‘Squid Game,' ‘Succession,' ‘Ted Lasso' Vie for Emmy Awards

'Squid Game,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' Vie for Emmy Awards

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Top Entertainment Headlines It's Monday, Sep. 12th Here are today's top stories. 1 'Squid Game,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' Vie for Emmy Awards Emmy Awards host Kenan Thompson and the ceremony's producers are promising a feel-good event — a phrase not applicable to several of the top nominated shows. The best drama contenders include the violently dystopian "Squid Game," bleak workplace satire "Severance" and "Succession," about a powerful and cutthroat family. Even comedy nominee "Ted Lasso," the defending champ, took a storytelling dark turn. But after several pandemic-constrained awards seasons, Monday's 74th Primetime Emmy Awards — airing 8 p.m. EDT on NBC and streaming on Peacock — will be big and festive, executive producers Reginald Hudlin and Ian Stewart said. Read More → 2 Gisele Bündchen Sends Supportive Message to Tom Brady Amid Marriage Rumors Gisele Bndchen will always be Tom Brady's number one fan. On Sept. 11, the seven-time Super Bowl champ played in his first post-retirement NFL game since re-joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this year. And although the supermodel wasn't in attendance, it's clear that Bündchen was focused on cheering on her husband throughout the game. "Let's go @TomBrady!," she tweeted on Sept. 11, adding, "Let's go Bucs!" Read More → 3 Prince Harry Pays Tribute to Late 'Granny' in 1st Statement: 'I Am Forever Grateful' In a first official statement since the queen's death, her grandson Prince Harry has hailed her as a "guiding compass" and praised her "unwavering grace and dignity." The personal statement, posted Monday on Harry and his wife Meghan Markle's Archwell website, said he cherished their times together and thanked her for her service, her advice and her "infectious" smile.  "In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty," Harry's message began. "She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy. Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: 'Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.'" Read More → 4 Pete Davidson's Sister Casey Pays Tribute to Their Dad on 9/11 Gone but not forgotten. On the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Pete Davidson's sister Casey Davidson shared an emotional tribute to their dad Scott Davidson, who lost his life in the terrorist attacks. "This year more then ever I wish you could be here," she wrote on Instagram Sept. 11, along with a black-and-white photograph of her wearing Scott's firefighter uniform. "We miss you, we celebrate you and we remember you every day. Proud to be your caseygirl." Read More → 5 Luke Combs Refunds 2 Preteen Fans Who Used Savings to Buy Tickets to His Show Country music superstar Luke Combs made the day of two young fans when he paid them back for their concert tickets. The surprise refund came in the middle of one of Combs's shows at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Friday, Sept. 2 when he saw the handmade signs the boys were holding up. Read More → 6 Sponsored Take Control of Your Health Promoted by Dexcom Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming and isolating, but witnessing others navigate those challenges and lead fulfilling lives can motivate and inspire patients while signaling that they are not alone in their health journeys. That's where Fixing Us comes in. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112