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We spoke with legendary sports agent, author and philanthropist, Leigh Steinberg. It was intriguing to hear how he became a sports agent before it was a core field and what research and strategy he puts into win-win dealmaking. Agents, managers/owners and entrepreneurs alike surely benefit from listening to and following his tried and true methods. He is all about making relationship bonds and helping athletes on and off the field. We discuss some of his major sports deals; working with top sports players and teams; as well as landing endorsements that align with player values. His new book, The Comeback: Resilience, Empathy and What Matters, comes out this Super Bowl, and includes his story of alcohol addiction and rebounding to be over a decade of continuous sobriety, as well as continuing to help athletes on the field; their health; as well as being a role model and supporting their respective communities, nurturing young sports talent, and during local tragedies.

ATHLEISURE MAG: So what led you to become a sports agent?

LEIGH STEINBERG: Well there really wasn’t a field of organized sports agentry when I began.I was a dorm counselor in an undergrad dorm working my way through law school and they moved the freshman football team into the dorm, and one of the students was the quarterback, Steve Bartowski, and in 1975 he became the very first player picked overall in the draft, the first player in the first round, and he asked me to represent him. I was out of law school a year choosing between different offers, and all of a sudden here I had the first pick in the NFL Draft and we ended up with the largest rookie contract in NFL history.

So that got it started, but my dad had two core values. One was treasure relationships, especially family and the other was make a meaningful difference in the world. In that very first experience, I saw that athletes were venerated in idol worships and that if I used their experience to try to trigger positives in the world that we could send them back to the high school community, and they could set up scholarship funds, or work with Boys and Girls Club, or a Church at the Collegiate level, they could endow scholarship or retrofit equipment and bond with the alums, and at the pro level that we could set up a charitable foundation that would attack some problem that bothered them in the world and use the leading business figures political figures and community leaders to assist in executing the program.

So that’s work done and running back who just put the 220th single mother and her family into the first home they’ll ever own, or Patrick Mahomes II his 15 and the Mahomies it helps at-risk kids, kids in hospitals, kids without enough to eat, and so that’s how I began, and that’s been the spirit of our firm.

AM: So how is it that you built the relationships with the team owners, the managers, and the GMs to get to some of those biggest deals ever?

LS: I think the whole key in life is listening skills. It’s being able to draw out another human being cut below the surface; understand their deepest anxieties and fears and greatest hopes and dreams; and see the world the way the other person sees it.

Now put your heart and mind into the heart and mind of a general manager, of an owner, of a potential client, and really people don’t tend to share their deepest emotional feelings very easily - so you have to create an atmosphere of trust around another human being so they’ll peel back the layers of the onion and show you who they are, and then you can craft win-win scenarios.

AM: That’s great. So what is it about win-win negotiating that has such big results? We’d love to hear more about your formula.

LS: So it’s first of all, doing an internal inventory so you understand how important is short-term economic gain and how important is long-term economic security. What about family or geographical location, or profile or autonomy and for an athlete? How important is being on a winning team, the quality of coaching, the system that they run the facilities.. and it’s to have an understanding if you’re representing a client of really what is critical to them in this transaction. It’s understanding what’s critical to a management type in the same situation. So it’s doing research ahead of time, it’s understanding the business, the profitability, the revenue streams and in contemporary sports salary caps, and understanding how they work and how to work around them. So it’s really a commitment to a win-win scenario where both parties walk away happy, and it takes creativity so there are times where you need to think outside the square and be more creative in how to problem solve.

AM: There’s so many lessons that you could give us just in an entrepreneurship in general, so what were some of the tools you used or even a war story about when you saw an owner a manager and or GM on the other side, but they weren’t really meshing where they agreed on what to do?

LS: So that’s where it can be important to go to the ultimate decision maker, and hopefully if I can negotiate with an owner.. can I create a concept of whose reality will govern in the situation. So one of the things I do is to create exhibits that show exactly how valuable a player is in a series of statistical categories or honors and that just how that relates to the market, so if we’ve done that correctly it should be a blueprint for a logical conclusion. So instead of saying I want the money or the most money, or whatever you’re trying - motivate the other side through logic, statistics and give them a framework to view compensation through.

AM: What has been part of your recipe for building strong relationships and bonds on and off the field?

LS: Part of it is not embarrass people publicly. That it’s understanding that there are, especially in sports having public exposure, putting the team in an awkward position creating a conflict publicly doesn’t near to the benefit of a client. In other words, you should try to do these things seamlessly behind the scenes quietly so that the first time anyone even knows negotiations are happening is when you have a happy player sitting signing his contract. So it’s being careful to safeguard relationships. if you’re in a situation where someone from the other side has his neck exposed and you’re tempted to step on it, the only thing I can tell you for sure is your neck will be exposed at some point in the future, and I think it’s critical to honor those relationships.

We live in primarily an oral world, so your word is your bond. So I think it’s really important to be trustworthy and to not try to build your own stature through diminishing others.

AM: Very true. So I know you’ve been asked a lot about Jerry Maguire in the past. It really hit me hard when I got to see it, so I wanted your impression by being an advisor, by being the inspiration and also the memo and the infamous tagline - I’d love to hear your thoughts about it.

LS: Well for the memo as you know, our concept is role modeling making a difference in the world. So it’s a boxer Lennox Lewis cutting a public service announcement that says real men don’t hit women and that could trigger behavioral attitude in rebellious adolescents more than a thousand authority figures ever could. So Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Vanilla Sky, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) called me up, the writer/director in ‘93 and asked if he could follow me around for a film that would be based on a sports agent. So he went to the NFL draft with me in New York. He went to league meetings in Palm Desert. He went to Super Bowl. He came to a series of games with me and went to pro scouting day at USC. He was like a fly on the wall and I told him stories.. lots and lots of stories and what part of those stories went into it, I’ll leave to Cameron, but then I was technical advisor so I had to vet the script to make sure [there was] the willing suspension of disbelief that holds you in the picture, and that the dialogue seems real, that the look is authentic and didn’t get tampered with, and then I worked with the actors.

I took Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Men of Honor, Boyz N The Hood, Selma), who played the wide receiver down to Phoenix for the Super Bowl and made him pretend he was a wide receiver client of mine all week and he hung out with Desmond Howard and Amani Toomer. I actually had to show the quarterback in the film played by Jerry O’Connell (Stand By Me, Las Vegas, Scream 2) how to throw a spiral because he had gone to NYU and they didn’t have a football program. So anyway it’s been 27 years and still every time I go to an airport or go out to dinner someone runs up to the table and either asks me to say those four words or says them to me that start with ‘Show Me The..’

AM: And is it taken well by you for the most part?

LS: Sure I think that I believe the film humanized sports agents and showed some of the true caring that goes into the relationships and you know it was the highest grossing sports film of all time until The Blind Side came along.

AM: Hmm, well we love that movie and thank you for being part of it and being an inspiration. It’s also inspiration for business people on passion, ethics, discipline and holding on; it’s an inspiration for people in romance - I mean the movie does go beyond sports too.

LS: So it’s really cool one of the reasons it was popular was the relationship, yeah romantic relationship. I have a new book coming out at the Super Bowl and it’s about resilience. It’s called The Comeback and it comes from the realization that life will frustrate us all at some level, hopefully minor and not catastrophic, but in many cases because of divorce and relationship problems and financial problems and substance abuse, people hit a situation where they lost their way and and they seem to be destructive. So the question is not whether that’ll happen in some form, it happens to us all. It’s how do you come back from that? How do you find resilience seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? So, it’s stories of resilience, including my own story.

AM: That’s really cool, looking forward to reading it. A lot of people need comebacks and you know as you’re speaking I think there is also a big epidemic right now of people functioning in their jobs or tasks or relationships but silently maybe not liking it or fitting where where they’re they might be just accomplishing the status quo but they need that pivot or growth that we kind of all need a comeback.

LS: Right, so sometimes not the most devastating moments, but it could be assessing yourself every now and again and making sure that you’re on the right path that’s where that internal assessment tool where you know short-term economics, long-term economic, profile making a difference in the world autonomy - you know vacation, whatever it is it’s having the most pristine clarity as what really will bring fulfillment to a person.

You know it’s fair to say, I battled with alcohol and crashed back in 2010, and so you know people are out there still suffering. The first key is breaking denial. OK, alcohol and addiction is a disease that tells you that you don’t have a disease, so it’s having some clarity about the fact that you’ve hit bottom. You don’t want to live this way for the rest of your life and you’ll take action. My action was a 12-step program, with a unique fellowship and the point is there is light at the end of the tunnel. I mean I just turned 15 and a half years continuously sober, so the point is for people out there despairing, who are confused and despondent - reach out! There’s help available and you can turn your life back into the fulfilling journey that you hope for that’s great.

AM: Let’s discuss the groundbreaking Mahomes deal, so how is it going through all that when you land that deal in 2020 with the Chiefs? What were you feeling when you closed the deal? What did it take to get there? How did Patrick feel and I guess you guys were on top of the world then!!

LS: Again, I think it’s understanding every client and to Patrick what was important was winning and wanted to go to the super bowl. In other words, it wasn’t enough to be the highest paid player on a team that was losing or under, so it’s part of what’s different about representing athletes, is that you’re not representing a corporation or a pig iron manufacturer or some commercial, and they’re a human being, so that you start to grow and care for the person you become bonded with. So being able to guarantee lifetime security felt really good.

AM: You have been a such a pioneer involved with endorsement deals. You know it’s great, that in the endorsement deals that you advocate and close for like-minded values between the players and hopefully the brand at the time and continuing. How is it finding those relationships between athlete and brand and showing athletes that they don’t just have to do things for money, that they could do things with money and values attached.

LS: Well one of the things I’ve tried to be careful of is advising clients not to do all that many endorsements [until] they’ve established a sports career. So to sort of take it easy so Mahomes didn’t do endorsements his first year, he wasn’t a starter and the second he was at the end of that year it was fine, but you want to prove to the fans of the city, to the ownership, to the other players that you’re serious about football or baseball or basketball, and you’re committed. Also hopefully set up a charitable foundation that shows you’re serious about being involved in that community, so a lot is about values, it’s about understanding that high profile is a role model and that your associations with products and and companies in the world ought to do what you suggested, which is to share the same values about what’s important. If you believe in helping people, then there’s a component there and each of the deals can actually have a structure where they go back to help the charity.

AM: Then sometimes you’re involved with helping athletes give back just to a disaster and being involved with the situation. How do you help facilitate those positive impact scenarios?

LS: I remember Ben Roethlisberger donated when they had the big tidal waves in Thailand. He donated a game check to relief, so it’s having an awareness of the time and place. One of the things we’ve been able to do at our Super Bowl party which I hold every year, is to address problems. So for example, back in Miami around 2008 or 2009, we shipped the water machine to Haiti. They had just had an earthquake and cholera problems with impure drinking water, we were able to ship a water machine that purified the water for 140,000 people. So it’s when we had troops in the field, we did a live hookup with troops between the Super Bowl party and Afghanistan and Iraq, so it’s having an awareness of what’s going on societally.

Years ago I created something called the Sporting Green Alliance and it took sustainable technology and wind, solar, recycling, resurfacing and water to state the arena and practice fields to drop carbon emissions and energy costs and it transformed them into teaching platforms. So the millions of fans that go could see a waterless urinal or solar panel and think about how to integrate those concepts into their homes and businesses.

