Emmys 2026: Nominees in top categories

• Netflix is expanding its content library by partnering with major digital publishers, including Variety, Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, and Hearst Magazines. • The collaboration will introduce shorter-form video content, ranging from 2 to 20 minutes in length, to the streaming platform.

• Major Hollywood studios are aggressively investing in internet-based stories and viral content to find the next big cinematic hit. • This strategic shift follows the significant box office success of films like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms,' which leveraged digital origins.

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in a star-studded ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York. • The event was officiated by Adam Sandler and attended by high-profile guests including Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, and Gigi Hadid.

• Netflix has signed video licensing agreements with several top digital publishers, including BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., Tastemade, and Penske Media’s PMX unit (which includes Variety and Rolling Stone). • Starting August 3, Netflix will host a selection of news, feature, lifestyle, and how-to video content from these publishers to complement its existing scripted and unscripted library.

• The Television Academy will announce the full list of nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday, July 8. • The reveal is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT and will be hosted by Jeff Hiller and Liza Colón-Zayas.

• Prime Video has announced its July 2026 content lineup, which includes a diverse selection of global and local films, documentaries, series, and animé. • Manalo praised the Recording Academy for introducing the new GRAMMY Award for Best Asian Pop Music Performance, noting its potential to increase global visibility for Filipino and Asian artists.

• Mariska Hargitay has been announced as the host for the 78th Emmy Awards. • The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in September 2026.

• The full list of nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards has been released, covering categories across drama, comedy, limited series, and acting. • Notable technical nominations include the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny on NBC and the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on CBS.

• The UK has transitioned from a system of effectively free public television to a model where citizens pay US-based streaming services to access cultural content. • US multinationals in Britain now number over 1,300, generating annual sales of $836 billion, which equates to approximately £22,000 per British household.

• Starting next month, Netflix will begin streaming licensed short-form video content from prominent digital publishers, including BuzzFeed and Condé Nast. • The platform will host a variety of content from brands such as Variety and Architectural Digest, with video lengths ranging from 3 to 20 minutes.

• Netflix has entered into new partnerships with prominent digital and print media brands, including Vogue and Vanity Fair, to integrate short-form video content. • This strategic move allows Netflix to host content from established publishers, diversifying its library beyond original series and films.