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Netflix’s Ya No Estoy Aquí (I’m No Longer Here), Hulu’s Love Victor and FX’s Pose were among the top winners at this year’s Imagen Awards recognizing Latinas and Latinos in the entertainment industry who work both in front of and behind the camera.

Hosted by Aida Rodriguez, Chuey Martinez, Isabella Gomez and Karrie Martin Lachney, the 2021 Imagen Awards were announced last night during a live-streamed ceremony. The 36th annual awards winners were determined by an independent panel of entertainment industry executives and Latina and Latino community leaders.

The theme of this year’s Imagen Awards was “A Celebration of Our Community: Diverse, Talented, and United.” Each year the Awards recognize an array of Latino talent by honoring and celebrating ground-breaking performances, storytelling, and powerful diverse programs.

Here is the complete list of winners:

Feature Film

Best Feature Film: Ya No Estoy Aquí / I’m No Longer Here...

Netflix’s “Ya No Estoy Aquí” (“I’m No Longer Here”), Hulu’s “Love, Victor,” FX’s “Pose” and Pop TV’s “One Day at a Time – Animated Special” were among the big winners at the 36th annual Imagen Awards, honoring film and TV shows that celebrate Latino talent.

“Ya No Estoy Aquí” won for both Best Feature Film and Best Director, while “Love Victor” landed Best Comedy Primetime Program and Best Actor (Michael Cimino), while “Pose” was named Best Drama Primetime Program and Best Actress (Mj Rodriguez). “One Day at a Time – Animated Special” was named Best Primetime Program – Special or Movie and Best Voiceover (Justina Machado).

Netflix picked up eight wins, the most of any outlet. Special honors went to the Norman Lear Writer’s Award winner Tanya Saracho, the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of Starz series “Vida.”

Aida Rodriguez (“Last Comic Standing”), Chuey Martinez (“Dish Nation”), Isabella Gomez...

Exclusive: Dear White People alumna Nia Jervier is set for a recurring role on the upcoming second season of Lena Waithe’s popular BET series Twenties.

Created and written by Waithe, Twenties stars Jonica T. Gibbs as Hattie, a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia, played by Christina Elmore (Insecure) and Gabrielle Graham (Possessor) respectively. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.

Season one guest stars included Jenifer Lewis, Sean “Big Sean” Anderson (debut role), Rick Fox, Vanessa Williams, Seth Green, Iman Shumpert, Kym Whitley, Chuey Martinez, Marsha Thomason, and Nazanin Mandi.

Twenties is Executive Produced by Lena Waithe, Susan Fales-Hill who also serves as co-showrunner, Rishi Rajani and Andrew Coles.

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In a historic elevation for BET, media personality B. Scott has been named star and executive producer of a new program — becoming the network’s first trans non-binary talent in those roles.

B. Scott will host the official after-show for Lena Waithe’s “Twenties,” BET’s hit series steeped in queer Black narratives.

“Twenties the After Show” will see the host touch on key themes from each episode in conversation with a lineup of guests. The after-show will begin production in the coming months and air as a companion to the series’ second season.

“At BET, we aim to be a home for all Black people, and we have a duty to ensure everyone is able to see themselves fully reflected in quality content,” said BET President Scott Mills. “The success of ‘Twenties’ is part of our evolution of inclusivity on all of our platforms and productions, and we are always seeking to do more.

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Fox Television Stations has renewed syndicated mainstays 25 Words or Less, Divorce Court and Dish Nation through the 2022-2023 season.

In announcing the two-year renewals, Fox stations programming chief Stephen Brown said the company sees “nothing but growth ahead” for the slate of what he called “reliably strong, feel good programming.” In addition to the three shows being re-upped, Fox’s portfolio also includes the forthcoming new version of You Bet Your Life hosted by Jay Leno.

Hosted and executive produced by Meredith Vieira, 25 Words or Less had a successful test in summer 2018 before entering syndication in fall 2019. The half-hour game show is cleared in 98% of the U.S. and its ​executive producers include Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Mary McCormack, Michael Morris, showrunner Michael Canter and Bruce Sterten, creator of the 25 Words or Less and Taboo board games. The show is produced by Dino Bones Productions and distributed by Fox First Run.