AM: Then there’s also the Leigh Steinberg Foundation, so that’s where you’re helping educate about head trauma and CTE.

LS: I had a crisis conference back in the 1980s because I’m representing half the starting quarterbacks and they keep getting hit in the head and we would go to doctors and ask how many is too many? What’s the number that should contemplate retirement and they had no answers. So we started holding brain health summits back in 1994, and the first one here in Newport Beach had Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, and Drew Bledsoe, all came and listened to neurologists. By the time we got to about 2006, doctors like Bennett Amalu told us that three or more seemed to be the magic number, and after that you had an exponentially higher chance of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, premature senility, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and depression. So I call this a ticking time bomb. We’ve continued to have those brain health summits. We did two hours in New Orleans at our Super Bowl party, and I thought why not establish a foundation to raise money for research into brain health. There are two new modalities, one’s called RTMS and the other is neurofeedback. They can actually through neuroplasticity rehire a concuss rewire a concussed brain, so we’re making some progress and I have a series of neurologists on the board of the foundation and some iconic athletes.

AM: You’ve done so much, including golf tournaments and youth support for talented youth to get sponsorships. What is it that drives you to do so much good in the world beyond being an agent?

LS: So my my dad used to say if you see a problem in the world as tiny as picking up a piece of trash or as big as racism or climate change, and your tendency is to wait for they or them to solve the problems, older people, political figures, you know someone else, he would say, you could wait forever son, ‘the they is you,’ ‘you are the they.’ So it’s just a sense of responsibility, that’s part of why I’m in this world, is to heal pain to help people who can’t help themselves, to try, and be as active as I can in bringing hope and healing into the world.

AM: What is one lesser known story in either closing a deal, or in working with a top client - our community would certainly love it.

LS: So Ben Roethlisberger, Super Bowl winning quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was very superstitious, and so he had a routine he did before every game. So it came time to see the AFC championship, which was Pittsburgh versus Denver in Denver, and usually players will reserve tickets for you as an agent and everything. So I called Ben before that game about tickets and there was silence on the other end of the line, and I said is there a problem? He said, ‘yeah well, last year you came in Pittsburgh to the AFC championship game, and we lost.’ I said, well Ben there were 70,000 other people there too. He says, ‘I don’t know,’ but I said you mean I can’t come to the game? He said, well you could go to willcall, but you’ll be waiting for hours. So at any rate, they played, they won. So go back to the Super Bowl, which was played in Detroit, and I’m on the bus on the way back with him, and I said, ‘Ben guess what? You just won the Super Bowl, and I’m here, so I guess I get to go to more Super Bowls?” And he says, “Yes, but never an AFC championship game.”

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The end of the Summer means that there are functions that take place that wraps the city up in the festivities - the US Open is one of them as everyone shares their love of their favorite athletes who play tennis. In addition to a number of activities that we attended during this time, we were guests of Lavazza at their US Open Suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium where we were not only able to catch Mixed Doubles with tennis’ biggest stars, but we got to know more about the brand, previewed a launch of their latest machine, and even got to see amazing partnerships that they are involved in! We got to hear about this and more from Daniele Foti, VP of Marketing at Lavazza North America. We sat down with Daniele to talk about many of the things we saw that we’re now able to share with our community.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Before we delve into all things Lavazza, can you tell us a bit about your background and how you came to the brand?

DANIELE FOTI: My career began in finance after earning a degree from Bocconi University in Milan and a Master’s in Accounting from Sweden. Those early experiences at General Electric Capital and Coca-Cola HBC gave me a strong grounding in business fundamentals. Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to roles where I could have a direct impact on the business and help drive growth — understanding consumers, shaping brands, and supporting organizations in their evolution. That led me to roles at Reckitt Benckiser and L’Oréal Italy, where I honed my expertise in sales, trade marketing, and overall brand strategy.

AM: For those that are not familiar with Lavazza, what can you tell us about it?

DF: Lavazza is, at its heart, a family story built on more than 130 years of dedication to coffee and to quality. From the very beginning, the brand has represented Italian craftsmanship and innovation, from the first espresso blends to today’s sustainable coffee solutions. We are not just about coffee as a product; we are about coffee as a moment of joy, connection, and pause. Whether at home, in the office, or out in the world, Lavazza exists to elevate the everyday ritual of coffee into something memorable and meaningful.

AM: You’re the VP of Marketing at Lavazza. What does this role entail?

DF: My mission is to shape how consumers experience Lavazza across North America. That includes building campaigns that bring our heritage and innovation to life, creating partnerships that amplify our presence, and ensuring every interaction, from packaging to experience, reflects our premium Italian DNA. At its core, my role is about storytelling and helping people see coffee not only as part of their day but as part of their lifestyle.

AM: We had the pleasure of attending your US Open Suite to watch Mixed Doubles matches as well as to learn more about the brand. You presented Flavia at the suite. What should we know about it?

DF: Flavia reflects Lavazza’s commitment to bringing premium beverage experiences anywhere, especially in workplaces and home offices. It delivers café-quality coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, and a full variety of drinks at the touch of a button. At the US Open, guests experienced the new Flavia Aroma Brewer firsthand, discovering how it transforms an everyday break into a moment of indulgence — not just for coffee, but for any beverage the platform can provide. Flavia embodies the concept of “Expect More” — it’s about elevating every pause; offering multi beverage versatility, and creating a premium, indulgent experience every time.

AM: You have partnered with Jannik Sinner (Winner: Australian Open - 2, Wimbledon - 1, US Open - 1) for a while now. What can you tell us about how the brand and this athlete connected and why is this partnership important to you?

DF: Our partnership with Jannik is a natural and long-standing one, spanning over 10 years. Coffee and tennis both require dedication, rhythm, and energy, and Jannik embodies those qualities beautifully. Over the years, we’ve celebrated this connection through activations like the US Open, where Lavazza brings fans closer to the sport and the rituals that fuel performance. His authenticity, drive, and joy in what he does perfectly mirror Lavazza’s values. Together, we highlight excellence, consistency, and the everyday rituals—on and off the court—that make great achievements possible, and we serve as ambassadors of Italian excellence in the world.

AM: While we were at the suite, we got to see about some upcoming partnerships that are taking place with Apple TV’s The Morning Show. What can you tell us about this?

DF: Lavazza is proud to be part of the upcoming fourth season of The Morning Show, now streaming on Apple TV+. This partnership highlights our commitment to bringing moments of calm, warmth, and connection to people’s mornings. Amid the chaos of daily life, Lavazza offers a ritual to reflect, reset, and reconnect—reminding viewers that mornings are an opportunity to “Make Your Morning a Show.”

AM: With the holiday season coming up, what can we expect to see from the brand that our community can be excited about?

DF: The holidays are about conection, and coffee often plays a role in those moments. This season, we want to inspire people to slow down, savor, and share joy over a great cup of coffee. Whether it is gifting, entertaining, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself, Lavazza will be there to make it special.We’re also excited to bring a unique experience to Art Basel this year, where fans can engage with our brand in an immersive, creative way—celebrating both art and the pleasure of coffee.

AM: Are there any upcoming projects that we should know about that are taking place this year or even early next year?

DF: Yes, there is a lot of momentum. We have recently partnered with American Airlines to bring Lavazza coffee into their premium cabins, giving us the opportunity to share our blends with travellers around the world. We are also expanding our footprint in the U.S. hospitality and entertainment sectors and continuing to bring Luigi, our beloved Lavazza coffee-robot, to new cities for more immersive brand experiences. Consumers should also look forward to our annual calendar and a special experience at Art Basel this year — we’ll have more to share soon! Looking ahead, Lavazza will continue to invest in exciting new initiatives in the market throughout 2026, making next year another thrilling chapter for the brand.

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Earlier this month, we made our way to NY Comic Con to hit the showfloor, sit in on press conferences, and to watch panels where we got to see clips from these shows!

Apple+’s Slow Horses press conference gave us insight to what we can expect from S5 of the show. Director Saul Metzstein (Doctor Who, The Musketeers series, Brassic) as well as castmembers Christopher Chung (Waterloo Road, Doctor Who, Blitz), James Callis (Castlevania: Nocturne, Star Trek: Picard, Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy), Ruth Bradley (Ted Lasso, Doctor Who: Dark Eyes, Humans), and Nick Mohammed (Deep Cover, Ted Lasso, Christopher Robin) talked about the series as well as the story arcs that are taking place in this spy thriller series.

We enjoyed catching up with the cast of Prime Video’s Cross from James Patterson’s series! We started the day with a press conference from Executive Producer, Show Runner and Creator Ben Watkins (Burn Notice, Truth Be Told, Wu Tang: An American Saga) as well as Aldis Hodge (Black Adam, City on A Hill, Leverage: Redemption), Matthew Lillard (Scream franchise, Barkskins, Bosch), Isaiah Mustafa (It: Chapter Two, Murder at Yellowstone City, I Know What You Did Last Summer), Alona Tal (Veronica Mars, Seal Team, Truth Be Told), Samantha Walkes (The Kings of Napa, The Changeling, Murdoch Mysteries), and Wes Chatham (The Help, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1 & 2, Tenet). Following the press conference, we also attended the panel on the Main Stage.

This year we also made our way to the press conferences for 2 of Anne Rice’s shows that are on AMC that are within the Interview with the Vampire universe. The Vampire’s Lestat brought us to Executive Producer Mark Johnson (Talamasca The Secret Order, Better Call Saul, The Holdovers), Showrunner/Executive Producer Rolin Jones (Weeds, Boardwalk Empire, Perry Mason), Sam Reid (The Astronaut Wives Club, The Legend of Molly Johnson, The Newsreader), Jacob Anderson (Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones), Eric Bogosian (Uncut Gems, Succession, Billions), Delainey Hayles (Carrie, Too Close, Holby City), and Assad Zaman (Hotel Portofino, Apple Tree Yard, Vera).

We also attended the press conference for Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order of Mark Johnson, Executive Producer/Director/Writer John Lee Hancock (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Blind Side, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil), and Nicholas Denton (Eden, Foe, Dangerous Liasons series), and William Fichtner (Heat, Armageddon, Prison Break).

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This week on The Golden Bachelor, we’ve made it to the finale and it is down to Cindy and Peg! We can tell that both women feel that he is hard to read and they don’t know where they stand. Mel has always said that he doesn’t want to say things to multiple women. We start tonight getting a recap of both of Mel’s dates, We also check in with Jesse Palmer in studio to see what we need to know about what has taken place in Mel’s journey.

Jesse introduces an array of Bachelor Nation couples that are in the audience as well as those that are single from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette cast as well. He also lets us know that he has a chat with the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - S3 is streaming now) to see what she has been up to.

Back on Cindy’s date, she tries to get answers and realizes that she is not his person. She wants her person to be sure and not to say that maybe in 2 years he could marry her. She asks him to walk her out and now we know that he only has Peg. You can see her emotions as she knows she is a great match for him, but his lack of commenting was really the last straw for her.

