Previously, Durning had been recognized in the same category for performances on other shows. He was previously nominated for his roles as Michael Gavin on “Rescue Me” and Thomas Finnegan on “Homicide: Life on the Streets”. Additionally, he received Oscar nominations for his work in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (1982) and “To Be or Not to Be” (1983).
On a Friday, the singer shared on her Instagram Story that she was excited about her father’s freshly released single titled “Lost,” which he created with Tinnesz and Profitt. This is the first new music Billy Ray has put out since his performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, which caused some controversy.
In an extensive conversation with The New York Times that appeared last Saturday, Washington was inquired about his disappointment over not being nominated for an Oscar for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator. To this, the actor responded: “I found myself grinning, thinking: Look at you. On the day you didn’t get a nomination for an Oscar, you’re performing in Othello on Broadway! Can you believe it?” He then jokingly remarked, “Oh dear, I am just so disheartened.”
In an interview with The New York Times published last Saturday, Washington was questioned about not receiving an Oscar nomination for his role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel. He responded by laughing and saying, “Here I am, working on Othello on Broadway, and you’re asking me if I care about not getting an Oscar nomination? Are you kidding me?” Then he added playfully, “Oh, I feel so sad.
But life isn’t so cut and dry, says part of the message within “Homestead.”
Apologizes if this shatters any fond memories, but Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, in its heyday, was under significant scrutiny. The show faced accusations of leaving families in difficult financial situations due to the lavish home renovations and allegations that they were exploited by the production team. Additionally, there were claims that the team exaggerated their role for better TV ratings. Now, however, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is back on air after a long hiatus. The question remains: how is the revamped show addressing past criticisms and what really happened behind the scenes once the cameras stopped rolling? Let’s revisit those times.