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Emmy nominations were announced on July 18. Herein, a list of nominees in select categories. Visit emmys.com/nominations for the full list of nominees. Tune into CBS on Sunday, September 22 at 8pm for the award presentation, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. Drama Drama Series Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland House of Cards Mad Men Notice that perennial entry (at least since it's been on air) Boardwalk Empire  is not included. Notice, also, that the Netflix-exclusive series, House of Cards , from Beau Willimon ( The Ides of March ), is  included. Look for Netflix to emerge as a major player in original programming within the next few years. Lead Actress Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey Claire Danes, Homeland Robin Wright, House of Cards Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men Connie Britton, Nashville Kerry Washington, Scandal There are seven nominees in this category, one more than the typical six. While Danes has won thi...

The Golden Globes, which honor both film and television, were handed out last night. (The Globes are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, HFPA.)  It was a light, fun broadcast, with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler back in their beloved SNL "Weekend Update" banter mode. They didn't bring the sting that previous host Ricky Gervais did (save for a cheeky jab at James Cameron), but they set the mood for the night and kept the show moving at a good pace.  I loved that President Bill Clinton presented the clip of  Lincoln . When he was first introduced, I thought it was another bit, but then - wonder of wonders - it was actually him! What a wonderful way to drive home the point of Lincoln  and the notion of reaching across the aisle and working together to move our country froward and to a better place.  I didn't love Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig's banter before announcing the Best Actress in a Feature Film, Comedy or Musical. It just we...