Jay-Z Runs The Super Bowl, Obama Narrates, Taylor Swift Plays VR Music

In a world where Martin Scorsese can finally claim a first acting Emmy—as if directing Oscars wasn't enough—stars like Taylor Swift snag Creative Arts Emmys for 360-degree app views of 'Blank Space,' making your virtual stalking legit. Brad Pitt's Plan B went from Oscar gold in 2014 to Emmy TV movie glory with 'A Normal Heart,' plus a Netflix drama nomination. Jay-Z owns three Emmys, including directing Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, proving moguls multitask better than we can microwave a meal. Meanwhile, Obama narrates Netflix docuseries so well he pocketed Emmys in 2022, 2023, and 2025—beat that, Trump, who was just nominated pre-presidency. Even chefs and comedians compete for Emmys, Jamie Oliver stirring an award-winning ’Food Revolution’ and Zach Galifianakis winning for 'Between Two Ferns,' who knew awkwardness was Emmy gold? Ken Ortega danced his way into the Emmy club directing 'High School Musical.' Emmys: the only award ceremony with more categories than your uncle’s conspiracy theories.

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Emmys are the participation trophies of Hollywood: Taylor Swift wins for VR music videos, Jay-Z directs halftime shows like a caffeinated octopus, and Obama narrates so well he trumps Trump’s Apprentice noms. Hollywood is basically a giant gift shop.

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Some people collect stamps, others collect Emmys across seven ceremonies and bizarre categories that make you question if the awards show was scripted by a committee of hyperactive toddlers.

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Jay-Z chilling with his two Super Bowl Emmys while Taylor Swift’s winning a VR app feels like watching your dad trying to beat a teenager at video games – amusing and horrifying.

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