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Garry Shandling to host Primetime Emmys in September
MUMBAI: After a four year absence Garry Shandling will return as the host of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The 56th edition will air live on 19 September on ABC in the US.
Shandling previously hosted in 2000, when the awards ceremony last aired on ABC. He has also hosted the Grammy Awards three times.
Shandling lightly added, “This is perfect for me, since I just recuperated from the last time. I love working with Don Mischer (the show’s executive producer), and I can hardly wait to get that real sense of existence you can only get from being on live television for four straight hours.”
Mischer claimed that when Shandling hosted the Emmys in 2000, the show received its highest rating in 14 years. “It was also a major hit with the critics all across the country. Shandling puts a lot of time and effort into his role as host, and he’s funny and can roll with the punches — which is important for a live show.”
Shandling is currently lending his voice to Dreamworks upcoming animated feature Over the Hedge.
Meanwhile nominations will be announced on 15 July by Edie Falco The Sopranos, Tony Shalhoub Monk and Dick Askin from the Academys Leonard Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, California.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
