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Craig T. Nelson remembered Shelley Fabares as a great, foundational part of his life, paying tribute after her death at 82. The two starred as husband and wife on the ABC comedy Coach from 1989–1997, earning Emmy recognition; Nelson spoke of Fabares’s warmth and counsel, while her family announced her passing following a brief illness.
Patrick Ball, the rising Emmy-nominated star of HBO Max’s The Pitt, reflects on his ascent from years of financial uncertainty to Emmy buzz, explaining how his four-year sobriety and battles with addiction have deepened his portrayal of Dr. Frank Langdon, while he continues theater work in L.A. and on Broadway and acknowledges how close he came to quitting acting.
The PittSeason 3 teaser confirms Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby is back on HBO Max's Emmy-winning drama, showing his first day back as the night shift crew prep for Robby's return in a Thanksgiving-set arc; the clip also highlights the ensemble and a fall/winter setting ahead of the January 2027 premiere, with the show riding strong with 25 Emmy nominations and produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
Stephen Colbert’s former Late Show writers are helping craft this year’s Emmy Awards under host Mariska Hargitay, with Deadline noting they’re in the early planning stages and throwing out ideas; Colbert had jokingly urged CBS to hire his team after The Late Show ended, and the ceremony is set for September 14, while Colbert’s show earned nine Emmy nominations this year.
David Harbour trained for months in American Sign Language to portray Floyd in DTF St. Louis, earning his first Emmy acting nomination since 2017 and a producer credit; he discusses the ensemble recognition, his shift away from a genre-actor label, and his ambitions to produce bold, large-scale projects (including a Warcraft–Nolan collaboration) while teasing a line from Avengers: Doomsday.
Mariska Hargitay says she’ll host the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, 2025 with a fresh, non-comedic approach, working with Colbert’s writers and exploring SVU-flavored cameos; after her Broadway run and directing the documentary My Mom Jayne, she aims to celebrate others and bring a new energy to NBC/Peacock’s live broadcast.
Shawn Hatosy earns his second Emmy nomination for The Pitt, now in Best Supporting Drama Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Jack Abbot—a widowed, prosthetic‑legged SWAT medic whose quiet leadership and hidden traumas deepen the show's look at emergency medicine. The piece traces his career rebound after the 2023 strikes, aided by John Wells and his wife’s push to return to acting class, and notes Abbot’s evolving dynamics with Noah Wyle’s Robby, plus hints about Season 3 and a potential night‑shift spinoff as The Pitt continues on HBO Max.
More than 20,000 Television Academy members will vote through Aug. 26 as final Emmy ballots open; Apple TV+ leads nominations with The Pitt and Hacks contending for the top drama and comedy prizes, and the night could rewrite history across categories—two lead actors could tie the all-time acting-win mark on the same night, a limited series could become the first to win twice, and multiple shows could trigger a rare three-peat or first-time wins as the ceremony approaches on Sept. 14.
At the Televerse Emmy panel, Survivor producers and host Jeff Probst rejected the idea of a deliberate 'winner's edit,' saying episodes are driven by day-by-day events and multiple viewpoints. Probst even hinted that Tiffany Ervin could win in a future season, signaling a potential return. The discussion covered Survivor 50’s celebration theme, the shift to 90-minute episodes, and the casting/editorial process, with Tiffany, Matt Van Wagenen, Jesse Tannenbaum, and Brian Barefoot cited as key contributors and Emmy nominees for 2026.
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys discuss their Emmy nominations for The Diplomat and Widow’s Bay, their long-running partnership, and career evolution—from Felicity and The Americans to today—while relaxing at their upstate retreat and sharing candid insights on fame, balance, and creative collaboration.
George R.R. Martin says he’s battling sadness and depression and has pulled back from updating fans on his blog as age and personal losses take a toll; he notes 2026 has included both stress and milestones, including Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and four Emmys for Game of Thrones, with hopes to attend the Emmys depending on circumstances.
Disney+ canceled Wonder Man after an initial renewal for a second season in March, despite a strong premiere period and an Emmy nomination for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The star reacted on Instagram with gratitude to viewers and a playful “See You at the Emmys,” signaling a bittersweet finale for the Marvel series.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II salutes Wonder Man after Disney+ canceled the series following an earlier renewal; he posted a heartfelt thank-you to fans for the “genuine love” and said goodbye, noting the show earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and hinting he’ll see viewers at the Emmys.
Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday trailer divides fans with round-room visuals and heavy CGI, even as producers tout 80% practical sets; early domestic advance sales reached about $16.5 million in the first 24 hours. The Hollywood Reporter column also crowns Ed Harris and Sony/Alamo Drafthouse's Cinerama Dome revival as winners, while criticizing the TV Academy's decision to cut five Emmy categories, and noting buzz for other trailers like DC's Clayface and Universal's Other Mommy.
Showrunner Ira Parker says Season 2 has been brutal due to weather and a shift from Northern Ireland to Spain to adapt The Sworn Sword; despite the production delays, the series earned nine Emmy nominations and Parker envisions expanding beyond three seasons with Dexter and Peter aging into new canonical stories, aided by unpublished George R.R. Martin material. A premiere is expected in the first half of next year.