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Lamar and Obama Shine at Creative Arts Emmys

9/8/2025

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  • Kendrick Lamar and Barack Obama each secured their second Primetime Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles.
  • “Saturday Night Live” led with 11 awards, including seven for its anniversary special.
  • Lamar won for music direction of his Super Bowl halftime show; Obama for narrating a Netflix documentary.
  • Conan O’Brien received his sixth Emmy, while HBO's “Pee-wee as Himself” won best documentary.
  • The two-night event celebrated nearly 100 awards across various categories, featuring humorous moments.