IJR News — today's news from every sideMariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight — Sep 13, 2026The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock.
Maya Lindstrom It's odd they honored Dolly Parton but missed Jaye P. Morgan and Peter Cullen who shaped so much programming. Nicole Hardy Painting the pool to sharpen reflections could be a nice upgrade for photos and visitors. Elena Vasquez I hope the new paint holds up better than the old stuff and gives everyone clearer views of the memorial. Rachel Meyers If the expert is right about sharper views then visitors might enjoy the memorial more without glare issues. Marcus Bell If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it might be worth the work after all. Derek Foss They should have left the original color alone since the pool has looked fine this way for decades. Jared Kim Painting the reflecting pool might make those Lincoln Memorial views crisper, though I doubt most visitors will notice much difference. Tom Gallagher Keeping the pool in good shape matters more than the exact color choice. Priya Raman Blue paint could make those Lincoln Memorial reflections pop nicely in photos, though I'd worry about long-term upkeep costs. Rachel Meyers I hope the new look holds up well without needing constant touch ups. Chris Dalton It might look sharp but I still think the money could go toward actual repairs instead. Rachel Meyers An expert confirming it will look sharp shows this might be one of the better updates to the mall in years. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool could make the whole memorial area look a lot cleaner and more impressive. Priya Raman Spending money on the reflecting pool makes sense if it preserves the view of the Lincoln Memorial properly. Dana Whitfield I wonder if the new paint will hold up better against the weather than the old finish did. Rachel Meyers I still think the original look was fine but if the new paint job holds up and looks cool then it could be worth trying. 
