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Seth Meyers says he’s heartbroken over Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show, calling it a very sad week for television in America as Colbert exits the 11:35 slot; Meyers notes Colbert’s next steps, including a co-writing project for The Lord of the Rings, and Meyers’ Madrid stop promoting Rafa.
One month before Emmy nominations voting opens (June 11–22), THR’s Scott Feinberg updates his forecast across 35 categories, arguing contenders have largely shown their cards and campaign plans are in full swing. He highlights The Pitt, Hacks, Shrinking, Love Story and Beef as major frontrunners across drama, comedy, limited series and more, while noting there are still plenty of slots up for grabs ahead of the July 8 nominations announcement.
Variety argues HBO Max’s Rooster is a stealth Emmy contender, anchored by Steve Carell’s acclaimed lead performance and a strong ensemble, with the Lawrence-Tarses writing approach helping it land in voters’ consideration. Despite Carell’s history of nominations without a win, the show’s slow-burn humor and solid viewership (2.4 million in three days) and renewal for a second season give it momentum, though visibility remains the main hurdle as ballots go out.
Shawn Hatosy will submit The Pitt for a supporting drama actor nomination in Season 2 instead of the guest category, marking a notable Emmys category switch after his Season 1 guest win. The move follows Emmy-rule updates in 2025 that allow the switch, though it risks closing the door to future guest nominations for the same role. Submissions are due May 7, with nominations announced July 8; Hatosy also directs an episode (3:00 P.M.) and could appear on the ballot as a director, while The Pitt enters the race as Variety predicts a strong contender following its five Emmys in Season 1.
Landman’s season two Emmy submissions are locked, with Billy Bob Thornton set to be submitted as lead while Ali Larter and the rest of the cast move into supporting, and Demi Moore, Sam Elliott, and Andy Garcia joining in supporting roles as the campaign intensifies ahead of awards season.
Richard Gadd explains his dramatic physical transformation to play Ruben in HBO’s Half Man, recounting why he initially hesitated after Baby Reindeer and detailing how he changed his body, hair, beard and voice to become unrecognizable. He discusses the show’s premise of two non-blood brothers, the casting choices, and the 1980s UK context that informs its themes of male repression and violence, as well as the ending and viewers’ interpretation. The interview appears on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, where he also shares lighter moments like a tongue‑in‑cheek tuna and peanut butter hot take.
Dropout has revealed its 2026 Primetime Emmy submissions, lining up two flagship series—Game Changer and Very Important People—for 11 categories. VIP will compete as an area award (requiring 90% approval to win), Vic Michaelis will submit in lead comedy actress, and Game Changer is set for contender status in outstanding game show. Nominations voting runs June 11–22, with the nominations announced July 8, and Season 8 of Game Changer is anticipated within the eligibility window.
Zendaya and Jean Smart could make Emmy history by potentially sweeping the lead acting categories for every season of their respective series, Euphoria and Hacks. If they win for all eligible seasons, they’d join a rare club of performers who have earned Emmys for every season of a multi-season show. Smart already has seven Emmys and Zendaya, who first won in 2020, would achieve a perfect season-by-season record, with Euphoria’s third season and the show’s ongoing narrative providing the backdrop for this historic stretch.
An in-depth look at how Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi used HBO’s Euphoria to become Hollywood’s defining young stars: Zendaya evolved from Disney teen idol to a multihyphenate leading roles in Spider-Man and Dune, plus Emmy-winning performances; Sweeney built a producing-forward ascent with acclaimed TV work (including The White Lotus) and high-profile films, all while navigating public scrutiny; Elordi moved from Netflix teen idol to prestige projects, earning an Oscar nomination and refining his craft. The piece frames them as modern archetypes of the A-list under 30, with Euphoria season 3 looming as a capstone of their ascent.
HBO Max will end Hacks with Season 5, premiering April 9 at 9 p.m. ET with 10 episodes released weekly (two episodes on April 30 and May 7) and concluding on May 28. The Emmy-winning comedy stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, with creators/EPs Downs, Aniello and Statsky guiding the final run as the show heads toward its planned five-season arc.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died at 82 from pneumonia at Northern Westchester Hospital. Over decades he led broadcasts at WCBS, WABC, Fox 5, and Channel 9, earning more than 30 Emmy Awards and becoming beloved for his optimism and the 'Positively Ernie' segment.
Apple TV+ has canceled Palm Royale after two seasons. The Emmy-nominated period dramedy created by Abe Sylvia and led by Kristen Wiig, produced by Apple Studios, ends its run with Season 2 and a finale tribute to Carol Burnett after earning 11 Emmy nominations in its first season and continuing to receive nominations in Season 2.
The Emmy Awards announced several rules changes for 2026, including renaming the TV Movie category to Outstanding Movie, expanding eligibility in categories like casting, costume, lighting, and technical arts, and addressing AI use in submissions, emphasizing human storytelling. Additional updates include new peer group titles and the creation of a Legacy Award.
Shaheen Baig, a talented casting director, won an Emmy for her work on the series Adolescence, notably discovering 14-year-old Owen Cooper through a meticulous six-month search process, highlighting the importance and recognition of casting in filmmaking.
Eric Dane missed the 2025 Emmys due to a fall that required stitches, revealing his ALS diagnosis and expressing his determination to fight the disease for his family. His wife shared the emotional impact on their daughters, and Dane remains hopeful and committed to advocacy for an ALS cure.