AP names 'To Live and Die in LA' its top podcast of 2019
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'Game of Thrones' coffee cup mystery: Star denies responsibility
But, six months on, a subplot from the series is still fascinating viewers: the mystery of who left a rogue coffee cup in full view during a scene of the fantasy drama. Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, had accused her co-star Conleth Hill of admitting to the faux pas last month. "I would need to have had Mr. Man arms to leave a coffee cup there," Hill added. The coffee cup was mine.'" It seems certain, though, that the flat-white-sized cup had not been bought in Westeros, given the mythical continent's shortage of coffee chains.
Emilia Clarke helps Jason Momoa celebrate surprise 40th birthday party
Jason Momoa, seen here arriving at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Aquaman' in December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, recently celebrated his 40th birthday. (CNN) - Jason Momoa doesn't technically turn 40 for a few more days, but that didn't stop his friends from throwing him a surprise bash to help him celebrate another year. In a video posted to YouTube, Momoa appears shocked to discover some of his dearest gathered in one space. At one point, he Facetimes his wife, Lisa Bonet, to show her the scene, including a slideshow his friends put together. Over the weekend, Clarke shared a photo on Instagram alongside her former on-screen husband.
'Game of Thrones' earns a record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nods
Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES - HBO's "Game of Thrones" slashed its way to a record-setting 32 Emmy nominations Tuesday for its eighth and final season, leading HBO back to dominance over Netflix, the streaming service that bumped it last year from atop the increasingly crowded television heap. The bloodthirsty saga's total eclipsed the all-time series record of 27 nods earned by "NYPD Blue" in 1994. If "Game of Thrones" defends it best drama series title and claims a fourth trophy, it will join the quartet of most-honored dramas that includes "Hill Street Blues," ''L.A. Series star Emilia Clarke's decision to seek a best actress nomination after a series of supporting actress bids paid off. The 71st Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 on Fox, with the host yet to be announced.