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In front of a rapt Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival audience Aug. 9, Michelle Obama co-hosted with her brother a live taping of their podcast Imo With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, produced through their production company Higher Ground. The former First Lady returned to the fest, where she and former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in 2022 to support their Netflix documentary Descendant.

Pinch-hitting for advertised guest Teyana Taylor, who stars in the upcoming feature One Battle After Another with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, and who canceled due to unexpected vocal surgery, was The White Lotus‘ Emmy-nominated Natasha Rothwell.

During the conversation, Obama shared a moment she particularly enjoyed about Rothwell’s twice Emmy-nominated role as Belinda. “Not only does Belinda get her groove thing on,” she said, “but one of my favorite scenes, because this is a luxury resort, [is] where you’re...

Former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage with her brother and co-host Craig Robinson for a live-taping of their hit podcast, Higher Ground’s “Imo With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson” at the 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (Mvaaff). The hosts sat down to chat with Emmy-nominated “The White Lotus” actress Natasha Rothwell in a wide-ranging interview that revolved around her expansive career, why people always confuse her for Michelle Buteau and when we’ll finally see “Who Tf Did I Marry?” on the small screen.

“I had no aspirations for Hollywood,” Rothwell told Obama after she was asked about her unique career path. “I thought I was going to be a Broadway theater actor. I thought that Audra McDonald and I would be best friends. I went to college for acting, but I would write my auditions. So writing was a huge part of my process as well.

Hulu cancelled How to Die Alone, a comedy-drama series by actor and creator Natasha Rothwell, leaving her and the fans shocked and heartbroken to the core. It isn’t just a show, but a mirror to how you should live your life so that you do not regret anything when you’re on your deathbed. Many shows out there are based on similar concepts, but believe it or not, How to Die Alone leaves you at the brink of thinking about the way you are living your life.

The news of the show’s cancellation isn’t startling to just fans but to the star and creator of the show, Natasha Rothwell, too. The actress shared an emotional reaction, citing her disappointment upon Hulu’s decision (via The U.S. Sun). She said,

“I am shocked, heartbroken, and frankly, baffled that Onyx has decided not to move forward with a second...

Gone are the days when "video game movie" was a bad thing. The past few years have not only seen good adaptations on the big screen but also on TV. From The Super Mario Bros. Movie to The Last of Us, video game adaptations are not only satisfying avid gamers, but are also bringing in a whole new set of audiences who are being introduced to fan-favorite characters in a new light. Standing tall among successful adaptations is Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which has found a new streaming home.

Per ComicBook, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now exclusively available on Paramount+. The Sonicthe Hedgehog trilogy has given us some endearing characters and an exciting time in cinemas, and to continue the momentum, a fourth film in the franchise is already in the works. But by far, Sonic 2 is considered the best in the trilogy.

What Is ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ About?...

“The White Lotus” stars Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell and Jon Gries will be among this year’s honorees at The Creative Coalition’s Humanitarian Awards Luncheon.

The 11th annual event, which takes place Sept. 13 in Beverly Hills, CA, will also recognize will also honor John Turturro (“Severance”), Judith Light (“Transparent”), Brianne Howey (“Ginny & Georgia”) and Skye P. Marshall (“Matlock”).

“The Humanitarian Awards celebrate those who understand that fame is not just a spotlight – it’s a powerful tool for service,” Creative Coalition president Tim Daly said in a statement. “These honorees remind us that the most enduring legacy is not what we achieve, but what we give back to the world.”

Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk added, “At a time when compassion can feel scarce, the Humanitarian Awards honor those who use their artistry and influence to lead with empathy. These changemakers prove that storytelling, when joined with advocacy, can shift culture,...

Emily Rudd is the latest Hollywood celebrity to join the Artists for Ceasefire initiative. The initiative seeks a permanent ceasefire during the Gaza war. Rudd has shared a post from the collective on her Instagram stories, which called for the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians.

The photo in the post from @artists4ceasefire read, “Speak up now. Gaza is being starved.” The hashtag #LetAidIn also appeared on the photo. Mark Ruffalo and other actors, including Hannah Einbinder, Nicola Coughlan, Natasha Rothwell, and Mo Amer, were tagged in the post from the initiative.

Emily Rudd’s Instagram story supporting Artists for Ceasefire | Credits: @emilysteaparty / Instagram

By sharing the post, Rudd has joined the movement that wants Israel to lift the blockade on food, water, fuel, and medicine. The initiative shared in the caption, “We call on our fellow artists to speak up in the name of our shared humanity, for...