As Mel is still sitting at their dinner table and the fireworks go off overhead, he is shocked that she left - although he calls it quitting. As he contemplates what has transpired, Jesse arrives to talk with him. Jesse reminds him that the women come with the hopes of being engaged - Mel doesn’t agree and likes to make decisions in his own timeline as opposed to the parameters that the show is based on. Jesse reminds him that Cindy is trying to protect her heart. It seems like Cindy hasn’t officially left but he definitely has thoughts and more confusion - Jesse says that she is still here and available to talk with.

Ultimately, when we come back from the commercial break, we see Cindy walk on the stage to talk to Jesse. She says that she just watched the clip that we saw and she was able to see how it all went down and what she thought happened - did happen. Jesse asks her if Mel went to go find here. He didn’t and she also adds that she didn’t want him to come find her. She believes that everyone should have the kind of love and partner that works for them - she realized that what he was giving her wasn’t enough. The lack of specifics of how she could fit into his life wasn’t there and she just heard compliments but now the why and explanations behind it. She was in it until he wasn’t willing to dig deeper. His lack of commitment was their undoing and she had no regrets leaving.

Mel is on the stage with Cindy to talk about their relationship. She lets him know that she didn’t feel that he was ready for a commitment and wanted to know when he realized that. He feels that because she left early from their date and didn’t do the Fantasy Suites, then he feels that she left the game early. She tells him that he said more to Jesse then he did with her. He feels that they needed to talk without the cameras being there so that they could really talk. She hears him out and says that she gets where he is coming from and that they are not aligned. She tells him that she felt that she learned enough and didn’t need to talk further and that she realized he wasn’t going to take a leap of faith. Jesse interjects as he sees that they will continue to go in circles.

Coming back from the commercial break, only Peg is left and we see her getting ready to meet Mel’s sons. She doesn’t know that Cindy has left and they didn’t even make it to Fantasy Suites! Mel comes to her room and she knows something has happened. He shares his feelings with her about how he likes her and he explains that he had his date with Cindy and he wants to be transparent about what took place. He lets her know that she left before the overnight. You can see Peg’s mind racing as she realizes that Cindy was asking questions that he wouldn’t answer and she sees that she is in the same boat with him. He lets her know that he wants to get to the end with her and in his confessional, he says that he feels that she is one of a kind. He’s worried that because of the situation, that she may feel like a leftover.

We see Mel with his 2 sons and friend Diane from college. He lets them know that Cindy left and that Peg is the only one that is left. His friend shares that as much as she thinks that what happened is unfortunate, she can appreciate that she didn’t feel it was right for her and that she removed herself. This is the first time that his sons have met someone since his divorce. It seems like everyone is getting along and that she fits in.

Peg enjoyed meeting his college friend and his sons. She got to see more about him and feels that their connection is real. She hopes that this will help him commit. He knows he needs to make a decision and that he needs to get out of his head and to use his heart and gut.

It’s the day after Peg meeting Mel’s friend and sons. She still has questions but a decision needs to be made after they have navigated this journey. She knows that she can fall in love again, she feels their bond, and she knows that they could be great together. She has let her walls down and has been vulnerable. She hopes that he is the one that she has been waiting for.

Of course, we know that Mel is getting a bit nervous as the time to decide is now. He lets us know that he has let his walls down to listen to his heart - because of Peg. He gives Peg a commitment ring as well as a Golden Rose.

As the After the Rose portion of the episode takes place, we finally see Peg and Mel together. They talk about the fact that they can now be public, they talk about how they get to decide how to navigate their relationship, and they get feedback and well wishes from previous Goldens!

We also get to hear from the upcoming The Bachelorette which is an interesting sneak peek,

Each night during this season, we will tweet about The Golden Bachelor and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!

Each week, we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

THE FINAL GOLDEN ROSE GOES TO…

PEG

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ANDRA

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CARLA

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CINDY

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GERRI

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MAIA

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This week on The Golden Bachelor, we’ve made it to the Antigua with Cindy and Peg! Although his feelings are getting stronger, he notes that Cindy has said that she is falling in love with him and that Peg isn’t. He also lets us know he is looking forward to the Fantasy Suites as well. We see Mel and Jesse Palmer tossing a football back and forth before chatting and going for a beer.

They talk about both women, dates he went on with him, why he is being careful not to say words that are just said casually and carelessly. Jesse reminds him that these are the last days with them and he needs to let them know where he stands with them. He realizes that he knows he has feelings, but he needs to share it with them as they deserve to know that as well. We know that Cindy has thoughts about the fact that she could still feel his walls up during their Hometowns.

Peg has the first date and she lets us know that he fit in well with her family. She also notes that he needs to communicate his feelings to say what he wants and needs. She is excited to take the time with him to figure this out as it’s important for her to know. They navigate the island and she shares that she has been guarded and knows she needs to connect and be emotionally available. When she asks him about it, he deflects to talk about the dune buggy that they took which catches her off guard. As they continue onto the night portion of their date, she knows she will ask the tough questions to hear more about him prior to going to the Fantasy Suites. They decided to spend additional time with one another back at the suite. We see them the next morning and we can tell that their connection has increased.

We see Cindy waiting for their date and she knows that this is an important date for them to be on. Their date involves them laying out on a boat. He lets her know that they will be swimming with stingrays which she has done before (he thought that he was going to get her out of her comfort zone). She can tell that Mel is a little nervous for this activity, but Cindy is super excited and comfortable in this activity. Eventually Mel gets into it and plays witht he stingrays.

They continue onto dinner and Cindy wants to know how he feels. As they talk, Cindy lets him know that he never has questions for her and that he doesn’t feel free to share. She asks him what is holding him back from truly talking about them, his feelings for her, and more. He says that it is difficult for him to say things when he can’t calculate the costs. She also asked him why he waited later in life to get married.

The finale is next week!

Each week, we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

WE’LL SEE THEM NEXT WEEK!

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This week on The Golden Bachelor, we’ve made it to the Women Tell All! You can tell that Jesse Palmer loves the goldens and we connect again with the women from the season (with the exception of those that are still on the journey as well as Diane who is with her family for a wedding).

We always enjoy catching up on the storylines, seeing the women react to what took place over the season and to see Mel chat with them so that there is closure. Debbie lets Nicolle know that she was not empowering other women and that she cut them down in the house. In addition to talking about some of the uncomfortable moments in the house, they also talked about lemon bars as well as being in the Mile High Club. We also got to hear from Kathy and Susan from last season which is always nice!

By the time Mel came on stage, he shared his experience as well as answered questions from the women. They also revelaed the rest of the roast that we had not seen.

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We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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This week on The Golden Bachelor, Hometowns takes us to Las Vegas and Peg to her firehouse! She lets him know that she has not brought anyone to her work. He even meets her colleagues and gets to see a bit of what she does so that he can get an idea of what her life is like. Peg said she is not looking for the fireworks, she is looking for the fireplace - it’s a nice image to let us know how she sees her life.

They make their way to Peg’s home to meet her family. We find out that Peg’s mom has been part of Bachelor Nation for over 20 years! Her family gets down to business by asking him questions to get to know him and to see how he feels about her mom. Her brother sits down to talk with Mel. Peg chats with her mom and you can tell that she also likes Mel and part of us thinks that she loves the fact that a show she has enjoyed is now happening in front of her. Mel and Peg’s daughter have their conversation and she’s not giving him any wiggle room to fall into vague answers. She wants to know his intentions and to see where his head is at. She even tells him that she is very protective of her mother.

Next up is Debbie in Denver! They’re going to walk around her hometown and she looks like the ultimate Athleisure girly as they walk around Red Rock. As they sit down taking in the sights, she tells him about leaving her boyfriend over a decade ago and then finding out that 2 weeks after they broke up, he took his own life. It’s a very heavy story, but now we know why she has been single for so long as that experience would have to be something that truly changes you as a person. It’s such a story that really makes you pull for her and makes you hope that if he does decide to not continue with her that he lets her down gently.

Debbie also takes him to her family where they have a barbecue going. We see some of Mel’s moves as he tosses the football around with the men in her life while finding out more about her. Debbie sits with her sisters and they let her know that she needs to find her person as she is so deserving.

He continues onto Austin to meet with Cindy. Their first stop is to have lunch with her 3 daughters, her SIL and her soon to be SIL. They talk about how it has been to be on the journey and she shares that one of her dates had Paula Abdul there which her kids loved hearing as she was formerly a dancer. Although she loves her life in Austin, she lets her kids know that her love and life with Mel may mean that she is going to live in California and she is there for it. Mel chats with her SIL’s and you can see the good vibes between them. After a successful meeting with her kids, she takes him to her condo for a cocktail. She lets him know that although she knows her kids liked him, she shared her concern that they felt that he may not like her as much as she does. She lets him know that she is falling for him and she wants to have a gut check with him. She is very self aware that he has 2 other dates going on, but in the end, the assurances that she was looking for were not given - so she is left in a bit of a void as she didn’t want to continue pushing on the subject. We hear him say in his confessional that as much as he enjoyed his date with her, he isn’t where she is and that his decision is going to be a tough one.

It’s the night of the last rose ceremony and next week is the Women’s Tell All! That means the week after, we get to see what he decided to do. Jesse Palmer is there to meet each of the women as he asks them about their Hometowns experience. None of the women know what happened in one another’s dates.

Cindy and Peg are both given roses and Debbie does not have one. All 3 of these women have been people that we have enjoyed. Somehow in watching Debbie’s Hometown we knew that Mel would not choose her.

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Cindy, and Peg

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Debbie

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We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

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Last year, we got hooked to a twisty romantic thriller The Couple Next Door on STARZ. Each week, we were hooked on couples who lived in a cul-de-sac who had so much going on in and between their homes. As we don’t want to share any spoliers, if you have yet to check this out, you need to. With S2 of this show currently airing their latest season, you hear more about what took place in S1 as well as getting connected with new characters that will leave us open mouthed on what takes place!

We sat down with Sam Palladio (Nashville, The Princess Switch franchise, Catherine the Great) as well as his co-star, Sendhill Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Heroes, New Amsterdam). We wanted to know how they came to this franchise, approached playing their characters, as well as preparing to bring them to life, and more!

ATHLEISURE MAG: Well we have been fans of both of your work, so it’s good that you guys are here! What drew you to The Couple Next Door?

SENDHILL RAMAMURTHY: It was just very different! I was doing a show for Netflix that was a real kind of fantasy show where there were a lot of special effects, and it’s very kind of heightened where people have powers and all of that. This was just more of a grounded scenario and it really appealed to me, because I’ve been talking to a tennis ball stuck on a stick for weeks and weeks! So to be able to actually speak to Sam and to Bel was really nice to speak to human beings! That was the draw for me!

SAM PALLADIO: Yeah, for me. I think you know I grew up in the UK. I’ve been in Nashville and in the states for over a decade, but I really felt a draw to go back and do some, um, great, you know, British television, even though we shot it in Belgium!

Finding a role that was something different. This is my first time sort of playing that character that’s not just the sort of charming singer/songwriter, you know? Jacob obviously, given a huge arc to the show and becomes our villain, you know, and that was really exciting for me to lean into that as a sort of? As I sort of age into my late 30s and finding a bit more gravitas and having lived a lot more life, it was a really exciting challenge to a bit like Sendhill says. Play something real and grounded, but a character that that does some dark things you know and explore that world with a British production behind it.

AM: Wow!

