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Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 26, 2026, which means it’s 16 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 27 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 45 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 10. And looking far ahead, it’s 111 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC.Hope you all had a restful Memorial Day weekend — and maybe caught up on some of the shows you’ve been meaning to finish! We’re heading into the homestretch for FYC season, so enjoy the remaining events while you can! This week we have a look at some of the final events as campaigning winds down. So let’s get going!
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