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2021 Emmy Awards: Nominees Announced - BNC

By: Alyssa Wilson The 2021 Emmy Nominations were announced Tuesday ahead of the 73rd Award show in September. HBO and HBO Max lead the nominations with 130 nominations, followed by Netflix with 129 and Disney+ with 71. The live ceremony will return to the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles in front of a limited audience of nominees and guests. Emmy nominated producers Reginald Hudlin and Ian Stewart will serve as the ceremony's executive producers, while Hamish Hamilton will direct the telecast. The event will be hosted by actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer. RELATED: Cedric the Entertainer Set to Host 2021 […]

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