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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.”

Jason Sudeikis has some killer kicks! The actor owns an impressive sneaker collection. 

Flavor Flav is showing his support for members of the Writers Guild of America!

Fueled by flagship comedy Ted Lasso, new drama breakout Silo and limited series The Last Thing He Told Me, Apple TV+ viewership has been hitting all-time highs this spring.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As TV Academy members toasted the stars of “Ted Lasso” on May 1, things were about to change dramatically in the Emmy campaign space. Apple TV+ was celebrating the opening of a “For Your Consideration” activation at Goya Studios, where it erected a massive tent to showcase its bevy of contenders. It’s a well-appointed and pristine space, with an almost Apple Store-meets-Emmys vibe. Displays celebrating Apple TV+ shows were front and center, along with an open bar, passed bites and a theater room for screenings and panels for celebrated shows like “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking,” “Bad Sisters,” and more. But now here’s the problem with FYC: The writers strike has upended everything. The clouds were already forming at that “Ted Lasso” event, as the strike was called at the same moment co-creator/star Jason Sudeikis and team were celebrating the show’s Season 3 on stage. Many of the “Lasso” stars double as writers — Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and Brendan Hunt included — so the power and importance of writers was on everyone’s minds. Sudeikis even remarked on how surreal it was to be there on stage talking about writing “Ted Lasso” just as the issues facing the town’s scribes took center stage. “Shout out to the writers,” he said. “What a day to be doing this.”

Jason Sudeikis has admitted Donald Trump inspired him to change the character of Ted Lasso.

Donald Trump inspired him to make changes to the character of Ted Lasso.The actor discussed the origins of the character in an interview with The Guardian, where he explained that Lasso was originally more “belligerent” before the former US president, and the culture surrounding him, prompted changes.“It was the culture we were living in,” Sudeikis said. “I’m not terribly active online and it even affected me.

McKinley Franklin editor Jason Sudeikis’ affable football coach in the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” would have had a very different demeanor if it wasn’t for Donald Trump.  While speaking with The Guardian, Sudeikis dished on the early origins of Ted Lasso. He revealed that the character o was initially conceptualized to be much more “belligerent,” but that observing the behavior of Trump forced a change. “It was the culture we were living in,” Sudeikis said. “I’m not terribly active online and it even affected me. Then you have Donald Trump coming down the escalator. I was like, ‘OK, this is silly,’ and then what he unlocked in people.”

Hannah Waddingham pops up. The English actress burst onto our screens as Rebecca Welton on Ted Lasso in 2020, before appearing in Sex Education, Hocus Pocus 2 and Willow. Watch Below: Ted Lasso — Season 3 Official Trailer | Apple TV+Whilst she may be known for her role in Ted Lasso, it was far from her first major role, the 48-year-old actress has a long history under her belt with roles in Game of Thrones, Les Misérables and The Hustle.Now, as Hannah joins Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton and Kilia Saina as co-hosts of Eurovision 2023, we're rounding up everything you need to know about the actress! Hannah Waddingham in Ted Lasso.Hannah Waddingham is best known for playing Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso since 2020, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.Hannah was also in the 2012 film adaption of Les Miserables and joined the cast of the fifth season of Game of Thrones as Septa Unella. She's also appeared in a number of West End shows including Spamalot, Into the Woods and The Wizard of Oz. Stream Ted Lasso now on Apple TV+ with a 7 day FREE trial. Subscribe here.Hannah Waddingham in Game of Thrones.Hannah Waddingham is British, she was born in Wandsworth, London. Hannah and her daughter Kitty, who was born in 2016.Hannah Waddingham was in a long-term relationship with hotel manager, Gianluca Cugnetto. The pair were together for over a decade and share a daughter, Kitty, who was born in 2016. The pair, who never married, separated, however, they have kept the details of their relationship private. Before Hannah landed the role of Rebecca in Ted Lasso, she made public her daughter's diagnosis of Henoch–Schönlein Purpura, an autoimmune disease.

The buzz has been brewing this week - if not longer - for Eurovision 2023 and today's finally the day. The Grand Final of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest will take place on Saturday night (May 13) in Liverpool after the city won a tight bidding contest to host the event on behalf of Ukraine.

Never mind which country takes the Eurovision crown this evening in Liverpool, UK – the audience has already claimed its favourite, and it’s the host Hannah Waddingham. 

