ShōgunStar Hiroyuki Sanada Makes History as First Japanese Actor to Win Best Actor in a Drama at Emmys 2024

Hiroyuki Sanada.Photo:ABC ABC ShōgunstarHiroyuki Sanadamade history at the2024 Emmy Awards. The star, 63, became the first Japanese actor to win outstanding actor in a drama series during the awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 15. He is also only the second Asian actor to take home the prize in the category. In his acceptance speech, Sanada shared, “Thank you for FX, Disney and Hulu for believing in me. And thank you, my team, for always supporting me.

ShōgunWins Outstanding Drama Series at 2024 Emmy Awards, Making History with 18 Total Wins

Photo:Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection Katie Yu /FX / Courtesy of FX via Everett Collection The 2024 Emmy Awards have spoken, andFX’sShōgun— which captivated audiences with its portrayal of 17th-century Japan, blending rich history and dramatic storytelling — was named outstanding drama series on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the 76th annual Emmys. Receiving a massive 25 nominations this year, the new drama found its way into the Emmy history-books with a record-breaking 14 Emmys at the Creative Arts ceremonies last weekend and another four on Sunday, including one for lead actorHiroyuki Sanadaand one for lead actress Anna Sawai.

Sid Vicious, WrestleMania Star and WWF Champion, Dies at 63: ‘He Paved the Way for So Many of Us’

Sidney Eudy — a.k.a. Sid Vicious, Sycho Sid and Sid Justice — wrestling Hulk Hogan in 1992.Photo:Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Two-time WWF champion Sid Vicious has died. He was 63. The pro wrestler’s son Gunnar Eudy announced the death of his dad — born Sidney Eudy — in aFacebook tributeon Monday, Aug. 26. “I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years,” Gunnar wrote about Sid, who was also known in the ring as Sycho Sid and Sid Justice.

Sigourney Weaver Gets Emotional at Venice Film Festival: 'I Just Play Women, and Women Are Strong'

Sigourney Weavergot emotional discussing her career legacy at theVenice Film Festival.The actress, 74, is receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the opening night of the event in Venice, Italy.During apress conferenceon Wednesday, Aug. 28, the three-timeOscarnominee got emotional when a reporter thanked her for portraying strong characters, particularly as Ellen Ripley in the 1979 sci-fi classicAlien.“It’s true, I have so many women who come and thank me [for those roles],” she said, joking that she needed her “vodka” as she opened a water bottle while holding back tears.

Simon Cowell Says 'I Feel Empty' After Liam Payne's Death: 'Every Tear I Have Shed Is a Memory of You'

Liam Payne and Simon Cowell pictured in 2017.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Simon Cowellis paying tribute toLiam Payneafter theOne Directionsinger’sdeath at age 31. Payne waspronounced deadafter falling multiple stories at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Policía Federal Argentina confirmed to PEOPLE. Astributes continue to pour inaround the world, One Direction’s co-creator Cowell, 65 — who helped launch the band’s career onThe X FactorU.