What is that creative process like when you’re bringing these kinds of characters to life? Are there certain things that you do and how do you connect with each of the people you play with?

SR: We were really lucky in that we actually got to sit down for a few days, just kind of like the 4 of us around the table with our director, Dries Vos and just read through the scripts. I mean, it wasn’t quite a rehearsal –

AM: Right.

SR: Bit, it was as close as you get on television to a rehearsal. I don’t know about you Sam, but for me, that that’s never really happened. We’ve never had the opportunity to kind of like, sit there, and you know, you get the table. You get a table read every once in a while, but we, you know, you never get to sit around for hours, talking about scenes, and like, “hey, I’m not sure this works or I don’t understand this –“

SP: Yeah!

SR: This was all before we guys came on set, that was like it was a huge blessing really. I’m grateful that they made sure that we were able to have that because I think that it was hugely helpful for all of us!

SP: I think that’s it. The production team were really collaborative, and I haven’t been part of a show where I felt like we were all equal, you know, and had a say and and they really valued our opinions. You know, there’s a lot of jobs you do where you’re a number on a call sheet, and you turn up on the day, you learn the lines, you’re in and out, and nice to meet you guys bye! This felt from the ground up, like a like a big collaboration. For me, sort of preparing, well, one thing we got to do, which was amazing, was, you know, I? I play an anesthetist and Bel is my wife and an incredible heart surgeon. Ahead of filming, we got to go and observe, a real open heart surgery.

AM: Oh, wow!

SP: We were able to be in the room and be a fly on the wall. Well, kind of more than a fly on the wall, actually, because the surgeons were really excited to meet us, even though they were in the middle of the bowel replacement! We were really chatty, and myself and Aggy (Oh Ramona, Eden Lodge, The Perfect Escape) went along that that morning and was just trying to like, be quiet, and they were just asking questions and they were really excited. But for me to observe the anesthetist and his world, it was just invaluable, you know? Because a lot of that hospital drama and the medical drama, you know, we didn’t want to just be actors.

AM: Right.

SP: You know? So that was a really great grounding for all that medical side of the show. And then, for, you know, the sort of emotional side, I just had lots of threesomes!

AM: As you do, apparently!

SP: Haha no – no!

AM: Right, exactly?

Well, we were huge fans of S1. This show is all about the intricacies and dynamics that take place over the season, and if S1 was any indication, it will be exciting to see how it plays out here as well!

What can you tell us about Jacob and Leo that we should be prepared to know in watching S2?

SP: What you need to be prepared to know is that, I think what was so great about series 1, and that we’ve sort of expanded on in series 2, is this relationship drama. This sort of, you know – coming from episode 1, there’s this kind of tension, and this this thriller aspect to it, which I think is really watchable and really enjoyable for a viewer. It’s nicely paced. It doesn’t sort of jump straight in and throw these characters into crazy situations. It’s like a slow burn, which I really like, because that allows you to sort of get to know the characters.

You know, Jacob, is this sort of high flyer? Got it, got it. All you know, seemingly has a great relationship, but they are also at a stage in their life where they don’t have kids, they’re sort of like they’ve reached the kind of peak of, like, we’re great at what we do. We’ve got the house we’ve got all you know, what’s missed in and there is something missing from their relationship, and it turns out that Mia is quite a catalyst for bringing out this darker side and these darker fantasies, and I think it’s just interesting watching a couple explore that. Obviously, Jacob’s jealousy, professional jealousy, and personal jealousy really starts to amp up and progresses as things start to unravel. So for me, it’s a really great opportunity and challenge to show some of those darker colors, and you know, and not giving too much away - it’s quite a journey.

AM: It’s exciting!

SR: From Leo, the thing that I guess the audience should know about and the thing, though I really enjoyed about him, was also very hard to kind of, you know, to convey. He was an insider in this group, but he was a very different person. He wasn’t a fully formed human being. He came from an extremely wealthy family. He was very spoiled, very self-involved, and he has his heart broken, you know, by Bel’s character, Charlotte and he leaves. This is him coming back as a much more involved person and somebody who’s learned from life. He’s kind of like an observer a lot of the time, you know?

He’s able to see Charlotte, for who she was and who she is now, and what may be lacking and saying to Jacob, like they’ve never had a great relationship. They’ve always kind of been like in opposition to each other, and those were, you know, some of my favorite things to play actually were with Sam when we got to, you know, kind of, because we get along really well off camera.

AM: Right!

SR: We’re living above each other in the same facility, and we were hanging out all the time, but we got to have this very different relationship on camera. That was something that was a lot of fun to play, but I think it’ll be fun for the audience also to just kind of watch. Like, it’s always fun watching, like two kind of alphas going for the same girl.

AM: Love it.

SR: Yeah, it’s fun. I think that people can expect a thrilling kind of ride, and it goes in places that I never thought it was gonna go! As I was reading it, I was like, “we’re gonna do that?”

Okay! I think there’s a little something in there for everyone.

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After chatting with both of the male leads in this series, we took a few moments to chat with another co-star, Annabel Scholey (Apollo Has Fallen, The Split, Dead and Burried) who plays Charlotte, a surgeon that is married to Jacob. We wanted to find out more about how she came to this series and what we should expect when we’re about to watch this thriller.

ATHLEISURE MAG: What drew you to want to be part of The Couple Next Door?

ANNABEL SCHOLEY: Well, I saw series 1 actually and really loved it, and I’m from that part of England. I’m from Yorkshire.

So that was a big draw because I haven’t - I don’t always get to play that region!

AM: Right.

AS: Because I went to drama school, and I have a pretty RP accent (Editor’s Note: An RP accent or Received Pronunciation, is a non-regional, educated accent of English associated with the upper classes and public schools of southern England, rather than a specific geographic region.) So, it was really nice to go back to my route, and I’ve always wanted to play a surgeon because I’m a big Grey’s Anatomy fan –

AM: Same.

AS: Oh yeah! Christina Yang (Sandra Oh) has always been my favorite, so I was, like, oh my God, this is amazing! I get to be Christina Yang! It’s kind of the initial attraction and it is just a really brilliant part - very complicated and quite challenging, physically as well. I like a good challenge normally.

AM: And what was that creative process like, for you and being able to bring Charlotte to life?

AS: I had to work pretty hard on particularly the medical stuff, because obviously you can’t really - you have to fake it so well, right? It just looks, shit, basically if you don’t do it right.

We did do a lot of research. We went into an open heart surgery.

AM: That’s what Sam was seeing this morning!

AS: Yeah, it was incredible. It really was it. I thought I might faint because I can be a bit fainty, but I just thought it was the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen and really empowering. And I just thought, thank God, there are humans who can do this!

AM: Exactly.

AS: Sam and I had quite physical things to do together with the big scene towards the end. It’s very physical, very difficult. Obviously, the sex element of it was quite a big challenge as well. Sam and I got on so well, right from the start from our chemistry test so we’d be comfortable with each other, which really helped obviously.

AM: Well, what can you tell us about Charlotte? Like you, we love S1, so it will be exciting to see what the dynamics will be for these characters.

AS: Yes, I think, because she’s 40 and so am I, that is an interesting point in a woman’s life, I think, you know? Charlotte hasn’t got any children, I do, but she’s at the top of her game. She’s worked really hard on her career. But she doesn’t know what’s next.

I think it’s an interesting moment turning 40. It doesn’t mean what it used to mean like, that’s it, you’re done. And it certainly doesn’t mean that anymore. It’s more like a rebirth, and I think that that’s what she goes through during this. She has a rebirth and that was really attractive to me to explore.

AM: So, what do you want fans to walk away from as we watch S2 and seeing this cast of characters together?

AS: I really hope the fans, I mean I know the fans are HUGE fans of Sam Heughan (Outlander, The Couple Next Door, Love Again), so I, I hope they come back!

AM: Right!

AS: We have the wonderful Sam! I feel like, because it was loved and the momentum of the show, it is shocking. It has a lot of twists and turns. It’s gripping. I’ve been told by everyone over here who watched it that they couldn’t stop. They binged it. I really want people, though, to, to get the sense that, you know, it’s okay to keep exploring yourself sexually. When you’re married, don’t just settle out of a habit, you know? I do think it explores those themes and that has happened in the UK. I think the audience did. That was the topic, the conversation. Like, I think that’s great. What it is to be a woman and to feel sexy also professional, and not necessarily a mother. And so, yeah, I really hope the audience obviously, enjoy watching, the sexy and the thriller side of it this time; more so than in series 1 I think. But yeah, I think that that’s what I wanted to take.

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October 17, 2025

Today, the National Academy of Television and Arts & Sciences hit the record carpet to reveal the winners of the 52nd Daytime Emmys which took place tonight on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. As we do throughout Awards Season, we share our predictions in bold, the ones we correctly identified as winners are in bold italics and winners that we didn’t predict are in italics. On the night of the event, we will share who we predicted correctly as well as those we didn’t that won.

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Days of Our Lives - Peacock

General Hospital - ABC

The Young and the Restless - CBS [Sony Pictures Television]

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Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott - The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson - The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis - General Hospital (ABC)

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Laura Wright as Carly Spencer - General Hospital (ABC)

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Eric Martsolf as Brady Black - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis - Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri - General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series

The Drew Barrymore Show - CBS Media Ventures

The Jennifer Hudson Show - Warner Brothers Television Distribution [JHUD Productions | Warner Bros. Unscripted Television | Telepictures]

The Kelly Clarkson Show - NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Live with Kelly and Mark - Disney Entertainment Distribution

The View - ABC

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host

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Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb - Today with Hoda and Jenna; NBC

Kelly Clarkson - The Kelly Clarkson Show; NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa - Live with Kelly and Mark; Disney Entertainment Distribution

Jennifer Hudson - The Jennifer Hudson Show; Warner Brothers Television Distribution

Outstanding Lifestyle Program

George to the Rescue - NBC

Hack Your Health - The Secrets of Your Gut; Netflix [Tremolo Productions]

Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward - NBC [Hearst Media Production Group]

Homegrown Magnolia Network [Eclipse Creative]

You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment Netflix [Netflix | OPS | The Vogt Foundation]

Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program

Expedition Unknown Discovery Channel [Ping Pong Productions]

Field Trip with Curtis Stone Hong Kong PBS [Sunny Side Up Productions]

The Good Road PBS [Good All Over]

How I Got Here BYUtv [FORTÉ Entertainment]

Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out PBS

Mexico Made With Love PBS [Symbio Studios]

Outstanding Culinary Host

Kardea Brown Delicious Miss Brown Food Network

Joanna Gaines Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines Magnolia Network [Blind Nil]

Ina Garten Be My Guest with Ina Garten Food Network

Emeril Lagasse Emeril Cooks Roku [Marquee Brands]

Michael Symon Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out Food Network

Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series

Be My Guest with Ina Garten Food Network [Pacific Productions]

Delicious Miss Brown Food Network [FRANK.]

