Noah Kahan Jokes He Almost Peed His Pants at Emmys 2026

Emmys 2026: Noah Kahan Drops a Major Hint About His Next Music (Exclusive)Noah Kahan wishes he could have orbited around a bathroom during his 2026 Emmys performance. After the “Stick Season” singer took the stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Sept. 14 during the Emmys in memoriam tribute for celebrities such as Catherine O’Hara, James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane and Hayden Panettiere, he admitted his nerves nearly got the better of him. “Honored to have sang tonight to the memory of so many legends,” Kahan wrote on X after his performance. “Also I almost pissed my pants cuz I was nervous.” During the emotional tribute, Kahan joined Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy in remembering the lives of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars by performing a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water.” “I think it's a perfect song to encapsulate the hope that comes with so many of the people that we lost this year,” Kahan exclusively told Keltie Knight during Live From E!: 2026 Emmys Sept. 14. “The bright lights we've lost: Dolly [Parton], Catherine [O’Hara], so many incredible artists.”“I think the song speaks to the hope and love that they brought to the world,” he continued. “And I'm going to try to kind of give some of that back with a song tonight.” The “Orbiter” singer also teased an upcoming music project ahead of the Mariska Hargitay-hosted event, though he was careful not to say too much. Amy Sussman/Getty Images“I can't tell you any more, really, but yeah, we've got something. I got that thing on me right now,” he said. “I got something in the works.” Though the 29-year-old—who donned an oversized black suit and bow tie for the event—kept his cards close to his chest, that’s mainly because he joked his publicist would “throw me into the trash can over there” if he revealed any more. “But very excited about what we have,” he added, “and it was a really cool opportunity.” Keep reading to see every star on the Emmys 2026 red carpet...Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesZendayain custom Prada and Mikimoto jewelry. Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesSelena Gomezin Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesAyo Edebiriin Chanel and Mikimoto jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesMariska Hargitayin Monse and Stuart Weitzman shoes.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesNoah Wylein custom Brunello Cucinelli and Cartier watch. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesNicole Kidmanin Chanel. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesElle Fanningin Ralph Lauren and Cartier jewelry. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesDakota Fanningin Carolina Herrera and Swarovski jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKristen Bellin Alberta Ferretti. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesShailene Woodleyin Balenciaga. Jesse Grant/NBCJulia Garnerin Loewe and Marco Bicego jewelry. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesFlorence Pughin Vivienne Westwood. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesColman Domingoin custom Valentino and OMEGA watch. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesKaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphreyin Christian Siriano (Cuoco) and Giorgio Armani (Pelphrey). Randy Shropshire/NBC via Getty ImagesJulianne Houghin Antonio Grimaldi. Jesse Grant/NBC via Getty ImagesSarah Pidgeonin Chanel. Jesse Grant/NBCAllison Janneyin Pamella Roland. Randy Shropshire/NBCEmilia Clarkein Prada. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesJohn Mulaney & Olivia Munnin Brunello Cucinelli (Mulaney) and FFORME (Munn). Randy Shropshire/NBCMichelle Pfeifferin Saint Laurent. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesOscar Isaacin Celine. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJessica Williamsin Honor, Tyler Ellis bag, and Jessica McCormack jewelry.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesHarrison Ford & Calista Flockhartin custom Paul Smith (Ford) and Zuhair Murad (Flockhart). Randy Shropshire/NBCSterling K. Brownin Brunello Cucinelli. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesLisa Kudrowin Celine. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesPaul Anthony Kellyin Louis Vuitton and Vacheron Constantin watch. LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty ImagesSally Fieldin Akris.Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesChase Infinitiin Louis Vuitton and Hearts on Fire jewelry. Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty ImagesLinda Cardelliniin Yara Shoemaker. Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesSarah Snookin Cartier jewelry. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App