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The Emmys made fun of Donald Trump. So he mocked the awards’ ratings on Twitter.The Emmys made fun of Donald Trump. So he mocked the awards’ ratings on Twitter.
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Two days after the ceremony, the president targeted the annual TV awards with his Twitter ire.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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13 standout movies from TIFF to look forward to13 standout movies from TIFF to look forward to
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A smart teen comedy, a sharp political satire, and a great movie about the world’s worst movie are all worth keeping on your radar.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Emmys 2017: the most interesting fashion of the nightEmmys 2017: the most interesting fashion of the night
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In a sea of pretty but dull gowns, here’s the fashion worth discussing.

By Constance Grady
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Emmys 2017: nominations, winners, and highlightsEmmys 2017: nominations, winners, and highlights
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The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sunday, September 17 live on CBS.

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8 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Emmy Awards8 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Emmy Awards
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Winners: The Handmaid’s Tale, Saturday Night Live, and Sterling K. Brown. Losers: Netflix and FX.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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Stephen Colbert welcoming Sean Spicer to the Emmys stage was a disappointment and a failureStephen Colbert welcoming Sean Spicer to the Emmys stage was a disappointment and a failure
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The host derailed his own Trump jokes by joking around with Spicer.

By Caroline Framke
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All the 2017 Emmy winnersAll the 2017 Emmy winners
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We’ll be updating live throughout the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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This Is Us’s Sterling K. Brown won an Emmy for his work. His speech deserves one too.This Is Us’s Sterling K. Brown won an Emmy for his work. His speech deserves one too.
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“Milo, Mandy, Justin, Chrissy — you are the best white TV family that a brother has ever had.”

By Emily St. James
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The Emmys’ cheeky 9 to 5 reunion was also the show’s most strident anti-Trump momentThe Emmys’ cheeky 9 to 5 reunion was also the show’s most strident anti-Trump moment
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Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda got anti-Trump and pro-vibrators at the 2017 Emmy Awards.

By Aja Romano
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6 Emmy milestones that show how the industry is changing6 Emmy milestones that show how the industry is changing
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New voices are being heard, and in new ways.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Donald Glover thanked Donald Trump for his Emmys milestoneDonald Glover thanked Donald Trump for his Emmys milestone
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Donald Glover is the second black man to win Best Actor in a Comedy and the first to win Best Director in a Comedy.

By Constance Grady
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#DCPublicSchools: John Oliver starts a viral Emmys hashtag, because he can#DCPublicSchools: John Oliver starts a viral Emmys hashtag, because he can
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The Last Week Tonight host shows why he’s winning Emmys — and late-night comedy.

By Aja Romano
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Stephen Colbert opens the 2017 Emmys with a jaunty tune, Trump jokes, and … Sean SpicerStephen Colbert opens the 2017 Emmys with a jaunty tune, Trump jokes, and … Sean Spicer
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After (literally) dancing around it, Colbert was blunt: “The biggest star of the last year is Donald Trump.”

By Caroline Framke
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Shailene Woodley on the Emmys red carpet: “I don’t own a TV”Shailene Woodley on the Emmys red carpet: “I don’t own a TV”
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Shailene Woodley, nominated for an Emmy, is not a fan of TV.

By Constance Grady
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What to expect at the Emmys this weekendWhat to expect at the Emmys this weekend
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Stephen Colbert will host the awards live on Sunday, September 17.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Stranger Things, Westworld, and SNL lead the 2017 Emmy nominationsStranger Things, Westworld, and SNL lead the 2017 Emmy nominations
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Here are all major nominees going into the September 17 ceremony.

By Caroline Framke
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The 2017 Emmys are a weirdo mixed bag. Here are the 5 biggest categories to watch.The 2017 Emmys are a weirdo mixed bag. Here are the 5 biggest categories to watch.
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Will Stranger Things or The Handmaid’s Tale win the night? Or none of the above?

By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
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Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! is an explosive retelling of creation in fire and bloodDarren Aronofsky’s Mother! is an explosive retelling of creation in fire and blood
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Theologies and mythologies twist and burn in a horror story about making and unmaking.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Do the Emmys matter?Do the Emmys matter?
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Our answer: a heavily qualified yes.

By Emily St. James
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19 movies released before awards season the Oscars shouldn’t forget19 movies released before awards season the Oscars shouldn’t forget
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Including everything from superhero movies (Wonder Woman) to tiny indies (The Big Sick) to whatever A Cure for Wellness is.

