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At the Oscars, the KPop Demon Hunters’ song “Golden” was cut off during its Best Original Song moment. Walt Disney Television executive VP Rob Mills says the producers will rethink how speeches are timed for next year, including potential one-speaker design and backstage/social feeds. The win marks a historic first for a K-pop song, with writers EJAE and Yu-Han Lee finishing their remarks backstage after the live cut.
The 2025 Emmys, hosted by Nate Bargatze, featured several winners, including John Oliver and Seth Rogen, using explicit language during their acceptance speeches, which was bleeped on the CBS broadcast. The speeches included political remarks and humorous jabs, with Rogen joking about the show's debt and donations to charity.
The 2025 Emmy Awards celebrated new series and first-time winners, with notable moments including Jeff Hiller's surprise win, Cristin Milioti's joyful acceptance, and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest male Emmy winner. The ceremony featured mixed reviews on its writing and comedic segments, with some memorable speeches and a controversial charity donation gag. Stephen Colbert's gracious farewell and the historic win of Owen Cooper highlighted the night.
The 2025 Emmy Awards raised $350,000 for the Boys and Girls Club through a donation pledge by host Nate Bargatze, who promised $100,000 initially and added more based on the length of acceptance speeches, encouraging shorter speeches to maximize donations.
The 2024 Oscars generated numerous viral moments, from Ryan Gosling's performance to partying grannies in custom suits, and even a standout dog from Anatomy of a Fall. Social media reactions highlighted Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons' red carpet charm, Justine Triet's pinstripe suit, and a powerful performance of "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" from Killers of the Flower Moon. The absence of some winners, actors praising each other, and the best picture announcement also sparked commentary and enthusiasm.
The Academy Awards' acceptance speeches are a significant part of the ceremony, with winners often struggling to thank everyone in their limited time. The academy itself tops the list of most mentioned entities, followed by spouses, mothers, and God. While wives have been thanked the most, husbands and fathers have received fewer mentions. Hollywood agents and Steven Spielberg have also made their way into speeches, with the director being mentioned 46 times.
The 2024 GRAMMYs were filled with emotional acceptance speeches, including Killer Mike's sweep, Tyla's surprise win, and Boygenius' rock category victories. Miley Cyrus and SZA delivered heartfelt and funny speeches, while Taylor Swift announced her new album. The event also featured stunning performances from emerging artists at the Beats & Blooms showcase, and Clive Davis' Pre-GRAMMY Gala showcased a mix of veteran acts and rising stars. The Entertainment Law Initiative Gala provided a platform for industry professionals to reflect on their careers and celebrate their craft.
Miley Cyrus won two Grammy Awards but notably left out her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, from her acceptance speeches and social media posts, sparking speculation about a family rift possibly stemming from her parents' divorce. Despite thanking her mother, sister, and boyfriend, Miley did not mention her father in her speeches or Instagram post, leading fans to express concern.
Miley Cyrus expressed regret over her Grammy acceptance speeches, confiding in Billie Eilish about feeling like she said "the dumbest s--t." Despite winning two awards, Miley seemed surprised and gave quirky speeches, including an analogy involving a butterfly. Billie Eilish also shared her shock at winning and expressed admiration for her fellow nominees.
Miley Cyrus stole the show at the 66th annual Grammy Awards with multiple outfit changes, a powerful performance of her hit single "Flowers," and two memorable acceptance speeches. During her performance, she called out the audience for not singing along and improvised lyrics to celebrate her first Grammy win. Cyrus also received rave reviews for her acceptance speeches and won Record of the Year.
Host Anthony Anderson's mother, Doris Bowman, successfully kept the 2023 Emmys at a 3-hour runtime by signaling winners when their acceptance speeches were going over the allotted time, using cardboard signs with drawings of clocks and playful messages. Anderson had teased the involvement of his mother in the show, ensuring it would be fun without stepping on anyone's toes, and also joked about her going on a date with the winner of the lead actor in a comedy series award.
The New York Times photographer Erik Carter captured the moments of glory for Golden Globes winners, including Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Ayo Edebiri, Billie Eilish, Lily Gladstone, and Kieran Culkin, who delivered heartfelt acceptance speeches. The winners expressed gratitude, shared personal stories, and celebrated their achievements at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Several award winners at The Game Awards did not get the opportunity to give acceptance speeches, prompting IGN to reach out to some of them for their thoughts. Developers from games such as Sea of Stars, Tchia, Street Fighter 6, and Resident Evil Village VR Mode shared their gratitude and appreciation for the recognition they received. Acceptance speeches can be meaningful moments for developers, especially smaller ones, and it is hoped that The Game Awards will provide more opportunities for speeches in the future.
The 2023 CMA Awards had some historic moments, including Lainey Wilson becoming the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year since Taylor Swift in 2011, Tracy Chapman becoming the only Black songwriter to win CMA Song of the Year, and Chris Stapleton winning his seventh consecutive Male Vocalist award. The acceptance speeches were particularly inspiring, with Luke Combs thanking Tracy Chapman by name and Brothers Osborne delivering a humorous speech. However, there were also disappointments, such as Kelsea Ballerini being snubbed and Post Malone's performance not living up to the hype.