Lena Waithe’s comedy “Twenties” has been renewed for Season 2 at BET, the cable channel announced Friday.

The series, which was created by Waithe, stars Jonica T. Gibbs as Hattie, “a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia, played by Christina Elmore (“Insecure”) and Gabrielle Graham (“Possessor”) respectively. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.”

Season one guest stars included Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), Sean “Big Sean” Anderson, Rick Fox, Vanessa Williams, Seth Green, Iman Shumpert, Kym Whitley, Chuey Martinez, Marsha Thomason and Nazanin Mandi.

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The eight-episode first season of “Twenties,” which premiered March 4 and concluded April 15, was the No. 1 new comedy...

Lena Waithe’s breakout hit Twenties will be back for a second go-round. BET has renewed the series for a second season. Additionally, the network announced an FYC partnership with Showtime, which will air season 1 starting July 6.

The series, which ranks as the No.1 new comedy series on cable for African-Americans 18-49, according to Nielsen L+same day, is receiving awards buzz for Waithe’s creative direction and Jonica T. Gibbs’ lead actress performance.

Created and written by Waithe, Twenties stars Gibbs as Hattie, a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia, played by Christina Elmore (Insecure) and Gabrielle Graham (Possessor) respectively. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.

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In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the official trailer for Steve Carell’s new comedy series, “Space Force,” and Variety obtained an exclusive first look at Season 3 of Twitch’s interactive sci-fi series “Artificial.”

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Comedy Central has announced Esther Povitsky’s debut standup special, “Hot For My Name,” is premiering on June 5 at 10 p.m. In it, Povitsky goes home to Skokie, Ill. to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with Povitsky’s stand-up, giving audiences a look into her origin story. The special also includes cameos by Christine Taylor, Andrew Friedman and Priscilla Barnes.

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Netflix has released the trailer for “Space Force.” The series centers around decorated pilot and four-star general Mark R. Naird, who has dreamed of running the Air Force, but instead finds himself tasked with leading the newly formed Space Force.

During the TCA session for Bet’s forthcoming Twenties show creator and writer was joined by fellow executive producer Susan Fales-Hill as well as actors Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore and Gabrielle Graham to talk about the half-hour comedy that follows a queer black girl Hattie (Gibbs) who is navigating her 20s with her two straight best friends. The series marks one of the first times we have seen a queer woman of color lead a Bet series — a series that echos Waithe’s own journey.

Being queer and a person of color — specifically black — brings a lot of questions about acceptance from your own community. For Waithe, she said that she didn’t necessarily have that problem. “Black people love me,” she smiles. “There are some that are still mad at me about Queen & Slim though.”

With Twenties, Waithe said that she wanted to redefine the narrative of acceptance...

Fox Television Stations has unveiled Fox Soul, an ad-supported streaming channel that blends original talk and lifestyle series with locally produced shows aimed at African American viewers.

Fox Soul, which debuted today, will carry live original talk and informational series from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pt, followed by two hours of repeats of shows drawn from Fox’s 28 owned-and-operated stations, most of which are in major markets. The channel is available free online and offers on-demand access to repeats of recent shows outside of the 6 p.m.-midnight Pt block.

“We are proud to debut this African American focused channel, created by and for the members of the black community,” said James DuBose, head of programming for Fox Soul. “We intend to inform, inspire, and empower our viewers by meeting their needs for authentic conversations on topics relevant to our lives.”

Original series include topical entries including “The Tammi Mac Late Show,...

Fox is gearing up to end American Idol next season but they want to keep Ryan Seacrest on the air. Will the new Knock Knock Live series be a surprise success in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.

On Knock Knock Live, host Ryan Seacrest presents the show from a "mission control" studio guides a team of co-hosts who show up completely unannounced at various locations across the country and knock on the doors of unsuspecting residents. Once the doors open -- they're on live television in front of millions of people. Events include playing a game to pay off a mortgage, getting a surprise marriage proposal, or having a person's favorite celebrity show up. Co-hosts include Tyler Posey, Kellie Pickler, Adrienne Bailon, Ross Mathews, Chuey Martinez, and Jordan "Shorty" Johnson.

