Hollywood Week: Daytime Emmys, Jay-Z, Superbowl, Eric Bauza, Barbara Barrie, Susan Saint James, Patrick Stewart

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Published on Saturday, 31 October 2026 10:31

Written by Janet Walker

Awards season has officially started with the Daytime Emmys holding its annual ceremony honoring the best in daytime programming and showed its appreciation to "The Kelly Clarkson Show," by sending it off with five additional Daytime Emmys.

Daytime Emmys

The Daytime Emmys were held in Los Angeles this week and the big winners for the night included "The Kelly Clarkson Show," which took home five awards, bringing the total to nine Daytime Emmys across the show's seven seasons.

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Other big winners included the long running daytime drama "General Hospital," which took home four Awards, including Best Drama Series, for the sixth consecutive time and awards in Casting and Writing

Another big winner for the night included the freshman daytime drama, "Beyond The Gates," which took home four Daytime Emmy Awards, in its first season of eligibility. The daytime drama which centers on patriarch Vernon Dupree, a former U.S. Senator, played by Clifton Davis, and his family, one of the wealthiest African American neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

"Beyond The Gates" won Emmys for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress  awarded to Tamara Tunie for her role as Anita and Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Series, Ambyr Michel for her role as Eva. The show also won awards in lighting and hair and makeup styling.

Other winners included Scott Clifton, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor, "The Bold & Beautiful;" Roger Howarth, Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor, "The Young & Restless;" Jeff Kober, Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series, "General Hospital;" Beth Maitland, Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress, "The Young & Restless."

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Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rap superstar Jay-Z has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show airing live on Valentine's Day, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California.

"For several years, we've had the privilege of working closely with Jay-Z and Roc Nation, and I've seen the extraordinary impact he has had on the Super Bowl Halftime Show," added NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him. I couldn't be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage," reported The Hollywood Reporter.

Notable Deaths

Over the past week, the entertainment industry has lost an unusually large number of talented artists, including voice-over artists, actors, musicians and singers.

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Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny, Looney Tunes Characters, Dies

Eric Bauza, the Canadian Emmy winning voice over actor behind many of the Looney Tunes characters, died this week in his home. He was 46.

The cause of death, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner, was hypertensive cardiovascular disease coupled with other comorbidities.

"Eric Bauza was a unique voice talent who brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. During his 15 years at Warner Bros. Animation," Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, told THR. He was the voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck among countless other characters. He followed in the footsteps of giants like Mel Blanc," she continued. "Eric said that carrying on the legendary legacy of the Looney Tunes was among the greatest honors of his life. In addition to his incredible talent, Eric was a treasured part of our animation family. Our hearts go out to his loved ones," People Magazine reported.

Bauza, who had an impressive 400 acting credits according to his IMDB page, was the voice-talent behind many of the Warner Bros most beloved cartoon franchise including Bug Bunny, Daffy, Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fud, and Foghorn Leghorn, and others including animated television series The Transformers, Teenage Mutant Nija Turtles.

Born in Canada to Filipino parents, as a child Bauza would voice his favorite characters and loved cartoon comedy.

Bauza is survived by one child.

Barbara Barrie, Oscar Nominated Actress, Dies by End of Life Assistance

Barbara Barrie, the Oscar nominated actress, best known for name and name, died this week through end of life assistance, after a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was 95.

"Barrie's film debut came in 1956's Giant, a role that came about because she was visiting her family when the movie was filming in Corpus Christi. But her most significant early career success came on television. Her many TV roles in the '50s and '60s included episodes of "The Defenders," "Route 66," "Naked City," "Dr. Kildare," "The Twilight Zone," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" and "The Fugitive," People Magazine reported.

In 1964, Barrie would capture the attention of the world with her performance in One Potato, Two Potato, as a single mother who marries and African American after her husband abandons her and her child, winning the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.  Sixteen years later in 1980, Barrie was nominated for a Supporting Actress Academy Award for her performance in the film Breaking Away.

In addition to her award winning and nominated films, she was also nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, two New York Film Critics Awards, a National Society of Film Critics Award and a Film Independent Spirit Award.

Barbara Barrie is survived by her two children.

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Susan Saint James, 70s and 80's Sitcom Star, Dies

Susan Saint James, a staple in the 1970s and 1980s starring in some of televisions biggest hits and favorite sitcoms including "McMillian & Wife," and "Kate & Alley," died this week. She was 80.

It was the 1970s when Saint James's career exploded and she began appearing in television sitcom staples until 1968-1971 when she was cast in "The Name of Game," and when the series ended after 38 episodes she immediately joined the sitcom "McMillian & Wife" for another 34 episodes. After her success she begin filming television movies and starred in four or more films a year. In 1984 she was cast in the dramatic situation comedy "Kate & Allie," a weekly television show about two divorced mothers raising children in Manhattan. The show lasted 122 episodes.

With a career spanning six decades, dropped out of the industry in the 1990s after gaining fame as a television star. She return to acting in 2004 and worked limitedly as a guest star until 2022.

