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Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Norwell's Jennifer Coolidge Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys  The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…

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Emmy Awards: 3 Mass Actors Pick Up Statues Emmy Awards: 3 Mass Actors Pick Up Statues
Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys Congratulations are in order for two of Boston’s own funny ladies as well as an Amherst actor for their big wins at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15. Ayo Edebiri, who was born and raised in Dorchester, won her first Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for “The Bear.” Related: Boston’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Jennifer Coolidge, who was born in Boston and raised in Norwell, took home the award for supporting actress in a drama series for her role in “The White Lotus.” Edebiri thanked her parents for immigrating to this country and al…

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Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…

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by Josh Lanier
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'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Jennifer Coolidge Named Harvard’s 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year Jennifer Coolidge Named Harvard’s 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year
Jennifer Coolidge Named Harvard’s 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge has earned a bevy of awards over her acting career, including her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "The White Lotus," but now she can also say that she is the 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year. The award is bestowed by Harvard organization "The Hasty Pudding Theatricals," which describes itself as "the oldest theatrical organization in the United States," on their website. The annual award recognizes performers who make lasting or notable contributions to the world of entertainment. It has previously been given to Meryl Stre…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots
Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters, Dead At 93, Had Massachusetts Roots The world of broadcast journalism lost one of its most trailblazing members during the last week of 2022 and while looking back at the legacy she had, it's equally important to recognize her roots. Broadcast journalist and television personality Barbara Walters died on Friday, Dec. 30 at the age of the 93. Walters, who had a career that spawned seven decades, was best known for hosting "Today," "ABC Evening News," "20/20" and "The View."  While she appeared on several programs that often broadcasted out of New York City, Walters had humble beginnings in Massachusetts. The Emmy Award-winning…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes