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.
Awards:
Nomination
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.
Emmy nomination
Mulgrew is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Galina “Red” Reznikov on Orange is the New Black.
Emmy nomination
McKinnon is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Various Characters on Saturday Night Live.
Emmy nomination
Chlumsky is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Amy Brookheimer on Veep.
I love my job and I love this show. It’s the sweetest icing to be recognized for having so much fun. I’m proud as can be of the entire crew and ensemble. I’m all smiles today.
Emmy nomination
Bowen is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Claire Dunphy on Modern Family.
Astounded and grateful to get an Emmy nomination this morning. Kids way more excited about Minecraft update. It has wolves.
— Julie Bowen (@itsJulieBowen) July 10, 2014
Emmy nomination
Bialik is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory.
How incredibly humbling to be nominated not only a third time but among a group of such exceptionally talented and critically acclaimed actresses. This is truly proof that among women like this, the third time will NOT be the charm for me!!!
Emmy nomination
Janney is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Bonnie Plunkett on Mom.
…the nomination for Mom I share with Anna Faris because we’re a team. Any recognition for my work is recognition for her as well. Congratulations are also in order for the wonderful Chuck Lorre. I definitely have a spring in my step this morning!
Emmy nomination
Parsons is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Tommy Boatwright on The Normal Heart.
Everybody was so proud of this movie that was a part of it. It could not feel better to have it recognized by our peers.
Emmy nomination
Molina is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Ben Weeks on The Normal Heart.
Emmy nomination
Mantello is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Mickey Marcus on The Normal Heart.
Emmy nomination
Hanks is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Officer Gus Grimly on Fargo.
Best wake up call I ever got, and I wasn't even staying at a hotel. Thanks for all the kind words. One heck of a morning. #AhJeez #Fargo
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) July 10, 2014
Emmy nomination
Bomer is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Felix Turner on The Normal Heart.
It’s so beyond exciting. I’m just so grateful and overcome with excitement. It’s a surreal moment, but I’m incredibly happy that the film was acknowledged in the way it was and that so many of the people that worked so hard on it were acknowledged as well.
Emmy nomination
Freeman is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Lester Nygaard on Fargo.
Thank you, people of Emmyland. To be nominated in such company is an honor, especially for two shows that I’m immensely proud of. I’m delighted.
Emmy nomination
Freeman is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Dr. John Watson on Sherlock: His Last Vow.
Thank you, people of Emmyland. To be nominated in such company is an honor, especially for two shows that I’m immensely proud of. I’m delighted.
Emmy nomination
Voight is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Mickey Donovan on Ray Donovan.
It’s a very prestigious nomination and I’m very grateful for it. Last night, I watched the first episode of the new season and I’m reminded of the good work from everyone — the writing, the cast. I’m so happy the show will be represented at the Emmys this year. I’m proud to be a part of this group.
Emmy nomination
Patinkin is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Saul Berenson on Homeland.
Emmy nomination
Charles is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Will Gardner in The Good Wife.
I’m so proud of the show and humbled by this nomination. I’m thrilled for Julianna, Christine, Dylan, and our casting director Mark Saks for all of their respective nominations as well. It’s an honor to be mentioned with such a great group of talented actors.
Emmy nomination
Carter is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Charles Carson in Downton Abbey.
I am very proud of the nominations across the board especially our craft nominations. This shows the incredible hard work behind the scenes that goes in to making the show. And for myself, it’s great news we have equal nominations between above and below stairs, I am so delighted.
Emmy nomination
Paul is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad.
What a beautiful way to wake up this morning. Thank you everyone for the incredibly kind words. I feel so blessed. #Emmys
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) July 10, 2014
Emmy nomination
Hale is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Gary Walsh on Veep.
I give full credit to Armando Iannucci. He values rehearsal time and we will workshop five scripts at time to see what gels, what bits are working. The writers lay out an amazing foundation.
Emmy nomination
Ferguson is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family.
I’m so humbled and honored to be included amongst the Emmy Nominations this morning.
Emmy nomination
Driver is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Adam Sackler on Girls. Co-star Lena Dunham tweets:
We are very proud of Adam. He's a gift to our show and our lives! And he's too classy 4 twitter.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) July 10, 2014
Emmy nomination
Braugher is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Captain Ray Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He says he is:
very happy to once again hear that my peers enjoy my work. It’s very good news.
Emmy nomination
Armisen is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Various Characters on Portlandia.
It really is an honor to be nominated. I am such a huge fan of all of the nominees.
Emmy nomination
Burrell is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Phil Dunphy on Modern Family.
I’m so honored to be nominated amongst such a talented group—it never gets old, even though I do. Seriously, I’m getting really old.
Emmy nomination
Wiig is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Cynthia Morehouse on The Spoils of Babylon.
Emmy nomination
Tyson is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Mrs. Carrie Watts on The Trip to Bountiful.
Emmy nomination
Paulson is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Cordelia Foxx on American Horror Story: Coven. She comments on being in the Lead Actress category:
Well, when it comes down to it, I’m the supreme being. I don’t think supreme beings compete in supporting.
Emmy nomination
Driver is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Maggie Royal on Return to Zero.
Emmy nomination
Bonham Carter is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Elizabeth Taylor on Burton & Taylor.
Emmy nomination
Lange is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Fiona Goode on American Horror Story: Coven.