Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. has vowed that the series will continue on PBS despite the recent clawback of federal funding for ...

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Idina Menzel won. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Kristin Chenoweth was nominated but did not win.

The upcoming 12th season also will include a guest appearance by former Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.