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Hulu's 2026 Slate Proves Resilience with 'The Bear' Finale and 'Adults' Revival
entertainment12 days ago

Hulu's 2026 Slate Proves Resilience with 'The Bear' Finale and 'Adults' Revival

TVLine ranks the top ten Hulu series of 2026, highlighting 'The Bear's' final season and 'Adults' second installment as standout successes. The platform's slate demonstrates a shift toward higher-quality drama and comedy, with 'Paradise' and 'Furious' emerging as critical hits. While some revivals like 'Malcolm in the Middle' received mixed reviews, the overall year suggests Hulu is successfully adapting to competitive pressures.

Reiner's Posthumous Emmy Sets Historic Record, Extends Family Legacy
entertainment1 month ago

Reiner's Posthumous Emmy Sets Historic Record, Extends Family Legacy

Rob Reiner earned a posthumous Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy for The Bear, marking the first posthumous on‑camera Emmy since 1995 and delivering the longest gap between acting Emmys (about 48 years since his 1978 All in the Family win), a record he shares via his family legacy with Carl Reiner. Reiner died in December 2025; his wife Michele Reiner was murdered at their California home, and their son Nick Reiner is charged with the double murder (pretrial Sept. 15). He is survived by two other children, Jake and Romy, and Rob’s daughter Tracy. Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the award on his behalf, and The Bear episodes featuring Reiner premiered in June 2025.

Rob Reiner Earns Posthumous Emmy for The Bear
entertainment1 month ago

Rob Reiner Earns Posthumous Emmy for The Bear

Nine months after his death, Rob Reiner was awarded a posthumous Emmy for his guest-actor role in FX’s The Bear, announced at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles. The win for outstanding guest actor in a comedy makes him the first posthumous acting Emmy recipient since Raul Julia in 1995, capping a storied career that includes directing and acting in iconic films.

Rob Reiner Posthumously Honored as Widow’s Bay Sweeps Early Emmys
arts-entertainment1 month ago

Rob Reiner Posthumously Honored as Widow’s Bay Sweeps Early Emmys

At the Creative Arts Emmys, Rob Reiner was awarded a posthumous Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for The Bear, as Widow’s Bay dominated the night with eight trophies including technical awards; Linda Cardellini and David Harbour won Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series for HBO’s DTF St Louis, Betty Gilpin won Supporting Actress in a Comedy for Widow’s Bay, and Ernest Harden Jr. earned a Supporting Actor in a Drama for The Pitt, with the awards rollout moving toward the main telecast on Sept. 14.

Reiner and Gilpin Take Comedy Guest Honors at 2026 Creative Arts Emmys
entertainment1 month ago

Reiner and Gilpin Take Comedy Guest Honors at 2026 Creative Arts Emmys

Rob Reiner and Betty Gilpin won the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for guest acting in a comedy series (Reiner for The Bear, Gilpin for Widow’s Bay); the wins were announced on Night 2 of Creative Arts Emmys ahead of the Primetime Emmys, with Gilpin delivering her acceptance in poem form, and the Creative Arts awards are typically held before the main ceremony and not televised live.

Rob Reiner Nets Posthumous Emmy for The Bear, Breaking Long-Standing Records
entertainment1 month ago

Rob Reiner Nets Posthumous Emmy for The Bear, Breaking Long-Standing Records

Rob Reiner won the outstanding guest actor in a comedy series Emmy for FX’s The Bear posthumously, nine months after his death, beating out contenders like Michael J. Fox and Brett Goldstein. The 37-year gap since his last Emmy win—and the record it breaks for his family with his father Carl Reiner—are highlighted, as presenter Wendi McLendon-Covey accepted the trophy on his behalf during Emmy Night 2 amid broader coverage of nominations and upcoming airings.