Emeril Cooks Roku [Marquee Brands]

Lidia’s Kitchen PBS [Tavola Productions]

Selena + Restaurant Food Network [July Moon Productions | Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC)]

Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series

BBQ High Magnolia Network [Hit + Run]

Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall HBO | Max [Max | Fremantle’s Original Productions]

Ingrediente: Mexico Amazon Prime Video

TrueSouth ESPN | ABC | SEC Network [Bluefoot Entertainment]

Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program

Dime Como Hacerlo Roku [This Old House Productions]

The Fixers BYUtv

Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse Magnolia Network [Blind Nil]

Going Home with Tyler Cameron Amazon Prime Video [Amazon MGM Studios | High Noon Entertainment]

Married to Real Estate HGTV

Martha Gardens Roku [Marquee Brands]

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Daytime Drama Series

Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford General Hospital (ABC)

Blake Berris as Everett Lynch Days of our Lives (Peacock)

Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Gregory Harrison as Gregory Chase General Hospital (ABC)

Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Daytime Drama Series

Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos Davis General Hospital (ABC)

Emily O’Brien as Theresa Donovan Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Susan Walters as Diane Jenkins Abbott The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Guest Performance In A Daytime Drama Series

Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Clint Howard as Tom Starr The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

Jacqueline Lopez as Blaze General Hospital (ABC)

Alley Mills as Heather Webber General Hospital (ABC)

Valarie Pettiford as Amy Lewis The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Avery Kristen Pohl as Esme Prince General Hospital (ABC)

Outstanding Emerging Talent In A Daytime Drama Series

Olivia d’Abo as Fifi Garrett The Bay (Popstar! TV [LANY Entertainment | SheMogul Entertainment])

AnnaLynne McCord as Cat Greene Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Ashley Puzemis as Holly Jonas Days of Our Lives (Peacock)

Christian Weissmann as Remy Pryce The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

Lisa Yamada as Luna Nozawa The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)

Outstanding Daytime Personality – Daily

Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner Entertainment Tonight CBS Media Ventures

Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez Access Hollywood NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Star Jones, Corey Jovan Divorce Court Fox

Whitney Kumar, Kevin Rasco, Sarah Rose & Judge Judy Sheindlin Judy Justice
Amazon Prime Video [Amazon MGM Studios | Sox Entertainment]

Outstanding Daytime Personality – Non-Daily

Sir David Attenborough Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Brad Bestelink Living with Leopards Netflix [Wild Space | Natural History Film Unit Botswana | Freeborne Media | Netflix]

Andi Sweeney Blanco, Courtney Dober, Rob North & Kirin Stone The Fixers BYUtv

Anthony Mackie Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast National Geographic [Nutopia]

Martha Stewart Martha Gardens Roku [Marquee Brands]

Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program

Black Barbie Netflix [shondalandmedia]

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame PBS [Bright Blue Media Group]

Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter IFC [The Hollywood Reporter]

The Swift Effect Peacock

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors PBS

Outstanding Science and Nature Program

Living with Leopards Netflix [Wild Space | Natural History Film Unit Botswana | Freeborne Media | Netflix]

National Parks: USA National Geographic [Stronghold Studios, LLC]

The Secret Lives of Animals Apple TV+

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Secrets of the Neanderthals Netflix [BBC Studios]

Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program

America’s Court with Judge Kevin Ross Entertainment Studios [Allen Media Group]

Divorce Court Fox

Hot Bench CBS Media Ventures

Judy Justice Amazon Prime Video [Amazon MGM Studios | Sox Entertainment]

Justice For The People with Judge Milian Entertainment Studios [Allen Media Group]

We The People with Judge Lauren Lake Entertainment Studios [Allen Media Group]

Outstanding Entertainment News Series

Access Hollywood NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

E! News E! Entertainment

Entertainment Tonight CBS Media Ventures

Extra Warner Brothers Television Distribution [Warner Bros. Unscripted Television | Telepictures

Outstanding Short Form Program

Ballin’ Out Outsports

Billboard Presents Billboard.com

Catalyst LinkedIn News

Eat This With Yara The Chef Preserving Gaza’s Cuisine Amid a Genocide AJ+

Live Like A Champion Healthline [Lucky Tiger Productions]

Outstanding Daytime Special

Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter An “Entertainment Tonight” Special CBS

Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés Amazon Prime Video [Film 45 | Amazon MGM Studios | José Andrés Media]

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ABC [Film 45 | EverWonder Studio | Yellow Shoes Studio]

98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade NBC [Silent House Productions]

Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers PBS [Steven Latham Productions]

Outstanding Directing Team For A Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program

Living with Leopards Netflix [Wild Space | Natural History Film Unit Botswana | Freeborne Media | Netflix]

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild NBC [Hearst Media Production Group]

The Secret Lives of Animals Apple TV+

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast National Geographic [Nutopia]

Outstanding Directing Team For A Multiple Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ABC [Film 45 | EverWonder Studio | Yellow Shoes Studio]

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

The Good Road PBS [Good All Over]

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

The Wizard of Paws BYUtv [Vox Media Studios | The Dodo | Nomadica Films]

Outstanding Directing Team For A Daytime Drama Series

Days of Our Lives Peacock

General Hospital ABC

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Writing Team For A Daytime Non-Fiction Program

Black Barbie Netflix [shondalandmedia]

Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini PBS [Georgia Pellegrini Media Group, Inc.]

National Parks: USA National Geographic [Stronghold Studios, LLC]

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers PBS [Steven Latham Productions]

Outstanding Writing Team For A Daytime Drama Series

Days of Our Lives Peacock

General Hospital ABC

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Hairstyling And Makeup

The Bold and the Beautiful CBS

The Drew Barrymore Show7 CBS Media Ventures

General Hospital ABC

The Jennifer Hudson Show Warner Brothers Television Distribution

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Secrets of the Neanderthals Netflix [BBC Studios]

Sherri Debmar-Mercury

Outstanding Costume Design/Styling

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

General Hospital ABC

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Netflix

Sherri Debmar-Mercury

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Live with Kelly and Mark Disney Entertainment Distribution

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Netflix

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Casting

Days of Our Lives Peacock

General Hospital ABC

Making Good BYUtv

Start Up PBS [Arcadius Productions]

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Main Title And Graphic Design

Car Masters: Rust to Riches Netflix [MAK Pictures]

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

Hack Your Health The Secrets of Your Gut Netflix [Tremolo Productions]

Reconnecting Roots PBS [lilDRAGON]

Tex Mex Motors Netflix [Mak Pictures]

Outstanding Lighting Direction

Days of Our Lives Peacock

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

The View ABC

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Live Sound Mixing And Sound Editing

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

The Talk CBS

The View ABC

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ABC [Film 45 | EverWonder Studio | Yellow Shoes Studio]

The Fixers BYUtv

How I Got Here BYUtv [FORTÉ Entertainment]

The Kelly Clarkson Show NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

Resurrected Rides Netflix [Bright Bay Creative]

Outstanding Single Camera Editing

Hack Your Health The Secrets of Your Gut Netflix [Tremolo Productions]

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Netflix

The Secret Lives of Animals Apple TV+

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Secrets of the Neanderthals Netflix [BBC Studios]

Outstanding Cinematography

Living with Leopards Netflix [Wild Space | Natural History Film Unit Botswana | Freeborne Media | Netflix]

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Netflix

National Parks: USA National Geographic [Stronghold Studios, LLC]

The Secret Lives of Animals Apple TV+

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ABC [Film 45 | EverWonder Studio | Yellow Shoes Studio]

The Drew Barrymore Show CBS Media Ventures

Neighbours Amazon Prime Video [Amazon MGM Studios | FremantleMedia Limited]

The View ABC

The Young and the Restless CBS

Outstanding Music Direction And Composition

Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors Netflix

National Parks: USA National Geographic [Stronghold Studios, LLC]

The Secret Lives of Animals Apple TV+

Secret Lives of Orangutans Netflix [Silverback Films]

Secrets of the Neanderthals Netflix [BBC Studios]

Outstanding Regional Content In A Daytime Genre

Chicagoland’s Best Bites WMAQ-TV [Chicago/Midwest Chapter]

createid | SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols Idaho Public Television [Northwest Chapter]

Danzando para Sanar WWDT-TV [Suncoast Chapter]

Hidden Homicide WGN-TV [Chicago/Midwest Chapter]

Relish Twin Cities PBS [Upper Midwest Chapter]

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E5. | GETTING OUR WELLNESS

October 15, 2025

This week on The Golden Bachelor, we learn that Hometowns in next week and only 3 women will get it. There are only 2 dates - one is a group date and the other is a 1-on-1. There will be no roses given until the ceremony! The news Jesse Palmer gives them definitely feels ominous!

Peg, Debbie, Cheryl, Nicolle, and Carol will be on the group date. That means that Cindy will get the 1-on1 with Mel.

The group date is on Butterfly Mountain and he feels that as a spiritual person, this will be a great date to have with them to see how their energy aligns with one another. They do a number of activities that allow them to open up with one another. The first one is in a group and the rest are 1-on1 activities so they can share an experience as well as to get to know more about one another. It seems like all of the dates go well although Mel just started seeing some of the things that we have all seen about Nicolle (we now know that in addition to growing her social following, she wants to do a cookbook). Just when Carol and Mel get a bit cozy talking about Hometowns, she lets him know that they will not be continuing as she doesn’t think that they are a fit!

On Mel’s 1-on-1 date, he rides a horse with Cindy which is so cute as she is from Texas. They also talk about her past in terms of her marriage, being a parent, and realizing that the relationship wasn’t one that she wanted to be in and how hard it was for her to get to that understanding. Although we loved the idea of Carol and Mel, we have always liked him and Cindy! Maybe they will go all the way! They end their date looking at stars and seeing the city.

Mel arrives at the house and sees Jesse. He knows that now that he is down to 5 women, he needs to pick the right 3 women. They talk about each of the women and you hear how much he likes the 4 women and how he has enjoyed hearing how they feel about them. Then there is Nicolle - he says that there is attraction there and Jesse agrees that he has seen that; however, he wants to know more about what she does and he feels that he never gets that answer from her.

The Hometown group is now locked in! He walks the other women out and of course Nicolle says that if it doesn’t work out, then he can call her because she knows it won’t. In the car, she says that maybe she will be chosen as The Golden Bachelorette - yikes!

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Cindy, Debbie, and Peg

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Carol, Cheryl, and Nicolle

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

HERE’S WHO IS GOING TO HOMETOWNS

CINDY

DEBBIE

PEG

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E4. | WE'RE HEADING TO THE FAIR

October 8, 2025

This week on The Golden Bachelor, we see the women working out which together and talking about the fact that there are only 9 of them left! The date card arrives and Peg has the 1-on-1! Nicolle doesn’t get why she got it as she doesn’t see the chemistry between them.

Peg’s date takes her to the OC Fair where she meets Mel. They get to plays games and hope on rides to get to know one another better. They take some time to talk about their partner’s divorcing them and moving on. They continue on to see KC and the Sunshine Band! They dance on the side of the stage and when they are introduced, Mell gives her the date night rose!

The next day, the rest of the house is preparing for their group date. Nicolle happens to mention that she is not dating Mel, she is dating the rest of America and she lets them know that they will have Housewives status. She also trashes the previous season’s house. She lets everyone know that she wants to be an influencer. Various women in the house are rubbed the wrong way by her sharing this (and going on about it).

The group date takes them to Malibu at the beach. They are doing a photoshoot which will be on People. The women are excited about this date and have fun wearing a number of the pieces. The photographer selects the one who had the best chemistry - Cindy. They get the last shot. Their shots are very steamy and Nicolle notes that she will push it the next time that she is with him.

