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Inside the Emmy Awards: What You Didn’t See on TV on January 16, 2024 at 6:15 am Us Weekly

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The 2023 Emmy Awards were all about TV reunions, including the cast of Grey’s Anatomy and Cheers, big wins and touching speeches — but not all the night’s top moments made it on air.

The 75th Primetime Emmys were hosted by Anthony Anderson, who enlisted his mom, Doris Hancox, to make sure all the winners stayed on task. With every award came applause from the audience, with The Bear and Succession cleaning up and stealing the show. Both series took home six trophies, including the night’s biggest honors, Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Drama Series, respectively.

“My parents are here tonight,” Ayo Edebiri said while accepting her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. “I’m making them sit kind of far away from me because I’m a bad kid. But I love you guys so much.”

Kieran Culkin, meanwhile, made his case for why his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category win should earn him another baby with wife Jazz Charton. “I want more,” he declared. “You said maybe if I win!”

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After much anticipation and a postponement, the 2023 Emmy Awards are almost underway at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15. The Television Academy announced in August 2023 that the 75th annual ceremony was pushed to January 2024 amid actors, writers and other entertainment workers going on strike. Both the Writers Guild […]

While the speeches and the sweet on-stage reunions captivated audiences, there was a lot going on during commercial breaks. Plus, viewers were not privy to many of the crossover interactions in the crowd.

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Scroll down for a look at the behind-the-scenes moments from the 2023 Emmys:

A Surprise Plus 1

Selena Gomez was spotted entering Peacock Theater with boyfriend Benny Blanco after posing on the red carpet with her Only Murders in the Building costars Steve Martin and Martin Short.

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Suffering for Beauty

After Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons walked to their seats together, Dunst, 41, picked up the train of her dress to show her husband, 35, her high heels. “So uncomfortable,” she was overheard saying, according to an Us Weekly insider.

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Happy Hello

Jason Segel brought his girlfriend, Kayla Radomski, along to say “hello” to Clare Danes before taking their seats in the first row. Segel, 43, was also seen chatting with Gomez, 31, before the show began.

Related: See the Complete List of Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners

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The 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards brought out some of TV’s biggest stars after months of anticipation. A-listers flocked to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15, for the 75th annual awards show, hosted by Anthony Anderson. Nominations were announced in July 2023, two months before the Emmys were initially set to be […]

Celebratory Smooch

Ross Mathews kissed his partner, Dr. Wellinthon García, after taking home the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition for RuPaul’s Drag Race, which he produced.

No Beef Here

Bella Ramsey and Ariana DeBose were photographed sharing a hug inside the Emmys on Monday following their awkward Critics Choice Awards encounter. During the Sunday, January 14, awards show, Ramsey, 20, made a joke about DeBose, 32, calling her one of the “actors who also think that they’re singers.” When the cameras panned to DeBose she was visibly confused by the jab and revealed via her Instagram Story, “No I didn’t find it funny. Lol.” However, their Emmys run-in seemingly confirmed there are no hard feelings.

It’s Game Time

Kaitlin Olson outed her husband, Rob McElhenny, for watching the Philadelphia Eagles during the awards show by snapping his photo. “Who schedules the Emmys the same night as the @eagles #gobirds #FlyEaglesFly,” McElhenny, 46, wrote via X (formerly Twitter).

Courtesy of Rob McElhenny/X (formerly Twitter)

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Stop, Picture Time!

James Marsden snapped a photo on his iPhone of the theater before finding his spot in the venue, a source tells Us.

Mingling Martin

Martin Short appeared to be a social butterfly after being spotted chatting with his Only Murders in the Building costars and “smiling and mingling” with several A-listers.

Dynamic Duo

“We’ve reached the stage in life where we’ll only present awards while sitting down,” Tina Fey told the crowd as she and Amy Poehler reunited for special Emmys edition of “Weekend Update.” While fans showed them love on social media, the audience inside the venue “went wild” when the pair took the stage, an insider tells Us.

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In Loving Memory

Every awards show, the entertainment industry honors the actors, writers and TV workers who died during the past year. When Matthew Perry’s photo came up during the In Memoriam tribute, the crowd “clapped wildly,” a source tells Us. Charlie Puth teamed up with The War and Treaty to sing the Friends theme song as an added tribute to Perry, who died in October 2023 at the age of 54.

Wardrobe Throwdown

Before Culkin, 41, took the stage to accept his award, he took off his jacket and threw it down on the stage. It stayed there until he picked it up and walked off after accepting his award.

Oh, Happy Day

Jessica Chastain was all smiles as she exited the awards show.

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Related: ‘Succession’ Cast Owns the Red Carpet at the Emmy Awards

Although Succession ended months ago, the Roy family is still at war as the cast prepares to go head-to-head in multiple categories at the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, January 15. Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen and Kieran Culkin were just a few of the stars from the hit HBO series attending the event. While […]

Casual Couple

Ali Wong and boyfriend Bill Hader were spotted walking on the street after the show ended. Wong, who won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category, was wearing Adidas Sambas with black stripes after slipping off her high heels. Wong told E! News during the red carpet show that she was nursing a knee injury.

Unwinding

The White Lotus alum Aubrey Plaza was seen smoking a cigarette outside an Emmys afterparty.

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Double Trouble

Steven Yeun was proudly carrying his two Emmys throughout the gala, per an insider, including his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie trophy.

The 2023 Emmy Awards were all about TV reunions, including the cast of Grey’s Anatomy and Cheers, big wins and touching speeches — but not all the night’s top moments made it on air. The 75th Primetime Emmys were hosted by Anthony Anderson, who enlisted his mom, Doris Hancox, to make sure all the winners 

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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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