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The Emmy Awards announced several rules changes for 2026, including renaming the TV Movie category to Outstanding Movie, expanding eligibility in categories like casting, costume, lighting, and technical arts, and addressing AI use in submissions, emphasizing human storytelling. Additional updates include new peer group titles and the creation of a Legacy Award.
Shaheen Baig, a talented casting director, won an Emmy for her work on the series Adolescence, notably discovering 14-year-old Owen Cooper through a meticulous six-month search process, highlighting the importance and recognition of casting in filmmaking.
Eric Dane missed the 2025 Emmys due to a fall that required stitches, revealing his ALS diagnosis and expressing his determination to fight the disease for his family. His wife shared the emotional impact on their daughters, and Dane remains hopeful and committed to advocacy for an ALS cure.
Eric Dane missed a planned Grey's Anatomy reunion at the Emmys due to a fall caused by his ALS diagnosis, which required stitches and prevented him from attending the event and reuniting with colleagues like Jesse Williams.
Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their third child, a pregnancy publicly confirmed after Culkin's speeches at the Emmys and Oscars where he expressed his desire for more children, which his wife later confirmed on Instagram.
Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their third child, a surprise revealed during a public appearance at the opening of 'Waiting for Godot' in NYC, following Culkin's playful onstage request for more kids after winning an Emmy and referencing a promise made after his Oscar win.
Nate Bargatze defended his Emmy hosting charity stunt, which involved a donation countdown for speeches, amid negative press reviews. Despite the criticism, the event increased viewership and Bargatze personally donated $250,000 after the night ended with no funds raised for charity. He emphasized his good intentions and the success of the ratings boost for CBS.
Nate Bargatze is still explaining his Emmys money bit, where he intended to donate money to the Boys & Girls Club if winners took longer than 45 seconds to accept their awards. He initially thought studios would cover the cost, but ended up donating $250,000 himself, which he hadn't planned to do, and is now clarifying his intentions behind the joke.
Nate Bargatze unexpectedly donated $250,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs during the Emmys, after a comedic bit involving a pledge and a speech-length game, which he initially didn't plan but felt compelled to follow through with, highlighting his generosity and the unintended impact of his humor.
At the Emmys, Nate Bargatze made a subtle joke referencing Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle billboard with a denim tuxedo, but the joke largely went unnoticed and was considered too subtle and confusing for many attendees. Sweeney did not acknowledge the moment, and the joke's effectiveness was limited by its lack of clarity and recognition.
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards attracted over 7.4 million viewers, the highest in four years, with a notable increase in streaming viewership on Paramount+ and a smaller decline compared to other award shows, amid broader shifts from traditional TV to streaming platforms.
John Oliver kept his Emmy acceptance speech very short to avoid losing money for charity due to a humorous bit involving Nate Bargatze, who was deducting funds from a charity for long speeches. Oliver's quick speech was motivated by a desire to cost Bargatze money, and he discussed the event on Jimmy Kimmel Live, also touching on other Emmy winners and the tone of the awards show.
The 2025 Emmys, hosted by Nate Bargatze, featured several winners, including John Oliver and Seth Rogen, using explicit language during their acceptance speeches, which was bleeped on the CBS broadcast. The speeches included political remarks and humorous jabs, with Rogen joking about the show's debt and donations to charity.
Hulk Hogan was notably omitted from the Emmys 'In Memoriam' segment, which his ex-wife Linda Hogan suspects was politically motivated due to his support for right-wing causes, despite his broad popularity and contributions to television and wrestling history.
Nate Bargatze's humorous yet controversial Emmy bit involving donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America resulted in a significant increase in donations and public interest, despite mixed reactions from the entertainment community.