Susan Saint James Dies at 80 as Gotham Awards Spotlight ‘The Invite’ and ‘Clarissa’

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning star of ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actor known for The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died at 80. Her family said she died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer; the announcement came Tuesday.

Saint James won an Emmy in 1969 and earned four additional nominations, along with a Golden Globe nomination. She was also active with the Special Olympics and the Telluride Foundation.^[1]

‘The Invite’ and ‘Clarissa’ lead the Gotham Awards film nominations

The 2027 Gotham Awards nominations put independent films front and center: The Invite, All of a Sudden, Clarissa, Possible Love and La Gradiva each landed four nominations.

The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, and Clarissa are among the Best Feature nominees. The awards also bring back an Audience Award after a six-year break. Winners will be announced at the November 30 ceremony in New York.^[2]

Jay-Z closes his ‘Jay-Z 30’ concert series with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg

Jay-Z wrapped his Jay-Z 30 concert series at SoFi Stadium with a finale featuring surprise appearances from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short. The 90-minute show revisited his catalog and capped a run that Variety described as a career-spanning look at his legacy.

During “Encore,” Jay-Z also pushed back on social-media claims about attendance, urging the crowd to trust what they could see for themselves. The finale brought the series to a close after months of shows.^[3]