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Ryan Seacrest’s “Knock Knock Live” got off to a strong start on Tuesday as the Fox show ambushed viewers on their doorsteps. With the help of co-hosts in the field including Tyler Posey, Kellie Pickler, Adrienne Bailon, Ross Mathews, Chuey Martinez and Jordan “Shorty” Johnson, the host brought unsuspecting victims to tears when they turned up with cases full of cash — and some of their favorite stars. A family in California had the opportunity to win $25,000 for answering a question about their neighbors, meanwhile “American Idol” alum Pickler dropped country band Florida Georgia Line in the front yard of a Nashville,...

“Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey is joining Kellie Pickler, Adrienne Bailon, Ross Mathews, Chuey Martinez and Jordan “Shorty” Johnson in the ballooning co-host stable for Fox’s “Knock-Knock Live.” Ryan Seacrest will serve as the actual in-studio host on the surprise game show, with the aforementioned half-dozen personalities playing his eyes and ears in the field — which is primarily on doorsteps. Other stars set to appear on the impromptu contest show include David Beckham, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line, Common, Rob Gronkowski, Robin Thicke, Meghan Trainor, Rita Ora, Martha Stewart, Luke Bryan, Lea Michele, Mike Holmes and Bubba Watson.

Snow, Minnesota accents and one disconcerting trip to the hair salon: That’s what you’ll find in the latest teasers for Fargo‘s second season.

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Fargo returns for Season 2 in September.

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* TV personality Todd Newton and former Miss Wisconsin USA Alex Wehrley will co-host the Miss USA pageant,...

Fox has opened the door for five co-hosts on its summer reality newcomer Knock Knock Live. American Idol alum Kellie Pickler, TV hosts Adrienne Bailon and Ross Mathews and radio personalities Jordan “Shorty” Johnson and Chuey Martinez will travel the country rapping on people’s front doors and giving them a chance to win prizes and meet celebrities. The network also said today that celebs set for the Ryan Seacrest-hosted show include Common, David Beckham, Luke Bryan…...

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Why, it’s Kellie Pickler, Ross Mathews, Adrienne Bailon, Jordan “Shorty” Johnson and Chuey Martinez, who are set to co-host Fox’s now-crowded game show, “Knock Knock Live.” The weekly series will technically be hosted by Ryan Seacrest from a Los Angeles-based studio, with the other celebrity co-hosts on the road. Pickler, Mathews, Bailon, Johnson and Martinez will show up at unsuspecting people’s doorsteps for an impromptu game show, awarding prizes and the possibility for contestants to meet David Beckham, Luke Bryan, Common, Florida Georgia Line, Mike Holmes, Lea Michele and Meghan Trainor, among others.

Ryan Seacrest may be one of the hardest-working men in show business, but he knows that many hands make light work, so he's enlisted plenty of fellow familiar faces for his latest hosting gig.

People can exclusively reveal that the American Idol host will be joined by Kellie Pickler, Adrienne Bailon, Ross Mathews, Jordan "Shorty" Johnson and TV/radio personality Chuey Martinez as co-hosts on Knock Knock Live.

Seacrest will host his new Fox show live from Los Angeles with the help of his co-hosts who, according to the network, will "travel across America, arriving at unsuspecting people's doorsteps with...

Hln is doubling down on its pledge to bring web-friendly content to TV. Two months after it announced new shows from My Damn Channel and Frederator Studios founder Fred Siebert, it has unveiled a new batch of upcoming shows, including a late night program inspired by the MiTu Network's El Show and a TV version of What's Trending. MiTu, the largest multi-channel network for Hispanic content on YouTube, will contribute Wkly M@shup with Chuey Martinez to the Hln lineup. The late night program will feature the three-headed approach of interviews, performances, and sketches that has helped other late night shows become big hits on social media. Chuey Martinez, an La radio personality, will host, while MiTu execs Doug Greiff and Beatriz Acevedo will produce. If you want an idea of the tone Wkly M@shup will adopt, look no further than El Show, the variety series Martinez hosted on MiTu's Macho channel.

