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Heated Rivalry & Music Icons Nominated for Peabody Awards
9 Apr
Summary
- Heated Rivalry, a series about gay hockey players, earned a Peabody nomination.
- Musicians Sly Stone and Fela Kuti were also honored with Peabody nominations.
- Winners for the 86th annual Peabody Awards will be announced April 23.
The Peabody Awards board has announced its nominees for the 86th annual awards, recognizing a wide array of impactful media. The television series 'Heated Rivalry,' which explores the lives of gay hockey players, received a nomination in the entertainment category.
Music legends Sly Stone and Fela Kuti are also highlighted, with nominations for documentaries and podcasts about their lives and influence. Fela Kuti, a pioneer of Afrobeats, received a posthumous nod, while Sly Stone's legacy was recognized with a similar nomination.
The winners will be announced on April 23, with a formal celebration scheduled for May 31 in Beverly Hills, California. Several other prestigious individual and institutional awards will also be presented during the ceremony.