Every Emmy acting nominee gets to submit a specific episode for voters to consider as they fill out their final ballots. Gold Derby has confirmed the episodes submitted by the 7 nominated performers for Best Drama Supporting Actress.

Read on below to learn the which episodes nominees like Patricia Arquette, Katherine Lanasa and Parker Posey submitted for their respective series.

Best Drama Supporting Actress

Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel in Severance

Episode: "Sweet Vitriol"

Recap: Cobel returns to her seaside hometown and discovers that life there has moved on without her. Attempts to reconnect with old friends and family end poorly, and she heads back to Lumon HQ.

Emmy history: This is Arquette's sixth Primetime Emmy nomination; she previously won Best Limited/Movie Supporting Actress for The Act (2019) and Best Drama Actress for Medium (2005).

Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy in The White Lotus

Episode: "Amor Fati"

Recap: After experiencing some...

Last year, HBO's The Gilded Age made a major breakthrough at the Emmys by scoring six nominations, including Best Drama Series, for its second season. The third season is currently airing and won't be eligible until next year's Emmys. However, its presence could still be helpful for star Carrie Coon as she contends for her supporting role in another prestige HBO drama, The White Lotus.

This marks Coon's third Emmy nomination, after Fargo in 2017 and The Gilded Age in 2024. On the third season of Mike White's anthology series, Coon plays Laurie Duffy, a recently divorced corporate lawyer from New York City, who, along with her two longtime friends (Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan), reunite on a girls' trip to Thailand.

Based on the early predictions for Best Drama Supporting Actress, the third time will be the charm for Coon. And having a juicy, highly visible role in The Gilded Age will only help.

There's certainly a lot of impressive shows, actors, creatives, and more nominated at the 2025 Emmys this time around, and Netflix alone has gotten itself a good amount of attention with a number of its different programs. However when it comes to You season 5, which meets the eligibility period, there's one star who's disappointed by their snub. And we definitely agree!

Actress Anna Camp, who joined the psychological thriller's final season, took on the role of identical twins Raegan and Maddie Lockwood. The two are Katie's sisters, and became Joe Goldberg's sisters-in-law. Their stories were certainly complicated, and Camp does not have a twin in real life. She ended up playing both characters, and did so wonderfully!

You. (L to R) Anna Camp as Reagan Lockwood, Pete Ploszek as Harrison, Anna Camp as Maddie Lockwood in episode 502 of You. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

There's the fact that Raegan has a...

Not everyone was happy with the season 3 finale of "The White Lotus," but nobody denied Carrie Coon's performance in that big emotional monologue she gave. There's a reason fans of "The Leftovers" and "The Gilded Age" were so excited to have her on the show, and she more than delivered on our expectations.

Although "The White Lotus" is largely made up of standalone seasons, a small handful of characters have still returned to their roles in fun, surprising ways. It's technically possible that Coon's character, Laurie, might return for season 4, and a lot of fans want it to happen. Does it seem likely that Laurie, someone not as rich as her friend Jacelyn, would be returning to an expensive White Lotus resort so soon? Probably not, but we didn't think Natasha Rothwell's Belinda would be able to do that either, and the writers found a way. 

Coon...

It’s a “Severance” world. The Apple TV+ series dominated this year’s Emmy nominations with 27 nods, and despite the show’s critical and ratings acclaim, Variety‘s Awards Circuit podcast hosts were still taken aback.

“Huge,” said Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. “I don’t think I even thought that much. That is more than ‘Shōgun’ last year.”

Davis was joined by Variety executive editor, TV, Michael Schneider, as well as senior TV features editor Emily Longeretta and senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay for the Awards Circuit Roundtable. Listen below!

The quartet also looked at some of the other big news from this week’s nods, including another Apple TV+ powerhouse, “The Studio,” which led all comedies with 23.

“We all knew ‘The Studio’ was going to do well, but I didn’t expect that,” said Longeretta. Schneider noted that it was helped by sheer dominance in the comedy guest actor category,...

When it comes to predicting the Emmys, there is one group of bellwether categories worth paying close attention to. Over the past decade, a notable trend has emerged: the winners for Best Drama Series and Best Drama Casting have mirrored each other seven times; Best Comedy Series and Best Comedy Casting eight times; and Best Limited Series and Best Limited/Movie Casting nine times. That's a combined accuracy rate of 80 percent over the most recent 10-year period.

With that in mind, our gaze is fixed on the three casting races for the 2025 Emmys, where The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence are already making compelling cases as the early front-runners.