Tweets are coming to the small screen. Hln, which announced earlier this year that it would become the first TV network for the social media generation, announced another batch of social media influenced programming in development during its upfront presentation on Thursday, including the nightly one-hour news show “The Daily Share” and a program featuring La radio favorite Chuey Martinez. “The Daily Share,” which will broadcast from Hln's new studio in Atlanta, is billed as “a digest of what people are watching, searching, playing, sharing, shopping and creating in every aspect of their social media lives.” A premiere date will be.

MiTu, the most prominent Latino-focused network on YouTube, is catering to hombres everywhere with its latest channel. That channel is Macho, which will feature men's interest programming and has kicked off with the first episode of a stereotype-spewing variety show, El Show With Chuey Martinez. El Show was filmed before a live studio audience at YouTube Space La, and its first episode matches up titular host Chuey Martinez (a radio personality on Kiis FM) with a trio of YouTube personalities: DeStorm and The Fu Brothers. With three different minorities represented, El Show jokingly plays up racial stereotypes with a game show called 'Know Your Peeps' and hosted by a wigged Eric Schwartz. El Show is highly inappropriate, and that's all according to plan. “Our idea behind El Show was to create an outrageous and unpredictable tune-in experience and breakout format that showcases and celebrates a cross section of popular web based talent,...

Don't bother asking if Chuey Martinez ever considers going vegan. The will doesn't seem to be in him. The TV and radio personality premieres his new six-part series "All You Can Meat" with back-to-back episodes on Travel Channel Sunday, Aug. 12, and couldn't be more effusive in recalling all of the succulent juiciness he encountered during filming.

With "All You Can Meat," Martinez takes his ingrained passion for meat and heads out on the road in search of America. And in doing so, he finds more than he ever expected.

"When you think barbecue, what do you associate barbecue with?" he asks. "When I think barbecue, I think ribs; I think brisket; I think pulled pork, chicken. We covered all of that across the country, and I was really pleasantly surprised, and it was amazing to experience all of these different variations of so many traditions and so many recipes and...

Meat. It’s a word that insires passion in many directions. Some are against it. Some can’t get enough of it. And then there are people like Chuey Martinez, for whom it’s virtually a way of life. Martinez, radio DJ and host of Espn’s Born & Raised series, has let his love for meat take him all over the country, and en route, he’s come up with a six-part series for Travel Channel called All You Can Meat, premiering — with two back-to-back episodes — Aug. 12 at 10pm, before moving to its regular timeslot at 9pm on Aug. 19. In [...]...

Tune in alert as Travel Channel dishes up tasty TV finales of their hit series, and Meat-Lovers can feast on the premiere of "All You Can Meat." Move over hamburgers and hotdogs, as Travel Channel's Chuey Martinez brings us "All You Can Meat" coming Sunday August 12 at 10:00 P.M., Et/Pt Here's the whole rundown for the week of August 6-12: Bizarre Foods America Monday, August 6 at 9:00p.m., Et/Pt Andrew Zimmern creates a menu inspired by his travels around the world for a hungry dinner crowd in Los Angeles. He works and eats as he shops for the unique ingredients he plans to serve at his one-night-only pop up restaurant. From learning how to make pig-face...

Tune in alert as Travel Channel released their August 2012 highlights. All times Et/Pt unless otherwise noted. All programs are rated TV G unless otherwise noted. Series Premieres All You Can Meat TV-g Premiering Sunday, August 12 at 10:00Pm with Two Back-to-Back Episodes. New episodes will continue weekly in their regular timeslot at 9:00Pm On .All You Can Meat,. meat, in all its glorious forms, becomes the way in to an America that is quirky, colorful, and downright delicious. Host and meat enthusiast Chuey Martinez travels across the country to find the most authentic preparations of the classic cuts: steak, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, etc. From the Texas pit master to the woodsman in Appalachia curing jerky in his...