From ‘Lasso’ to Lizzo, Emmy nominees react with joy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nicholas Braun of “Succession” was pacing the streets of Soho in Manhattan, unable to stop moving and feeling “a little manic.” “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk took a break from writing the next season for a bottle of Champagne. Connie Britton was getting her hair colored and Jane Lynch was about to get sushi. They and many others expressed joy after being nominated for Emmy Awards. The Emmys air Sept. 12 on NBC. “Succession” received a leading 25 Emmy nominations and “Squid Game,” the first non-English language series to vie for television’s top honor, earned a best drama nomination and 13 other bids.