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Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

10. Borderlands – Lionsgate movie on VOD & Amazon Prime

Although this movie’s VOD tour could never be substantial enough to help this misfire recoup its budget, some viewers’ curiosity is still strong enough to pull in a moderate amount of living room streams. Don’t expect a faithful adaptation to the game, however, because this story uses the same universe as a launching point, and that’s about it. Hollywood will likely take many lessons away from this film for many years, but after Craig Mazin’s distancing from the project (and he knows a bad script when he sees one), maybe executives should have seen this coming.

9. Slow HorsesApple TV+ series

Fart City, ahoy! That would be London when Jackson Lamb is walking around. Meanwhile, are you ready to see his living space? Because that’s coming this season, along with other messy thrills for these f*cked up MI5 agents who find themselves handling matters of utmost national importance. This season follows Mick Herron’s fourth Slough House novel, Spook Street, and Jackson’s cadre of misfits will find themselves embroiled within a terror attack in a shopping district. Come for the action and intrigue, and stick around for a grumpy, farting Gary Oldman in the role of his life.

8. Fight Night: The Million-Dollar HeistPeacock limited series

Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Chloe Bailey, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard star in this story based upon iHeartRadio’s Fight Night podcast, which chronicles the October 1970 night when Muhammad Ali returned to boxing, and “Chicken Man” (Hart) pulled off a historical heist during a party full of ultra-wealthy post-fight patrons. The brazen crime spree then became a longwinded headache for J.D. Hudson (Cheadle), who also helped protect Ali on his way to the ring and was one of Atlanta PD’s first Black detectives. Let’s hope that Hudson enjoyed a long vacation at some point because he was tasked with investigating a multi-million-dollar crime spree.

7. Dark Winds – AMC series streaming on AMC Plus and Netflix

This George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford-produced crime drama qualifies as a sleeper series that has maintained an enthused audience, but their numbers have swiftly grown over the past month with the series now streaming on Netflix. The show is based upon Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee books, in which 1970s Navajo cops (at a remote area near Monument Valley) confronted by a series of violent crimes that threaten to shatter established beliefs. Writers, cast, and crew are all majority Native American and ensure authenticity to stories of Indigenous people and communities, and the devotees will be able to enjoy a third season in 2025.

6. Beetlejuice – Warner Bros. movie streaming on Max

Michael Keaton’s juice is most certainly loose again after Jenna Ortega’s Astrid said those fateful words. This sequel’s opening weekend was wildly successful and has already surpassed the original’s box-office total, so do not be surprised if a third film is eventually announced (and here’s a damn fine idea for how that could go well). Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara reprise their role, and their chemistry (and that of director Tim Burton) is still flowing with Keaton like nobody’s business. Do we need to shout, “It’s Showtime!” to encourage you to revisit the original film? Done.

5. IndustryHBO series

This series, which also stars Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, and the newly installed Kit Harington, has received plentiful comparisons to Euphoria due to the off-hours debauchery on display, but the third season is leveling up with more intricate and complex arcs for its impressively disastrous characters. Last week, Harington was revealed by the show runners to be the mastermind behind a scene that manages to at once be both salacious and heartwarming, and that doesn’t even begin to touch what’s going on with these characters in the workplace setting. Get in there and find out why audiences are growing more addicted to this show with each passing season.

4. The Perfect CoupleNetflix series

Streaming service highlights are colliding with Nicole Kidman adding a combo-The White Lotus/Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery-style plot to her current collection of TV shows. This presumably limited series stars Kidman as the matriarch of a wealthy Nantucket family, whose expansive Nantucket beach home is about to become a wedding destination, but the weekend becomes derailed when the estate becomes a crime scene. If you need a slightly more unsettling streaming story also starring Kidman content revolving around a Kidman character, Nine Perfect Strangers will do quite nicely on Hulu. That show will receive a second season, although The Perfect Couple remains a limited series until Netflix declares otherwise.

3. Emily In ParisNetflix series

Due to a split season, this Darren Star series is now returning for the back half of the fourth season, and the consolation prize for the wait time is this: Emily is going on holiday. First, she’ll attempt to ski and then she will head to Rome. One of these adventures goes much better than the other, and of course, this presents a question that must be asked: Who is Emily, if she’s not an American in Paris? You’re about to find out. If you are also addicted to Emily’s frothy adventures, don’t fret. I am not sure why I cannot stop watching either, so it’s time to simply accept the fact that this show is addictive despite being a series with zero consequences or substance. Fingers crossed for a spin off, though.