Best Drama Casting Drama CastingContenderOdds 1.The Pitt71.4% 2.The White Lotus19.6% 3.Severance6.0% 4.The Last of Us3.0% 5.Slow Horses--

The Pitt ranking in first place for casting should raise a few eyebrows, considering that Severance is the front-runner to win Best Drama Series...

Hell hath no fury like a TV fan scorned.

Following the announcement of the 2025 Emmy nominations, Gold Derby users were outraged that several top contenders failed to hear their names called. Nearly half of the people we polled said that Squid Game was the biggest snub, having received zero bids for Season 2 after winning six trophies for Season 1 in 2022.

Among the list of snubbed Squid Game actors: Lee Jung-jae, who won the last time he was eligible for playing Seong Gi-hun (Player 456); Choi Seung-hyun as the villainous Thanos (Player 230); Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man; Park Sung-hoon as trans contestant Cho Hyun-ju (Player 120); Kang Ae-shim as protective mother Jang Geum-ja (Player 149); Park Gyu-young as Kang No-eul, the North Korean defector who's now a pink-clad soldier; and Gong Yoo as the Recruiter on the outside.

Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk was overlooked for producing, writing, and directing Season 2 — he received all three noms...

Well, well, well… the 2025 Emmy Awards nominations are finally here, and let’s just say they did not come to play. From jaw-dropping surprises to the kind of snubs that make you do a double-take, this year’s list is already stirring up the internet in the best (and messiest) way possible.

Whether your favorite show cleaned up or got completely shut out, one thing’s clear: the Emmys are embracing change, chaos, and a whole lot of firsts. Newcomers are shaking up the game, streaming platforms are flexing harder than ever, and a few unexpected names have officially entered the awards chat.

If you thought last year was unpredictable, buckle up because the 2025 Emmys are rewriting the rules. We’re diving into all the must-know moments: who made the cut, who got left behind, and why this year’s nominations just hit different.

2025 Emmy Awards Nominations Full List

1. Best...

With the 2025 Emmy nominations out, we’re doing a quick hit of who we think can actually win the golden statues. Check out our winner picks for the big categories below, with explanations for some of the closer races.

2025 Emmys Predicted Winners Comedy Series Categories

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

And the nominees are:

Uzo Aduba – The Residence

Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This

Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri – The Bear

Jean Smart – Hacks

Predicted Winner: Jean Smart

Potential Upset: Quinta Brunson

Longshot: Uzo Aduba

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

And the nominees are:

Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This as Noah Roklov

Seth Rogen – The Studio as Matt Remick

Jason Segel – Shrinking as Jimmy Laird

Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building as Oliver Putnam

Jeremy Allen White – The Bear as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto

Predicted Winner: Jeremy Allen White

Potential Upset: Martin Short

Longshot: Seth Rogen...

Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max was the most nominated platform at the 2025 Emmy Awards with 142 noms, paced by HBO’s limited series The Penguin (24), The White Lotus Season 3 (23) and The Last of Us Season 2 (16) as well as HBO Max originals Hacks Season 4 (14) and The Pitt Season 1 (13). This marks the most Emmy nominations for HBO in a single year, topping its previous high mark of 137 in 2019, before the launch of streamer HBO Max.

“Ultimately it’s a great validation of all the creative people that we work with,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. “The Emmys are not the reason why we do the shows we do, but it’s a nice recognition of the hard work that goes into each and every one of these shows.”

He gave shoutout to Wbd CEO David Zaslav who “has always been very, very supportive of everything we’re trying to do,...

Don't be surprised if Season 4 of The White Lotus suddenly changes locations to Fiji. Even though the next season of the hit series is reportedly moving back to Europe, during a recent interview with Variety, HBO Max CEO and content chairman Casey Bloys revealed that series' creator Mike White's creative process is influenced by the places he visits — and currently the writer is filming the all-star 50th season of reality competition series Survivor in the South Pacific.

During the interview, Bloys commented that chances are that White is "observing his fellow contestants and taking notes and getting ideas" while he films Survivor's landmark season and that the great thing about the showrunner is that he "always has the show in his head worked out." So we already know which direction The White Lotus is taking on Season 4? Bloys elaborates:

"I have a sense of the ideas that he’s playing with,...

The White Lotus has checked into the 2025 Emmys.

On Tuesday, the third season of the HBO series created by Mike White — who also directs, writes and executive produces the show — earned 23 Emmy nominations. It tied with Apple’s The Studio, which Seth Rogen co-created, co-wrote, directed and starred in. The noms fall just slightly behind HBO’s The Penguin, which scored 24, while Apple’s Severance picked up 27 nods, the highest amount for a show this year.

