Swift Makes Surprise Emmy Sketch Appearance; Odenkirk Lends Voice to LA Mayoral Ad

Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo in a pre-taped sketch for the 2026 Emmy Awards, appearing alongside host Mariska Hargitay. The segment saw Hargitay encouraging colleagues to "think like Swifties" to solve a mystery for the telecast. Swift was also reportedly seen at a Chiefs vs. Broncos game next to Tom Cruise.

In other celebrity TV news, Bob Odenkirk, known for his role as Saul Goodman, has lent his voice to a campaign ad for L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman. The ad is set to air during the Emmy Awards broadcast. Meanwhile, "Hacks" star Megan Stalter arrived at the Emmys dressed as an Emmy statue, and Dan Levy is set to honor Catherine O'Hara while presenting with "Schitt's Creek" co-star Annie Murphy.