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The 78th Emmy Awards will see some of the biggest Hollywood stars going head to head in the major categories. The 2026 Emmy Awards, television’s biggest night, will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be broadcast live from Peacock Theater and feature nominees like Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Steve Carell,…

Alison Brie is back to blonde. The former “Community” star debuted her new hair color at the 2026 Daytime Beauty Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Sept. 9. “They *do* have more fun?!” Brie said on her Instagram story, commenting on her new look. Alison Brie attends the 2026 Daytime Beauty Awards at Grand…

Viola Davis is fabulous! The Oscar winner tops AARP’s Movies for Grownups’ 25 Most Fabulous Gen X Actresses list, which “honors powerhouse female talent who continue to break barriers, command screens, and redefine what it means to be a Gen X actress in Hollywood,” according a news release. The rankings pay homage to Generation X,…

Kaya Scodelario is responding to speculation about Meghan Markle will be making an appearance in the next season of “The Gentlemen.” “The more the merrier. Everyone, come have a go,” she said during an appearance on the 3rd Hour of TODAY on Sept. 9. In an Aug. 21 article, Variety reported that Markle was in…

Martin Herlihy is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after five years on the NBC sketch comedy show. The comedian, a writer for the program who’s also appeared in dozens of sketches, is not returning for the next season, he has confirmed. Herlihy debuted on “SNL” in 2021 as part of comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy with…

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good story starts with a good first line. In TODAY’s “Cold Open,” authors tease their buzzy upcoming release by revealing and explaining its first line, paragraph or page. Alice Hoffman, author of the “Practical Magic” series, is back with another book about witches, but they’re not the…

“Take It From Me” is a TODAY.com series where experts use their wisdom to explain trends or make recommendations within their fields. In this latest installment, “Dancing With the Stars” pro Mark Ballas breaks down celebrities with dance backgrounds competing on the show. Every year after a new “Dancing With the Stars” cast is announced,…

Sheinelle Jones beams into living rooms every day from New York City on TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle, so would she consider adding another iconic New York show to her resume? On the Sept. 8 episode of the show, Sheinelle and Jenna chatted with the “RHONY” cast, and Jenna mentioned there had a been a…

Chris “CT” Tamburello of “Real World” fame may have won Season 2 of Peacock’s “The Traitors” competition show, but he also began a connection that blossomed long after leaving the Scottish castle: he is in a relationship with fellow contestant Phaedra Parks, a mortician and “Real Housewives” alum. Yes, that’s right — the chemistry that…

Elizabeth Smart is stronger than ever. The 38-year-old posted a video from a recent bodybuilding competition on Instagram, saying that she had “such a blast.” Wearing a bikini and high heels, the mom of three smiles and poses for the crowd before walking offstage. “I’ve always said ‘just stepping on stage is a win for…