Season three of White Lotus, which centers around guests’ stay at a luxury resort, ran for seven weeks earlier this year, with the season finale airing on Sunday, April 6. This latest season starred Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell, Sam Nivola, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jon Gries and Sam Rockwell.

Goggins, Isaacs and Rockwell are nominated in the best supporting actor in a drama series category.

When the 2025 Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, July 15, there was a lot to celebrate for HBO's critically acclaimed, fan-favorite anthology series The White Lotus. Once again, the series proved its awards prowess by landing an astonishing and deserved 23 nominations, which tied the series for the third most-nominated series alongside Apple TV+'s freshman comedy The Studio.

Among The White Lotus season 3's 23 nominations was the expected but no less warranted Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nomination for Carrie Coon. In the category, she was joined by fellow season 3 stars Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood, though Coon's scene partners Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb didn't receive nominations.

Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb snubbed by the Emmys

In a post-nomination interview with Variety, Coon reacted to her Emmy nomination for The White Lotus and lamented Bibb and Monaghan's snubs. The actress feels as though her...

The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are finally out, and it’s shaping up to be one of the toughest races in recent years. According to DiscussingFilm, shows like The Bear, Severance, The White Lotus, and The Pitt are grabbing the most attention after scoring multiple nominations across major categories. This year’s Emmys will happen on September 14, 2025, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You can catch it on CBS and Paramount+.

In the drama world, it’s a huge year for HBO’s The White Lotus, which picked up nominations in almost every acting category. Big names like Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell are all in the supporting actor race thanks to the show. Even supporting actresses like Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Natasha Rothwell are on the list. With Mike White once again nominated for directing and writing, The White Lotus could easily win big.

Emmy voters are still infected with The Last of Us, rewarding the zombified series with 16 nominations on Tuesday, including Best Drama Series. Notably, Season 2 of HBO's adaptation of the popular video-game series didn't get everything for which it submitted, and there are three notable snubs that are causing an uproar on social media: supporting actress Isabela Merced, and the standout episode "Through The Valley" in both directing and writing.

Here are the categories The Last of Us got into — and missed.

Best Drama Series: Nominated

It was never a question whether the fungal apocalypse drama would receive a series bid, since Season 1 scored 24 nominations and won eight trophies in 2023. The Last of Us ended up placing fourth in Gold Derby's Best Drama Series predictions by the time the nominations were announced. It finds itself nominated alongside Andor, The Diplomat, Paradise, The Pitt, Severance, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus.

Best...

Variety is celebrating the 2025 Emmy nominees who have graced the magazine’s covers and participated in Actors on Actors. The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, with “Severance” leading the pack with 27 nominations. “The Penguin” followed closely behind with 24 nods, while “The Studio” and “The White Lotus” each scored 23 nominations.

The 2025 Emmy Awards will take place Sept. 14.

Revisit Variety‘s best coverage and interviews with the nominees below.

Actors on Actors:

Parker Posey (“The White Lotus”), supporting actress in a drama series: Parker Posey Tells Lisa Kudrow to Star in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 as They Bond Over Sitcom Struggles and Why Phoebe on ‘Friends’ Was ‘A Lot of Work’

Colin Farrell (“The Penguin”), lead actor in a limited or anthology series: Penguins Unite! Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito on Lusting After Catwoman, Staying Sober and How ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Is Like ‘I Love Lucy...

Emmy voters indeed fell into The Pitt. The HBO Max hit received 13 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, including Best Drama Series and Best Drama Actor for Noah Wyle.

Here are the categories the medical drama got into — and missed.

Best Drama Series: Nominated

The medical drama has been the breakout hit of the year since its January debut. It quickly shot up Gold Derby's Best Drama Series odds and was in second place by the time of nominations. It's nominated alongside Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, Severance, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus.

Best Drama Actor: Nominated

Wyle was the last one called alphabetically, but he's been first in the odds since May, a month after Season 1 ended and about six weeks after his tour-de-force performance in the 13th episode. This is Wyle's sixth Emmy nomination and first in 26 years. He was nominated in Best Drama Supporting Actor from 1994-99 for ER.

Sorry, Squid Game fans — it's game over at the Emmys.

According to Gold Derby’s odds, Netflix's most popular show was never expected to match the 14 Emmy nominations it earned in 2022, but nobody predicted Season 2 would get completely shut out. Just three years ago, Squid Game was nominated for Best Drama Series and brought home six awards: Best Actor for Lee Jung-jae, Best Directing, Best Drama Guest Actress for Lee Yoo-mi, Best Production Design (“Kkanbu”), Best Stunt Performance (“Stick to the Team”), and Best Visual Effects (“VIPs”). Three years later, Squid Game's second season continued to captivate audiences, logging over 192 million views on Netflix — but totally flopped with Emmy voters.

