‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, 'Pitt' wins best drama

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Widow’s Bay” has stormed the Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins. The first-season horror comedy was created by Katie Dippold about a New England island community reckoning with a centuries-old curse. It spoiled the going-away party for “Hacks,” which had gotten the most comedy nominations of any show in its fifth and final season. It broke the comedy record set last year by “The Studio” when it won 13. Star Matthew Rhys won best actor, Stephen Root won best supporting actor and Kate O’Flynn won best supporting actress. Dippold won for writing.

Emmy Awards highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings, Taylor Swift jokes in a skit and 'Buffy' alum unite

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmy Awards featured big wins for “The Pitt” and “Widow's Bay,” but surprises included appearances by Taylor Swift and Sally Field celebrating Canada. Mariska Hargitay hosted with humor, and Jean Smart won her fifth straight Emmy for “Hacks.” Field received a standing ovation for her win in “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” The show honored the late Dolly Parton, with Reba McEntire performing a tribute. A “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reunion marked the show's 30th anniversary. Sofia Vergara returned to present after missing last year due to an eye allergy. “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin mourned his late co-star Catherine O’Hara.

Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films. To him, she was “mama.” Culkin joined O’Hara’s “Schitt’s Creek” co-stars Annie Murphy and Dan Levy at the Emmy Awards on Monday for a heartfelt tribute to the comic actor, who died Jan. 30 at age 71. Culkin urged viewers to call their mothers, recalling how O’Hara continued to support him long after their films together. Murphy and Levy shared memories of O’Hara’s laughter and creativity, highlighting her impact on audiences and colleagues alike.

Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion designer Bob Mackie has died at 87. A statement on his social accounts said he died in Palm Springs on Monday. The cause of death was given as pneumonia. His designs defined the 1970s, dressing stars like Carol Burnett and Cher in iconic outfits. Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony, and was nominated for three Oscars. He dressed celebrities such as Madonna and Diana Ross, and his influence continues today with stars like Zendaya. He also designed the gown Marilyn Monroe wore to croon “Happy Birthday” to John F. Kennedy. Known as the “Sultan of Sequins," Mackie believed in enhancing natural beauty. His work spanned Broadway and television, creating memorable looks that combined fashion with fantasy.

Complete list of winners at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Pitt″ keeps its Emmy streak for best drama going, and Jean Smart of “Hacks” keeps stacking the wins. The hospital drama starring Noah Wyle won the top prize in its genre for the second consecutive year at Monday night's Emmy Awards. Wyle won best actor in a drama. Smart won her fifth straight Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series. It’s her eighth trophy overall. Smart also becomes the first woman to win best actress for each season of a show’s run. “Widow’s Bay” won best comedy series and three acting awards, including Matthew Rhys’ win for best actor in a comedy. Mariska Hargitay was the show's host at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Jean Smart makes Emmy history with fifth straight 'Hacks' win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jean Smart has achieved a historic milestone by winning her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for every season of “Hacks.” On Monday, she became the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of a television series. The audience gave her a standing ovation as she accepted the award. Smart, who first gained recognition in “Designing Women,” now ties the all-time performer record with eight Emmys. She dedicated the award to the creative team behind “Hacks” and thanked her family. The series ended its five-season run in May.

Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

NEW YORK (AP) — Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The Grammy winner said on Instagram Monday that several U.S. venues told the promoter that they would prohibit the “Thrift Store” rapper from performing as Sheeran’s opening act. As a result, he wrote, Sheeran’s team decided to remove him from the stadium tour, despite the fact that Macklemore has been making similar comments about the plight of Palestinians for years. Sheeran hasn't commented.

Taylor Swift skips the Emmys for Arrowhead, cheering on hubby Travis Kelce alongside Tom Cruise

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. She sat alongside Tom Cruise while watching new husband Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Denver Broncos. It’s the first time Swift has seen Kelce play since they were married over the summer. The 14-time Grammy Award-winner decided to skip the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Instead, Swift was at the venue where her romance with Kelce began. Kelce tried and failed to deliver her a friendship bracelet as a fan when she performed at Arrowhead Stadium.

Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF

TORONTO (AP) — It’s cosmic justice that Darlene Love, whose career in music so often went uncredited in her youth, still sings so well at age 85. One of America's great vocalists of the 20th century, she still sounds amazing. A new documentary, “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been,” charts her life and performances, punctuated by Love singing such classics as “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and “He’s a Rebel.” For Love, getting a spotlight all her own in the film is meaningful. For so long Love was denied center stage. Directed by Barry Avrich and produced by Taraji P. Henson, the film is a lavish tribute to a music great.

Oprah Winfrey wants you to reach your ‘AHA’ moment at the Sphere

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey will host “Oprah Winfrey's AHA” at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April 2-4. Inspired after attending U2's opening performance there, she created an event using the venue's immersive, 4D technology to inspire a personal growth experience. “AHA” will feature guests and performances, including Grammy winner Jacob Collier, poet Ocean Vuong, musician Ajeet and gospel singer Wintley Phipps. The 72-year-old mogul says she feels “the urgency of time, and I feel like I have something to say … and using all of these collaborators to help me say it in a more forceful and phenomenal and immersive way is my offering for this remaining decade.”