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The first night of the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards saw Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance and Peacock's 'The Traitors' lead the pack with seven and six wins, respectively. The ceremony, hosted by Wanda Sykes, recognized excellence in variety, reality, and documentary programming, with notable wins for 'The Muppet Show' and Mariska Hargitay's documentary about her mother.
Apple TV+'s Murderbot returns for Season 2 with a star-studded lineup including Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes, Patton Oswalt and Martha Plimpton, joining the returning cast; the sci-fi comedy, created by the Weitz brothers, follows a self-hacking security construct navigating human emotions, though no season plot details have been revealed yet.
Wanda Sykes revealed on Vulture’s Good One podcast that Bill Maher confronted her after her Golden Globes joke about him, calling the remark “stupid.” She says Maher approached her post-show, argued that it wasn’t a joke, and she reminded him the joke was intentional; he was reportedly getting many texts about it, and she declined his invitation to appear on his podcast.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her after she roasted him on the Golden Globes stage, insisting the bit wasn’t a joke; she maintained it was, recounting a backstage exchange where Maher complained about the joke and later asked to be on her podcast, which she declined.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in the parking lot after her Golden Globes joke about him, insisting it wasn’t funny; she argued the reaction proved the joke, quipped about his response, and said she wouldn’t appear on his podcast.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in a parking lot after she joked about him at the Golden Globes, describing a tense exchange she hadn’t anticipated.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her in the parking area after her Golden Globes joke about him; he argued the line wasn’t a joke, while she insisted the audience laughed. She recounts the exchange on Vulture’s Good One podcast, notes she told him it was a joke and refused a Maher podcast invite, and ties the moment to the 83rd Golden Globes where Ricky Gervais won Best Stand-Up on TV.
Five top stand-ups—Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes, Leanne Morgan, Julio Torres and Marc Maron—sit for THR’s Stand-Up Emmy Roundtable to discuss how fear, audience expectations, and changing gatekeepers shape modern comedy, from bombing and political risk to fashioning a stage persona and the push-pull between being liked and staying true to their voice in a evolving media landscape.
Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.
The 2026 Golden Globes delivered a mix of laughs, surprises and emotional wins: host Nikki Glaser kicked off with sharp jabs at A-listers and the Epstein headlines, Teyana Taylor won Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another in a tearful moment, Timothée Chalamet accepted Best Actor (Musical/Comedy) and thanked Josh Safdie while praising his partner Kylie Jenner, Wanda Sykes accepted Ricky Gervais’ award and cheekily thanked God and the trans community, Amy Poehler claimed the first Best Podcast prize for Good Hang, and Seth Rogen’s win added a meta moment to the night. Glaser’s playful bits, including a Marty Supreme twist, plus Skarsgård’s joke about his famous children, kept the ceremony lively alongside heartfelt tributes.
Real Time host Bill Maher faced backlash after criticizing celebrities wearing anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes and calling the wearers 'thugs,' sparking social-media controversy; Wanda Sykes later mocked him on stage, underscoring the ongoing debate over celebrity activism and Maher’s past criticisms of ICE.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais won best performance in stand-up on TV for Mortality and was absent to accept; Wanda Sykes accepted on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community. Sykes also teased other nominees, while Gervais has faced ongoing backlash for jokes about transgender people, which he has defended. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton and recognized the night’s winners and moments.
At the Golden Globes, Wanda Sykes used her moment on stage to poke at Bill Maher for talking too much and accepted Ricky Gervais’ Best Stand-Up Comedy (Television) award on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community — a quip that sparked lively online reaction from fans.
Wanda Sykes discusses her comedy career, her views on political and social issues including Trump and cancel culture, her experiences hosting events like the Oscars, and her role in the final season of 'The Upshaws,' emphasizing her advocacy for free speech and her efforts supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
Wanda Sykes delivered a humorous and heartfelt 26-minute acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Association's LGBTQ+ event, where she acknowledged fellow winners, celebrated LGBTQ+ icons, and emphasized the importance of protecting trans rights as a crucial next movement.