Here are the categories the second missed.

Best Drama Series

With eight slots available for Best Drama, Squid Game was barely holding onto the eighth position. While the second season wasn’t as critically acclaimed as the first...

Adam Scott stars in ‘Severance’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

The 77th Emmy Awards nominees are a mixture of familiar and new, with Severance‘s second season topping the list with 27 nominations. Newbie The Studio scored 23 nominations, tying The Bear for the most Emmy nominations for a comedy series in a single year.

The Penguin received 24 nominations, and The White Lotus picked up 23. The Last Of Us earned 16 nominations, followed by Andor and Hacks with 14 each. Adolescence, The Bear, and The Pitt each received 13.

“In a year when the industry has continued to evolve—creatively, structurally, and economically—one thing remains clear: powerful performances and compelling stories still cut through. Emmy voters took notice this year as more members voted in the competition than ever before,” stated Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. “It’s a reminder of the impact incredible television and exceptional artists have on all of us. We...

“Severance” and “The Studio” got more Emmy nominations than anybody expected, “The White Lotus” didn’t receive quite as many acting noms as usual and fewer new shows made it into the top Emmy categories than at any time in the last five years.

Those were some of the lessons from Tuesday’s announcement of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, which were announced by Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song on Tuesday morning in North Hollywood. With the number of submissions declining for the second consecutive year, many major categories had fewer nominees than usual, but that didn’t stop voters from dropping in a handful of surprises and from showing just how much they loved the second season of “Severance,” the runaway leader in nominations with 27, three more than last year’s big winner, “Shōgun,” received on its way to breaking the Emmy record for wins in a single year.

'Tis the day of the Emmys and all through the house, surprises are stirring and snubs are inspiring grouse. While fans of Hacks, Severance, and The White Lotus had plenty to cheer about, Squid Game, The Handmaid's Tale and The Voice are among the high-profile shows that went overlooked by voters. On the other hand, Uzo Aduba and Colman Domingo pulled off surprise victories that the odds didn't see coming.

We rounded up this morning's biggest snubs and surprises from the 2025 Emmy nominations.

Snub: Selena Gomez and Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building (Best Comedy Actress/Best Comedy Actor)

Looks like Martin Short will be representing the podcasting sleuths solo at this year's Emmys. Both of his Only Murders in the Building costars fell short in ultra-close battles for their respective categories. It would have been Gomez's second consecutive nomination for the series; she also missed out on...

It’s clear Emmy voters remain fans of the HBO drama, which saw another impressive showing in this year’s nominations. Eight of the show's stars received nominations as did creator Mike White.

Best Drama Series: Nominated

The HBO series, which swept 10 Emmys in its first season and picked up five more in Season 2, has once again been nominated for Best Drama Series. At the time of the nominations, it was ranked third on Gold Derby’s odds list, behind Severance and The Pitt. It will go up against Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Severance and Slow Horses.

Best Drama Supporting Actor: Nominated

The show had nine contenders in the supporting actor category, but only three earned nominations: Walton Goggins as Rick, Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff, and Sam Rockwell as Frank. These three consistently ranked among Gold Derby’s top five contenders, with Goggins leading the pack.

The innies and the outies will be partying at the Emmys.

Severance avoided the sophomore slump in a major way, riding its meme-tastic Season 2 to an Emmy-dominating 27 nominations on Tuesday, including a bid for Best Drama Series, and nine acting nods. Entering Emmy season as the show to beat, per the Gold Derby odds, the Apple TV+ series was widely expected not only to improve upon the 14 nominations it garnered in its first season but to challenge last year's nomination champ, Shōgun. In the end, Severance eclipsed the Japanese period drama by two nods and fell just short of Game of Thrones' all-time mark of 32.

Here's a look at every category where Severance scored — and everywhere it was snubbed.

Read: ‘Holy sh-t, this is like “Star Wars”‘: The ultimate oral history of ‘Severance’ Season 2

Best Drama Series: Nominated

No surprise here. Severance has been tops in the Gold Derby...

The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have been announced, and many fan favorites, returning series, and brand-new efforts have been recognized by the Television Academy. As IndieWire’s Marcus Jones predicted, the 2025 Emmys are one of the tightest races in recent years with a slew of returning winners side by side in competition with new buzzy series.