With success in her career, and happily married to the head of NBC Sports, Dick Ebersole, St. James and her family suffered the shocking loss of their son, Teddy, 14, who died in a plane crash, during takeoff in 2004. Both Ebersole and their older son, Charlie, were seriously injured.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Saint James' family recalled how she delivered a eulogy for Teddy, who was 14 when he died. "Her defining act: Weeks after losing her youngest son, Teddy, in the Nov. 28, 2004, plane crash, she delivered his eulogy as a note to each of her other children and her husband, giving them words to heal," the family shared. "Even in the deepest grief of her life, she put everyone else first," People Magazine reported.

Saint James died of pancreatic cancer.  She is survived by her husband, Dick Ebersole and son, Charlie.

Walter Koenig, Chekov from "Star Trek," Dies

Walter Koenig, known to the world of "Star Trek" fans as Ensign Chekov Pavel, died this week in his North Hollywood home. He was 90.

Koenig, who began his acting career in the 1960s appearing on the staple of weekly television drama's such as "Mannix," "The Untouchables," "Ben Casey," "Gidget," and even appeared on two episodes of the still running daytime drama, "General Hospital," before being cast in 1967 as the Russian Ensign on "Star Trek." He appeared in 36 of the 80 episodes.

The original "Star Trek," which also starred William Shatner, and Leonard Nimoy, had a limited run of only three seasons before being cancelled, only to develop an unprecedented cult following which resulted in an explosion of career opportunities.

After the Gene Roddenbury created original "Star Trek" ended, Koenig bounced around again cast in guest starring roles, until the final frontier suddenly developed a growing cult following and "Star Trek" was resurrected. Koenig, was appeared in each of the seven Star Trek feature films, and more than a dozen ancillary "Star Trek" products including straight-to-video, podcasts, voice-overs, and video games.

"Mr. Koenig said that in the early 1970s he "hit rock bottom" financially after the original "Star Trek" series went off the air. In response to his money troubles, he began writing scripts to help pay the bills, and sold several pilots, he recalled in a 1994 interview with a documentary filmmaker. He wrote an episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series," and had several other credits in the '70s and '80s," The New York Times reported.

Koenig is survived by his wife, daughter, and granddaughter.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, Award Winning Star of X-Men, Star Trek Star, Dies

Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and X-Men, died this week in his home after a private battle with Alzheimer and Lewy Bodies Dementia. He was 86.

The once an unknown British Shakespearean actor rose to fame after being cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on the long running "Star Trek: The Next Generation" which premiered in 1987. Stewart appeared in all 176 episodes. Prior to his introduction to American audiences helming a beloved franchise, Stewart had a long-running career on the British stage as  a member of the Royal Shakespearean Theater in London.

While Stewart may be remembered for his work on "Star Trek; The Next Generation," the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men series found their leader, in Stewart casting him as Professor Charles Xavier.

"In its statement, Marvel Studios described Stewart as "a singular talent, a generous collaborator and a true gentleman. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from 'X-Men' to 'Logan' to 'Avengers: Doomsday,'" the studio said. "Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art," The Los Angeles Times wrote.

Fans of Sir Patrick Stewart will once again be entertained by his onscreen persona of Professor Charles Xavier, with the release of Avengers: Doomsday scheduled to be released in December.

As Stewart's larger than life onscreen personas often overshadow his other work, few recognize his work as a Grammy Award winning artist winning for the 1996 Winner Grammy for the Best Spoken Word Album for Children for Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf. Stewart received 59 career nominations from various awards organizations including Primetime Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes and Critics Choice.

Sir Patrick Stewart was born in Mirfield, England in Yorkshire, in a small coal-mining town, with limited opportunities. In grade school Stewart was assigned a reading of Shakespeare, and he has explained often, he "was hooked." This moment in his young life, at the hands of a teacher, changed the course of his life.

Sir Patrick Stewart is survived by his wife, children, friends, and fans.  

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Janet Walker is the publisher, founder, and sole owner of Haute-Lifestyle.com. A graduate of New York University, she has been covering international news through the Beltway Insider, a weekly review of the nation's top stories, for more than a decade.  A general beat writer/reporter and entertainment/film critic, she is also an accomplished news/investigative news/crime reporter and submitted for Pulitzer Prize consideration "Cops Conspire to Deep Six Sex Assaults" in the Breaking News Category and was persuaded to withdraw the submission. Ms. Walker has completed five award-winning screenplays "The Six Sides of Truth," "The Assassins of Fifth Avenue," "The Wednesday Killer," "The Manhattan Project," and the sci-fi thriller "Project 13: The Last Day." She has also published "Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story," a non-fiction narrative, "Days, Times, Seasons, and Events: A Collection of Poetry & Prose," and "Songs of Freedom: A Collection of Biblical Teachings," which can be purchased here. She is a member of the Authors Guild, the Los Angeles Press Club, the National Writers Union, and a member of the International Federation of Journalists.