'Abbott Elementary' Is at the Top of the Class in 2022 Emmy Nominations

Quinta Brunson’sAbbott Elementaryhad a golden morning on Tuesday when nominations for the 74thEmmy Awardswere announced. Among its seven nods on Tuesday,Abbottscored nominations for outstanding comedy series, outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Brunson (who also scored a writing nomination for the pilot), outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series forTyler James Williamsand outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series forSheryl Lee Ralphand Janelle James. For more on the 2022 Emmy nominations, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.

'Abbott Elementary' Star Quinta Brunson Channels 'Teeny, Tiny Jessica Rabbit' for Her Emmys Look

Photo: Getty Quinta Brunsonproved that she doesn’t need any lessons when it comes to red carpet style at the74th Primetime Emmy Awards. TheEmmy nominatedAbbott Elementarycreator and star, 32, walked the gold carpet wearing a stunning custom Dolce & Gabbana brown metallic gown with Jared Lehr rings and earrings. She completed the look with her hair styled in loose waves and a simple nude lip. During an interview onE!’s Live From the Red Carpet, Brunson opened up about the inspiration for the look.

'Abbott Elementary' Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Still Deciding on Emmys Dress: 'I Love to Slay'

Photo: Ryan Powell With exactly a month to go,Sheryl Lee Ralphhas no idea what she’ll be wearing to theEmmy Awards, she revealed on Friday’s episode ofthePEOPLE Every Daypodcastwith host Janine Rubenstein. “I don’t even have a pair of shoes,” theAbbott Elementarystar, 65, tells Rubenstein. “I need to get it together.” That’s not to say she’s not taking it seriously, though; she and her daughter Ivy-Victoria Maurice are starting to strategize.

'Abbott Elementary' Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Stops Emmys in Song After Historic Win: 'My Voice Belongs'

Sheryl Lee Ralphmade history at the 2022Emmy Awardswhile winning the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series trophy for her role inAbbott Elementary.The industry veteran, 65, became just the second Black woman to score an Emmy in the category afterJackée Harry, who won for227in 1987 — a milestone Ralph appeared to celebrate in her scene-stealing acceptance speech.After taking the stage to accept the award from presentersAmy PoehlerandSeth Meyers, Ralph burst into song, singing a verse from jazz singer Diane Reeves' 1993 song “Endangered Species.

'Activate the Queen': What the Trending Phrase Means in the Wake of Boris Johnson's Resignation

AfterBoris Johnsonannounced he wasstepping down from his role as the British Prime Minister, many wondered what this meant forQueen Elizabeth— and if the monarch, 96, would have to wade into U.K. politics.Amid Johnson’s announcement on Thursday, the phrase “Activate the Queen” began trending on Twitter. It seems to originate fromThe Timeseditor Jack Blackburn’sreplyto atweetfrom Whitehall Correspondent Mikey Smith, claiming a source said that Johnson would not step down voluntarily and force a vote.