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2026 Emmy Awards: The complete list of winners

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Here is a list of winners for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize achievement in the television industry.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Kicks Off Season 35 Premiere With the Male Celebrities: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0000

The new season sports a two-night premiere: The female celebrities will compete on Wednesday, Sept. 16, while the men get things started on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Casts Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle & Colin Creevey

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Hogwarts has three new additions. HBO’s Harry Potter TV series has cast Rafe Spall as Arthur Weasley, Molly Hewitt-Richards as Moaning Myrtle, and Jasper Ambrose as Colin Creevey. The trio of actors will join the cast for Season 2, with…

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Mikayla Matthews Reveals ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Exit Amid Ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul Tension

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:41:39 +0000

"I made my decision over a week ago, after hearing some news, that I will not be continuing the show at this moment," Matthews wrote on Instagram Monday.

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Refurbished ‘60 Minutes’ Debuts to a 19% Ratings Drop

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:13:39 +0000

The CBS newsmagazine’s audience fell 33% in the key 25-to-54 demo, according to preliminary Nielsen data

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‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 8 at Apple TV

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

“Slow Horses” has been renewed for an eighth season at Apple TV following the spy thriller’s Emmy win for outstanding directing in a drama series. The six-episode Season 8 is adapted from “Clown Town,” the ninth book in Mick Herron’s…

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Netflix’s ‘The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey’ Sets Release Date, First Look at Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Netflix limited series “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” will premiere on Dec. 10, with the streaming platform also releasing a first look photo of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey. The series explores the…

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‘American Idol’ Moving Production To Georgia As ABC Series Becomes Latest To Leave California

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: The volume of reality TV production in Los Angeles has been falling over the last five years and the situation is set to worsen as one of the biggest music competition shows is set to leave the city. Deadline understands that…

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Emmys In Memoriam Excludes Chuck Norris, ‘Buffy’ Actor Nicholas Brendon and More

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:04:48 +0000

Actors, executives and creatives across the television business gathered Monday night for the Emmy Awards to recognize the year’s best programs. As it does every year, the ceremony also paid tribute to the actors and others who have died…

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‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith & Cheryl Ladd Reunite At Emmys, Remember Farrah Fawcett

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:05:02 +0000

As Charlie’s Angels marks its 50th anniversary since its launch in 1976, stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited Monday night at the 78th Emmy Awards to present the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy,. The three took the stage…

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Emmys in Talks to Move to Amazon Prime Video Under New Licensing Arrangement, as the Broadcast Wheel Deal Ends (EXCLUSIVE)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:38:43 +0000

The Emmy “wheel” is about to pop. According to insiders, the Television Academy is in advanced talks to park the annual Emmy telecast at Amazon Prime Video — taking the ceremony off broadcast TV for the first time since its start in 1949.…

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Rhea Seehorn Wins First Emmy For ‘Pluribus’; Thanks Vince Gilligan For “Role of Lifetime” & Creating “Safe Sets To Take Risks”

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:27:58 +0000

Turns out you don’t need to smile or make nice onscreen to be a winner offscreen. On Monday night at the 78th Primetime Emmy awards, Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn was all smiles and optimism as she came to the stage to collect her first Emmy…

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‘Buffy’ Reunion at Emmys: Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz Mock Canceled Reunion Series, Pay Tribute to Cast Members Who Died

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:33:44 +0000

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz had a mini reunion at the Emmys and presented at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles Monday night. The pair started by joking about the show’s premise. “A teenage…

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Jean Smart Becomes First Woman to Win an Emmy for Every Season of a Show With Fifth ‘Hacks’ Trophy

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:18:14 +0000

Jean Smart just made Emmys history. For her portrayal of Deborah Vance in Season 5 of “Hacks” on HBO Max, she won her fifth award for lead comedy actress, making her the first female performer to take home Emmys for every season of a show.…

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‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Trailer Brings Keri Russell to Brink of War With the White House

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

“The Diplomat” Season 4 has released its first full-length trailer, and Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler is back in political hot seat. Following the events of Season 3, Kate is forced to deal with the fallout of President Grace Penn (Allison…

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‘R.J. Decker’: Scott Speedman Reveals How Victor’s Murder Changes R.J. & Emi’s Relationship

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

What's going on with the investigation into Victor's murder?

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NBC L.A. TV News Chopper Crashes, Three Dead

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:43 +0000

Los Angeles Fire Department has confirmed that a helicopter was downed in Chatsworth, leaving at least three people dead. NBC 4 in Los Angeles later confirmed that it was their chopper that went down. Longtime local news anchor Colleen…

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‘Industry’ Adds Ben Platt, Russell Tovey to Final Season Cast

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The two will have guest roles in the HBO/BBC show's concluding run.