2. The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of PowerAmazon series

This past week was Tom Bombadil Week, which brings some much needed controversy to Middle-earth and Jeff Bezos’ dream of really achieving his own Game of Thrones. Heck, this show might even be the reason for Amazon launching original content in the first place, and fortunately, we got Reacher and Mr. and Mrs. Smith out of the deal, too.

1. Rebel RidgeNetflix film

Aaron Pierre delivers a potentially Bond-making turn in Jeremy Saulnier’s action-conspiracy thriller about an ex-Marine who receives an unwelcome stop from police, who — long story short and to avoid spoilers — messed with the wrong guy. This film carries First Blood vibes but leans more cerebral and does so more successfully than Reacher, which of course is a crowd pleaser on its own merits. The film co-stars Don Johnson, playing another bad cop here (see also HBO’s Watchmen) who ain’t no Sonny Crockett.

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Megan Thee Stallion And RM’s (Of BTS) ‘Neva Play’ Is Now The Official Theme Song For WWE SmackDown

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On the Hot Girl Summer Tour, Megan Thee Stallion showed the world she can rock arenas stage around the country. Now, the “Mamushi” rapper’s music will continue to shake up many of the venues long after she left.

Yesterday (September 13), the WWE revealed that one of Megan Thee Stallion’s new tracks will serve as its official theme song. Over on X (formerly Twitter), the company announced that Megan Thee Stallion’s latest single “Neva Play” featuring RM (of BTS) will serve as WWE Smackdown’s new intro song.

“Friday Night #SmackDown’s new 🔥 intro,” read the post. “Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Neva Play’ featuring RM of BTS.”

WWE SmackDown’s season premiere on the USA Network yesterday seems to be a taste of what crossover they have lined up. In the past, several musicians have made a cameo either in the WWE ring (hi, Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg) or a promotional campaign latest being Meek Mill.

So, Megan Thee Stallion super fans, the Hotties, are on high alert to see what’s next. Megan’s athletic talents extend far beyond her impressive twerking skills as her multiple workout video shared online revealed. However, only time will tell if this leads to anything further. But given Megan Thee Stallion eye for lucrative marketing opportunities it probably already is in the works.

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In The Most Nostalgic Way Possible, The Cure Revealed Their First Album In 16 Years’ Name And Release Date

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The Cure wants that old thing back. Longtime fans already know about frontman’s Robert Smith never-ending feud with Ticketmaster. But, The Cure wants seems to want to kick the need for other modern means of doing things as well. To kick off the rollout of their highly anticipated album, The Cure stuck to go old-fashioned snail mail.

Throughout the week, fans of The Cure began to flood social media claiming to have received a special package from the group. Based on the images shared by Post-Punk Magazine, the future collector’s item was a postcard that seemingly revealed the name of The Cure’s long-awaited studio album.

After decoding the mail, supporters believe The Cure’s next album is titled Songs Of A Lost World. If the name sounds familiar, good…it should. For years, Smith and other band members hinted at the name choice for the next project. Also, it was the name of The Cure’s 2023 tour.

As for the estimated date of release, the roman numerals on the postcard (I-XI-MMXXIV) once decoded translates to November 1st, 2024. This will mark The Cure’s first album featuring new original works in 16 years. The Cure’s last album, 4:13 Dream, was released in 2008 and featured the singles “The Only One,” “Freakshow,” “Sleep When I’m Dead,” and “The Perfect Boy.”

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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video Reportedly Cost Compton Businesses Thousands In Lost Revenue, Which They Want The Rapper To Reimburse

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Kendrick Lamar has been a long victory lap since his win in the Drake beef. The “Meet The Grahams” rapper’s eye are set on New Orleans thanks to him securing the coveted Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show slot. However, business owners in Compton, California are urging him to handle a mess he supposedly made back home.

According to LA Times’ recent report, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video cost several local staples, thousands in lost revenue.

