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Emmy Wins for 'Adolescence'; Grande and Gaga Shine at VMAs

9/19/2025

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The 2025 Emmy Awards recognized "Adolescence" with six awards, including Best Limited Series.
Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" won Outstanding Talk Series, its first Emmy in this category, despite CBS's cancellation.
Colbert's acceptance speech focused on love, loss, and gratitude towards CBS.
At the MTV Video Music Awards, Ariana Grande won Video of the Year and Best Pop Song, while Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year.
Sabrina Carpenter promoted transgender rights during her performance, addressing social issues.

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The 2025 Emmy Awards recognized "Adolescence" with six awards, including Best Limited Series.
Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" won Outstanding Talk Series, its first Emmy in this category, despite CBS's cancellation.
Colbert's acceptance speech focused on love, loss, and gratitude towards CBS.
At the MTV Video Music Awards, Ariana Grande won Video of the Year and Best Pop Song, while Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year.
Sabrina Carpenter promoted transgender rights during her performance, addressing social issues.