American actress, producer, and children's author; scream queen of Halloween
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two leading-actor Emmys in a single night, taking both the limited series and comedy lead actor trophies for The Beast in Me and Widow’s Bay, while Widow’s Bay dominates the ceremony with 14 wins. Rhea Seehorn and Jean Smart also secure major acting honours across drama and comedy categories.
Final Bear season closes a chapter in TV history. Carmy Berzatto resigns; Syd prepares final dishes as the restaurant faces the financial wind-down and a potential Michelin fate.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief cancer battle, prompting tributes from peers and fans around the world. The Queen of Country leaves a legacy of hit songs, philanthropy, and a cross-genre influence that shaped music and culture.
The Emmy Awards are underway. The Pitt leads drama nominations, Hacks headlines the comedy field with a record number of nods, while Widow’s Bay could spoil Hacks’ send-off. Mariska Hargitay hosts as Apple TV+, HBO Max, and NBC vie for trophies across categories.
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is facing murder charges in a high-profile case. Prosecutors have announced the case will proceed to trial with life without parole as the maximum sentence, after a DA review that considered aggravating and mitigating factors. The defense has signaled concerns over representation and trust funds amid ongoing legal wrangling.