SNL 50, The Traitors, Kendrick Lamar Win Major Creative Arts Emmys

The 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards saw NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special dominate with 11 wins, including awards for writing, directing, hairstyling, and editing. Kendrick Lamar won his second Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction for his record-breaking Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, marking a significant cultural milestone as one of the few artists with multiple Grammys, Emmys, and a Pulitzer Prize. Barack Obama earned his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Narrator for the documentary "Our Oceans," triumphing over nominees like Tom Hanks and Idris Elba. Other notable winners included Peacock’s reality series "The Traitors," HBO’s documentary "Pee-wee as Himself," and Jimmy Kimmel for Best Game Show Host. Conan O’Brien also took home two Emmys for his travel series, while Netflix’s "Love on the Spectrum" won in reality program categories. The awards highlighted both high-profile celebrities and the technical craftspeople behind television production, underscoring the broad range of talent celebrated by the Emmys.