Robin lets him know that some people are not here for the right reason and they are there to promote what they have going on. Ultimately, Carol receives the group rose.

The women are having a tailgate as opposed to a cocktail party. They decide that they should make lemon bars as he loves anything with lemon in it. They enjoy playing beer pong together although they’re sipping prune juice - that’s a twist. They have fun chatting with him individually as well as grilling. Although all the women made the lemon bars, Nicolle says that she made them and she creates a note - the women are seeing this and that’s definitely not something they’re pleased seeing.

In tonight’s ceremony, only 6 women will continue. Jesse Palmer lets them know how important this week is in the overall process. He wishes them luck. Gerri, Robin, and Roxanne do not receive a rose. Although he was told that not every person was there for the right reason, he was never told who - so Nicolle is still there to continue on.

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Carol, Cheryl, Cindy, Debbie, Nicolle, and Peg.

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Gerri, Robin, and Roxanne.

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

HERE’S WHO WE THINK WILL GO TO HOMETOWNS

CAROL

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E3. | THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

October 1, 2025

Last week’s double episode did clear the field of women for tonight’s episode of The Golden Bachelor. We see the women getting to know one another more and we see the beginnings of the fall out with Nicholle being so overt. This week there will be a 1-on-1 date as well as a group date. Debbie gets a 1-on-1 date.

The group date is a roast and you know the women have a lot of material with Mel Owens providing a number of the information due to his podcasts prior to being on the show.

It’s always fun to see Jesse Palmer enjoy the various activities. Each of the women gave it their all for this particular date. Whoever makes the biggest impression is the winner and Nicolle will have a romantic dinner with him. She receives the date night rose.

Of course, now that the group date is over, we now have Debbie’s date. Prior to it the women talk about how long it takes to get ready and how they handle depuffing under their eyes. Michelin starred Chef Ludo Lefebvre is giving them a cooking lesson and will also make them an epic meal. Back at the house, Kathy and Susan from S1 of The Golden Bachelor swing by for a slumber party with the women! That’s definitely a great way to spend the night. They share tips, advice, and are even gifted vibrators. Back on the 1-on-1 date, Debbie gets a rose and we can see a connection between them.

The cocktail reception before the ceremony - the women have their game faces on. Each of them get time to speak with him and to share more information about who they are. Tonight, 4 women are going home! The Goldens are always tough because you only get an hour per episode and it seems like there are a larger cuts!

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Carol, Cheryl, Cindy, Debbie, Gerri, Nicolle, Peg, Robin, and Roxanne.

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Amy, Monica B, Monica P, and Terri.

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

HERE’S WHO WE THINK WILL GO TO HOMETOWNS

CAROL

CHERYL

CINDY

GERRI

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXEANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E1. + E2. | WELCOME TO THIS SEASON OF THE GOLDEN BACHELOR

September 24, 2025

We’re settling in for another season of The Golden Bachelor as we watch Mel Owens find his way through his journey to find someone to love. This former NFL Rams’ player and Partner and Attorney at Law for Namanny, Byrne & Owens is on his quest for love and we can’t wait to see his season and how it unfolds. We have a bit of an expectation of how it will go as this is S2 but Bachelor Nation knows that each season tends to be its own snowflake of sorts!

It’s interesting that the episode started addressing when Mel talked about the fact that he wouldn’t want to date women of a certain age (over 60) - he even acknowledged it and we heard some of the contestants also weighing in. We’ll see who will go forward after the first elimination. The fact that he is fom Detroit and talked about his connection with Motown and being part of the community and how he came to football is an interesting nuance in terms of getting to know more about him. Hearing about his father passing as well as his wife asking for a divorce really lets us see where he’s at in life after raising his sons.

After getting his backstory, he’s finally about to meet the women and he takes a moment to chat with Jesse Palmer. The limos pull up and it’s great to see the women that we have heard about over the past few weeks.

We’re already excited about Carol (loved her look) and Diane definitely let it be knonwn that she heard the interview - he did say that he would like to chat with her more and to get the chance to know her. A number of women reference it and let him know that people over 60 are vital and worth knowing. Sandra from S1 of The Golden Bachelor, introduced Mel to her twin sister Andra who will be on this season! After seeing the women outside and spending time with him, the First Impression rose went to Gerri! The sun has literally come up as they are heading into the Rose Ceremony! 17 women will be going forward to the next phase - meaning that 6 are being cut.

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Alexandra, Amy, Carla, Carol, Cheryl, Cindy, Debbie, Diane, Gerri, Monica B, Monica P, Mylene, Nicolle, Peg, Robin, Roxanne, and Terri.

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Andra, Lily, Lisa, Maia, Susie, and Tracy.

After a long night, the women are able to finally check out their rooms and settle in. Jessie lets them know that there will be 1 1-on-1 date as well as a group date. Cheryl gets to have solo time with him. Interestingly enough, we picked Cheryl as someone who would go to Hometowns before even seeing this episode and we think that we’re still on point with this prediction.

Cheryl is told that she needs to go to the other room where she is able to select a dress and diamond jewelry from Neil Lane Jewelry to complete her look for her date. Mel arrives in a tux and they make their way to the Rolls Royce he came to the house in.

They talk about her life, the fact that her ex-husband took her child for a period of time and how she forgave him. She received the Date Rose.

On the group date, they met at the original home of the LA Rams where Mel was in a Rams jersey and Paula Abdul appeared as the women will be cheerleaders. They are divided into 2 teams and one team will win and the other will go back to the house and not be able to have extra time with Mel.

The Blue Team ends up winning and they get more time with him. There amazing connections that you can see are being made and Cindy receives the Group Date Rose.

The next day, the women get to enjoy a pool party at the house which is important as there is a rose ceremony that will take place later that night. Nicolle continues to not only give him kisses in public, but in such a way that the other women are really starting to notice (versus when he and Cindy did so in a private moment).

THEY RECEIVED ROSES | Amy, Carol, Cheryl, Cindy, Debbie, Gerri, Monica B, Monica P, Nicolle, Peg, Robin, and Terri.

THEY DIDN’T GET A ROSE | Alexandra, Carla, Diane, and Mylene.

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

HERE’S WHO WE THINK WILL GO TO HOMETOWNS

CAROL

CHERYL

CINDY

GERRI

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXEANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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Tonight, the Television Academy announced this year’s winners for the 77th Primetime Emmys which took place on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and was hosted by Nate Bargatze. As we do throughout Awards Season, we share our predictions in bold, the ones we correctly identified as winners are in bold italics and winners that we didn’t predict are in italics.

Outstanding drama series

"Andor" (Disney+)

"The Diplomat" (Netflix)

"The Last of Us" (HBO Max)

"Paradise" (Hulu)

"The Pitt" (HBO Max)

"Severance" (Apple TV+)

"Slow Horses" (Apple TV+)

"The White Lotus" (HBO Max)

Outstanding comedy series

"Abbott Elementary" (ABC)

"The Bear" (FX)

"Hacks" (HBO Max)

"Nobody Wants This" (Netflix)

"Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)

"Shrinking" (Apple TV+)

"The Studio" (Apple TV+)

"What We Do in the Shadows" (FX)

Outstanding limited or anthology series

"Adolescence" (Netflix)

"Black Mirror" (Netflix)

"Dying for Sex" (FX)

"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" (Netflix)

"The Penguin" (HBO Max)

Outstanding television movie

"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" (Peacock)

"The Gorge" (Apple TV+)

"Mountainhead" (HBO Max)

"Nonnas" (Netflix)

"Rebel Ridge" (Netflix)

Outstanding reality competition program

"The Amazing Race" (CBS)

"RuPaul's Drag Race" (MTV)

"Survivor" (CBS)

"Top Chef" (Bravo)

"The Traitors" (Peacock)

Outstanding talk series

"The Daily Show" (Comedy Central)

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (CBS)

Outstanding scripted variety series

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (HBO Max)

"Saturday Night Live" (NBC)

Outstanding variety special (live)

"The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar" (Fox)

"Beyoncé Bowl" (Netflix)

"The Oscars" (ABC)

"SNL50: The Anniversary Special" (NBC)

"SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" (Peacock)

Outstanding variety special (pre-recorded)

"Adam Sandler: Love You" (Netflix)

"Ali Wong: Single Lady" (Netflix)

"Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years" (Hulu)

"Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor" (Netflix)

"Sarah Silverman: Postmortem" (Netflix)

"Your Friend, Nate Bargatze" (Netflix)

Outstanding game show

"Celebrity Family Feud" (ABC)

"Jeopardy" (ABC)

"The Price is Right" (CBS)

"Wheel of Fortune" (ABC)

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (ABC)

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

Kathy Bates, "Matlock"

Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters"

Britt Lower, "Severance"

Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"

Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

Sterling K. Brown, "Paradise"

Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"

Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"

Adam Scott, "Severance"

Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

Uzo Aduba, "The Residence"

Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"

Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"

Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"

Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"

Seth Rogen, "The Studio"

Jason Segel, "Shrinking"

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"

Meghann Fahy, "Sirens"

Rashida Jones, "Black Mirror"

Cristin Milloti, "The Penguin"

Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"

Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

Colin Farrell, "The Penguin"

Stephen Graham, "Adolescence"

Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"

Brian Tyree Henry, "Dope Thief"

Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series

Patricia Arquette, "Severance"

Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus"

Katherine LaNasa, "The Pitt"

Julianne Nicholson, "Paradise"

Parker Posey, "The White Lotus"

Natasha Rothwell, "The White Lotus"

Aimee Lou Wood, "The White Lotus"

Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

Zach Cherry, "Severance"

Walton Goggins, "The White Lotus"

Jason Isaacs, "The White Lotus"

James Marsden, "Paradise"

Sam Rockwell, "The White Lotus"

Tramell Tillman, "Severance"

John Turturro, "Severance"

Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"

Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"

Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"

Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"

Catherine O'Hara, "The Studio"

Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"

Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

Ike Barinholtz, "The Studio"

Colman Domingo, "The Four Seasons"

Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"

Jeff Hiller, "Somebody Somewhere"

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"

Michael Urie, "Shrinking"

Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

Erin Doherty, "Adolescence"

Ruth Negga, "Presumed Innocent"

Deirdre O'Connell, "The Penguin"

Chloë Sevigny, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Jenny Slate, "Dying for Sex"

Christine Tremarco, "Adolescence"

Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

Javier Bardem, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Bill Camp, "Presumed Innocent"

Owen Cooper, "Adolescence"

Rob Delaney, "Dying for Sex"

Peter Sarsgaard, "Presumecd Innocent"

Ashley Walters, "Adolescence"

Outstanding guest actress in a drama series

Jane Alexander, "Severance"

Gwendoline Christie, "Severance"

Kaitlyn Dever, "The Last of Us"

Cherry Jones, "The Handmaid's Tale"

Catherine O'Hara, "The Last of Us"

Merritt Wever, "Severance"

Outstanding guest actor in a drama series

Giancarlo Esposito, "The Boys"

Scott Glenn, "The White Lotus"

Shawn Hatosy, "The Pitt"

Joe Pantoliano, "The Last of Us"

Forest Whitaker, "Andor"

Jeffrey Wright, "The Last of Us"

Outstanding guest actress in a comedy series

Olivia Colman, "The Bear"

Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Bear"

Cynthia Erivo, "Poker Face"

Robby Hoffman, "Hacks"

Zoë Kravitz, "The Studio"

Julianne Nicholson, "Hacks"

Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series

Jon Bernthal, "The Bear"

Bryan Cranston, "The Studio"

Dave Franco, "The Studio"

Ron Howard, "The Studio"

Anthony Mackie, "The Studio"

Martin Scorsese, "The Studio"

Outstanding directing for a drama series

"Andor," Janus Metz ("Who Are You?")

