Culture 2 min read By Lauren Baxter
Emmys Set Reba McEntire for Dolly Parton Tribute, Add McConaughey and Baywatch Reboot Stars as Presenters
The 78th Emmy Awards will honor Dolly Parton with a tribute performed by Reba McEntire, while Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, and stars of Fox's Baywatch reboot join the presenter lineup for the September 14 ceremony at the Peacock Theater.
The 78th Emmy Awards will include a tribute to Dolly Parton, with Reba McEntire set to perform, executive producer Jesse Collins confirmed. The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14 on NBC and Peacock.
Parton, a country music icon and longtime cultural figure, died recently at the age of 80. The tribute is expected to celebrate her contributions to music, film, and television. Further details about the segment have not been announced.
In addition to the Parton tribute, the Emmys have added a large group of presenters, including Matthew McConaughey and Shailene Woodley. A contingent of stars from Fox's upcoming Baywatch reboot will also appear, among them Stephen Amell, Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, and Scott Caan.
Other presenters include Jamie Lee Curtis, Awkwafina, Emma D'Arcy, and LL Cool J. The lineup reflects a mix of film, television, and streaming talent, with several names tied to current and upcoming projects.
The Baywatch reboot, which is set to debut on Fox, has generated significant buzz, and its presence at the Emmys signals the network's push to promote the series. The original Baywatch became a global pop-culture phenomenon in the 1990s.
The 78th Emmy Awards will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock. The ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Additional presenters and details about the show are expected to be announced in the coming days.