Corina Pleasant of Alma’s Place a popular local establishment, told the outlet that on June 22 she noticed that business slowed down despite having an overflowing parking lot. Pleasant claims that the spectators gathered at the strip mall and nearby courthouse to watch the video being film, which took away slot for potential patrons.

Due to the pandemonium, several business owners argue that they were “forced to shut down operations.” Despite temporarily closing their doors, they were still required to pay staff for their unprofitable shifts. Now, they are requesting that Kendrick Lamar, his production company Pglang, or the city of Compton reimburse them for the day, which they say could’ve been avoided if city officials provided them with advance notice about the music video shoot.

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Where To Stream The Emmys And Red Carpet Shows Live

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The dust is still settling from this week’s MTV VMAs ceremony, and now, Hollywood is gearing up for the next red carpet. This time, we’re receiving what feels like a bonus Emmys broadcast after the last ceremony got pushed back to January 2024, but we should be back on a more typical schedule as of this weekend. Maybe? We shall see.

The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 15, and we are here to let you know where to watch the red carpet mess and find out which nominees will take home gold. No matter whether you’re tuning in via broadcast TV or doing the streaming thing, you will find those answers here.

How To Watch The 2024 Emmy Awards On Broadcast TV

Dan and Eugene Levy will host the ABC-aired ceremony that takes place at 8:00pm EST and 5:00pm PST.

Red carpet coverage will be hosted by Robin Roberts and Will Reeve, and that broadcast will air on E! beginning at 6:00pm EST and 3:00pm PST. Later, the E! afterparty coverage will air beginning at 11:00pm EST. Sounds like a long night for those in formal attire.

How To Watch The 2024 Emmy Awards on Streaming

The Emmys will stream live on Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, and Sling TV. Additionally, the awards ceremony will be available to stream on-demand via Hulu from Sept. 16-22.

Uproxx will have live coverage of the Emmys on Sunday evening.

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Lil Tjay’s Attorney Slams ‘False Reports’ That The Rapper Was Named In A New Federal Gang Indictment

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Lil Tjay fans are breathing a sigh of relief. Yesterday (September 13), a viral report claimed that the “Calling My Phone” rapper was named in a federal gang indictment. While Lil Tjay has previously found himself in several legal entanglements, his attorney is proudly announced that the claim is “false.”

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Attorney Dawn Florio slammed the news are “false.”

“Despite recent reports, we want to clarify that my client, rap artist Tione Jayden Merritt, professionally known as Lil Tjay, has not been indicted,” read the note. “We are aware of several news outlets that have shared false information regarding his legal matter, and we wish to address these inaccuracies.”

To close the statement, Florio turned her attention to the publications that published the initial unsubstantiated rumor, writing: “We urge all media outlets to exercise caution and ensure proper due diligences before publishing speculative or unfounded claims. Reporting inaccurate information not only damages reputations, but misleads the public.”

Although the firm did not call out the platforms by name, No Jumper was one of the first companies to broadcast the claim. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared footage of Fox 5‘s coverage of an alleged Bronx, New York criminal organization, Slattery Gang, incorrectly tying the hometown musician to the ongoing case.

View Lil Tjay’s attorney Dawn Florio’s full statement below.

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Jane’s Addiction Members Perry Farrell And Dave Navarro Were Involved In A Scuffle Onstage Causing The Band’s Show To Abruptly End

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Usually the phrase goes, sex, drugs, and rock n roll. However, adrenaline-filled tussles are also an unwritten norm in the scene. Yesterday (September 13), two Jane’s Addiction members put that on full display during their recent show.

As the “Mountain Song” musicians played Boston, Massachusetts’ Leader Bank Pavilion, frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro were involved in a scuffle mid-concert.

In a video captured by concertgoers (viewable here), Farrell appears to hurl a punch at Navarro. Navarro attempts to avoid blows. Shortly after, crew members forcibly separates the two putting an abrupt end to the performance.

Although the Jane’s Addiction, Perry Farrell, nor Dave Navarro haven’t issued a public statement regarding the incident. So fans have begun to flood their Instagram comments to express their concerns over their remaining reunion show dates. The group’s latest post was to acknowledge drummer Stephen Perkins’ birthday (viewable here), but in the comment section followers are discussing the fight.