"The Pitt," Amanda Marsalis ("6 P.M.")

"The Pitt," John Wells ("7 A.M.")

"Severance," Jessica Lee Gagné ("Chikhai Bardo")

"Severance," Ben Stiller ("Gold Harbor)

"Slow Horses," Adam Randall ("Hello Goodbye")

"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Amor Fati")

Outstanding directing for a comedy series

"The Bear," Ayo Edebiri ("Napkins")

"Hacks," Lucia Aniello ("A Slippery Slope")

"Mid-Century Modern," James Burrows ("Here's To You, Mrs. Schneiderman")

"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder ("Pilot's Code")

"The Studio," Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg ("The Oner")

Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie

"Adolescence," Philip Barantini

"Dying for Sex," Shannon Murphy ("It's Not That Serious")

"The Penguin," Helen Shaver ("Cent'anni")

"The Penguin," Jennifer Getzinger ("A Great or Little Thing")

"Sirens," Nicole Kassell ("Exile")

"Zero Day," Leslie Linka Glatter

Outstanding writing for a drama series

"Andor," Dan Gilroy ("Welcome to the Rebellion")

"The Pitt," Joe Sachs ("2 P.M.")

"The Pitt," R. Scott Gemmill ("7 A.M.")

"Severance," Dan Erickson ("Cold Harbor")

"Slow Horses," Will Smith ("Hello Goodbye")

"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Full-Moon Party")

Outstanding writing for a comedy series

"Abbott Elementary," Quinta Brunson ("Back To School")

"Hacks," Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky ("A Slippery Slope")

"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Lock-Norton and Eric Notarnicola ("Pilot's Code")

"Somebody Somewhere," Hanna Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett ("AGG")

"The Studio," Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez ("The Promotion")

"What We Do in the Shadows," Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms ("The Finale")

Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie

"Adolescence," Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham

"Black Mirror," Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali ("Common People")

"Dying for Sex," Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether ("Good Value Diet Soda")

"The Penguin," Lauren LeFranc ("A Great or Little Thing")

"Say Nothing," Joshua Zetumer ("The People in the Dirt")

Outstanding writing for a variety series

"The Daily Show"

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"

"Saturday Night Live"

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**PHOTO CREDIT | Disney/Michael Kirchoff**

The next ABC’s The Bachelorette is an interesting addition into Bachelor Nation’s mix! If Taylor Frankie Paul isn’t someone you’re familiar with, you should check out Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Morman Wives! In this series you find out about this community of Mormon wives in Utah who are also the creators of Mom-Tock. It’s filled with friendships, rifts, scandals, and more. Taylor has been the creator of this group and we have evolved seeing her through her 2 seasons and now, we will see more of here when she takes her position as the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.

We don’t know who will be competing for her heart at the moment, but we are looking forward to seeing how her season will go.

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AWARDS SEASON | CREATIVE ARTS EMMYS WINNERS

September 7, 2025

Yesterday and today, the Television Academy announced the winners for this year’s nominees for the Creative Arts Emmys at the Peacock Theatre in LA and an abbreviated version of the show will air on Sept 13th on FXX. Here are the winners from these epic nights.

SHORT FORM COMEDY, DRAMA OR VARIETY SERIES
The Daily Show, Desi Lydic, “Foxsplains”; Jennifer Flanz, Ramin Hedayati, Jocelyn Conn, Matt Negrin, Jason O. Gilbert

SHORT FORM NONFICTION OR REALITY SERIES
Adolescence, The Making of Adolescence

PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL
The Oscars, Misty Buckley, Alana Billingsley, John Zuiker, Margaux Lapresle

PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A VARIETY OR REALITY SERIES
Saturday Night Live, Akira Yoshimura, Keith Raywood, Joe DeTullio, Andrea Purcigliotti, Patrick Lynch, Sara Parks

CHOREOGRAPHY FOR VARIETY OR REALITY PROGRAMMING
The Grammy Awards, Robbie Blue

MUSIC DIRECTION
Kendrick Lamar, Tony Russell

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A DOCUMENTARY SERIES OR SPECIAL
Chef’s Table, Duncan Thum, David Bertok

SOUND EDITING FOR A NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAM
Music by John Williams, Dmitri Makarov, Tim Farrell, Richard Gould, Ramiro Belgardt

SOUND MIXING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM
Beatles ’64, Josh Berger, Giles Martin

SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY SERIES OR SPECIAL
SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, Robert Palladino, Ezra Matychak, Frank Duca, Doug Nightwine, Christopher Costello, Caroline Sanchez, Josiah Gluck, Jay Vicari, Tyler McDiarmid, Geoffrey Countryman, Devin Emke, Teng Chen

SOUND MIXING FOR A REALITY PROGRAMMING
Welcome to Wrexham, Mark Jensen

CASTING FOR A REALITY PROGRAM
Love on the Spectrum, Cian O’Clery, Sean Bowman, Emma Choate

EMERGING MEDIA PROGRAM
SNL 50 Special: Immersive Experience, Lorne Michaels, Michael DeProspo, Michael Scogin, Rick Rey, Matthew Celia

INNOVATION IN EMERGING MEDIA PROGRAMMING
White Rabbit

WRITING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM
The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper

WRITING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL
SNL 50, James Anderson, Dan Bulla, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mikey Day, Mike DiCenzo, James Downey, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fowlie, Sudi Green, Jack Handey, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, Dennis McNicholas, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O’Sullivan, Josh Patten, Paula Pell, Simon Rich, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Bryan H. Tucker, Auguste White

HOST FOR A GAME SHOW
Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

GAME SHOW
Jeopardy!

MAKEUP FOR A VARIETY, NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAMMING
SNL 50, Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani, Amy Tagliamonti, Rachel Pagani, Young Bek, Stephen Kelley, Joanna Pisani

HAIRSTYLING FOR A VARIETY NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAM
SNL 50, Jodi Mancuso, Cara Hannah, Inga Thrasher, Amanda Duffy Evans, Chad Harlow, Gina Ferrucci, Brittany Hartman, Katie Beatty

COSTUMES FOR VARIETY, NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAMMING
Beyoncé Bowl

PICTURE EDITING FOR VARIETY PROGRAMMING (SEGMENT)
SNL 50, Ryan Spears, Paul Del Gesso, Christopher Salerno, Daniel Garcia, Sean McIlraith, Rhyan McIlraith

PICTURE EDITING FOR VARIETY PROGRAMMING
Cunk On Live, Damon Tai, Jason Boxall

PICTURE EDITING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
Pee-wee As Himself, Damian Rodriguez

PICTURE EDITING FOR A STRUCTURED REALITY OR COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Traitors, Patrick Owen, Seddon-Brown

PICTURE EDITING FOR AN UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM
Welcome to Wrexham, Sam Fricke, Jenny Krochmal, Mohamed El Manasterly, Michael Oliver, Tim Roche, Matt Wafaie, Steve Welch, Tim Wilsbach

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A REALITY PROGRAM
The Traitors, Siggi Rosen-Rawlings, Matt Wright, Jack Booth, Alex Bruno, Ned Ellis-Jones, Ollie Green, Quin Jessop, Guy Linton, Joshua Montague, Paul Rudge, James Spencer, Matt Thomson, Alex Took, Melvin Wright

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM
100 Foot Wave, Michael Darrigade, Vincent Kardasik, Alexandre Lesbats, Laurent Pujol, Karl Sandrock, Chris Smith

DOCUMENTARY OR NONFICTION SERIES
100 Foot Wave, Vince Kardasik, Ryan Heller, Michael Bloom, Maria Zuckerman, Zachary Rothfeld, Joe Lewis, Chris Smith, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Bentley Weiner

DOCUMENTARY OR NONFICTION SPECIAL
Pee-wee As Himself, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Matt Wolf, Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Paul Reubens, Candace Tomarken

NARRATOR
Barack Obama, Our Oceans

HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
Alan Cumming, The Traitors

HOSTED NONFICTION SERIES OR SPECIAL
Conan O’Brien Must Go, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, Jose Arroyo, Jason Chillemi, Sarah Federowicz, Jessie Gaskell, Mike Sweeney, Aaron Bleyaert, Jordan Schlansky, Matthew Shaw

DIRECTING FOR A REALITY PROGRAM
The Traitors, Ben Archard

DIRECTING FOR A DOCUMENTARY/NONFICTION PROGRAM
Pee-wee as Himself, Matt Wolf

COMMERCIAL
Brian Cox Goes To College, Uber One for Students

LIGHTING DESIGN/LIGHTING DIRECTION FOR A SERIES
SNL, Geoff Amoral, Rick McGuinness, William McGuinness, Trevor Brown, Tim Stasse, Frank Grisanti, Reginald Campbell

LIGHTING DESIGN/LIGHTING DIRECTION FOR A SPECIAL
67th Annual Grammy Awards, Noah Mitz, Andy O’Reilly, Patrick Boozer, Ryan Tanker, Erin Anderson, Madigan Stehly, Will Gossett, Bryan Klunder, Hannah Kerman, Matt Benson, Matthew Cotter, Guy Jones, Kevin Faust

TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND CAMERA WORK FOR A SPECIAL
SNL 50, Bill DiGiovanni, John Pinto, Paul Cangialosi, Anthony Tarantino, Dave Driscoll, Brian Phraner, Daniel Erbeck, Mike Knarre, Ansel Nunez, Rick Fox, Anthony Lenzo

TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND CAMERAWORK FOR A SERIES
Saturday Night Live, Bill DiGiovanni, John Pinto, Paul Cangialosi, Anthony Tarantino, Dave Driscoll, Brian Phraner, Daniel Erbeck

STRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM
Queer Eye

UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM
Love on the Spectrum

EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
Patrice: The Movie

DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL
SNL 50, Liz Patrick

DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY SERIES
Jim Hoskinson, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

VARIETY SPECIAL (Pre-Recorded)
Conan O’Brien, The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Julianne Nicholson, Hacks

CONTEMPORARY MAKEUP (NON-PROSTHETIC)
The Penguin, Martha Melendez, Kim Collea, Maria Maio

PROSTHETIC MAKEUP
The Penguin, Michael Fontaine, Michael Marino, Crystal Jurado, Diana Choi, Claire Flewin, Jerry Constantine, Yoichi Art Sakamoto, Bobby Diehl

PERIOD OR FANTASY/SCI-FI MAKEUP (NON-PROTHETIC)
House of the Dragon, Amanda Knight, Sara Kramer, Harriet Thompson, Bonny Monger, Helen Currie, Natalie Wickens, Vickie Ellis

PERIOD COSTUMES
Bridgerton, John Glaser, Amanda McLaughlan, Dougie Hawkes, George Sayer, Anthony Brookman

