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Stray Kids Join BTS in 2027 Grammy Boycott Over Asian Pop Category
Stray Kids have joined BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards, refusing to submit music for consideration in protest of the Recording Academy's new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category. While the Academy confirmed the category will proceed, citing broad industry support, major K-pop acts argue it segregates artists by region and language, excluding groups whose recent work is primarily in English.
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Taylor Swift SVU Cameo Steals the Emmys: Hosting, Easter Eggs and Dolly Tribute
Producers reveal Taylor Swift’s pre-taped SVU sketch (filmed on the SVU set with a cat gag and Easter eggs) was the surprise of the Emmys, anchored by Mariska Hargitay’s hosting, with a Dolly Parton tribute; the piece also covers the head writer, secrecy around Swift’s appearance, and timing tweaks that shaped the telecast.
Cardellini Secures First Emmy for HBO’s DTF St. Louis
Linda Cardellini won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for HBO’s dark comedy DTF St. Louis, marking her third career nomination; she thanked her colleagues onstage as her win—announced during Emmy Night 2—was not televised, with co-star David Harbour also among the nominees and the show tallying six Emmys from 13 nominations that night.
Kimmel Secures Back-to-Back Emmy for Game-Show Hosting
Jimmy Kimmel won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, defeating Steve Harvey, Ken Jennings, Colin Jost and Martin Short; Jeopardy! captured the Game Show prize again, as Kimmel remains a leading contender in related Primetime Emmy categories.
Telluride Premiere Sparks Oscar Buzz for Elsinore and The Liberation
Telluride kicks off with world premieres of Elsinore (starring Andrew Scott) and The Liberation (starring Carrie Coon), fueling early Oscar chatter as Scott’s HIV-centered Hamlet-inspired performance and Coon’s Holocaust-survivor arc drive strong emotional throughlines amid a competitive awards race.
Odyssey Tops the 2026–27 Oscar Race in Feinberg's First Read
THR’s Scott Feinberg kicks off the 2026–27 Oscar season with the First Read of the Race, laying out frontrunners, threats and possibilities across all 24 categories. The Odyssey is the Best Picture frontrunner, joined by Project Hail Mary, Wild Horse Nine, La Bola Negra and Fjord among the top contenders; Nolan is favored for Best Director, with a slate that spans English- and non‑English-language filmmakers. The piece maps a crowded field for acting, screenplay and technical categories, notes standout festival debuts at Venice, Telluride, TIFF and NYFF, and underscores the growing importance of Academy Screening Room access as voters begin to watch in earnest. Feinberg also reminds readers that these are earned predictions, not wish lists.
Critics Choice Celebrates Latino Talent at 2026 Cinema & Television Honors
The Critics Choice Association revealed the honorees for its sixth Celebración of Cinema & Television, set for October 2 in Beverly Hills, celebrating Latino and Hispanic artists across film and TV. Honorees include John Leguizamo (Career Achievement), Judy Reyes (Trailblazer), Oscar Núñez (Vanguard), Rodrigo Teixeira (Producer for Paper Tiger), Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi as Directors for La Bola Negra, James Ortiz (Innovator) for Project Hail Mary, Aimee Carrero (Supporting Actress – Series) for Your Friends & Neighbors, Beth de Araújo (Breakthrough Director) for Josephine, Inde Navarrette (Breakthrough Actress – Film) for Obsession, and Laysla De Oliveira (Breakthrough Actress – Series) for Lioness, highlighting Latino/Hispanic talent across the industry.”,
Academy Expands Oscar Voter Base with 529 Invites for 2026 Class
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film professionals to become Oscar voters for the 2026 class; among the invitees, 42% are women, 56% come from underrepresented communities, and 53% are from outside the United States. If all invitees accept, total membership would reach about 11,319 with 10,338 voting members, reflecting ongoing efforts toward global representation and inclusion.
Oscars Invite 529 New Members, Highlighting Elordi, Ortega and Taylor
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a 2026 class inviting 529 new members, including rising stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. The group skews diverse—42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international—and would push voting membership to 10,338 if all accept, with 95 Oscar nominees (21 winners) and three Scientific/Technical recipients among the invitees.
Heated Rivalry, Industry and Widow’s Bay Lead 2026 TCA Nominations
The 42nd Television Critics Association Awards nominations are led by Heated Rivalry, Industry and Widow’s Bay with five nominations each; Hacks, The Pitt and Pluribus follow with four, and The Comeback, Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Shrinking have three apiece. HBO Max tops the nominations with 30, Apple TV with 20, and Netflix with 14. Heated Rivalry is ineligible for the Emmys due to foreign production criteria. The TCAs are expanding to 14 categories, adding Outstanding Animation and Outstanding International Series, with nominees spanning both US and international programs.
Legends Recognized: Close, Scott, and Norman Get Academy Honors
Oscars’ Governors Awards will honor Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman with Honorary Oscars, while Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the 17th Governors Awards on Nov. 15 in Hollywood, celebrating lifetime achievement and significant contributions to cinema.