Padma Lakshmi’s ‘Taste the Nation’ on Hulu is the perfect TV show for a food getaway
Truly, Padma Lakshmi’s new show on Hulu, “Taste the Nation,” is the perfect thing to watch if you’re missing life on the road. The first episode of “Taste the Nation” illustrates just how Lakshmi will get to the bottom of her questions. “Taste the Nation” is also just a great showcase for Lakshmi. After being a cookbook author and reality TV show host, getting to take the lead on “Taste the Nation” is the cherry on top for this gifted woman. All episodes of “Taste the Nation” are currently streaming on Hulu.
Anthony Bourdain documentary in works
Beloved storyteller Anthony Bourdain will be the subject of a new documentary. Neville said in a statement that "Anthony Bourdain did more to help us understand each other than just about anyone in the history of television." "I'm thrilled to be re-teaming with Focus Features after our journey on 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?,'" Neville added. "I am also happy that HBO Max will make sure Tony's audience only continues to grow." Bourdain was filming an episode of his award-winning CNN series "Parts Unknown" in France when he took his own life last year.
Dave Chappelle accepts Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday. The award is considered the highest accolade in comedy and recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in the vein of 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, or pseudonym, Mark Twain. Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy said in a video tribute Chappelle is the type of person who is "so much smarter than everyone." "Dave is one of the most, maybe the most, intellectual comedian ever," Murphy said. Previous recipients of the Mark Twain award include Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin, Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Bill Murray, David Letterman, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Anthony Bourdain's possessions will be auctioned off
Anthony Bourdain poses in the press room during the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - For years before his death, Anthony Bourdain brought the world and its cultures into our homes. Among the possessions being auctioned are pieces of art from Ralph Steadman and John Lurie, both of whom were featured on Bourdain's show "Parts Unknown." Bourdain, the host of the award-winning CNN series "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," died by suicide in 2018 while filming in France. Known for his showcasing of global cuisines through shows like "Parts Unknown" and "No Reservations," along with his writing ability in books like "Kitchen Confidential," Bourdain's death shook many.
'Game Of Thrones' led Creative Arts Emmy wins
Amazon's popular comedy "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" also did well during the night, with a total of six wins. Heading into the Primetime Emmy Awards next Sunday, HBO leads networks and streaming services with 25 wins, followed closely by Netflix with 23. The show is also nominated for best comedy series, and lead actress and writing for Natasha Lyonne and co-creators Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler. In reality TV categories, RuPaul won his fourth consecutive Emmy as reality host on VH1's "RuPaul's Drag Race." While Creative Arts Emmys don't guarantee Primetime Emmy wins, the event is a good indicator of voter sentiment within the Television Academy.