CONTEMPORARY COSTUMES FOR A SERIES
The Studio, Kameron Lennox, Betsy Glick, Tyler Kinney

CONTEMPORARY COSTUMES FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
The Penguin, Helen Huang, Kate Smith, Austin Wittick, Rebecca Freund, Esther J. Han

FANTASY/SCI-FI COSTUMES
Andor, Michael Wilkinson, Kate O’Farrell, Richard Davies, Paula Fajardo

PERIOD OR FANTASY/SCI-FI HAIRSTYLING
Bridgerton, Erika Ökvist, Farida Ghwedar, Grace Gorman, Laura Sim, Emma Rigby, Hannah Forbes

CONTEMPORARY HAIRSTYLING
The Penguin, Brian Badie, Jenn Vasilopoulos, Mariko Miyagi

PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)
Severance, David Schlesinger, Chris Shriver, Ann Bartek, David Schlesinger

PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PROGRAM (HALF-HOUR)
The Studio, Julie Berghoff, Brian Grego, Claire Kaufman

PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE-HOUR OR MORE)
Andor, Luke Hull, Toby Britton, Rebecca Alleway

CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Pitt, Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Erica Berger

GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Bryan Cranston, The Studio

CASTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
The Studio, Melissa Kostenbauder, Francine Maisler

CASTING FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Adolescence, Shaheen Baig

STUNT COORDINATION FOR COMEDY PROGRAMMING
The Righteous Gemstones, Cory DeMeyers

STUNT COORDINATION FOR DRAMA PROGRAMMING
The Boys, John Koyama

STUNT PERFORMANCE
The Boys, Jennifer Murray, River Godland, Alec Back, Moses Nyarko

ANIMATED PROGRAM
Arcane

CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE
Julie Andrews, Bridgerton

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN ANIMATION (juried)
Arcane, background design
Arcane, color
Love, Death + Robots, Production Design
Love, Death + Robots, Character Animation
Love, Death + Robots, Character Design

CHOREOGRAPHY FOR SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING
Étoile, Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks

PICTURE EDITING FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA COMEDY SERIES
The Studio, Eric Kissack

PICTURE EDITING FOR A MULTI-CAMERA COMEDY SERIES
Frasier, Russell Griffin

GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Merritt Wever, Severance

PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Andor, Yan Miles

PICTURE EDITING FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SEASON OR A MOVIE
Andor, Mohen Leo, TJ Falls, Luke Murphy, Neal Scanlan, Scott Pritchard, Joseph Kasparian, Sue Rowe, Paolo D’Arco, Jean-Clement Soret

TITLE DESIGN
Severance, Oliver Latta, Teddy Blanks

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SINGLE EPISODE
The Penguin, Johnny Han, Michelle Rose, Alexandra Prod’homme, Erin Sullivan, Goran Pavles, Emanuel Fuchs, Ed Bruce, Nathaniel Larouche, Adrien Saint Girons

MOTION DESIGN (juried)
Octopus! Phoebe Waller-Bridge

SOUND EDITING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES
The Last of Us, Michael J. Benavente, Chris Terhune, Joe Schiff, Christopher Battaglia, Mitchel Lestner, Jacob Flack, Odin Benitez, James Miller, Randy Wilson, Justin Helle, Ron Mellegers, Maarten Hofmeijer, Stefan Fraticelli, Brandon Bak, Jason Charbonneau

SOUND EDITING FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
The Penguin, Rich Bologna, Lawrence Zipf, Michael McMenomy, Angela Organ, Tony Martinez, Wyatt Sprague, Diego Perez, Matthew Haasch, Ben Holiday, Luke Dennis, Gareth Rhys Jones

SOUND EDITING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (HALF-HOUR)
The Studio, George Haddad, Borja Sau Razquin, Stuart Martin, Randy Wilson, Justin Helle, Lorena Perez Batista, Jason Charbonneau, Stefan Fraticelli

SOUND EDITING FOR AN ANIMATED PROGRAM
Arcane, Brad Beaumont, Eliot Connors, Stephen P. Robinson, Janet Pascual, Dan O’Connell, John T. Cucci

SOUND MIXING FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
The Penguin, Andy Kris, Rich Bologna, Christof Gebert, Julien Pirrie

SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)
Severance, Bob Chefalas, Jacob Ribicoff, David J. Schwartz, George A. Lara

SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (HALF-HOUR) AND ANIMATION
The Studio, Lindsey Alvarez, Fred Howard, Buck Robinson, Ron Mellegers

PERFORMER IN A SHORT FORM COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES
Desi Lydic, The Daily Show

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE)
Severance, Theodore Shapiro

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE)
The Penguin, Mick Giacchino

ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC
The White Lotus, Cristobal Tapia de Veer

MUSIC SUPERVISION
The Studio, Gabe Hilfer

ORIGINAL MUSIC AND LYRICS
The Boys, Christopher Lennertz, “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas”

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SERIES (HALF-HOUR)
The Studio, Adam Newport-Berra

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SERIES (ONE HOUR)
Severance, Jessica Lee Gagné

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Adolescence, Matthew Lewis

GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt

TELEVISION MOVIE
Rebel Ridge

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THE GOLDEN BACHELOR S2. E0. | MEET THE WOMEN

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On Sep 24th, we will join the rest of Bachelor Nation by watching S2 of The Golden Bachelor as we watch Mel Owens find his way through his journey to find someone to love. We know it will be an interesting season to watch the former NFL Rams’ player and Partner and Attorney at Law for Namanny, Byrne & Owens. We only have a few more days to go!

Now, we know who the contestants will be for this season and we’re sharing them below. In addition, we’re already looking at who could be going to Hometowns although night 1 will give us way more insight on this! Until then, enjoy getting to see the lovely women that we will see a lot more of!

Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.

We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!

HERE’S WHO WE THINK WILL GO TO HOMETOWNS

CHERYL

MYLENE

NICOLE

TRACY

THE GOLDEN BACHELOR CONTESTANTS

AMY

ANDRA

ALEXANDRA

CAROL

CARLA

CHERYL

CINDY

DEBBIE

DIANE

GERRI

LILY

LISA

MAIA

MONICA B

MONICA P

MYLENE

NICOLE

PEG

ROBIN

ROXEANNE

SUSIE

TERRI

TRACY

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August 29, 2025

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of interviewing Egypt + Mike and with us thinking about our business taxes, we wanted to circle back to this duo to find out what we need to know!

ATHLEISURE MAG: We had the pleasure of interviewing you earlier this year and now small business taxes are coming up next month! What are some tips and tools that we can use to be organized in order to begin preparing our taxes and to think about for next year?

EGYPT: We’re right there with you! We run seven businesses, so staying organized is key. One of the best decisions we made was hiring a bookkeeper. It’s been a huge stress reliever. We also use TurboTax Business, which has been a game-changer. What I love most is that it provides year-round support, not just during tax season. You can connect with a virtual tax expert at any time, which really helps reduce the last-minute scramble.

A lot of small business owners filed extensions back in March, and now that September 15 is right around the corner, it's crunch time again. That’s why we always say: build your dream team. At a minimum, your team should include a bookkeeper, CPA, and an attorney. Having experts in your corner allows you to move through tax season with confidence. Tools like TurboTax Business help keep everything streamlined and simple.

MIKE: In today’s world, juggling family, kids, and multiple businesses can get overwhelming. That’s why it’s crucial to get ahead of the curve. Schedule time to get your finances in order now, as you don’t want to be the person trying to file for 2024, 2025, and 2026 all at once!

My advice? Plan ahead. Set regular check-ins. And don’t wait until tax season to talk to an expert. With TurboTax Business, you can connect with pros who specialize in small business taxes. They’ll help you uncover every eligible deduction and find ways to maximize your savings in the long run.

AM: How important is financial planning for personal and professional goals?

M: It’s everything. Like they say, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” I wasn’t taught financial planning growing up, so learning it as an adult has been life-changing. Now, I treat it like gold. And more importantly, I want our kids to learn the value of money, too.

Financial education is essential. You could earn millions, but if you don’t know how to manage it, it disappears just as fast. Planning is about protecting your future and creating a legacy.

E: Absolutely. I always say: “It’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep.” Money is a tool. And if you use it wisely, it can compound and give you the freedom to do what you love.

For every business we’ve launched, we’ve created a business plan that we revisit annually. Why not treat your personal finances the same way? Set financial goals, review them regularly, and make adjustments when needed. That structure and discipline allow your money to work for you, not the other way around.

M: And here’s a truth a lot of people overlook… planning includes knowing when to ask for help. You don’t need to figure it all out alone. Partnering with a TurboTax Business expert means you’ll avoid costly mistakes like missing deadlines or miscalculating taxes.

E: Speaking of mistakes, I made one years ago when moving funds between investments. The money hit my personal account, triggering a capital gains tax, and I wasn’t prepared. These are things most people don’t know, and without an expert, they don’t know how to fix them either.

That’s why it’s so important to work with a tax pro who understands both your business and personal finances. They’ll help you make smart decisions with the full picture in mind. And with TurboTax Business, you also get 20% off your personal tax prep, which is a nice bonus!

AM: For those that are in the process of buying their first home, what should we have in mind when it comes to going through that process?

E: If you're planning to buy your first home, start months in advance, not when you're ready to tour properties. The first step is to sit down with a lender to assess your financial readiness and buying power.

What you think you can afford monthly doesn’t always align with what a lender will approve. You might feel comfortable with a $500,000 home, but the bank might not see you as a reliable borrower yet. So your financial picture—credit, income, debt—all of it needs to be aligned ahead of time.

Preparation is key. Get financially and mentally ready before you even start house-hunting.

AM: Are there any design aesthetics—whether it's colors to include in our space or elements that we should bring into our homes—as we look forward to Fall/Winter 2025?

M: We’re seeing a strong movement toward bringing the outdoors in. People are adding more greenery, natural textures, and organic elements. Homeowners are also loving outdoor spaces that function like indoor rooms… think sunrooms, all-weather patios, or screened-in porches.

Another big trend? Smart homes. From lighting and blinds to appliances and security, people want homes they can control with a voice command or smartphone. I’d say around 80% of buyers are looking for homes with integrated smart technology, and many new builds include it as a standard now.

E: Yes, and natural light is huge, especially as we enter fall and winter. I personally suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is triggered by lack of sunlight. That’s one of the reasons we moved South, though even here I still feel it.

We’ve seen a big increase in requests for larger windows, skylights, and panoramic doors to help bring in more natural light. It's a top priority for many homeowners heading into the darker seasons, and it's something I specialize in designing.

M: We always say we’re living in the Jetsons era. Smart homes, sunlight optimization... the future is here!

AM: What are some projects that you can share that we can keep an eye out for with the two of you?

E: We’re so excited about Season Two of our podcast, Marriage and Money. It’s truly a passion project. It all started because we wanted to carve out space for real adult conversations, especially about relationships, money, and life. This season, we even took it on the road, which has been an amazing experience! Also, we have launched Egypt And Mike TV on Youtube where you can find us designing clients' homes, managing our businesses and family and laughing all along the way. We were also nominated for an Emmy for our show Married To Real Estate, so fingers crossed.

M: We’ve also got new digital projects on the horizon and some big announcements coming soon. Stay connected with us online there’s much more to come!