The Television Academy’s 24,000 members certainly have their work cut out for them as past Emmy winners like “Severance,” “The White Lotus,” “The Last of Us,” “Squid Game,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Hacks,” “The Bear,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are all back in contention for more awards.

And that’s not even mentioning the slew of star-studded series that debuted this year: “The Pitt,” “Paradise,” “The Studio,” “Dying for Sex,” and IndieWire Honors-recognized “Adolescence” all have become critically acclaimed hits.

From Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) to...

While The White Lotus didn’t sweep the Supporting Actor/Actresses in a Drama Series category, as was at times predicted, the HBO powerhouse did match its Season 2 Emmy nomination tally with 23 this year, bringing its to-date total to 66 with 15 overall wins — with more potentially in store at the ceremony to be held Sept. 14.

Once again nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, performers Jason Isaacs, Scott Glenn and Aimee Lou Wood scored their first-ever Emmy nominations this year.

For Supporting Actress in a Drama, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey and Natasha Rothwell were also honored, with the latter seeing a repeat nomination for her role as Belinda, which she originated back in Season 1. They, along with Wood, face one performer each from Paradise, The Pitt and Severance (Patricia Arquette).

In the Supporting Actor category, the noms...

Apple TV+ had an impressive showing with the announcement of the 2025 Emmy nominations. The streamer’s acclaimed drama Severance topped all nominees with 27 nods, while its freshman comedy The Studio made a strong debut with 23 nominations.

Severance will take on Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus for Best Drama Series. It also earned key bids for Best Actor (Adam Scott), Best Drama Actress (Britt Lower), a trio of Best Drama Supporting Actors, and Best Drama Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette). The series was also nominated for Best Drama Writing and earned two slots in the Best Drama Directing category.

The Studio is up against reigning Emmy champ, Hacks, for Best Comedy Series along with Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, and What We Do in the Shadows. The Studio's windfall of nominations also includes...

The biggest event in television is coming! The 77th Annual Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt. The show will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. This morning, the nominations dropped and Apple TV + led the way with Severance, which earned an astounding 27 nominations. The Penguin wasn’t too far behind with 24, while The Studio and The White Lotus earned 23 a piece. Among the surprises, Harrison Ford received his first-ever nomination for Shrinking, while Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard found themselves nominated for Acting nods, but playing themselves in The Studio.

Here’s the full list of nominees!

Best Drama Series

Andor

The Diplomat

The Last of Us

Paradise

The Pitt

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Adam Scott,...

The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations are here! Running Point star Brenda Song and What We Do in the Shadows fave Harvey Guillén are announcing this year's nominees, and we're keeping you posted with the latest from the livestream. Song and Guillén are joined by Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego to announce the nominees for the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, set to air Sunday, September 14 at 8 Pm Et/5 Pm Pt on CBS.

This year's Emmy Awards will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, who is also nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for his Netflix special, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series HBO

Adolescence

Black Mirror

Dying For Sex

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The Penguin

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent

Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief

Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and...

The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations have been released!

The first two categories – Outstanding Talk Series and Reality Competition Program – were announced early this morning.

Apple TV’s Severance has received the most nods with a massive 27 total nominations across the Emmys and Creative Arts Emmys. HBO’s The Penguin is next with 24, followed by The White Lotus with 23.

Now, the rest of the nominations were revealed and we have the list for you here!

If you don’t know, this is the 77th annual Emmy Awards, and they will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. They air on Sunday (September 14) on CBS and Paramount+. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Before the Emmys, the Television Academy will also celebrate their Creative Arts Emmy Awards with ceremonies on Saturday (September 6) and Sunday (September 7).

Just Jared will have all the best coverage of the Emmy Awards events, so stick with us!

Head inside...

“Severance” is the clear frontrunner for the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. The Apple TV+ dystopian thriller from Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller scored 27 nominations, the most of any one program, on Tuesday morning.

Altogether, there were four shows that scored more than 20 nominations. HBO’s “The Penguin” was the second most-nominated series of the year with 24 nods. That was followed by Apple TV+’s “The Studio” and HBO’s “The White Lotus,” both of which secured 23 nominations.

Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song announced the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Earlier on Tuesday, “CBS Mornings” revealed the nominees for reality competition series and talk series, which largely went as predicted.

The 77th Primetime Awards will take place live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. The show will air on CBS and Paramount+ and will be hosted by Nate Bargatze.

Here are the major nominations for the 2025 Primetime...

The White Lotus, Severance, and The Studio will duke it out at the 2025 Emmy Awards, with all three shows receiving more than 20 nominations each this year.

Severance led all programs with 27 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting looks for stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, and Patricia Arquette.

