All articles tagged with #snubs
The 2026 Emmys’ In Memoriam segment included tributes to Rob Reiner, Dolly Parton and Catherine O’Hara, but omitted several notable TV figures who died in the past year—Chuck Norris, Nicholas Brendon, Daveigh Chase, Patrick Muldoon, Jaye P. Morgan, Peter Cullen and Tom Kane—sparking discussion of snubs even as some co-stars and other figures were recognized.
Sports Illustrated’s panel ranks the five biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame omissions, led by Mike Shanahan as the most glaring snub, with Mike Holmgren, Reggie Wayne, Torry Holt and Maxie Baughan also in contention. The piece highlights Shanahan’s two Super Bowls, Holmgren’s transformative coaching career, Wayne’s elite receiving numbers, Holt’s record-setting production in the Rams era, and Baughan’s All-Pro résumé, while noting ongoing debates over voting and other noted omissions such as Belichick.
A WNBA Notebook analyzes the 2026 All-Star reserves and snubs, noting the Atlanta Dream trio as starters and Dominique Malonga’s surprise selection, then flags potential replacements for injuries and omissions—Veronica Burton, Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes (with Kelsey Plum’s injury opening a spot)—and longer-shot options like Carla Leite Leite or Brionna Jones as coaches and fans weigh performance, injuries, and voting dynamics.
The 2026 Emmy nominations delivered a mix of surprises and snubs: Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors earned a drama nod while Jon Hamm was notably snubbed in the drama actor race; Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell were left out of limited series contention; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II scored a surprise nod in comedy acting; Chase Infiniti earned a drama actress nomination for The Testaments; The Amazing Race was excluded from the nominations; Ariana Madix received an unexpected reality-host nod for Love Island USA (note: Love Island USA streams on Peacock, not Netflix).
The 2026 Emmy nominations spotlight The Pitt at the top with Widow’s Bay scoring 19 nominations, signaling a strong year for newcomers and popular series like Hacks. However, high-profile snubs include Sydney Sweeney and Jeremy Allen White in acting categories, along with Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan for Reggie Dinkins and Half Man also overlooked. Surprises include Jason Bateman earning a lead nod for Black Rabbit and Connor Storrie receiving a guest-actor nomination for hosting SNL. The ceremony airs Sept. 14 with Mariska Hargitay hosting.
Rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were revealed, led by the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies with five players each; the piece spotlights notable snubs (including Brice Turang and Sonny Gray) and notes that injuries and roster shuffles could still add players to the roster before next Sunday's game.
MLB revealed 32-man All-Star rosters for both leagues, but several standout players were left off. The article highlights ten major omissions—five from the American League and five from the National League—featuring pitchers such as Sonny Gray and Zack Wheeler and hitters like Jonathan Aranda, Willson Contreras, Nick Martinez, JJ Wetherholt, Brice Turang, Justin Wrobleski, and Braxton Ashcraft, and notes that replacements could still be added if injuries or withdrawals occur.
After the NBA revealed its All-NBA teams, fans debated snubs like Deni Avdija, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Scottie Barnes, with Bam Adebayo also floated; Jalen Duren was highlighted as an outlier with 19.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG and a strong regular season that helped Detroit top the East, while Barnes is cited as a prime omission in a 15-player field.
The 2026 Tony Awards nominations sparked a wave of snubs and surprises: the big revival Proof, led by Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri, was shut out of nominations, Lea Michele missed a Best Actress nod for Chess, Beaches and The Musical and Queen of Versailles also received no nominations, while Layton Williams earned a surprise nomination; two plays earned Best Score nominations (Death of a Salesman and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone), underscoring a lean year for musicals.
OutKick invited readers to list their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs after the latest inductees were announced, turning it into a crowd-sourced debate with names like King Crimson, Styx, Boston, Neil Sedaka, Linkin Park, and The Guess Who—showing how many longtime acts feel overlooked and sparking a broader conversation about who deserves induction.
James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were omitted from the Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, triggering social-media backlash as fans noted other notable omissions, even as the tribute still honored figures like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.
A BuzzFeed list revisits 24 memorable Oscar moments—ranging from historic upsets (like Shakespeare in Love beating Saving Private Ryan) to surprising snubs and wins—complete with fan anecdotes and background context to highlight why these moments still resonate.
Coaches revealed the 2026 NBA All-Star reserves, with Anthony Edwards and Donovan Mitchell headlining the Western and Eastern rosters. Eastern reserves are Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Duren; Western reserves are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deni Avdija and LeBron James. Notable snubs highlighted include Kawhi Leonard and Alperen Sengun (West) as well as Bam Adebayo, Brandon Ingram and Evan Mobley (East). The event will feature a USA vs. World format and NBC/Peacock coverage, with LeBron making his 22nd All-Star appearance.
The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered a rollercoaster of surprises and omissions: Elle Fanning earned her first Oscar nod for Sentimental Value, Kate Hudson surprised with Song Sung Blue, while Ariana Grande was snubbed for Wicked and Paul Mescal missed for Hamnet. Sinners led with a record 16 nominations, including Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo in supporting categories. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein earned multiple nominations but did not land a Best Director bid, and international/genre contenders like It Was Just an Accident, Bugonia, F1, and Hind Rajab’s The Voice of Hind Rajab also shaped the lineup.
Oscar nominations spark surprises and snubs: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are shut out for Wicked, Paul Mescal misses Hamnet, but Apple’s F1 earns a Best Picture nod; Kate Hudson lands a song nomination, underscoring a volatile race with multiple contenders.