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EXCLUSIVE: Tony Award-winning director Anna D.Shapiro (August: Osage County), Oscar-nominated producer Leelai Demoz (On Tip-Toe), Tony-nominated actor/writer Ian Barford (Linda Vista) and entrepreneur Brad Keywell (Groupon, WNDR Museum) have teamed up to create multimedia venture Highwire Media, an artist-first production company that is developing and producing projects across film, theater, and television.

Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt is over the moon as he welcomes his second child with his fiancée Shannon Nelson.The couple are super happy to introduce their 'beautiful and perfect' new baby boy, Archiebald Felix Nelson, to the world. Shannon shared a lovely message on Instagram saying that little Archie had "decided to join us" and that they felt "so lucky" to have him. She posted a photo of actor Brendan, 51, holding their son in the hospital while wearing a hair net and mask.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Rosicker, an agent at Gersh for over 35 years, is moving into management after founding Quest Entertainment and Management with his husband, manager and producer Brian Ferrantino.

“Ted Lasso” stars Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt are clapping back at Joy Behar’s claim that she was asked to guest star on the Apple TV+ show.“The View” co-host, 81, alleged on Wednesday that she was invited to play the role of Sudeikis’ mom on the comedy.The “Horrible Bosses” star, 48, and Hunt, 51, appeared with cast members Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, James Lance and Billy Harris during a a panel discussion at the PEOPLE X IHG Conversation in Los Angeles Thursday.The men were surprised at Behar’s claim, with Sudekis joking: “I, no. Joy Behar from ‘The View?’” when asked if the news that she was set to appear in the third season was valid.“She’s welcome to sit at the table,” he added.“Respectfully, it would be news to us.

Sam Richardson won the Creative Arts Emmy for Guest Actor In A Comedy Series for his portrayal of Edwin Akufo in the hit Apple series Ted Lasso.

EXCLUSIVE: Jermaine Fowler (Sorry to Bother You) has wrapped production on a new psychological thriller directed by Steve Pink (Hot Tub Time Machine).

 star Brendan Hunt has revealed his next big project: marriage!Weeks after the Apple+ TV series' heart tugging finale, Hunt has announced his engagement to longtime love Shannon Nelson. The 51-year-old  co-creator, writer and star shared the joyous news in an Instagram photo of a giddy-looking Nelson as she accepted his proposal. «The majestic @snoopshann, so rarely photographed in her natural habitat, captured here in the act of saying 'yes,'» he captioned the shot, which also shows off a stunning east west emerald cut engagement ring.Nelson shared the same photo over on her Instagram page, along with an additional shot of the happy couple. «We are a family.

Ted Lasso wrapped up its three season story just last week on Apple TV+, and one of the show’s creators/stars, Brendan Hunt, has revealed why it avoided a romance between Ted and Rebecca.

The question on the mind of all Ted Lasso fans, and some of its stars, is will there be a Season 4 or any spin-offs of the Apple TV+ series.

The writers strike has entered its fifth week and is about to enter its second month and shows no sign of abating.

 series finale!The beloved soccer comedy, led by Jason Sudeikis as the titular coach, takes its final bow on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, as the third and reportedly final -- season concludes with an epic match for the Premier League title.Ted Lasso's third season was a full-circle moment for some of its main character. Ted contemplated moving back home for the sake of his relationship with his son, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) ended up commiserating with her ex-husband's mistress-turned-wife when it turned out there was a new mistress in the picture.

We’re Richmond ‘til we die! The season 3 finale of Ted Lasso is shaping up to be one of its biggest episodes yet — and could potentially mark the end of the beloved Apple TV+ series.

Tuesday’s episode of “Ted Lasso” — its Season 3 finale, titled, “So Long, Farewell” — could actually be its series finale, Kelly Clarkson put Hannah Waddingham in the hot seat to find out exactly what she knew. Joining “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on the day of the finale, the Emmy-winning star of the beloved Apple TV+ series was asked point blank: “So the season finale of ‘Ted Lasso’ is about to happen, and I’ve heard it might be the end-end.

wrote on Twitter. “Tonight we play our final match.”Season 3 ends with its the twelfth episode, titled “So long, Farewell.” According to Apple TV+, the season finale lands at 9 p.m.

The Paley Center’s Ted Lasso Season 3 event that was to be held on Tuesday in Los Angeles has been cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” All ticket buyers will automatically be issued a full refund.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Plans have been scrapped to mark the Apple TV+ “Ted Lasso” Season 3 finale with a major Paley Center-sponsored celebration in Beverly Hills on May 30. “We are reaching out to share the news that due to unforeseen circumstances the ‘Ted Lasso’ season finale screening and event planned for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills will not be taking place as scheduled,” the Paley Center said in a statement on Thursday. “All ticket buyers will automatically be issued a full refund. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and a representative will get back to you as soon as possible.”

