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Vox’s coverage of the Emmy Awards: predictions, analysis, winners, losers, key moments, fashion, and more.

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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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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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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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Nominees, winners, and highlights from the 2016 EmmysNominees, winners, and highlights from the 2016 Emmys
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Game of Thrones likely can’t compete at the 2017 Emmys. So who wins best drama?Game of Thrones likely can’t compete at the 2017 Emmys. So who wins best drama?
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Plus six other big questions about next year’s awards.

By Emily St. James
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5 Emmys fashion moments worth talking about5 Emmys fashion moments worth talking about
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Sarah Paulson looked like a glamorous insect, and the Stranger Things kids stole the show.

By Constance Grady
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Master of None co-creator Alan Yang on Asian representation in Hollywood: “we got Long Duk Dong”Master of None co-creator Alan Yang on Asian representation in Hollywood: “we got Long Duk Dong”
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Yang reminded everyone that “diversity” isn’t just a buzzword, but a real goal worth fighting for within the TV industry.

By Caroline Framke
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4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards4 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 Emmy Awards
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Surprises and FX are winners, but Jimmy Kimmel and Maggie Smith are losers.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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Emmys 2016: talk of “diversity” dominated the showEmmys 2016: talk of “diversity” dominated the show
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Some were more thoughtful than others.

By Caroline Framke
Emmy winner Sarah Paulson encapsulates what The People v O.J. Simpson got so, so right
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It was an awards magnet for a reason.

By Emily St. James
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Emmys 2016: the complete list of winnersEmmys 2016: the complete list of winners
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Veep, Game of Thrones, and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story were the big winners of the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Emmys 2016: Watch Leslie Jones fire back at the trolls who hacked her Twitter accountEmmys 2016: Watch Leslie Jones fire back at the trolls who hacked her Twitter account
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Leslie Jones singlehandedly made the Emmys accounting segment worth watching.

By Constance Grady
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The best part of Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue was about O.J. SimpsonThe best part of Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue was about O.J. Simpson
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Kimmel made it awkward for everyone involved.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Jeb Bush made fun of himself in the opening Emmys sketch. It was great.Jeb Bush made fun of himself in the opening Emmys sketch. It was great.
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It was the perfect mix of sad and and self-aware.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!Who will win the 2016 Emmy Awards? Our predictions are here!
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We’re betting on a big night for The People v. O.J. Simpson, Game of Thrones, and Veep.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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Emmys 2016: start time, live stream, and what to expectEmmys 2016: start time, live stream, and what to expect
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What pranks might Jimmy Kimmel have in store for us? Will Game of Thrones set a new record? And more.

By Caroline Framke
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The 2015 Emmy Awards: Everything you need to knowThe 2015 Emmy Awards: Everything you need to know
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Everything from the nominations to the winners.

By Vox Staff
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The Emmy rule switch that changed everythingThe Emmy rule switch that changed everything
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One minor adjustment has led to an awards show dominated by sweeps and buzz

By Emily St. James
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The 2016 Emmys nominated 21 actors of color. The Oscars nominated zero.The 2016 Emmys nominated 21 actors of color. The Oscars nominated zero.
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TV has gotten so much better than film at reflecting the America we live in.

By Emily St. James
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The complete list of 2016 Emmy nominees is here!The complete list of 2016 Emmy nominees is here!
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Watch the live stream of the announcement.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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How TV shows choose what to submit for Emmy nominationsHow TV shows choose what to submit for Emmy nominations
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There’s far more strategy than meets the eye.

By Caroline Framke
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Viola Davis’s incredible Emmy speech shows how far Hollywood has to goViola Davis’s incredible Emmy speech shows how far Hollywood has to go
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And the Game of Thrones creators proved her right.

By Caroline Framke
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6 things you missed at the 2015 Emmy Awards6 things you missed at the 2015 Emmy Awards
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The big winner was a network, not a show

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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Game of Thrones has officially won the most Emmys of any series in a single yearGame of Thrones has officially won the most Emmys of any series in a single year
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It beat The West Wing.

By Caroline Framke
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The HBO Now password Andy Samberg gave out at the Emmys worked — for a minuteThe HBO Now password Andy Samberg gave out at the Emmys worked — for a minute
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It was fun while it lasted.

By Caroline Framke
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Andy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that mattersAndy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that matters
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“Sure, Donald Trump seems racist ... what else?”

By Matthew Yglesias
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2015 Emmys picks: Here’s who should win every one of TV’s top prizes2015 Emmys picks: Here’s who should win every one of TV’s top prizes
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We’ve found room to reward everything from Inside Amy Schumer to Game of Thrones

By Emily St. James
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The 2015 Emmy nominations contain big snubs — and bigger surprisesThe 2015 Emmy nominations contain big snubs — and bigger surprises
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The Big Bang Theory was dropped. Empire was snubbed. And what do we have to do to get The Americans a nomination?

By Emily St. James
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7 Emmys rules and quirks that explain the 2015 nominations7 Emmys rules and quirks that explain the 2015 nominations
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What makes one show a comedy and another a drama? What determines whether someone is a supporting actor or a guest? Those questions and more, answered.

By Emily St. James
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Emmy nominations 2015: The full list is hereEmmy nominations 2015: The full list is here
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The year’s biggest TV awards announce their slate of nominees.

By Emily St. James
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What happened at the Emmys, explainedWhat happened at the Emmys, explained
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From rotating pedestals to repeat winners, we’ve got you covered.

By Emily St. James