All articles tagged with #emmy nominations
Jim Geoghan, co-creator and executive producer of Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, died Sept. 6 in Los Angeles at age 79. The series (2005–2008) followed the Sprouse twins and led to The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011); Geoghan earned Emmy nominations for Outstanding Children’s Program in 2007 and 2008 and wrote for other sitcoms and stage plays. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir has been canceled by Prime Video after an eight-episode first season, despite tallying 11 Primetime Emmy nominations; the noir-tinged series premiered in May on MGM+ and was released on Prime Video shortly after.
Prime Video canceled Spider-Noir after eight episodes and one season, despite Emmy nominations and strong early reception (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and 2.6 billion viewing minutes in its first six weeks. The series, starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly in 1930s New York, was the first live-action project from Amazon’s Sony Pictures TV Marvel pact, with a second series reportedly in development. It originally premiered on MGM+ on May 25 and then streamed on Prime Video, and the cancellation comes as Amazon continues to develop more Spider-Man-related titles.
Shelley Fabares, the actress-singer known for The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong on Coach, has died in Los Angeles at 82. The entertainer earned two Emmy nominations for Coach and scored a No. 1 hit with Johnny Angel in 1962. Her career spanned television and film (including Elvis Presley collaborations) and later voice work for Superman projects; she also became an Alzheimer's awareness advocate after her mother’s diagnosis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000. She was married to M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell for more than 40 years and is survived by him and her stepchildren.
In a candid interview, Kate O’Flynn discusses becoming Widow’s Bay’s breakout star as Patricia Moyer, balancing horror and humor, the collaborative energy of the ensemble, and the character’s vulnerability and bravery. She shares how she approached Patricia’s physicality, style, and own sense of “weirdo” charm, the show’s mix of quirky comedy and suspense, and the road ahead as the series heads toward a potential second season, with an Emmy nod already in the mix and upcoming festival appearances for Tender Loving Care.
The Diplomat season 4 trailer hints at Kate Wyler forging uneasy pacts to avert a global crisis ahead of its Oct. 15 premiere, with Emmy buzz for the cast. The roundup also covers John Oliver’s critique of fetal personhood post-Roe, the death of Hayden Panettiere at 36, and Selena Gomez defending Wondermind amid a fraud lawsuit tied to her brand.
Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold said writing for Season 2 has begun after the show's buzzy launch and 19 Emmy nominations, with the writers’ room already in motion and filming planned for next year. She emphasized that the Season 1 success came from actors delivering straight, dramatic performances to support the comedy, and she used editing to trim unnecessary material, tightening the pace for the new season. The project remains anchored at Apple TV+ with Matthew Rhys leading the cast, as the team prepares to push Season 2 forward from its SDCC reveal.
The 2026 Emmy nominations are out, led by The Pitt's second season with the most recognitions; Apple TV's Widow's Bay received 19 nods, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show is among the top nominees, and Rob Reiner earned a posthumous nod for his guest role on The Bear.
The day’s headlines: U.S. strikes around 90 Iranian targets as Tehran retaliates against Gulf states, with Trump suggesting the ceasefire may be over; in Maine, Democrat Graham Platner exits the Senate race after a 2021 sexual-assault allegation, prompting a nominating convention as the party searches for a replacement (Patrick Dempsey has already said no); HBO leads the Emmy nominations with top totals for The Pitt and Hacks, while Apple TV shows gain traction; World Cup quarterfinals tip off with France vs. Morocco and Haaland drawing global buzz; and the Pentagon warns it’s running low on funds, seeking a $67 billion supplemental budget to sustain ongoing operations.
Sarah Pidgeon nabbed an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, with the series also vying in Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series; Constance Zimmer is nominated for Supporting Actress, while Naomi Watts stars as Jackie Kennedy. Pidgeon gushes over her co‑stars, reflects on Honeymoon With Harry, and addresses rumors about working with Lena Dunham, saying she admires Dunham and would jump at the chance to collaborate. The 78th Primetime Emmys air Sept. 14, with Creative Arts Emmy Awards held Sept. 5–6.
Ariana Madix earned her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for Peacock's Love Island USA, joining RuPaul Charles, Alan Cumming, Kristen Kish and Jeff Probst in the category; she began hosting in Season 6 after succeeding Sarah Hyland and Arielle Vandenberg.
The Bravo reality hit Summer House scores its first Emmy nomination for unstructured reality program after a scandal-fueled 10th season; it’s nominated alongside America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked and Welcome to Wrexham as the 78th Emmys air Sept. 14 on NBC/Peacock, with season 11 production underway and ongoing cast changes.
Connor Storrie earned his first Emmy nomination in the Best Guest Actor in a Comedy category for hosting Saturday Night Live, even though Heated Rivalry was ineligible due to Canadian financing; the nod recognizes his SNL hosting on the Feb. 28 episode (which featured Mumford & Sons and a cameo by Hudson Williams). The Creative Arts Emmys are slated for Sept. 5–6 ahead of the televised ceremony on Sept. 12. Storrie has since lined up projects like the A24 comedy Peaked and a Criminal Minds Evolution arc, and he and Williams remain notable figures from Heated Rivalry.
Connor Storrie, star of Heated Rivalry, earned his first Emmy nomination for hosting NBC’s Saturday Night Live, marking a rapid rise after about 15 months of waiting tables in Los Angeles. While the Canadian-produced Heated Rivalry isn’t eligible for Primetime Emmys, it can compete at the International Emmys, and Storrie’s SNL hosting emphasizes his improv training and growing global recognition.
The 2026 Emmy nominations will be revealed by Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller from the Wolf Theatre and streamed live on the Television Academy website and YouTube. Two categories (best variety series and best reality competition) were announced earlier on NBC's Today show. The full nominations reveal is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET, and the Emmys ceremony will air live on NBC/Peacock on Sept. 14, 2026, with Creative Arts Emmys set for Sept. 5–6.