Awards Season

5 Big Trends That Will Shape Emmy Awards Night

To understand the deeper meanings of the Emmy race, don't focus only on who's winning and losing. Think about what the nominees say about the winds of change in TV.

Follow @BackStageCast for Live SAG Awards Coverage Tonight!

Back Stage will be live-tweeting the Screen Actors Guild Awards tonight starting at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST. Follow @BackStageCast on Twitter for our exclusive coverage!

Academy Award Predictions For This Year's Acting Races

Every year brings the same two complaints leveled against the Academy Awards broadcast: The show is too long and too predictable.

SAG Awards: Lead Female Actor

Gabourey Sidibe's performance in the "Precious" draws not only tears but also astonishment that such an honest portrayal could come from one so new to the screen.

SAG Voter Guide: Cast in a Motion Picture

Welcome to Back Stage's exclusive guide to this year's Screen Actors Guild Award nominees in film, where you will find a write-up of every nominee for SAG Awards in 2011.

Oscar Dark Horses Enter the Race

While some people--myself included--may have called it, there were three names on the Oscar nominees list today that likely caught a few people off guard.

Emmy Watch: The Comedies

On the heels of Monday's predictions for drama nominees, I present my list of who should be nominated and who will be nominated in the comedy acting categories.

Tony Winners Share Their Experiences (Video)

Back Stage asked Tony winners to reflect on their wins in the press room at the 65th annual Tony Awards. Check out our exclusive video here.

Tony Talk

"They keep waiting for that magic moment, believing that from that point on, everything will be easy," says Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland about many actors.

Christopher Nolan: A Dream Nomination?

Christopher Nolan makes critically acclaimed hits, but can he score his first directing nomination at next year’s Academy Awards?