Here’s a Plan to Fix the Emmys

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( for your consideration [A Plan to Fix the Emmys]( It’ll be weird at first, but then it’ll be better! Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards, initially scheduled for September of last year, [took place on a Monday night]( in the middle of January 2024, a shift caused by the [writers’ and actors’ strikes]( as well as the 21st century’s never-ending appetite for chaos. Ratings indicate the decision to air the annual ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in the middle of NFL playoffs and the winter awards season, was ill-advised: Only 4.3 million viewers tuned in, the [lowest number in the history of the broadcast](. [read more]( Devour pop culture with us. [Subscribe now]( to save over 60% on unlimited access to Vulture and everything New York. The Latest TV Recaps • The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: [Crystal Clears]( • The Real Housewives of Miami: [Swim Weak]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [The 28 Best Movies Released During the January Dead Zone January is often thought of as Hollywood’s prime “dump month” — but sometimes it surprises us.]( By Bilge Ebiri [Our Chaotic Picks for the Anthony Kiedis Biopic Here’s our dream cast for a movie that almost certainly won’t pass the Bechdel test.]( By Justin Curto [2024’s Canceled Shows, for Your Final Consideration Rap Sh!t and Schmigadoon are writing their breakup tracks.]( By Jason P. Frank [What Happens Next in Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Custody Battle? The two have agreed to resolve Turner’s child-abduction lawsuit.]( By Victoria Bekiempis [Usher to Serenade Us at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show Reba McEntire, Post Malone, and Andra Day join the pregame slate.]( By Jennifer Zhan [SNL’s Cool Guitarist Is Happy to Represent the Audience “I was nervous at first, knowing my face was visible,” Maddie Rice says. “It’s different than knowing my guitar is audible.”]( By Devon Ivie [Julio Torres Is Facing Flamboyant and Clerical Dangers in Problemista The film finally has a new release date post-strike, revealed via shellphone.]( By Jason P. Frank [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 5-Down, Five Letters: Like many Regina George comments. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection, Getty Images A newsletter of TV and movie recommendations. [Sign up]( to get it every week. [Get the Newsletter]( [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe]( | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2024, All rights reserved