Eurovision Song Contest is back in the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores after last year’s winner, Ukraine, were unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.UK viewers can watch the Eurovision 2023 Final live on Saturday May 13 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm BST.Along with hosting parts of the show, Norton will share UK commentary duties with former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc.In the US, the final will be available to stream via Peacock from 3pm ET/12pm PT on Saturday May 13.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Eurovision Song Contest has returned to the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores as last year’s winner, Ukraine, are unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.Singer-songwriter Mae Muller is representing the UK with her track ‘I Wrote A Song’, which she co-wrote with Karen Poole and Lewis Thompson.Speaking to NME about the song, Muller said: “A lot of my music can come from a place of pain, even though the outcome is quite sassy and liberating. This was one of those moments where I wanted to write something that made people feel empowered.

Nick Mohammed, the two-time Emmy nominee for his co-starring role on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso, will make his U.S. live performance debut for one night only at New York’s Town Hall on Friday, June 2. The show will bring his “Mr. Swallow” alter-ego character to American audiences for the first time.

Sex Education star and West End powerhouse Hannah Waddingham last night sent Eurovision fans wild after making a cheeky dig at the expense of Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.Ted Lasso star Hannah, 48, was seen joining forces with Amanda's BGT co-star Alesha Dixon - as well as Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina - to present the first semi-final of the much-loved singing contest last night. It was during her hosting stint that Hannah left viewers in hysterics following a jibe at 52-year-old Amanda, whose role it was to award points on behalf of the United Kingdom during the 2021 ceremony. Mum-of-three Amanda previously came under fire during her Eurovision stint after making a joke that didn't go down well with viewers, quipping that she didn't know the difference between French and Dutch, leading some fans to dub her "arrogant".

Imagine Dragons, in solidarity with the writers strike, showed up at the Netflix picket line to support writers.

The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final has taken place in Liverpool.

It's finally Eurovision week, and it's a huge deal for the north west as Liverpool hosts proceedings on behalf of Ukraine.

The Beatles‘ ‘Hey Jude’ from his recent cameo in Ted Lasso, as well as sharing two exclusive live session clips with NME. Check out ‘Yougazer’ above and ‘Shine Your Way Out’ below.Appearing in the eighth episode of the ongoing third season yesterday (May 3), Varga appeared briefly in the Apple TV+ comedy series – performing a musical interlude that saw him cover the classic track by The Beatles.“It was quite random.

The “Ted Lasso” scene that challenged co-creator Brendan Hunt the most in terms of keeping a straight face was in Season 3’s Episode 7, “The Strings That Bind Us.” Coach Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) tweaked a Japanese idea that Coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) explains to his players in which an invisible red string connects soulmates by their little fingers. Kent decides the players should practice with the string tied to their penises.“Episode 6 is pretty, and somewhat serious,” Hunt told TheWrap at an Emmys FYC carpet in Hollywood Monday, video of which you can watch above.

bursting onto our TV screens in 2020 as team owner Rebecca Welton on “Ted Lasso,” Hannah Waddingham has been on the fast track to where she should be, which is as many screens and stages as humanly possible.At the moment, though, she’s about to be on Zoom. Even meeting Waddingham virtually, you have to wonder: Will she be as intimidatingly fabulous as she is on “Lasso”? Her character contains multitudes, her impeccable power outfits armoring a vulnerable heart, but still: The lady is fierce.Waddingham, on the other hand, is as welcoming as Rebecca is guarded.

It isn’t a secret that during the rise of streaming, the fate of episodic television wasn’t clear. Now, many would say that they prefer shows that have the time to explore the story, the characters, and the themes throughout a season over a movie.  Many shows highlight the strength of television, and streaming services have made it a competitive market.

It isn’t a secret that during the rise of streaming, the fate of episodic television wasn’t clear. Now, many would say that they prefer shows that have the time to explore the story, the characters, and the themes throughout a season over a movie.  Many shows highlight the strength of television, and streaming services have made it a competitive market.

In its second week on Netflix, The Night Agent joined an elite group of shows that have garnered more than 3B viewing minutes in a measurement week, according to Nielsen‘s latest streaming report.

Ilene Chaiken and cast members of The L Word: Generation Q appeared at the White House daily briefing on Tuesday to speak out on attacks on the LGBTQI community.

Apple TV+ already has an expanding library of great original programming, like “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “Servant,” and “Schmigadoon!.” But the streamer also has a handful of original international series like “Pachinko” and “Acapulco” that fly under the radar. READ MORE: The 70 Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2023 Add another show like that to the Apple TV+ ranks: “Drops Of God,” a French-Japanese drama set in the world of gastronomy and fine wines.

