Andrew Carden

Andrew Carden is a contributing writer at Gold Derby and writes about all things Oscar on his blog, The Awards Connection. When he’s not on Twitter, lamenting Thelma Ritter’s 0-for-6 record in Best Supporting Actress, Andrew works in Massachusetts politics.

2024 Emmys: Jean Smart (‘Hacks’) Has Never Lost a Comedy Emmy – Will That Streak Continue This Year?

When it comes to the Emmys, there are few forces as formidable as the great Jean Smart. Since her first… Read More

July 31, 2024

2024 Emmys: Can Robert Downey, Jr. (‘The Sympathizer’) Triumph as his Show’s Lone Nomination?

It’s been a remarkable past year for Robert Downey, Jr. Not only did he score rave reviews, the Oscar and… Read More

July 30, 2024

2024 Emmys: Christopher Lloyd (‘Hacks’) Could Become the Oldest Comedy Guest Actor Winner Ever

With three wins on three career nominations, Christopher Lloyd is an unimpeachable Emmy favorite. This year, with his fourth nomination,… Read More

July 26, 2024

2024 Emmys: Will Angela Bassett (‘Queens’) Finally Triumph on Her 9th Career Nomination?

Among the most familiar faces at the Emmys over the past two decades has been the incomparable Angela Bassett. First… Read More

July 24, 2024

2024 Tonys: Leslie Odom, Jr. (‘Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch’) May Join Elite Group of Tony-Winning Leading Men

Leslie Odom, Jr. in ‘Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch’ (Music Box Theatre) With a Tony Award… Read More

May 17, 2024

2023 Tonys: Jodie Comer (‘Prima Facie’) could be the fifth Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play winner from a one-woman show

Among this year’s acclaimed Tony Award contenders in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role… Read More

May 12, 2023

2023 Grammys: Will Diana Ross (‘Thank You’) finally prevail on her 13th career nomination?

With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, including 18 number-one hit singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 –… Read More

November 16, 2022

2023 Oscars: EGOT winner Mel Brooks (‘At the Automat’) back in the awards hunt with Best Original Song bid

With an Oscar, four Emmys, three Grammys and three Tonys under his belt, not to mention a Kennedy Center Honor,… Read More

November 14, 2022

2023 Oscars: Austin Butler (‘Elvis’) and Naomi Ackie (‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’) may be latest stars honored for turns as real-life musicians

Among this year’s Oscar contenders in the crowded Best Actress and Best Actor fields are Naomi Ackie and Austin Butler,… Read More

November 2, 2022

2022 Emmys: Mare Winningham (‘Dopesick’) could shatter the record for Limited Series Supporting Actress wins

Among the most familiar faces at the Emmys in recent decades has been Mare Winningham, an eight-time nominee who first… Read More

July 18, 2022

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