Shogun Makes Emmys History, Hacks Wins Best Comedy Series

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Shogun Makes Emmys History
Japanese-language show Shogun smashes Emmy records by winning 18 titles at the 76th Emmys
Shogun wins best drama series, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards

Hacks Wins Best Comedy Series
Hacks on HBO wins best comedy series
The Bear wins 11 Emmys, including best comedy actor for Jeremy Allen White and comedy supporting actor for Ebon Moss-Bachrach

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