Wednesday, September 12, 2012
NEWSMAKERS
Louis C.K., Gervais are Emmy presenters
NEW YORK
Seven-time nominee Louis C.K. and Ricky Gervais, creator of “The Office,” are among the stars who will be handing out this year’s prime-time Emmys.
Producers of the awards show made their first announcement Tuesday of Emmy presenters.
Others will include Ginnifer Goodwin, star of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” and Mindy Kaling, star and creator of the upcoming Fox comedy “The Mindy Project.” In addition, Jim Parsons, who’s nominated for CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” and Amy Poehler, nominated for NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” are set to be on hand.
Louis C.K. is creator, writer, producer and star of the FX comedy “Louie.”
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sept. 23. Jimmy Kimmel is the host.
Paquin and Moyer welcome twin babies
NEW YORK
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are the proud parents of newborn twins.
Reps for the acting couple confirm Paquin gave birth to the babies a few weeks early but say they’re in good health and their parents “are overjoyed.” The statement issued Tuesday didn’t specify when or where the babies were born or the sex of the children.
The babies are 30-year-old Paquin’s first children. Moyer, 42, has two childrenSFlbfrom previous relationships.
The “True Blood” stars were married in 2010. The show is in its fifth season on HBO.
Awards for Lochte, Latino Olympians
LOS ANGELES
Ryan Lochte is among the Latino U.S. Olympians to be honored at this year’s ALMA Awards.
Eva Longoria and George Lopez are returning for the third time as co-hosts of this month’s awards, which celebrate Latino achievements in music, television and film. The announcement was made Tuesday.
A salute to Olympic medalists from the London Games will honor swimmer Lochte, whose mother is Cuban-born. Also attending will be water polo champions Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens, gymnast Danell Leyva and runner Leonel Manzano.
Pop star Christina Aguilera will receive a special achievement award.
The ceremony will air Sept. 21 on NBC.
Vindicator wire reports