ABC has renewed Celebrity Jeopardy! for a second season and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for a fourth season.

Hannah Waddingham has some fun with Jason Sudeikis during a Ted Lasso press event at Battersea Power Station last week in London.

ScreenCraft, a writers’ community, is preparing for its annual Writers Summit and has set an A-list guest list.

The third and final season of Ted Lasso is currently airing and it has been reported that the main cast received big pay raises for the last episodes.

Ted Lasso paid tribute to late soccer journalist Grant Wahl during the latest episode of the Apple TV+ series’ third season.

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Crushing coparenting. Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis supported 8-year-old son Otis at his soccer game on Sunday, April 2.

Believing in well-being! The cast of Ted Lasso helped President Joe Biden discuss the importance of mental health by making a special appearance at the White House.

Jason Sudeikis pulls Karine Jean-Pierre into a side hug during his visit to the White House in Washington, DC, on Monday (March 20).

Jason Sudeikis is already reminscing about the final days of Ted Lasso.

pic.twitter.com/XPNAfqnzEjMore information will be available on the visit will be available on Monday.“Ted Lasso,” which debuted its third season Wednesday on Apple TV+, has been lauded for its optimistic approach to kindness and determination, with the show’s signature slogan, “believe,” inspiring viewers across the country.Amid the release of the series’ third season, there has been speculation whether the show might be coming to an end, though spinoffs are not off the table. For Brett Goldstein, who writes for the series as well as plays soccer legend-turned assistant coach Roy Kent, the prospect of the third season being its final one would make him feel “very, very sad on a lot of levels.”“I really, really love the show, really care about these characters and I love the people,” Goldstein told TheWrap ahead of the Season 3 debut.

Jason Sudeikis and the cast of the Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso will meet with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss the importance of addressing mental health to promote overall well-being.

J. Kim Murphy AFC Richmond is going to D.C. The cast of “Ted Lasso” will visit the White House on Monday to participate in a discussion with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on “the importance of mental health to promote overall wellbeing. Apple announced the meeting Sunday afternoon. President Biden teased the appearance minutes before Apple’s confirmation, posting a reference to the Apple TV+ hit comedy: “Tomorrow.”Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XPNAfqnzEj “‘Ted Lasso’ has inspired the world through its universal themes around optimism, kindness, and determination and the Lasso philosophy to ‘believe,'” reads Apple’s announcement of the meeting of the minds.

"Ted Lasso" star and executive producer Jason Sudeikis, as well as other members of the cast, are weighing in ahead of its season three premiere on what – if anything – is next for the show, with answers varying regarding more episodes and potential spinoffs.   Nick Mohammed, who plays West Ham manager Nate, told Entertainment Weekly this week, "I feel like the writers were really open at the start and said that in their heads they'd mapped out three-season arcs, but that doesn't mean that it definitely has to come to an end.There's no reason why it couldn't continue.

Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” premiering on March 15, Variety spoke with series stars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed and Toheeb Jimoh. The interviews offered insights about what comes next for the “Ted Lasso” characters, as well as the rationale behind creative decisions made in the writers’ room for Season 3 — including the 12-episode season’s longer episodes. As “Ted Lasso” returns, AFC Richmond is considered the last place underdogs on the Premier League — and the stakes are raised, with former assistant coach Nate Shelley (Mohammed) now at the helm of West Ham United (AFC Richmond’s prestigious competitor).

The stars of Ted Lasso are hitting the red carpet!

Jason Sudeikis teases his journey as the character Ted Lasso in the self-titled comedy series from Apple is coming to an end with Season 3.

Apple‘s hit comedy series Ted Lasso is officially returning for a third season on March 15, it was revealed in a teaser above. Following the premiere, new episodes will be released weekly on Wednesday.

Ted Lasso fans have a little bit more to wait for the big Season 3 premiere this spring. So in the meantime, Apple is teasing what’s ahead in a first-look photo (below) showing the titular character (Jason Sudeikis) face-to-face with Nathan Shelley (Nick Mohammed) who looks to still have his feet planted on the dark side.

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Award-winnning director Anna D. Shapiro has signed with CAA for representation. CAA also will represent multimedia venture Highwire Media which includes principals Shapiro, Leelai Demoz, Ian Barford, and Brad Keywell.