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Nat Geo's 'Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller' and PBS' 'Frontline' led the 47th News & Documentary Emmy Awards 2026 nominations list.

Peacock's "Ponies" will submit in the Emmys comedy categories, with Emilia Clarke in lead actress and Haley Lu Richardson in supporting.

Amy Poehler's hosting on "Saturday Night Live" is still eligible for guest actress despite new Emmy rules barring previously nominated performers.

HBO's "The Pitt" with Noah Wyle could win back-to-back drama series Emmys, becoming only the fourth show to win for its first two seasons.

The docu-reality dating show "Love on the Spectrum" has been renewed for Season 5 by Netflix, with Connor Tomlinson exiting the series.

Ryan Gosling has exited the next film from The Daniels.

2026 best limited series predictions include "Lord of the Flies," "Love Story," "Beef," "DTF St. Louis," "Black Rabbit" and "Half Man."

James L. Brooks will be recognized with the first-ever Industry Icon honor at the 86th Peabody Awards ceremony on May 31.

Grace Gummer delivers an Emmy-worthy performance in "Love Story," standing out alongside Naomi Watts, Jessica Harper and Constance Zimmer.

2026 Emmys best drama series predictions include "The Pitt," "Stranger Things," "Pluribus," "Slow Horses," "The Diplomat" and more.