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South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker teased renaming the show to South America as a satirical dig at Donald Trump, citing his real-world attempts to rename lakes and the Gulf; the move came after the show won an Emmy, and it’s unclear whether the change will be permanent.
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone say South Park will temporarily rename itself to South America for Season 29 to lampoon Trump’s map-name antics; it’s unclear if the gag lasts beyond a single season, and it follows the show’s Emmy win for outstanding animated program.
South Park won its fifth Emmy for Best Animated Show (its first since 2013) after a season that lampooned Donald Trump; the win was celebrated with a post showing Trump clutching an Emmy and the caption “You finally got your Emmy,” a cheeky nod to Trump’s long-running claim that The Apprentice deserved an Emmy.
Bad Bunny earned his first Emmy in the outstanding variety (live) category for The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny, which collected seven nominations and won in music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction/camerawork, and directing. Jay-Z earned his third Emmy as an executive producer. The ceremony celebrated a landmark halftime production that highlighted Latino culture and featured guests such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, with elements including a real-life wedding and authentic local businesses like Villa’s Tacos.
Howard Stern, 72, is moving The Howard Stern Show to HBO Max, with weekly filmed episodes airing on Thursdays after SiriusXM releases on Mondays, a career pivot described as a middle finger to critics. The change comes as SiriusXM trims staff and shifts to a one-show-per-week format, and insiders suggest Emmy potential for the new setup, though Stern’s show's future remains uncertain despite his long-running influence and Trump criticisms.
Jean Smart says she was taken aback by Hacks’ series-ending twist, noting she wanted to be surprised and didn’t ask how the finale would unfold. She ultimately calls the ending perfect, with co-showrunner Lucia Aniello promising that years of build‑up pay off in the final Vegas-set season, which sees Deborah Vance and Ava reuniting on a mission to rewrite Deborah’s legacy and includes a memorable episode where they pretend to date. The fifth and final season premieres on HBO on April 9.
Bruce Bilson, an Emmy-winning TV director whose decades-long career included The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, and Hogan’s Heroes, has died at 97 in Los Angeles. A Desilu veteran and the original first A.D. on The Andy Griffith Show, Bilson directed hundreds of episodes across five decades and earned an Emmy in 1968 for Maxwell Smart, Private Eye. He is survived by his wife Renne Jarrett, his son Danny Bilson, and granddaughter Rachel Bilson, continuing a four-generation Hollywood legacy.
Stephen Colbert celebrated his show's first Emmy win for Outstanding Talk Series, thanking his peers Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel, as well as his dedicated staff, highlighting camaraderie and hard work in late-night television.
'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' won its first Emmy for outstanding talk series just before CBS announced its cancellation of the show, with Colbert expressing gratitude and reflecting on its legacy amid industry and political controversies.
Noah Wyle won the Emmy for best actor in a drama for his role in 'The Pitt,' marking his first win after multiple nominations, and dedicated the award to healthcare workers. 'The Pitt' received critical acclaim and multiple nominations, including for Wyle and the series itself.
Stephen Graham won the Emmy for lead actor in a limited series for his role in Netflix's 'Adolescence,' which also earned awards for outstanding limited series and writing. Graham, of Swedish and Jamaican descent, expressed humility and gratitude, highlighting the inclusive and respectful team environment behind the series.
Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' won the Emmy for Best Talk Show, beating 'The Daily Show' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Despite CBS's surprise cancellation announcement earlier in 2025, the show received its first Emmy and Colbert's 11th overall, with the host expressing gratitude and hope for the future of late-night TV.
Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old British actor, became the youngest-ever male Emmy winner for supporting actor in a limited series for his role in Netflix's 'Adolescence,' highlighting his remarkable achievement and promising career.
Owen Cooper, at just 15 years old, made his debut on Netflix's 'Adolescence' and became the youngest male Emmy winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series in 2025.
Jeff Hiller won his first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his role in 'Somebody Somewhere,' expressing gratitude for the show's diverse casting and his journey as an actor, while beating out notable nominees including Harrison Ford and Bowen Yang.