Emmys Add Reba McEntire for Dolly Parton Tribute, Big 'Baywatch' Cast as Presenters

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In Short: The Emmys have added Reba McEntire to honor Dolly Parton, with the tribute to be performed by Parton's friend. The ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, will also feature the entire cast of the Baywatch reboot and other notable presenters.

Emmys have added Reba McEntire to honor Dolly Parton, who passed away recently. The tribute will be performed by Parton's longtime friend and fellow country music icon. The ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, will also feature the entire cast of the Baywatch reboot and other notable presenters, including Stephen Amell, Noah Beck, and Scott Caan.

Previously announced presenters include Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Rachel Sennott. The additions also include Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, stars of the Apple TV comedy Brothers. The show will also feature Julia Garner, star of Netflix’s The Altruists, and LL Cool J and Scott Caan, stars of CBS’ NCIS: New York.

Jesse Collins confirmed on Thursday that the tribute will be performed by Reba McEntire, who is also an NBC star, headlining the network’s hit multi-camera comedy Happy’s Place. The additions include almost the entire cast of Fox’s upcoming Baywatch reboot, with Stephen Amell, Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Thaddeus LaGrone, and Brooks Nader all set to give away trophies.

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