“My fifth time seeing the OG lineup, and aside from the fisticuffs, you totally crushed it. I’m keeping the good and leaving the bad,” wrote one user.

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“Perry was a mess all night. Three fourths of the band were on top of their game,” penned another.

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Others commended Dave for not escalating the situation further. “I was extremely proud of Dave for creating distance, ducking the punch, and staying calm,” chimed another.

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‘The Exorcist’: Everything To Know About Mike Flanagan’s ‘Scariest Movie’ He’s Ever Made (Update For September 2024)

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Mike Flanagan has made some of the spookiest movies in recent years, including Hush, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil, which is much better than it has any right being. And that doesn’t even include his TV shows for Netflix like The Haunting of Hill House (forever haunted by the Bent-Neck Lady), The Midnight Club, and Midnight Mass. Flanagan is a proven name, and now he’s able to, in his own words, “make the scariest movie I’ve ever made.”

Flanagan is overseeing a “radical new take” of The Exorcist — widely considered the best horror movie of all-time — for Blumhouse. Here’s everything we know about the film, including the plot, cast, and release date.

Plot

Back in 2021, Universal Pictures and Peacock vomited up $400 million for the rights to The Exorcist franchise, including a planned trilogy overseen by director David Gordon Green. That plan lasted all of one movie: 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, which no one liked and no one saw (at least Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair got paid). So, a new idea was hatched: hand The Exorcist reigns over to Mike Flanagan and his track record of horror movie quality.

Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist reimagining (not a reboot, but a reimagining) is described as “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe.” It’s not a direct sequel to the original, and supposedly “charts a new course” for the franchise.

The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan said the project was announced. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.” Blumhouse founder Jason Blum added, “Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans, and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of The Exorcist and can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”

Earlier this month, Flanagan told The Hollywood Reporter that when it comes to finding a new angle for The Exorcist, “we aren’t making this easy on ourselves. But I’ve always felt that there’s no point in going into a franchise or into a property that monolithic unless there’s something new you can bring.” He “aggressively” chased The Exorcist, with its risky mix of religion and demons, because “I was convinced I had something that I could add. This is an opportunity to do something that I believe has never been done within the franchise — something that honors what came before it but isn’t built on nostalgia. I really just saw an opportunity to make the scariest movie I’ve ever made. I know expectations are high. No one’s more intimidated than I am.”

If it’s good, Flanagan will be hailed as a savior of a fledgling horror movie property. If it’s not, well, at least the Catholic church is notoriously chill…

Cast

There’s no confirmed cast for The Exorcist reimagining yet, but considering it’s a Mike Flanagan joint, expect to see some combination of Kate Siegel (who is also his wife), Katie Parker, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Samantha Sloyan, Annabeth Gish, Rahul Kohli, and/or Friday Night Lights legend Zach Gilford. Is it asking too much for a reunion with Oculus star Karen Gillan?

Release Date

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist hits theaters on March 13, 2026, the same month as Bill Hader’s The Cat in the Hat. Now there’s a spooky double feature.

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Pharrell’s Something In The Water Festival Has Officially Been Postponed Until 2025

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If you were holding your breath until Something In The Water 2024’s lineup reveal, you can sadly exhale. Yesterday (September 13), the multi-day festival’s founder Pharrell Williams revealed that this year’s event has officially been postponed.

In a heartfelt note posted to the festival’s Instagram page, the “Double Life” musician revealed that Something In The Water will be pushed back to 2025.

“Dearest Virginia, I love you with all my heart,” he wrote. “Nobody loves you more than I do. Virginia doesn’t deserve better, Virginia deserves THE BEST. So SOMETHING IN THE WATER has to match that. It just isn’t ready yet. That’s why we as a team have decided that we must postpone this year’s SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival that was due to take place in October.”

Since its inception, Something In The Water has faced difficulties from inclement weather the logistical hiccups. However, organizers have managed to tough it out. But to ensure its best possible installment, the team felt it was best to hold off until next year.

To close the note, Pharrell was sure to extend his thanks for the continued support. “I am so grateful to our amazing sponsors and the city for their continued support and trust in us to get this right,” he wrote. “And that time is April 2025.”

View the full statement below.