By Emily St. James, Genevieve Koski and 3 more
Summer movies 2017
Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.
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It’s no ordinary war film.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 2017 Emmy nominations’ 13 most disappointing omissionsThe 2017 Emmy nominations’ 13 most disappointing omissions
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What do a depressed horse, a jaunty celestial being, and Mandy Moore have in common? They were ROBBED.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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The 11 biggest surprises from the 2017 Emmy nominationsThe 11 biggest surprises from the 2017 Emmy nominations
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The internet memed Barb from Stranger Things into an Emmy nomination.

By Caroline Framke
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7 winners and 3 losers from the 2017 Emmy nominees7 winners and 3 losers from the 2017 Emmy nominees
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Winners: Netflix and Saturday Night Live. Losers: the Television Academy for not nominating The Leftovers.

By Emily St. James
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Saturday Night Live, Westworld, and Stranger Things lead the 2017 Emmy nominationsSaturday Night Live, Westworld, and Stranger Things lead the 2017 Emmy nominations
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Here’s the full list.

By Caroline Framke
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This year’s Emmy drama race is the most competitive it’s been in ages — maybe everThis year’s Emmy drama race is the most competitive it’s been in ages — maybe ever
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Stranger Things, This Is Us, and many more are trying to crowd into an already crowded category.

By Emily St. James
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Why the Emmys won’t nominate Twin Peaks this yearWhy the Emmys won’t nominate Twin Peaks this year
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If you want Showtime’s miniseries to sweep the Emmys, you’ll have to wait until 2018.

By Emily St. James
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The Academy is expanding in record numbers, but meaningful diversity is still a long way offThe Academy is expanding in record numbers, but meaningful diversity is still a long way off
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The Oscars’ voting society invited nearly 800 new members this year, but its rate of diversity actually shrank.

By Aja Romano
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Gary from Chicago’s Oscar moment led to a fall from grace. That says more about us than him.Gary from Chicago’s Oscar moment led to a fall from grace. That says more about us than him.
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Should his criminal record have been news? The media wouldn’t have allowed anything else.

By Aja Romano
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The typography fix that could have stopped the Oscars Best Picture blunderThe typography fix that could have stopped the Oscars Best Picture blunder
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I’m a typography expert. The Oscars flub came down to bad design.

By benjamin bannister
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Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon’s comedic rivalry is 12 years old. Let it die.Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon’s comedic rivalry is 12 years old. Let it die.
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The Oscars proved that it is time.

By Caroline Framke
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La La Land’s Oscar-winning “City of Stars” collapses the film’s entire plot into 2.5 minutesLa La Land’s Oscar-winning “City of Stars” collapses the film’s entire plot into 2.5 minutes
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That’s why it deserves its Best Original Song Oscar.

By Nate Sloan
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The Oscars’ unprecedented Moonlight/La La Land Best Picture mix-up, explainedThe Oscars’ unprecedented Moonlight/La La Land Best Picture mix-up, explained
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An envelope screw-up made Oscar history — and vindicated Marisa Tomei. (Seriously.)

By Emily St. James
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Moonlight is a remarkable achievement in filmmaking. Its Best Picture win is well deserved.Moonlight is a remarkable achievement in filmmaking. Its Best Picture win is well deserved.
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From its direction and screenplay to its score and performances, Moonlight shows what movies can do.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Casey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the OscarsCasey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the Oscars
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The 2017 Oscars prove it’s time to end the myth that harassment accusations ruin careers.

By Constance Grady
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How to watch the Oscar-winning movies, from Moonlight to Zootopia to Suicide SquadHow to watch the Oscar-winning movies, from Moonlight to Zootopia to Suicide Squad
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It’s never too late to catch up.

By Caroline Framke
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Moonlight’s Oscars envelope became an instant internet memeMoonlight’s Oscars envelope became an instant internet meme
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It’s the second big “blank page” meme of the year.

By Aja Romano
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Awards show best-dressed lists, explainedAwards show best-dressed lists, explained
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They’re more complicated — and political — than you might think.

By Emili Vesilind
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Oscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking aboutOscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking about
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Featuring Emma Stone’s nostalgic fringe, Ruth Negga’s Victorian nightgown, and more.

By Constance Grady
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5 winners and 3 losers from the most bizarre Oscars ever5 winners and 3 losers from the most bizarre Oscars ever
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A mostly sedate ceremony ended with the biggest, most unprecedented mix-up in Academy Award history.

By Emily St. James and Alissa Wilkinson