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Emmy Nominee Brittany Allen on Finding Grace in Roxie’s Final Hours on ‘The Pitt’

Emmy nominee Brittany Allen discusses Roxie’s powerful final hours on "The Pitt," researching death and terminal illness, finding the performance within the character’s physical limitations, balancing the role with motherhood and taking control of her own Emmy campaign.

Isa Briones on Bringing Filipino Representation to ‘The Pitt’ and Revealing New Layers of Dr. Santos

Isa Briones discusses bringing the Filipino lullaby "Ili Ili Tulog Anay" to "The Pitt," Dr. Santos' evolving relationship with Langdon, the character's unexplored self-harm history, and why some of the season's most powerful moments came from the smallest scenes.

86th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Nominees Across Documentary, News, Public Service, and Podcast Categories

The Peabody Awards have announced nominees for its 86th annual ceremony across documentary, news, public service, and podcast categories. Honoring impactful storytelling from 2025, this year’s selections highlight urgent global issues, investigative journalism, and powerful personal narratives across television, streaming, and audio platforms.

Scott Glenn Reflects on 50 Years in Hollywood and His Emmy-Nominated Turn in ‘The White Lotus’

Scott Glenn, the veteran actor known for “The Right Stuff” and “Training Day,” delivers a powerful late-season turn in “The White Lotus” as Jim Hollinger, the resort’s enigmatic co-owner. In his first Emmy-nominated performance, Glenn spoke with Awards Focus about Thai culture, Mike White’s direction, and embodying Hollinger’s commanding presence.

‘The Pitt’ Star Patrick Ball on His Breakthrough Role as Dr. Langdon

Max's 'The Pitt' star Patrick Ball spoke with Awards Focus about portraying a trauma surgeon and his time at “boot camp” with real ER doctors.

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With "The Last of Us" returning to HBO on Sunday, April 13, the cast and showrunners recently reunited for a press conference that balanced levity with deep emotional reflection.

Director Hiro Murai on his Dual Emmy Nominations for Atlanta and Station Eleven 

From the post-apocalyptic HBO Max series Station Eleven, filmed in Chicago before the pandemic before shifting production to Toronto, to the critically acclaimed Donald Glover created FX series Atlanta, director Hiro Murai has had a busy few years.

Emmy Nominee Himesh Patel on Station Eleven & Keeping Jeevan Alive 

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Christopher McDonald on Hacks, his Emmy Nomination, & Marvel’s Secret Invasion

Veteran actor Christopher McDonald is enjoying a busy year amid Marvel and HBO productions and now awards consideration.  His performance as Marty, the complexly layered hotel owner in HBO Max's award-winning comedy series Hacks, has earned the actor his first Emmy nomination. 

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