The documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which is about alleged sexual abuse by Michael Jackson won an Emmy at the recently held award show on Saturday.
And the award for the best reality show host was taken by RuPaul while Beyonce went home empty-handed.
The documentary features two adult men who say they were befriended by Jackson and sexually abused by him when they were 7 and 10 years old. “Leaving Neverland” was named best documentary at a ceremony in Los Angeles.
The program aired earlier this year, 10 years after Jackson’s death. The documentary was severely criticized by his family and brought attention to the “Black Or White” singer’s legacy.
Furthermore, Jackson’s family and his estate denied the accounts given by the men. They called the account a story of “dated and discredited allegations.”
Meanwhile, Beyonce’s 2018 Coachella festival concert film “Homecoming” was nominated in six categories. However, it was beaten in all categories.
James Corden, “The Simpsons” win Emmy awards
Also, James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” special with former Beatle Paul McCartney won over “Homecoming” for a pre-recorded variety special. And the filmed version of Bruce Springsteen’s much-praised one-man Broadway show won for variety-special directing.
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Moreover, the longest-running primetime TV series “The Simpsons” won the Emmy for best-animated series. While “Queer Eye,” the gay makeover series took four awards.
In addition, the travel and food show “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown,” hosted by U.S. celebrity chef Bourdain won two Emmys. Bourdain died by suicide in 2018.
In other categories, drag queen RuPaul won his fourth Emmy as best reality show host for “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Further, the rock climbing film “Free Solo,” won seven Emmys. Besides that, it has also won the best documentary Oscar this year.
The main Emmy awards will be held on Sept. 22 in Los Angeles. Popular Shows “Game of Thrones” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” lead the race for best drama and best comedy series, respectively.