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‘Hacks’ Creators Discuss Record-Setting Emmy Nominations

‘Hacks’ Creators Discuss Record-Setting Emmy Nominations

Published by Daniella Wilson

Hacks has been a perennial Emmy Awards contender since its first year of eligibility in 2021. The HBO Max comedy earned 64 nominations for its first four seasons, winning 12 times. The show’s final season, however, surpassed all of its predecessors — and every other comedy series in Emmy Awards history — with a record 24 nominations (or 25, including one for the short-form series Hacks: Bit by Bit). Hacks broke the record of 23 comedy series nominations previously set by The Studio in 2025 and The Bear in 2024. Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky used the word “overwhelming” to describe their feelings after learning their show had broken and Emmy nominations record Wednesday. “It’s obviously our last go round for the Emmys, so it feels like such an incredible way to end,” Downs told The Hollywood Reporter. “The fact that so many of [the cast and crew] are being recognized, and for the first time for many of them, just feels incredibly gratifying. Because we could not have made this …

Emmy nominations: From Rob Reiner’s nom to shocking snubs for TV’s biggest night

Emmy nominations: From Rob Reiner’s nom to shocking snubs for TV’s biggest night

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The critically acclaimed drama “The Pitt” dominated this year’s Emmy nominations with an impressive 25 nods, marking a formidable sophomore season, while the beloved comedy “Hacks” received a record-setting 24 nominations in its final run. These totals position HBO Max at the forefront of both drama and comedy categories, with “Hacks” surpassing the previous record for most nominations for a comedy series, jointly held by “The Studio” last year and “The Bear” in 2024. Overall, HBO Max led all outlets with 122 nominations, boasting three shows vying for both best drama and best comedy series. Among the 118 Primetime Emmy categories announced on Wednesday, several notable figures received recognition. The late Rob Reiner earned a nomination for his guest acting on “The Bear,” Bad Bunny was acknowledged for his Super Bowl halftime show, and newlywed Taylor Swift secured a nod for …

Apple TV Earns Record 87 Emmy Nominations for 2026, Led by ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’

Apple TV Earns Record 87 Emmy Nominations for 2026, Led by ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’

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Apple earned its highest number of Emmy nominations to date in 2026, with popular shows like Pluribus, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Widow’s Bay, Shrinking, and Slow Horses earning the most nominations. New series Widow’s Bay received 19 nominations, while Pluribus was second with 18 nominations. The five most highly nominated shows are up for best series in their respective categories, and have also earned several lead actress and actor nominations. Pluribus Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Rhea Seehorn, Carol Sturka Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Manousos Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Karolina Wydra, Zosia Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series – Miriam Shor, Helen Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Jeff Hiller, Larry Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Margo’s Got Money Troubles Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Elle Fanning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Nick Offerman, Jinx Millet Outstanding Supporting Actress in …

2026 Emmy Nominations: Complete Nominees List

2026 Emmy Nominations: Complete Nominees List

Published by Daniella Wilson

The 2026 Emmy nominations have been revealed. The Pitt leads all nominees with a total of 25, followed by Hacks with 24 (a record for a comedy series for noms in a single year) and Widow’s Bay with 19 (leading all new shows). Other shows earning double-digit noms were Pluribus (18 total noms), Beef (16), DTF St. Louis (13) and Saturday Night Live and Spider-Noir (11 apiece). The first two categories — best variety series and reality competition — were announced on the Today show earlier Wednesday. Past Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) unveiled more of this year’s Emmy nominees at 830 a.m. PT in a ceremony that streamed live from the TV Academy’s Saban Media Center. Though the Emmys originally planned to announce this year’s nominees in two batches, with the majority unveiled on July 8 and additional nominees revealed a week later, on July 15, the TV Academy announced that it would be announcing all of this year’s nominees on July 8. The move was designed to better accommodate …

Emmy nominations 2026 list — updating live: First nominees announced as Mariska Hargitay to make history as first women to host

Emmy nominations 2026 list — updating live: First nominees announced as Mariska Hargitay to make history as first women to host

