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Who will get Emmy nominations? Our predictions in the comedy, drama, limited series categories Jul 11, 2022

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After months and months of campaigning and a year chock full of some fantastic television, it's finally time to learn who will be 2022 Emmy nominees. But before the names are announced on Tuesday, July 12, EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and critic Kristen Baldwin join Awardist host and EW executive editor Gerrad Hall to offer our predictions for some of the top categories: Comedy, Comedy Actor and Actress, Drama, Drama Actor and Actress, Limited/Anthology Series, Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie Actor and Actress. Some actors and TV series are a lock — we're looking at you, 'Succession,' 'Squid Game,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Hacks,' and 'Dopesick' — while others are on the fringe. Tune in for our picks ahead of the nominations ceremony, hosted by JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero.

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Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez, and the cast and creator of Pachinko Jun 27, 2022

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Selena Gomez became the new third amigo alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short on the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building' — she reflects on working with the comedy legends, how her character Mabel is rubbing off on her, why she thinks of Mabel as a grown version of her 'Wizards of Waverly Place' character Alex, and more. Plus, Pachinko showrunner Soo Hugh and stars Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho tell EW about adapting the popular novel and which parts of it would be included in season 1, the depiction of Korea's tragic history, and what they're excited to explore in season 2.

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RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 trans queens on their herstoric season Jun 24, 2022

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On this special episode, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 14 winner Willow Pill and fellow queens Bosco, Jasmine Kennedie, Kerri Colby, and Kornbread look back on their herstory-making season as the first with five transgender queens, reflecting on how their time on the show influenced their decision to come out or confirmed their own feelings about their gender and identity, to the things we didn't see on the show (including some finale lewks, what went down backstage during the LaLaPaRUza, and who Kornbread would've played on Snatch Game). Plus, EW Sr. Writer and 'Drag Race' expert Joey Nolfi joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the show's Emmy history and whether anything can stop its winning streak.

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Anne Hathaway, Julia Garner, Amanda Seyfried, Adrienne Warren, more true-story limited series actress in conversation Jun 20, 2022

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Eight actresses who starred in limited series this year — Beanie Feldstein ('Impeachment: American Crime Story'), Adrienne Warren ('The Women of the Movement'), Julia Garner ('Inventing Anna'), Amanda Seyfried ('The Dropout'), Anne Hathaway ('WeCrashed'), Elle Fanning ('The Girl From Plainville'), Jessica Biel ('Candy'), and Emmy Rossum ('Angelyne') — are in conversation together about their experiences playing real people, the things they were most shocked to learn about those women, questions they wish they could've asked had they met, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the limited series and actress in a limited series race, as well as lead actor and actress in a drama.

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Bonus Ep: Julie Andrews on her finding her new voice, her leading men, AFI tribute, more Jun 16, 2022

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On this special episode of The Awardist, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker and Hollywood legend Julie Andrews have an in-depth conversation about the actress' storied career, including how she has found her new voice in animation and narration in the years since losing her singing voice, her friendship and TV work with Carol Burnett, memories of her favorite leading me, and this years AFI tribute honoring her legacy and body of work.

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'Abbott Elementary' stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Janelle James, plus 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson Jun 13, 2022

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She created and stars in this year's hit ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' — Quinta Brunson talks to The Awardist along with her costars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James. And 'Dr. Death' star Joshua Jackson breaks down his killer turn on the Peacock limited series. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins host Gerrad Hall with analysis on the supporting comedy categories, and she explains why Hamish Linklater should be getting more attention for his turn this year in the limited series Midnight Mass. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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‘Severance’ stars Adam Scott & Patricia Arquette, ‘We Own This City’s Jon Bernthal Jun 06, 2022

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How has social media changed the game for Emmy campaigns and awareness? EW’s Social and Audio Director Chanelle Johnson joins Executive Editor and The Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall for some analysis on how networks and streamers are getting eyes on their shows. Chanelle also shares her thoughts on two categories: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. ‘Severance’ star Patricia Arquette is in contention in the latter — she’s joined by Adam Scott to talk with Chanelle about the conversations and debates around their show (thanks in large part to social media!), that finale, their hopes for season 2, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich chats with ‘We Own This City’ star Jon Bernthal, who’s at the center of a story about the Baltimore P.D.’s Gun Trace Task Force corruption scandal. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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Tony nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, more on internet critics May 30, 2022

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Nominees Sutton Foster, Jesse Williams, Michael R. Jackson, Tracy Letts, and Camille A. Brown gather for a roundtable to discuss the return to Broadway and their various shows and nominations, how they navigate comments by internet trolls and unqualified critics, how theater recognized Black excellence across several categories this year and ways to make it more than just a moment, and much more. Plus, EW Executive Editor and Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker with some Tony predictions, the snubs she still can’t get over, and the TV show she thinks should be recognized by the Emmys this year. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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'1883' stars Tim McGraw & Faith Hill look back on emotional finale May 23, 2022

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'1883' stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill look back on their often rough filming of that 'Yellowstone' prequel series, including an especially tough river-crossing scene, what they learned about themselves along the way, that incredibly emotional finale, and more. EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall is joined by editor in chief Mary Margaret to break down the state of Emmy campaigning and the ever-growing length of awards season. Plus, we take a look at the actors in contention for Limited/Anthology Series of TV Movie, including Michael Keaton, Andrew Garfield, and Oscar Isaac. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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‘Ptolemy Grey’ star Samuel L. Jackson, and ‘The Other Two’ leads Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver May 16, 2022

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EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and writer/staff editor Sydney Bucksbaum dive into the packed race for Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series, which includes ‘The Other Two’ stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver. They are also guests this week for a hilarious conversation about some of season 2’s biggest moments for their characters Brooke and Cary, including Cary’s nude picture leak and Brooke’s intimate connection with ex Lance. And ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’ star and executive producer Samuel L. Jackson explains his personal connection to the story of his character, who has Alzheimer’s, and the very long road to getting the limited series made. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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