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Kareem Rahma's SubwayTakes becomes first social talk show Emmy nominee

Kareem Rahma's SubwayTakes becomes the first social media talk show nominated for an Emmy.

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Kareem Rahma, a 40-year-old from Cairo, created SubwayTakes, a vertical talk show format for social media. [1] SubwayTakes became the first social media talk show to be nominated for an Emmy in the categories of best short series in comedy, drama, or variety. [2] Zendaya celebrated her 30th birthday on September 1, 2026. [3] Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally as Zendaya, was born in Oklahoma on September 1, 1996. [4] SubwayTakes has accumulated 750 million views across approximately 760 episodes since its launch in 2023. [5] The show features celebrities sharing unpopular opinions or personal theories, such as Javier Bardem's claim that hard rock and metal are the best genre of all time. [6] Zendaya began her career as an adolescent icon for the Disney Channel before evolving into a dramatic actress who has won an Emmy Award. [7] Zendaya has become a global fashion celebrity, with her style varying from traditional suits to glamorous gowns and experimental designs. [8]
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  1. Kareem Rahma, a 40-year-old from Cairo, created SubwayTakes, a vertical talk show format for social media. · elpais.com
  2. SubwayTakes became the first social media talk show to be nominated for an Emmy in the categories of best short series in comedy, drama, or variety. · elpais.com
  3. Zendaya celebrated her 30th birthday on September 1, 2026. · El Espectador
  4. Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally as Zendaya, was born in Oklahoma on September 1, 1996. · El Espectador
  5. SubwayTakes has accumulated 750 million views across approximately 760 episodes since its launch in 2023. · elpais.com
  6. The show features celebrities sharing unpopular opinions or personal theories, such as Javier Bardem's claim that hard rock and metal are the best genre of all time. · elpais.com
  7. Zendaya began her career as an adolescent icon for the Disney Channel before evolving into a dramatic actress who has won an Emmy Award. · El Espectador
  8. Zendaya has become a global fashion celebrity, with her style varying from traditional suits to glamorous gowns and experimental designs. · El Espectador
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