May 14th 2024.
The 28th annual Webby Awards, a prestigious event celebrating excellence in the digital world, took place on Monday, May 13. The star-studded ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City was graced by the presence of some of the biggest names in the industry, including Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Jerrod Carmichael, and Laverne Cox. These remarkable individuals, along with many others, were honored for their outstanding contributions to the internet through their websites, apps, podcasts, games, and branded entertainment.
The event was hosted by the hilarious Amber Ruffin, a writer for "Late Night with Seth Meyers". She kicked off the ceremony with a witty opening monologue and kept the audience laughing all night long with her jokes and a hilarious spoof of Meatloaf's famous song "I'd Do Anything for Love". Ruffin cheekily remarked, "Tonight, we'll be honoring the best ways to procrastinate. Basically, we're honoring all the things that make it impossible for us to get things done."
Her humorous take on Meatloaf's 1993 ballad also bid farewell to things that have become "obsolete or uncool", such as Tesla Cybertrucks, Truth Social, NFTs, and even rapper Drake. As the night went on, the awards were presented to the deserving winners, who were all dressed to impress. Keke Palmer looked stunning in a cream-colored corset and matching satin skirt as she accepted her Webby Special Achievement Award for the success of her platforms, "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" and KeyTV. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm blessed to do this."
Derrick Johnson, the President of the NAACP, proudly presented Shannon Sharpe with the Webby Advocate of the Year Award. He praised the NFL champion for his impact on sports commentary, advocacy, and the success of his podcast, "Club Shay Shay". Johnson commended Sharpe, saying, "No one is requiring him to give back to the world. But Shannon does so because he requires himself to do so."
The Webby Outstanding Comedic Performance Award was presented to Jerrod Carmichael by none other than comedian Lil Rel Howery. In his acceptance speech, the star of "Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show" urged the audience to "risk everything every time". His words were met with applause and cheers from the crowd.
The talented actress and activist, Laverne Cox, also took the stage to accept the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Podcasts. In her heartfelt speech, she credited her podcast, "The Laverne Cox Show", for being "healing, collective trauma, necessary, and possible." The audience was moved by her words and gave her a standing ovation.
The complete list of Webby Award winners can be found on their website, and one name that stands out is Keke Palmer, who also recently released her memoir, "Master Of Me". In her book, she shares her journey back to herself, and it is clear that her hard work and determination have paid off. Congratulations to all the winners and honorees of the 28th annual Webby Awards for their incredible achievements in the digital world.
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