In-person Emmys open with musical number

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer is the host of the 2021 Emmys

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer is the host of the 2021 Emmys

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer opened the 73rd Emmy Awards, the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars, in Los Angeles on Sunday with a group musical number.

Hannah Waddingham won the night's first award for supporting actress in "Ted Lasso," which is expected to score across the comedy prizes.