2026 Emmys guide: How to watch, time, presenters and nominations – NBC New York

• NBC and Peacock will stream the 78th Emmy Awards live on September 14 at 8 p.m. ET. • Mariska Hargitay will serve as the host for the awards ceremony.

• The current broadcast network contract for the Emmy awards ceremony expires after the September 14 event. • Michael Goodman of Parks Associates notes that moving the rights to the open market could significantly increase the fees paid by the winning platform.

• U2 members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. will be honored at a tribute dinner and concert on Feb. 5 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. • The event celebrates the band's 50-year history of supporting global health, music education, and disaster response.

• A consortium of 23 industry groups warned that the dominance of global streaming services is putting local storytelling at risk. • The group specifically identified Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube as the primary platforms reshaping the global television market.

• Rakuten Viki announced the launch of its fourth annual K-Drama Day on September 10, 2026, to celebrate the global popularity of Korean entertainment. • The event features a variety of offerings for fans, including free shows, special prizes, and exclusive content from talent.

• IMDb is introducing a new category to include digital creators such as influencers, gamers, and streamers whose work overlaps with the entertainment industry. • The platform will celebrate the launch of this category with an invite-only party on September 14 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

• Multiple new movies and series, including Vishwanath and Sons and The Revolutionaries, are releasing this Friday across various streaming platforms. • New content will be available for viewers on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and ZEE5.

• Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards at Mashable covers new releases on streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu. • Edwards focuses on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and other nerdy topics as a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association.

• The Toronto International Film Festival is scheduled to take place this year, showcasing various films and artists. • A designer's collection at the festival is described as celebrating "ingenuity, character, and originality" to create a personal style, incorporating elements like gold and gems.

• The entertainment industry is navigating a shifting landscape of changes in September 2026, including adjustments in streaming and high-profile real estate transactions. • High-profile real estate transactions and unexpected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! legal developments are affecting celebrity culture and media business.

• Rapper Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, according to an announcement by CBS and MTV on Thursday. • The event is scheduled to take place on September 27 in Los Angeles, marking a major entertainment event in the city.