Niecy Nash to Host ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics’ Musical Game Show Revival for Fox

Nick Jonas has been hospitalized after a recent injury.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe CW is aiming to go where few broadcasters dare travel these days: Saturday nights. The netlet plans to add a two-hour Saturday primetime block to its schedule this fall, programming a full seven nights a week for the first time in its 15-year history.The CW chairman/CEO Mark Pedowitz announced the expansion on Thursday.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 10, 2021, which means it’s 21 days until Emmy eligibility ends on May 31; 38 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 46 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 49 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 64 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 101 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 132 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeDisgraced TV journos Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer are back hosting another small market morning show — but this time, as imagined by Fox’s “Let’s Be Real,” in Fairbanks, Alaska.On Thursday night’s episode, the “Let’s Be Real” puppets imagine Rose and Lauer now toiling in the 49th state — moving on from their previous.

Peep Show star David Mitchell is set to host a new game show featuring members of the Taskmaster team.According to a synopsis, Outsiders, which is a new original show set to air on Dave, will see Mitchell “challenge” a returning cast of three pairs of comedians to prove they’ve got the mettle and skills to thrive in the great outdoors.”The returning cast of comedians will include Taskmaster regulars Ed Gamble, Jamali Maddix, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman and Lou Sanders alongside Toussaint

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches are slated to co-host NBC’s latest summertime competition game show, “Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide,” which will make a splash during a special two-night premiere on Aug. 8 after the Olympic Closing Ceremony.

Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting gig on May 8.The tech billionaire will present this Saturday’s show despite disapproval from its regular cast. Miley Cyrus is set to join him as the show’s musical guest.Yesterday (May 5) the official SNL Twitter account posted a caption-less image of Musk in rehearsals for the programme, in which he is seen wearing a bandana for a face mask.Some people online criticised the photo, with one writing: “No caption, speaks volumes.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBellamy Young will be among the first guests to check into “Fantasy Island.” Fox’s reboot of the quirky and often mysterious series has signed Young to guest star as a local TV morning show host with a taste for adventure.And we do mean that literally. In an early episode of the new “Fantasy Island,” Young will play Christine Collins, described as a host with “a simple fantasy.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeConan O’Brien has an official moving-out date at TBS: His long-running late-night show “Conan” will officially end on June 24.“Conan” will mark the end of its 11-year run with final weeks of shows that will include special guests, leading up to an hour-long finale.

Niecy Nash “did not know” that wife Jessica Betts and her kids would get along as well as they have. And although it’s only been nine months since the Emmy Award-nominated star and the singer/songwriter tied the knot in a surprise wedding, Niecy’s three adult children —  Dominic, Donielle, and Dia — already “love” their new step parent.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeYou’re not the only one surprised by the sudden announcement of the new “The Simpsons” short “Maggie Simpson in ‘The Force Awakens From Its Nap.'” For executive producer Al Jean and the team behind the long-running animated series, they’re still marveling at how quickly they turned it around.“The Force Awakens From Its Nap,” which premieres at Midnight PT on Disney Plus, came out of an idea that executive producer James L.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has unveiled recipients of its 14th Television Academy Honors, including HBO’s “I May Destroy You” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” The seven honorees also include “For Life,” “I Am Greta,” “Little America,” “The Social Dilemma” and “Welcome to Chechnya.”“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGrab your keys: HBO and HBO Max are leaning heavily into in-person drive-in events for their joint Emmy For Your Consideration campaign next month.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAmazon Prime Video has once again put a pause on its annual in-person Emmy FYC pop-up events space due to the pandemic.

Doctor Who, but that doesn't mean he won't still be seen on BBC One a lot. In fact, he's landed himself a retro revival for the channel.

Blankety Blank will be returning to our screens on BBC One, with Bradley Walsh taking over as host for the iconic game show.The actor, who was recently spotted filming for the Darling Buds of May remake, previously hosted a Christmas special of the show in 2020. Each episode of the series will see a panel of six celebrities attempt to fill in missing answers over different rounds.

Caitlyn Jenner, who announced her plans to run in California’s gubernatorial recall election, will sit down with Fox News’ Sean Hannity for an interview that will be telecast on May 5.

Niecy Nash, fresh from her guest stint hosting The Masked Singer, will front a reboot of Don’t Forget the Lyrics! for Fox.