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Judge Sets Date For Settlement Talks In Paramount-WBD Antitrust Case

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:02:29 +0000

Paramount and the State Attorneys General suing to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery were ordered by a judge to appear for a two-day settlement conference Oct. 14-15 in a San Francisco courtroom. It’s a mandated step for two…

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MPA Projects Federal Film Incentive Would Double U.S. Production and Create 143,500 Jobs

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The Motion Picture Association issued a report on Tuesday estimating that U.S. film and TV production would double by 2032 if Congress passes a federal film incentive. The report, prepared by Olsberg SPI, also projects that a 20% federal…

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Starz Networks President Alison Hoffman Renews Contract Through 2029

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:16:04 +0000

The executive will continue to report to CEO Jeff Hirsch

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Malin Akerman, Megan Follows Join ‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix Series

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

"Heated Rivalry" actress Nadine Bhabha and Matias Lucas will also star in the TV adaptation of Carley Fortune's 2024 novel

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Trump’s DOJ Says States Should Pay Paramount’s $1.88 Billion Bond

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:10:51 +0000

The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest on Tuesday as 12 state AGs' lawsuit continues to delay Paramount's WBD merger

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Sydney Sweeney’s Nude Sports Betting Ad Sparks Backlash Among Female Olympians: “A Kick In The Face To Every Woman”

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:14:53 +0000

Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to starring in a controversial ad — and her latest effort has infuriated female athletes, including Olympians. Sweeney posed for sports betting company Novig “wearing just sports,” meaning she was only…

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Netflix ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series Sets Release Date, Drops First-Look Photos (TV News Roundup)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:48:23 +0000

Mr. and Mrs. Darcy will most ardently return to screens on Netflix in a new limited series adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice.” Netflix has announced that the limited series adaptation of the iconic novel will debut on Dec. 3. Netflix has…

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‘NCIS: New York’ Trailer Reveals LL Cool J’s Character Sam Hanna’s Return & His New Team

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:42:52 +0000

NCIS: New York has dropped its first trailer (above), and there are so many details packed into the video, setting up the series premiere on October 6. In the pilot, after years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam…

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Amazon Prime Video Debuts $30-A-Month Bundle With AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece & Starz

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:20:01 +0000

In the latest addition to the bulging category of streaming bundles, Amazon Prime Video is launching a package including AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece and Starz. The $29.99-a-month U.S. offering is priced 39% below the cost of each…

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John Mulaney Uses Emmys Best Actor Intro to Mock TV’s Gender Disparity: ‘Finally, Something for the Fellas’

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:09:58 +0000

The comedian also pulled out Frank Vincent's 2006 book, "A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man," for the evening

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JustWatch Is Launching Its Own Streaming Service

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It JustMakesSense.

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No Death Penalty For Nick Reiner, L.A. DA Announces

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0000

Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty if the youngest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner is found guilty for the killing of his parents, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said Tuesday morning. “In deciding whether or not the DA’s…

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‘70 Up’ Producer on How the Series Survived Six Decades and Became the ‘Definitive Longitudinal Documentary’: ‘To See a Whole Life Change in Front of You Is a Mindf—’

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:38:54 +0000

In 1964, Canadian director Paul Almond filmed a group of 14 British schoolchildren aged seven years-old for a documentary called “Seven Up!” examining the lives of kids across class divides. Seven years later, the children were filmed…

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Slow Horses - S6E1 - “Circle of Life” -Discussion

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:29:44 +0000

R.J. Decker Season 2 Premiere: Scott Speedman Breaks Down R.J. And Emi's 'Weird' Reunion, The Return Of An Old Flame, And More — Grade It!

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Scott Speedman takes TVLine inside the R.J. Decker Season 2 premiere, from R.J. and Emi's "tough" scene to the return of a familiar face from Mel's past.

Fired ‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Accuses Warner Bros TV Of Doing Nothing Over Sexual Harassment By EP; Being Scapegoated After Complaining

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:33:23 +0000

Despite 10 nominations, Shrinking came up short at the Emmys on Monday, but the Warner Bros Television produced show may be taking centerstage in court soon. A longtime Key Second Assistant Director on the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford…

How Scrubs Pulled Off The Ultimate Comeback — And Why This TV Revival Actually Worked

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Scrubs stars, producers and ABC executives reveal to TVLine how they pulled off the ultimate comeback ahead of Season 2 of the revival, premiering September 30.

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The Diplomat Star Ato Essandoh Was Worried One Storytelling Decision Would Hurt The Show

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0000

Ato Essandoh, who plays Stuart Hayford on The Diplomat, spoke about this Season 3 storytelling decision that he didn't think would work well.

Every Fourth Wing Board Game Adaption You Can Buy Right Now

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0000

Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has taken the romantasy genre by storm over the past few years. With three books so far, an upcoming graphic novel, and a TV show in the works, there's never been a better time to be a fan of Fourth Wing.…

Why Did Carole Radziwill Leave ‘RHONY’? Her Exit & Return, Explained

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:43:32 +0000

Breaking down why she left the show in 2018 and what prompted her to come back now.

Before Gilligan's Island, Tina Louise Appeared In A Well-Liked Sitcom We Don't Talk About Anymore

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Before Tina Louise had her big breakout role in Gilligan's Island, she guest-starred on another successful sitcom that's since been forgotten.

Jackson Olson & Girlfriend Maggie Sajak’s Cutest Photos & Relationship Moments

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:38:12 +0000

A glimpse inside the 'DWTS' Season 35 celeb and his girlfriend's romance.