I Will Find You Tops Billion-Minute Week as The Bear's Final Season Premiere Dips
television2 months ago

I Will Find You Tops Billion-Minute Week as The Bear's Final Season Premiere Dips

Nielsen’s June 22–28, 2026 streaming data show The Bear’s final-season premiere at 587 million minutes, down 36% from last year’s season four launch, while six other titles surpassed one billion minutes. Netflix’s I Will Find You led overall with 2.48 billion minutes, followed by Love Island USA with 1.97 billion; other billion-minute shows included The Last Ship, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Bluey. House of the Dragon rose to 931 million on HBO Max, and Voicemails for Isabelle hit 748 million on Netflix. The figures reflect U.S. TV viewing minutes only, with World Cup play contributing to higher linear-TV totals that week.

The Bear star Abby Elliott files for divorce after a decade of marriage
entertainment2 months ago

The Bear star Abby Elliott files for divorce after a decade of marriage

Abby Elliott, best known for The Bear, filed for divorce from husband Bill Kennedy after nearly 10 years of marriage, listing irreconcilable differences and a July 8 separation. She seeks joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith (5) and William (3), and has asked for spousal support while requesting that Kennedy pay her legal fees. The couple met on the 2014 film Sex Ed and married in September 2016; Kennedy is a producer/writer on TV shows like House of Cards, Tell Me Lies and The Morning Show.

Abby Elliott Splits From Bill Kennedy After a Decade of Marriage
entertainment2 months ago

Abby Elliott Splits From Bill Kennedy After a Decade of Marriage

Abby Elliott, The Bear's Natalie, has filed for divorce from her husband Bill Kennedy after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. She’s seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith and William, as well as spousal support and her attorney’s fees, while asking that he not receive any spousal support. The couple, who met on the set of Sex Ed, wed in 2016 and separated in July 2026; their last public appearance together was in March 2026.

Abby Elliott Files for Divorce From Bill Kennedy After Nearly a Decade
entertainment2 months ago

Abby Elliott Files for Divorce From Bill Kennedy After Nearly a Decade

Abby Elliott filed for divorce from Bill Kennedy after nearly ten years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith (5) and William (3), with Kennedy to pay spousal support and Elliott's legal fees; the couple, who wed in 2016 after meeting on the film Sex Ed, share two kids and Elliott stars on The Bear.

Emmys 2026: Which New Shows Missed the Nominations Cutoff
entertainment3 months ago

Emmys 2026: Which New Shows Missed the Nominations Cutoff

The article explains the 2026 Primetime Emmys eligibility window (June 1, 2025–May 31, 2026): to be nominated, a show must be American-produced and have at least six episodes released by the cutoff. Several high-profile 2025–26 titles are ineligible for Primetime nominations, including Heated Rivalry (Canadian production), The Vampire Lestat/Interview With the Vampire Season 3, House of the Dragon Season 3, Dutton Ranch, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed; some may be eligible for International Emmys instead. The Bear’s final season would count towards earlier seasons (e.g., Season 4) for nominations, Hacks’ finale is in, Widow’s Bay is noted for eligibility, and Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmys.

The Bear: Five Seasons Ranked From Best to Least
entertainment3 months ago

The Bear: Five Seasons Ranked From Best to Least

The piece ranks all five seasons of The Bear, placing Season 2 first, Season 4 second, Season 1 third, Season 5 fourth, and Season 3 last. It praises Season 2’s focused, emotionally resonant arc and Carmy–Sydney bond, applauds Season 4 for returning the show to form with sharp standalone episodes, notes Season 5’s finale lands strongly but its early stretch feels narrow, and recognizes Season 3’s standout moments while calling its overall storytelling uneven; Season 1 is credited with establishing the premise and the show’s signature tension.

Carmy’s Next Chapter: The Bear Finale Sees Architecture Over Aprons
entertainment3 months ago

Carmy’s Next Chapter: The Bear Finale Sees Architecture Over Aprons

The Bear’s Season 5 ends with Carmy quitting the restaurant world to pursue an architecture internship, signaling a new, art- and design‑driven path as the restaurant rides a renewed two‑Michelin-star status; meanwhile, Richie and Jess head to Japan for a hospitality conference, Ebra expands Beef via a ghost kitchen empire, and Carmy’s final arc hints at life beyond the kitchen.