McGregor nominated for 2017 ESPY award
McGregor is nominated for “Best International Athlete” and “Best Fighter” at the 2017 ESPY awards. Opposing him in the votes for Best International Athlete (see online votes here) are Canelo Alvarez (boxing), Usain Bolt (track and field), Katinka Hosszu (swimming), and Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer). In the Best Fighter category McGregor is up against UFC champion Demetrious Johnson — ranked one slot above McGregor in the pound-for-pound list — as well as boxing’s Terence Crawford, Gennady Golovkin, and Andre Ward.
Knockout of the Year nomination
McGregor’s four punch combination knockout of Eddie Alvarez that secured his second UFC title last month in New York is nominated as one of four candidates for UFC Knockout of the Year. The other nominees are Stipe Miocic, Fabricio Werdum, Paige VanZant and Bec Rawlings.
GQ’s ‘Most Stylish Man of the Year’ nomination
McGregor is nominated as a contestant in GQ Magazine’s ‘Most Stylish Man of the Year’. The contest is in the form of a tournament bracket, with 64 contestants. McGregor’s first round match-up is against comedian Kevin Hart. If he wins, McGregor will face the winner of Drake and DJ Khaled in the second round. Voting is here.
Both men here are known for putting stitches in people (that is, the literal kind and the ROFL kind). When it comes to their personal style, both have displayed a level of fearlessness that should be commended. Hart prides himself on his humble attitude and dedication to fitness, while McGregor is a braggadocios cage fighter with a dedication to not giving a damn what anyone thinks. (The man wears fur coats like the rest of us wear peacoats.) Where Hart makes up ground is with his Nike deal, which allowed him to design and release his own sneaker in 2016.
Nominated for RTÉ Sportsperson of the year
Frampton makes the shortlist for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year. Other sportspeople shortlisted include UFC fighter Conor McGregor, rugby player Jamie Heaslip, and Olympic rowing medalist Paul O’Donovan. The winner is determined by fans, who can vote for Frampton by texting ‘E’ to 53125 (Ire & NI only), or by voting online here. Voting closes Monday 12 December at 10am with the winner announced live on Saturday 17 December. The award ceremony will be screened the same day at 9pm.
Nominated for RTÉ Sportsperson of the year
McGregor makes the shortlist for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year. Other sportspeople shortlisted include rugby player Jamie Heaslip, boxer Carl Frampton and Olympic rowing medalist Paul O’Donovan. The winner is determined by fans, who can vote for McGregor by texting ‘I’ to 53125 (Ire & NI only), or by voting online here. Voting closes Monday 12 December at 10am with the winner announced live on Saturday 17 December. The award ceremony will be screened the same day at 9pm.
Emmy nomination
Clark is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama for Game of Thrones.
Thank you. I was, hilariously, I was at the doctor’s waiting to go in. It was a very embarrassing moment. There’s a lovely British girl waiting in the doctor’s office, and you’ve got the best news ever, and you’re very excited and a bit loud on the phone. All you want to do is just scream and shout, and you have all these people glaring at you thinking, ‘What is that woman on?’ So, yeah, I had to try and contain my excitement for that moment. But it was pretty brilliant nonetheless.
Obama nominates Slavitt
Obama nominates UnitedHealth Group executive Slavitt for senate approval to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Slavitt currently works as acting administrator of government health insurance programs and is known for his efforts in rectifying issues with the health insurance website during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. Senator Klobuchar:
With decades of experience delivering health care services to millions of Americans, Andy has developed a track record as an effective and innovative leader who gets results. As acting administrator at CMS, Andy has played a crucial role in leading efforts to combat health care fraud, reform health care delivery, and improve health outcomes. That experience makes him the perfect person to lead this critical agency.
Eight MTV Music Award nominations
Beyonce receives the most nominations this year for the MTV Music Awards. She is nominated in the following categories:
- Video Of The year: Drunk in Love w/ Jay Z.
- Best Female: Partition
- Best Choreography: Partition
- Best Collaboration: Drunk in Love
- Best Video With A Social Message: Pretty Hurts
- Best Cinematogrophy: Pretty Hurts
- Best Editing: Pretty Hurts
- Best Direction: Pretty Hurts
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the Forum in Inglewood, California on Sunday, August 24th at 9 p.m. EST.
Emmy nomination
Tolman is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Deputy Molly Solverson on Fargo.
Well, so I’ve gotten an Emmy nomination and I’m sitting here drinking a mimosa. I’d say yeah, so far it’s been a pretty good day.
Emmy nomination
Roberts is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Dr. Emma Brookner on The Normal Heart.
Emmy nomination
Conroy is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Myrtle Snow on American Horror Story: Coven.
Emmy nomination
Burstyn is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Olivia Foxworth on Flowers in the Attic.
I always strive for excellence in my work. A nomination assures me that at least I am on the right track.
Emmy nomination
Bassett is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Marie Laveau on American Horror Story: Coven.
I felt so honored to have been asked to come aboard and play a woman whose mystique and influence continues to this day. It was a dream of a story, a hell of a role and then to top it off with Jessica and Kathy!
Emmy nomination
Bates is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Delphine LaLaurie on American Horror Story: Coven.
My heartfelt thanks go out to our hard working crew who made this amazing season of American Horror Story possible.
Emmy nomination
Smith is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham on Downton Abbey.
I am so glad you love Violet so much, these nominations keep Violet from kicking the bucket.
Emmy nomination
Hendricks is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Joan Harris on Mad Men.
I am so grateful to the Academy for the incredible amount of support shown for Mad Men. To be nominated is a huge honor and I am thrilled that the show itself has been highlighted in so many other areas as well. I am so thankful.
Emmy nomination
Headey is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones.
Emmy nomination
Froggatt is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Anna Bates on Downton Abbey.
I am totally thrilled! To be nominated in the same category as these brilliant actresses is such an honor. I couldn’t be happier. Amazing news! Thank you so much!
Emmy nomination
Baranski is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Diane Lockhart on The Good Wife.
…it’s an amazing thing to get the nomination and know you’re with your peers. It’s a pretty wonderful feeling, I’m not jaded about it, believe me.
Emmy nomination
Gunn is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Skyler White on Breaking Bad.
I am honored to be recognized by the Academy and in the company of such esteemed actresses. I am immensely grateful for all the nominations on behalf of my Breaking Bad family, AMC and Sony.