The White Lotus, meanwhile, trailed just behind Severance with 23 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and a plethora of acting nominations for its stacked cast: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell,...

Congratulations to Gold Derby user Ryan Lapierre for scoring 83.6 percent in predicting the 2025 Emmy nominees on Tuesday morning. The top scorer tied with four other people for the overall lead but has the better point tally of 106,020 thanks to his use of the two Super Bets (500 points each).

Almost 8,300 people worldwide predicted the Emmy nominations, with our top scorer correctly calling 117 of 140 nominee slots in the 25 categories, including such long shots as Colman Domingo of The Four Seasons, Natasha Rothwell of The White Lotus, and Rashida Jones of Black Mirror.

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Strong female lead, killer writing, and one of the best casts of the year — this show deserves way more love.

There’s a ton of great comedy on Hulu right now — especially with all the buzzy ABC and Fxx shows it pulls in, like “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Abbott Elementary.” But that also means it’s easy for a gem to get buried. I’ve been on the hunt for something to scratch that “Fleabag” itch ever since it ended… something smart, funny, emotionally sharp, and totally original. And I finally found it. “How to Die Alone” is that show. It’s hilarious. It’s honest. And it’s the best underrated comedy on Hulu right now.

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“Sausage Party: Foodtopia” is the adult animated TV series sequel to the feature “Sausage Party” (2016) created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir, starring Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, Diggs Underwood, Will Forte, Natasha Rothwell, Sam Richardson and Yassir Lester, streaming Season 2 August 13, 2025 on Prime Video:

‘…when food characters become aware they are destined to be eaten by humans…

“…‘Frank’, ‘Brenda’, ‘Barry’ and ‘Sammy’ attempt to build their own food society after escaping the grocery store…”

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Will The Bear collapse in nominations? Should the Emmys cap acting nominees per show? Awards Magnet host Joyce Eng and Gold Derby senior editor Marcus James Dixon are here to answer your burning questions of the week.

Yes, the mailbag is back, and so are your hot takes. One lister is shooting their shot with a bold prediction that The Bear will plummet in nominations for Season 3, a year after it set a record for most nominations for a comedy series in a single year with 23. The show obviously won't get blanked completely, but which major category — categories? — might it miss? Perhaps the one it already lost last year to the reigning Best Comedy Series champ.

Meanwhile, another listener is "deathly afraid" of a complete takeover by The White Lotus in Best Drama Supporting Actress. At the moment, the HBO satire is "only" predicted to claim four of the seven...

A gritty comic book spin-off and a high-stakes hospital drama shake up the all-time greats list.

HBO Max — and HBO before it — has pretty much always been the top of the food chain when it comes to TV. And now that the service is switching back to the HBO Max name, it’s a good reminder of just how much incredible stuff it’s put out over the years. Even with streaming more crowded than ever, HBO Max still manages to drop some of the most iconic series out there. Prestige dramas, dark comedies, twisty thrillers — whatever the genre, they’ve probably already nailed it. So whether you’re new to the platform or just looking to rewatch a classic, here are my picks for the 10 best shows ever on HBO Max.

Top 10 all-time TV shows streaming on Max:

No. 10: ‘The Last of Us’

No. 9: ‘The White Lotus’

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Looks like Dance Mom will boogie all the way to the Emmy podium.

Julianne Nicholson, who played the joyous (and drug-addicted) character on Hacks Season 4, now leads the Best Comedy Guest Actress race, taking down longtime frontrunner Jamie Lee Curtis for The Bear, who won last year. Nicholson's Dance Mom, aka Mary Alice, was recruited by Paul W. Downs' Jimmy and Megan Stalter's Kayla to appear on Late Night With Deborah Vance as a way for the talk show-within-a-show to gain a younger audience. At first, Jean Smart's Deborah was hesitant to let the untested woman take the stage, until she realized it would annoy Hannah Einbinder's Ava, and then all bets were off.

There's a new Hacks tonight, but I have not yet recovered from Julianne Nicholson dancing to Katy Perry's "Lifetimes" as Dance Mom in last week's episode. pic.twitter.com/SH3OPittFI

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Excitement is high for one of television’s biggest nights, the Emmy Awards 2025, with fans and viewers eager to see the most deserving contenders honored at the ceremony. And like every other category, the competition for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama is filled with exciting contenders, thanks to the many notable performances we’ve seen throughout the year.

This year’s lineup features a remarkable mix of acclaimed stars and emerging talents, each of whom has delivered performances that have left a lasting impression on audiences and critics. As anticipation grows, so does speculation as to which actress will emerge victorious, and here are some of those who have the best chance of taking home the honor.

