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The 2017 Emmys proved to be a historic night, with several stars setting records in the TV world. Lena Waithe broke down barriers, being the first black woman to win an Emmy for her writing in “Master of None.” In addition to Waithe, "Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus won best actress in a comedy series for the sixth time for "Veep," the first time a performer has won the award as many times for the same role. Sterling K. Brown won for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "This Is Us," the first black man to win this award in two decades. But the night belonged to "Big Little Lies" and "The Handmaid's Tale," both shows taking home five awards. HBO's "Lies" took home awards for best directing, outstanding limited series, supporting actor, supporting actress and lead actress for a limited series, movie or dramatic special. Supporting actor in a drama series Jonathan Banks, "Better Call S...

Trouble viewing? Watch in Browser:   https://mypublicist.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-2017-emmy-awards-what-to-expect-and.html The 69th prime-time Emmy ceremony will be about winners and losers and more, including politics and a cheeky turn by host Stephen Colbert. Colbert, whose "Late Show" is a regular forum on the Trump administration, said that the president is fair game during the awards show airing at 8 p.m. EDT Sunday on CBS.  The Emmys are a celebration of TV, "and the biggest television star of the last year was Donald Trump," Colbert said at last week's ceremonial red-carpet rollout outside Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater. He's also claimed that his nude rear — or part of it, suitably tanned — will be included in the opening musical number. How will winners and presenters approach the evening? Will they weigh in with political jokes or speeches, or could the recent devastating hurricanes that ravaged parts of Texas and Florida prompt...