The cast of Venom 3 is growing!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Hannah Waddingham is set to star in a musical holiday special for Apple TV+. Titled “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” the special will feature Waddingham and surprise guests in performances and musical numbers. It will be recorded live in front of an audience at the London Coliseum, with Waddingham accompanied by her Big band. The special will be produced by Done + Dusted and directed bywinner Hamish Hamilton. Waddingham will also executive produce along with Katy Mullan, Moira Ross, Raj Kapoor, and Nick Todisco. Done + Dusted previously collaborated with Apple on “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 6 of “Ted Lasso,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Shortly before Billy Harris landed the role of footballer Colin Hughes on the Apple TV+ smash “Ted Lasso,” he found himself without an agent. Rather than be discouraged, though, he sent a note to casting director Theo Park to let them know to keep him in mind for an upcoming project. “Lo and behold, a day later, this email came in about a show called ‘Ted Lasso,’” Harris recalls. Harris had only recently graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and the show marked his television debut. Though little was known about in the first season, the actor relished the opportunity to learn the ropes from what he calls “the best of the best.”

The second half of Season 4 of Netflix series “You,” which premiered all five episodes on March 9, topped the Nielsen streaming charts for the second week in a row.According to Nielsen, it had back-to-back billion-minute weeks (1.4B last week and 1.2B this week), and its fourth week at over 1B minutes since the new season debuted in February.  For the week of March 13 – 19, the Penn Badgley-led thriller edged out fellow Netflix series, “Shadow and Bone,” which took the #2 slot with the premiere of its second season on March 16. In third place was “The Mandalorian”; The third episode of Season 3 saw viewers jump 25% vs.

Brett Goldstein speechless: Ask the “Ted Lasso” star and “Shrinking” co-creator how he feels about becoming a sex symbol. “This is the first I’ve heard of it,” he tells me, after almost doing a spit-take when I bring up what I’ve dubbed “Sexy Brett Goldstein.” “I’m flattered you’re telling me this, and I will expect you to address me as such from now on,” he says, grinning at the madness of me broaching such a silly topic. “How do I feel about becoming a sex symbol? I don’t know. You can say, ‘He blushes, looks confused, his head explodes.’” Sexy Brett Goldstein blushes and looks confused. His head explodes. “Listen,” he says, “If that’s a thing, that has nothing to do with me. That has to do with the show, right? Because of the character.”

Paddy McGuinness will be seen in meltdown as he heads into The Great British Bake Off tent. Four more famous faces will be seen on Sunday night (April 9) putting their baking skills to the test on the charity spin-off of the Channel 4 show.

Olivia Wilde claimed he does not pay child support.The former couple dated from 2011 to 2020 and share two children, an eight-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter.In new legal documents revealed earlier this week, Wilde claimed that the Ted Lasso star had never paid her child support payments, and is now seeking “retroactive” financial support in line with his income, as well as $500,000 (£400,000) to cover her legal fees.Speaking to The Independent, a source close to Sudeikis claimed that “Olivia and Jason shared costs equally and fairly throughout their relationship, including everything related to the children”.They added: “Jason took it upon himself to initiate the proceedings in the first place to ensure that the kids would be properly cared for by both parents based on the court deciding what is fair financially going forward.”In the legal documents filed by Wilde, the Don’t Worry Darling director alleged that she has been forced to cover the cost of food, clothing and childcare since her split from Sudeikis.“Jason is not currently paying child support to me, despite my requests through counsel that we agree upon an interim support amount to avoid further litigation in this matter,” the filing said.“While Jason and I have been splitting certain expenses for the children, such as their school tuition, I have been bearing 100 per cent of the costs of the children’s care when they are with me, including, but not limited to, their food, clothing, childcare, extracurricular activities, and transportation costs.”Her lawyers added: “Jason shares equal responsibility with Olivia for the support of their children, yet Olivia has borne the lion’s share of the expenses for their children since the pendency of this

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Ted Lasso” breakout Phil Dunster’s role in the second season of “Surface” has been revealed. Dunster joining the second season of the Gugu Mbatha-Raw-led Apple series was reported in early March, but character details were being kept under wraps at the time. Variety can now exclusively report that Dunster will star as Quinn, the older brother of Eliza (Millie Brady). Quinn is described as “the privileged scion of a troubled, old-money family who’s attempting to blaze a new trail for the younger generation – all the while struggling against his own darker tendencies.”

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below: