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2026 Primetime Emmys Music and Variety Categories Presentation Dates Announced
The Television Academy has announced the schedule for the presentation of awards in the 121 music and variety categories for the 2026 Primetime Emmys, which will be distributed across three nights.
17 Jul, 21:40 — 17 Jul, 23:45
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deadlineMostly Factual28d ago
Emmys Slice Key Writing, Directing, And Acting Categories From Primetime Show But Will The Guilds Agree? – Notes On The Season
In a significant move that has been tried before, the Television Academy’s Board Of Governors voted to drop several categories from the Primetime Emmy show, taking place this year on NBC Monday September 14, and move them to the Creative Arts ceremonies which will be held on the weekend of September 5 and 6. For […]
By Pete Hammond
Read full article →billboardMostly Factual28d ago
Here’s When the 2026 Primetime Emmys in Music and Variety Categories Will Be Presented
The Television Academy will hand out awards in 121 categories (!) across three nights.
By Paul Grein
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