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Sept. 14, 2026 10:03 p.m.
Mariska Hargitay (center) raises arms and smiles while dancers carrying prop televisions surround her. The UCLA alumnus and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
This post was updated Sept. 15 at 3:22 p.m.
Television’s biggest night unfolded Monday as the industry’s leading performers and creators gathered to recognize another year of work on the small screen.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, recognized television’s leading programs and performances across comedy, drama and limited series categories – with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as the night’s leading winner with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series.
By Presley Liu
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Sept. 10, 2026 3:55 p.m.UCLA alumni made waves at the Creative Arts Emmys this year.
The 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony was held Sept. 5-6 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, showcasing and celebrating the artistry that goes into television production.
By Kai Echeverria and Julia Kinion
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Sept. 7, 2026 12:34 p.m.Daily Bruin Arts honors acting legend Tim Curry’s career highlights
Tim Curry’s legacy spans screen and stage.
Curry died Aug. 25 at his home in Los Angeles. A prolific film star, Curry accumulated over 200 stage and screen credits across a momentous 60-year career.
By Kiara Mack, Caitlin Brockenbrow, and Julia Kinion
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Sept. 5, 2026 9:32 p.m.Q&A: Emmy-nominated actress Karolina Wydra says acting is a powerful, fulfilling art
This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:10 p.m.
From finding financial independence as a model to fulfillment as an actress, Karolina Wydra has now earned an Emmy nomination with her newest role.
By Julia Kinion
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Sept. 2, 2026 3:05 p.m.TV Preview: Cozy up this fall with classics, final installments coming to the small screen
The small screen will see a slate of new shows this fall.
Curl up on the couch and prepare to spend hours browsing through options, as the season promises everything from reimagined classic novels to contemplative superhero adventures.
By Sara Green, Cara Putterman, Lilly Leonhardt, and Audrey Nguyenhuu
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Aug. 28, 2026 3:50 p.m.Film review: ‘The Dog Stars’ is about a catastrophe. The movie itself is also one.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Sir Ridley Scott’s latest film is all bark and no bite.
“The Dog Stars” was released Friday. With it, the “Alien” and “The Martian” director tried something new.
By Julia Kinion
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Aug. 22, 2026 9:01 p.m.Second Take: The MCU keeps Spider-Man’s name, suit and villains. But where’s Peter Parker?
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
For Peter Parker, it was a brand new day. For many longtime fans of the character, though, it was just another Monday.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton delivered the elite action he featured in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” while showcasing the interconnected New York of Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, as well as the message that no one should struggle alone, in the latest movie in the Spider-Man franchise.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
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Aug. 22, 2026 10:44 a.m.Film Review: ‘Tony’ brings the unknown parts of Anthony Bourdain’s life onto the big screen
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Tony” is as refreshing as a pot of ice-cold seawater to the face.
Director Matt Johnson, known for his mockumentary style, embraces a more deliberate visual language for his biopic on Anthony Bourdain’s early years.
By Parsa Arshi
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