# 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]

## What this stands on

1. Kareem Rahma, a 40-year-old from Cairo, created SubwayTakes, a vertical talk show format for social media. (elpais.com, News)
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, News)
3. Zendaya celebrated her 30th birthday on September 1, 2026. (El Espectador, News)
4. Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally as Zendaya, was born in Oklahoma on September 1, 1996. (El Espectador, News)
5. SubwayTakes has accumulated 750 million views across approximately 760 episodes since its launch in 2023. (elpais.com, News)
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, News)
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, News)
8. Zendaya has become a global fashion celebrity, with her style varying from traditional suits to glamorous gowns and experimental designs. (El Espectador, News)

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