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Wednesday, July 8

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“Heated Rivalry” launched a worldwide phenomenon when it first premiered in November 2025. But despite the TV series’ massive popularity, it won’t be taking home any awards when the 78th Emmy Awards airs this September.

The Television Academy announced its full list of nominees on Wednesday for the upcoming awards show. Each year, there are always surprises and snubs. But one of the hottest series of the 2025-2026 season was always guaranteed to be excluded from the list, and it comes down to the Emmy Awards specific eligibility rules.

One of “Heated Rivalry’s” breakout actors, though, did receive a nod at the 2026 Emmys. Connor Storrie, who plays Russian hockey player Ilya Rozanov, was nominated for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for hosting “Saturday Night Live” in February. He faces Michael J. Fox, Brett Goldstein, Hamish Linklater, Christopher McDonald and Rob Reiner, who received a posthumous nomination for Season 4 of “The Bear.”

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Rihanna happened to be in the right place at the right time for an empowering moment.

The Grammy winner was shopping for an upcoming barbecue on Monday when she met a woman named Robyn, who is living with cancer.

“I look terrible. I live with cancer. Can I take a picture with you?” the fan asked in a viral video shared by “Unlocked” host Jason Lee.

And the nominees are…

HBO Max’s emergency room series “The Pitt” led nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with 25, followed by the network’s other hit show “Hacks,” which led all comedies with 24. 

Past winners Liza Colón-Zayas of “The Bear” and Jeff Hiller of “Somebody Somewhere” and “Widow’s Bay” announced the nominees Wednesday at the Television Academy in Los Angeles.

Could a Girl Scout cookie be even more enticing if it’s in Krispy Kreme doughnut form?

Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA just announced a “mint”-to-be collab — a whole doughnut collection inspired by iconic Girl Scout Cookie flavors.

The Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen is available beginning today, July 7, but just like the Thin Mints chilling in the icebox alongside your ice cream and frozen waffles, it’s only here for a limited time.

The Minions are back in the spotlight with “Minions & Monsters,” the seventh film in the “Despicable Me” franchise.

This time, James, a creative Minion with aspirations of becoming a filmmaker, teams up with friends Henry and Ed to make a monster movie. And as always, the comical yellow capsule-sized henchmen do what they do best: create havoc and bring the laughs.

As a new “Minions” film is released, it brings up the question: Are there female minions? “Minions & Monsters” director Pierre Coffin shares his answer.

A 21-year-old influencer was killed and two others were hurt after someone opened fire on the Lamborghini they were driving in Miramar, Florida over the July 4th weekend.

Police said the shooting happened as two men and one woman were driving in a lime green Lamborghini Urus, and a white s