. Because he had overheard the mugging taking place, Prince Harry was required to give a police statement, which is now part of an ongoing investigation.

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William Shatner heading Broadway first time in 50 years

[ via Huffington Post ] 16 Dec

William Shatner is heading to Broadway for the first time in 50 years, the New York Post's Michael Riedel reported Friday. 

This move is no anomaly for the Shat -- he's classically trained as a Shakespearean actor, after all! But Shatner hasn't graced the Great White Way since his younger, more dashing days. He had a minor role in 1956's "Tamburlaine the Great," and went on to star in "The World of Suzie Wong" and "A Shot in the Dark" in 1962. 

For the next 50 years, "Star Trek" happened, along with numerous "Star Trek"/TV-related career opportunities.

But now, Shatner is throwing it all away and going back to his classical roots, right? 

Wrong! - Read full story why.

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