The 2026 Emmy Awards saw Widow’s Bay and The Pitt dominate the night. Widow’s Bay won Outstanding Comedy Series and a record 14 awards, while The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row. Noah Wyle, Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys were among the major acting winners. Canadian actor Michael J. Fox also received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Variety Series at the 78th Emmys, months after its cancellation. Colbert accepted the award and thanked the show’s team. The series ended May 21 after 11 seasons.
Ed Sheeran has lost another opening act. Aaron Rowe has dropped out in solidarity with Macklemore, who was removed from the tour following controversy over his pro-Palestinian comments. Rowe says Ed changed his life, but continuing the tour would go against his beliefs.
Tom Cruise joined Taylor Swift in cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. The two have reportedly been friends since Cruise attended Swift’s Eras Tour in 2024. He also attended Taylor and Travis’ wedding in July.
Female athletes are expressing their disgust with Sydney Sweeney’s ad for a sports betting site in which Sweeney appears partially nude.******Is it really smart to promote a gambling site with an advertisement that shows you’ve lost your shirt?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, are changing schools in the U.K. after security concerns were raised about their current arrangements. Reports say heavy traffic between their home and school contributed to the decision. The move comes as Harry and Meghan face renewed questions about security after returning to the U.K.
British sprinter Amy Hunt criticized Sydney Sweeney’s viral Novig ad for overly sexualizing women in sports. Hunt said young girls should be encouraged to focus on athletic ability rather than appearance. Sweeney has not directly responded but defended the campaign as a playful celebration of sports.
Perez Hilton has entered a residential treatment program after spending nearly five weeks in hospital following a concerning livestream. His family says he is making progress and focusing on his recovery.
Maddox Jolie has officially dropped “Pitt” from his surname. A Los Angeles judge approved his request to change his name from Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie. He is the latest of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children to drop their father’s surname.
Howard Stern returned to SiriusXM on Monday, addressing a summer of negative headlines with his usual sarcasm. He dismissed reports that his staff were banned from speaking to him at parties and joked, “If you think I’m a scumbag, you’re probably right.” Stern also said his wife Beth’s Daily Mail interview was misrepresented. He did not comment on recent staff layoffs.
Dave Chappelle is taking his comedy tour across the U.S. and Canada this fall, with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin, and Houston. He’ll wrap up the tour November 6 at Madison Square Garden as part of the New York Comedy Festival.
Oprah Winfrey is producing a new live immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. It’s called “Oprah Winfrey’s AHA” and will run for one weekend next April.******Oprah is perfect for The Sphere. Because what is a sphere but a giant “O?” ***Apparently retirement is not one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things.” Tickets range from $145 to $395.
Martha Stewart is turning heads with a cheeky Instagram post suggesting she may release her nudes. The 85-year-old shared a sultry selfie, writing, “I’ve been thinking about releasing my nudes.” Fans quickly responded with playful comments, leaving everyone wondering if she was serious.