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Refunds are currently being offered at the point of purchase. But it is important to note that local in-person purchasers are urged to go to the Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater ticket office to be reimbursed. Also, those who previously purchased a ticket are promised first access to the sale for Something In The Water 2025. Find more information here.

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‘Suits: LA’ Season 1: Everything To Know So Far About The Coast-Hopping Spin Off (Update For September 2024)

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Five years have passed since USA Network’s Suits aired a series finale and briefly followed up with a Pearson series (starring Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson) that was cancelled. The show seemed destined for the memory vault, but in June 2023, Suits came to Netflix and launched a full Summer of Suits that hasn’t ended yet. Early this year, NBCUniversal decided that the time was right to launch a full-fledged spin off series that takes the action from New York to Los Angeles, and everything is now starting to come together with promising news related to the production’s logistics and finances.

Perhaps credit for a Suits renaissance is also down to interest in Meghan Markle, yet it’s clear that the appetite remains for successful sudsy prime-time series to spin off while retaining their brand in new cities. Let’s take a peek at what we can expect next from this soapy legal world that hails from the mind of showrunner Aaron Korsh, who originally created Suits while envisioning “something in the tone of Entourage that took place on Wall Street.”

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Times. Have. Changed. Obviously, the the world isn’t exactly hearing about an Entourage spin off, so Suits went in the right direction while leaving Wall Street. Now, nine seasons of the Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams-starring series remains in heavy rotation on Netflix, and the spin off is not only leaping from NYC to LA but is switching practice areas. Suits LA will revolve around an entertainment and criminal law firm launched by Ted Black (Stephen Amell), who is also a New York guy adapting to the West Coast lifestyle.

Before we move onto story details, it’s worth noting that this series is now shooting on location rather than in Canada. That ball went into motion in July when NBCUniversal issued a full-season order based upon the completed pilot, and filming went into high gear as of August 1. As Deadline reports, the entire production relocated at that time from Vancouver to LA, where the show will benefit from new tax incentives and also received $12 million from the state for the first season. According to Korsh, this will lend more authenticity to the show as the character navigate entertainment law:

“Suits LA is a show whose characters are deeply ensconced in the world of film and television. Being able to shoot here will be a huge part of the show’s authenticity. More importantly, thanks to the Soundstage Program, we’re able to provide employment for Los Angeles-based cast and crew who have been starving for opportunities at home.”

Now back to the story that we can expect. As noted above, Ted will be portrayed by Stephen Amell, recently seen shirtless and sweaty in Starz’ Heels wrestling drama. He is looking forward to doing more talking and less punching, and although he wasn’t a Suits watcher, he quickly caught up.

Meanwhile, Ted’s partner in crime legal business would be Stewart Lane and embodied by Josh McDermitt, who is most fondly remembered by audiences as Eugene in AMC’s The Walking Dead. The dude has range as revealed by that character alone — who went from not being able to defend himself from a single walker to crafting his own bullets. Now that he’s better dressed and groomed, McDermitt’s character will be equipped to begin Suits: LA by helping Ted Black save his fledgling firm. From the synopsis:

Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.

Considering Ted Black’s bicoastal status, there should be a window open for him to be familiar with Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter. Whether we will see Macht remains to be confirmed, although Patrick J. Adams (as Michael Ross) will likely be too busy with his upcoming Taylor Sheridan gig for Suits: LA face time. That still leaves Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres as cameo options, but Meghan Markle remains occupied with duchessing, and we will simply stay tuned for word on any Suits characters who could make a guest-star leap.

Cast

The Walking Dead fans should get a kick out of McDermitt as the confident Stuart Lane, partner of Amell’s Ted Black. Other cast members include Rachelle Goulding, Victoria Justice, Troy Wingush, Bryan Greenberg, Lex Scott Davis, John Amos, Kevin Weistman, and Alice Lee.

Release Date

Suits: LA was originally slotted into NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 plans, and as time ticked away and other new and returning series went public with release dates, 2025 began been looking more and more likely. With the show picking up production and moving from Vancouver to Los Angeles, this could potentially push the release to Fall 2025, but the good news is that those substantial tax incentives from California will make a longer-lasting series more possible.

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With filming ongoing for months, we can hope that a teaser arrives before too long. In the meantime (and since it’s Emmys weekend), feel free to revisit this 2024 Golden Globes onstage reunion from several original cast members.