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The countdown to television’s biggest night has officially begun, with the 2026 Emmy nominations being announced ahead of the Television Academy’s annual awards ceremony. Several of the year’s most acclaimed series are expected to be among the contenders, including Beef, Pluribus and The Pitt, as networks and streaming platforms vie for recognition across acting, writing, directing and series categories. The eligibility period includes shows that ran from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. The nominees will set the stage for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on NBC September 14. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay, who was announced Tuesday as the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years. Nominees will be revealed Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. ET during a livestream hosted by The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas and …

Colbert and Kimmel in Emmys 2026 Variety Series Nominations

Colbert and Kimmel in Emmys 2026 Variety Series Nominations

Published by Daniella Wilson

And the 2026 Emmy nominees for best variety series are… The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and Saturday Night Live! In other words, the five shows The Hollywood Reporter (and probably you) predicted. So the Television Academy voters went chalk, which left out dark-horse candidate Hot Ones — the viral Sean Evans-hosted talk show could have been the first YouTube series ever nominated in the category. Maybe next year. It was not all a yawn, however: the Emmy Awards‘ variety series category itself has a new look this year. For the past decade, the variety series category was the variety series … categories, with scripted and talk separated. Not anymore. The TV Academy’s consolidation, announced in January, followed a years-long decline in the number of series submitted in the best scripted variety series and best variety talk series categories. The current setup — one variety show to rule them all — is how the Emmys operated prior to a 2015 rule change. More or less. …

News diary 6-12 July: Prince Harry vs Mail judgement, Labour leadership nominations, World Cup quarterfinals

News diary 6-12 July: Prince Harry vs Mail judgement, Labour leadership nominations, World Cup quarterfinals

Published by Sam Flores

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice in London on Monday 19 January 2026 for the start of his trial with six other claimants against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Prince Harry visits the UK on Tuesday without his wife, Meghan Markle, and two children. During the trip, he will attend the Invictus Games countdown event and is also due to learn whether he has won his case against the Daily Mail’s publisher over allegations of ‌widespread unlawful behaviour. Closing arguments for the 11-week High Court trial were heard at the end of March. On Thursday Labour leadership nominations open, with newly-elected MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham not expected to face a challenge to become the party’s leader. The week rounds off with several matches in the World Cup quarterfinal matches, including England’s game against Norway at 10pm on Saturday. Leading the Week Monday (July 6): Funeral ceremony in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Antonio Guterres addresses Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. World …

Emmy Nominations 2026 Predictions: See All of Our Picks

Emmy Nominations 2026 Predictions: See All of Our Picks

Published by Sam Flores

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Marisa Abela, IndustryIsa Briones, The PittTaylor Dearden, The PittAllison Janney, The DiplomatKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, Paradise Last year, Katherine LaNasa pulled off an upset win in this category over four actresses from The White Lotus for her work as plucky head nurse Dana Evans on The Pitt—the first sign of the Emmy love for HBO Max’s emergency room drama. With no new season of White Lotus this year, expect a few more fan favorites from the reigning champion drama to fill those slots. Though The Pitt has several viable contenders, we think Taylor Dearden’s neurodivergent Dr. Mel King, Sepideh Moafi’s defiant newcomer Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, and Isa Briones’s cocksure Dr. Trinity Santos are most likely to join LaNasa here as well. Outside of the hospital, Emmy darlings Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney should score nominations for their work on Paradise and The Diplomat, respectively. That leaves one slot open, which could easily go to another Pitt actress, Pluribus love interest Karolina Wydra, or, gasp, …

Glenn Close to finally receive Oscar after eight nominations and no wins

Glenn Close to finally receive Oscar after eight nominations and no wins

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Glenn Close will finally receive an Oscar after eight nominations but no wins. Long considered among the best actors never to win one, the eight-time nominee will get an honorary Academy Award along with director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman, the Academy announced Wednesday. The Academy praised Close, stating: “Throughout her extraordinary body of work, Glenn Close’s unparalleled emotional range has brought to life some of the most complex characters in cinema.” Floyd Norman was recognised as a “legendary animator who has broken barriers and inspired generations of artists,” while Ridley Scott was hailed as “a true visionary whose decades-long legacy has left an immeasurable impact on global cinema and culture.” Close, 79, was first nominated in 1983 for The World According to Garp. Her notable nods include 1987’s Fatal Attraction and 2020’s Hillbilly Elegy. Her eight nominations tie her …