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Jimmy Kimmel was honored at the Peabody Awards in Beverly Hills, where he used his moment on stage to defend satire of politicians—joking that making jokes about the president in America shouldn’t win you a prize—while underscoring the role of comedy and journalism in defending democratic freedoms; the ceremony also celebrated other honorees including Amy Poehler and PBS Kids.
Jimmy Kimmel, accepting a Peabody Award, argued that satire and the right to critique leaders are essential; he quipped a string of Trump nicknames, including 'Pumpkin McPornhumper,' in a speech that championed free speech and denounced attempts to regulate dissent. The 86th Peabody Awards highlighted heavy political journalism and social issues, with recognitions for works like Tony Gilroy’s Andor and PBS Kids among others.
The 86th Peabody Awards announced 34 winners across entertainment, documentary, news, and more, with HBO Max earning the most wins and titles like Heated Rivalry (Crave/HBO Max) and Apple TV’s Pluribus among the honorees; Netflix, Disney+, PBS and others also scored multiple wins. Winners were chosen from 1,000+ nominees by 28 jurors, and the May 31 ceremony will feature career and trailblazer honors for Amy Poehler, Sterling Harjo, James L. Brooks, and PBS Kids, signaling a shift toward a unified celebration of storytelling that can change culture.
The 2026 Peabody Awards announced 34 winners across entertainment and documentary, with HBO earning six wins—three in documentary and three for TV—leading the field, while Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix and PBS each took two awards. Winners span HBO’s Heated Rivalry, The Pitt, and The Rehearsal, along with a broad slate of documentaries and podcasts. Jurors from more than 1,000 submissions selected the winners, and the 86th Peabody Awards ceremony is set for May 31 in Beverly Hills, with honorees including Amy Poehler, Sterlin Harjo, James L. Brooks, and PBS Kids.
The 86th Peabody Awards announced winners across TV, podcasts/radio, and documentaries, led by HBO Max with six awards; highlights include Heated Rivalry and The Pitt among the honorees, with a total of 34 wins across categories and a ceremony on May 31 in Beverly Hills.
The Peabody Awards announced their 2026 nominees across arts, entertainment, children’s/youth and interactive/immersive categories, with 'Heated Rivalry,' 'The Pitt,' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' among the entertainment contenders. A 28-member jury from over 1,000 entries selected the nominees. The 86th Peabody winners will be revealed April 23 and honored May 31 in Beverly Hills, along with special honors for Amy Poehler (career), Sterlin Harjo (trailblazer), James L. Brooks (industry icon) and PBS Kids (institutional).
Nominees across arts, children’s/youth, entertainment and interactive/immersive categories for the 2026 Peabody Awards include Heated Rivalry, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Pitt, Mussolini: Son of the Century, Pluribus, The Rehearsal, Adolescence and Andor, chosen by 28 jurors from more than 1,000 entries. Winners will be announced on April 23 and celebrated May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, with honors to Amy Poehler, Sterlin Harjo, James L. Brooks and PBS Kids.
Roy Wood Jr. hosted the Peabody Awards in Los Angeles, humorously addressing topics like diversity, media, and storytelling, while honoring winners across various categories, including a special tribute to SNL and Andrea Mitchell for their contributions to journalism and entertainment.
The 85th Peabody Awards highlighted the importance of investigative journalism, public media, and democratic norms, with winners addressing issues like police brutality, rural healthcare, and media's power to influence change. Lorne Michaels received a lifetime achievement award for 'Saturday Night Live,' and there were calls to support public media and oppose federal funding cuts. The event also honored impactful documentaries and journalists, emphasizing the role of media in holding power to account and fostering societal progress.
The 85th Peabody Awards highlighted concerns over threats to democracy, media funding, and social justice, with notable speeches from Lorne Michaels of SNL and investigative reporters emphasizing the power of media to inspire change and uphold democratic values.
The Peabody Awards has cancelled its 83rd annual ceremony due to the ongoing writers strike, disappointing the 39 winners who were set to be celebrated. The winners were chosen by unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,400 entries, including ten entertainment programs, eight documentaries, seven news programs, five from interactive and immersive content, three podcast/radio programs, and one each from arts and public service fare. PBS leads this year’s winners circle with six, followed by Apple TV+ and Disney+ with three each, and HBO Max with two.
The Peabody Awards announced the winners in 35 categories, including FX's Atlanta and AMC's Better Call Saul, which won their second Peabody Awards. The winners were chosen by a unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,400 entries from television, podcasts/radio, and the web/digital in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive programming. The winners include projects that focused on environmental issues, mental health, reproductive rights, and transgender rights. The winners will be celebrated on June 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
The winners of the 2023 Peabody Awards have been announced, with PBS leading the pack with six awards. Other winners include Atlanta, Better Call Saul, Abbott Elementary, and Andor. The awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on June 11, 2023. The winners represent a wide range of mediums, genres, and narrative approaches, and continue to advance what it means to craft compelling, powerful, and prescient storytelling.
The Peabody Awards have announced the nominees for the entertainment, arts, children’s/youth, podcast/radio, interactive/immersive, and public service categories. PBS leads the total nominees with 13, followed by HBO/HBO Max with six, Apple TV+ with four, Disney+ and FX with three each, and ABC, Channel 4, Netflix, and Vice receiving two each. The winners will be announced on May 9, and the ceremony will take place on June 11 in Los Angeles.
The Peabody Awards' board of jurors has announced 42 nominees for this year's Peabodys in entertainment, arts, children's/youth, podcast/radio, interactive & immersive, and public service. PBS led all total nominees with 13, followed by HBO Max (6), Apple TV+ (4), Disney+ and FX (3 each), and ABC, Channel 4, Netflix, and Vice (2 each). The winners of the 83rd annual Peabody Awards will be announced on May 9 and then receive their honors at a Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, June 11, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.