Emmys Eligibility Ends May 31; Nomination Voting June 12-23
Key Takeaways
- Emmys eligibility period ends May 31, 2025.
- Emmys nomination voting runs June 12-23, 2025.
- Emmys nominations will be announced July 15, 2025.
- AMAs viewership increased 38% with Jennifer Lopez hosting.
- Billie Eilish won all seven nominated categories at the 2025 AMAs.
Top Stories
Emmys eligibility period ends May 31, 2025.
On 2025-05-29, it was reported that the eligibility period for the Emmys ends on 2025-05-31.
Emmys nomination voting: June 12-23, 2025.
On 2025-05-29, it was reported that nomination voting for the Emmys will run from June 12 to June 23, 2025.
Emmys nominations announced July 15, 2025.
On 2025-05-29, it was reported that the official nominations for the Emmys are set to be announced on 2025-07-15.
AMAs viewership up 38% with Jennifer Lopez hosting.
On 2025-05-26, the American Music Awards (AMAs), hosted by Jennifer Lopez and broadcast from Las Vegas on CBS, averaged 4.86 million viewers, a 38% increase from the last live broadcast in November 2022.
Billie Eilish sweeps 2025 AMAs with seven wins.
On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Billie Eilish dominated the 2025 AMAs, winning in all seven nominated categories, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for “Hit Me Hard and Soft.”
Award Winners
Al Roker, Jon Else to receive Lifetime Emmy honors.
On 2025-05-29, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced that Al Roker and Jon Else will receive lifetime achievement honors at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards in June 2025 in New York City. Al Roker will be honored on June 25, and Jon Else on June 26.
Animayo Gran Canaria animation festival announces 2025 winners.
On 2025-05-28, the Animayo Gran Canaria animation festival announced the winners of its 20th anniversary edition. Top winners included “Playing God” (Grand Jury Award), “Nube” (Animación con Ñ), and “La Rivière des Ourses” (Best Social Awareness).
Brenda Song to receive Variety Virtuoso Award.
On 2025-05-28, it was announced that Brenda Song will receive the Variety Virtuoso Award at the Bentonville Film Festival on 2025-06-20 for her career achievements and will participate in a Q&A.
Nominee Highlights
Pascal, Cox vie for lead drama actor Emmy.
On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Pedro Pascal is seeking consideration for lead drama actor at the Primetime Emmy Awards for “The Last of Us,” while Brian Cox, despite his character's early death in “Succession,” also submitted and received a nomination in the same category.
Award Show Buzz
Shaboozey defends Megan Moroney after AMAs comments.
On 2025-05-26, Shaboozey defended Megan Moroney after she received hateful comments for saying the Carter family "invented" country music at the American Music Awards (AMAs).
Category Spotlight
Emmys, Globes category placement controversies reported.
On 2025-05-28, it was reported that Alexis Bledel may face removal from the guest drama actress category for “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The Golden Globes previously overruled supporting film category entries for Alicia Vikander and Rooney Mara, and elevated Hannah Einbinder to lead for “Hacks”.