2024 Creative Arts Emmys: Barack Obama, Keke Palmer, RuPaul Lead Winners

It’s such a shame that this Starz series didn’t get more attention, as it was so different and interesting. If you want to check out the comedy/drama starring Jasmine Cephas-Jones and Rafael Casal, it’s currently available to rent on Prime Video.

What makes “Bridgerton” work so well is that it’s a modern show in a period setting. Even though the finale episode is all about these Black women establishing their independence and power in the white Regency society, the exceptional work of the series’ hair and makeup team, as well as production design and costuming, never takes viewers out of the period.

Do not ever forget that Jasmine Guy is still working and killing it in 2024. She’s always been so much more than Whitley.

HBO’s horror drama “The Last of Us” scared the hell out of us, but it also gave us two of the most heartbreaking love stories of the year. As Ellie’s first love Riley, Storm Reid brilliantly left no emotion untouched as they shared a brief moment of happiness in their tragic world. Nick Offerman won Guest Actor for “Long, Long Time,” the show’s other devastating love story.

RuPaul took home the award for the eighth year in a row. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but for those who idealize RuPaul for his trailblazing career, it signals that there’s a place for someone who wants to succeed by being their unapologetic self.

I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on picture editing. I’m just thrilled to see “A Black Lady Sketch Show” get recognized for its fantastic fourth season.

Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was unforgettable, and the direction of Hamish Hamilton and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was a big part of that.

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi’s Netflix animated series is a fun romance. But it also takes the genre in new fresh places, really making it feel like a Black animated story for us.

There’s something really interesting about having a former president narrate the stories of America’s essential workers and the real stories behind their jobs.

Seriously, if you make it through any “Queer Eye” episode without getting slightly teary, you might be a robot.

Maya Rudolph never disappoints. She always brings something hilarious and distinctly Maya to her roles.

Y’all can keep pretending that Black history didn’t happen, but we will never let you.

The way the entire cast transformed into the beloved characters, including H.E.R.’s transformation into Belle, was absolutely gorgeous.

If you’ve never seen Keke Palmer as the host of NBC’s “Password,” you’re missing out. She’s hilarious, charming and keeps the game moving amid all the shenanigans. She’s the first woman in 15 years to get this honor and we love that for her.