Emmy Awards 2025 Predictions: What to Expect in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Race

As the 2025 Emmys draw near, the category for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama promises to...

The White Lotus cast may have better luck at the Emmys in Los Angeles than their on-screen counterparts did during their ill-fated Thai vacation. While tragedy shadowed the fictional guests at the resort, the series’ stellar Emmy track record hints at a much brighter fate this awards season.

If history is any indicator, The White Lotus is poised for another big night. The show’s first season swept 10 Emmys, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Season 2 followed suit with five wins, among them Jennifer Coolidge’s win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. In her now-iconic acceptance speech, Coolidge thanked creator Mike White, saying:

“Mike White, you have given me hope and changed my life in a million different ways. My neighbors are speaking to me. I mean it. I was never invited to one party on my hill and now everyone’s inviting me.”

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As the first round of Emmy voting comes to a close on June 23, anticipation in Hollywood reaches a boiling point ahead of the 2025 Emmy nominations announcement on July 15. The past year of television has delivered groundbreaking dramas, razor-sharp comedies, and unforgettable performances, leaving one question at the forefront: which of these standout contenders will make the cut? And who might face the dreaded snub?

Gold Derby’s final predictions for the 2025 Emmy nominees showcase a mix of overwhelming favorites and potential long shots ready to shake up the competition. Will Severance hold onto its front-runner status for Best Drama Series, or could The Pitt surge with a surprise wave of nominations? Can Hacks take home Best Comedy Series for the second consecutive year, or will The Studio emerge as a fresh favorite? Check out Gold Derby’s latest predictions across the major categories below, and stay tuned as the Emmy...

Airports always carry an air of possibility; everywhere you look, people are doing something new, visiting home, or embarking on a new chapter. Moments of transport in different entertainment mediums pack all that uncertainty into their gutters and move the viewer into a new headspace to consider what has been and what is to come. A show like "How to Die Alone" did double-duty in that regard, because Natasha Rothwell's Hulu series showed how much TV has grown in the last half-decade, and how far the medium still has to go. The streamer decided to cancel the series, citing low viewership, failing to recognize potential when it was staring them right in the face.

"How to Die Alone" is a comedy/drama starring Natasha Rothwell as Mel, an airport worker who's been in emotional limbo for some time and awakens to the possibility of her life being more than...

Over the past two months of Emmy campaigning, Gold Derby has spoken with several contenders in all categories. Now with voting underway ahead of the July 15 unveiling of the nominees, we have compiled nine interviews for stars vying for Best Comedy Actress, including: Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere), Tina Fey (The Four Seasons), Kate Hudson (Running Point), Margo Martindale (The Sticky), Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical), Melissa Rauch (Night Court), Natasha Rothwell (How to Die Alone), and Allison Tolman (St. Denis Medical).

Read on for highlights from each interviews and links to watch our full video Q&As.

Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)

Created by Erin Foster and inspired by her marriage, the show follows the interfaith romance between Joanne (Bell), an agnostic podcaster, and "hot rabbi" Noah (Adam Brody).

"What I liked so much about the dynamic was I was able to see clearly Joanne...

With its third installment, The White Lotus showcased creator Mike White’s rare gift for blending biting social satire with psychological intrigue, this time at a lavish resort in Thailand. Season 3 expanded the series’ signature mix of decadence and dysfunction and explores themes of spirituality and wealth.

White assembled yet another stellar ensemble of deeply flawed vacationers. Among them: Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Dom Hetrakul, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lalisa Manobal, Aimee Lou Wood, Tayme Thapthimthong and returning character Natasha Rothwell as spa manager Belinda. Each brought their own baggage to paradise.

Here, we rank all eight episodes from The White Lotus Season 3 — from the intriguing to unforgettable.

Variety’s “Actors on Actors” Season 22 was the franchise’s most successful social campaign ever for an Emmys season.

The video series, which pairs actors in conversation with one another to discuss the top contenders of awards season, drew 98.2 million views across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. The total viewership numbers exceed the figure for last year’s “Actors on Actors” for the Emmys season. The social campaign was spearheaded by Harper Mays, Variety’s social media coordinator, with key contributions from Abigail Lee, Variety’s social media and editorial intern.

“We are so proud that ‘Actors on Actors’ continues its unstoppable run, cementing its status as one of the biggest interview series on the internet,” says Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh, who serves as an executive producer of the series. “It’s become a can’t-miss stop on the awards campaign trail thanks to our journalists’ relentless drive to reinvent...