Television Academy Merges Variety Talk and Sketch Back Together, Among Other Emmy Changes For 2021

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJust weeks after being tapped to head up Banijay’s North America and Latin America operations, Cris Abrego has just been handed another major responsibility: Abrego has been elected as chairman of the Television Academy Foundation, making him the org’s first-ever Latino chair.Abrego is among the newly-elected board officers of the Television Academy Foundation, all of whom will serve a two-year term starting Jan. 1.

After they confirmed they are back together, Zara McDermott has got a tattoo as a tribute to other half, Sam Thompson.The reality star, who sent fans wild as she posed for racy underwear shots, took to her Instagram stories to show off her inking to her followers. In the snap, the 24 year old has a small moon and star tattoo on her ankle as she rests her manicured hand on it.

Cris Abrego, the TV executive who was recently named Banijay’s Chairman of the Americas and president and CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings, has been elected chair of the Television Academy Foundation. He becomes the first Latino to hold the office; his two-year term will begin January 1 and run through December 31, 2022.

Zara McDermott has taken to social media to confirm what we've all been waiting for: that she's officially back together with Sam Thompson.After weeks of speculation and are they, aren't they-ing, at last, Zara has posted an up to date photo of the pair together (kissing, too) alongside the caption, "The best birthday I could ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever have wished for in my whole life

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe legendary singer Dionne Warwick tweeted, “Kenan Thompson has been on SNL for as long as I’ve been alive. A very talented and funny young man” in the early evening on Dec.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe legendary singer Dionne Warwick tweeted, “Kenan Thompson has been on SNL for as long as I’ve been alive. A very talented and funny young man” in the early evening on Dec.

Lorne Michaels, who is the most nominated individual in Emmy history, may find his chances of winning an award in 2021 a little tougher after the Television Academy introduced a swathe of changes to the rules.

direct to your inboxThe Spice Girls don't reunite very often but it seems The Chase host Bradley Walsh has 'brought them back together'.Obviously, it's all a bit tongue-in-cheek as fans of the nineties girlband will have already guessed. What we are talking about though is that the latest team of contestants featured on the ITV game show were called Victoria, Mel, Emma and Gerry.

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Parklife 2021 will now take place in September, promising a huge lineup and a festival that will be 'worth the wait'.

Last Week with John Oliver will be battling it out with Saturday Night Live for an Emmy after the Television Academy merged two key awards categories as part of a range of changes.

Although they are yet to publicly announce their reunion, the pair have been spotted together and now Sam Thompson has addressed his relationship with Zara McDermott.The reality star, who reportedly enjoyed a lunch with Zara in November, opened up about his break-up being filmed on television and learning to forgive. Speaking to MailOnline, the 28 year old said: "I believe in forgiveness.

AMC Boss Adam Aron has weighed on WarnerMedia’s news about debuting its entire 2021 theatrical release slate simultaneously on HBO Max, and he isn’t a happy camper. Wonder Woman 1984 as a one-off was fine, but the chain expects to fight hard when it comes to terms. Here’s what Aron had to say today:

After keeping fans guessing for weeks over their relationship status, insiders confirmed last week that Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have rekindled their romance.The former Love Island star posted a loved-up photo of the pair on her Instagram, with the caption, “I promise that you will always have my heart,” and has been spotted leaving Sam’s house on a number of occasions.

Denise Bidot, following an argument caused by their political differences during the presidential election.The rapper’s girlfriend assured her followers on social media that she would be voting for Joe Biden, while Lil Wayne caused commotion among his fans after revealing his endorsement and posting a photo with Donald Trump.John Legend also made sure to share his thoughts about the rapper and the rest of artists endorsing the Republican side, calling them “a new supergroup,” that should be

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to keep with an all-virtual roster of awards — including the Daytime Emmys — in 2021. The New York-based org made the announcement on Tuesday morning, and impacts the Sports Emmy Awards, the News & Documentary Emmys and the Technology & Engineering Emmys.

WATCH: Sam Frost opens up about being in a 'toxic relationship'The actress, who stars as Jasmine on Home and Away, has been hanging out with the defence worker in Melbourne, frequently sharing footage of their cute catch-ups to Instagram. “Swimming lessons with Greg,” she captioned one clip, which shows her wading into the ocean while holding the dog she shares with the 27-year-old.Sam and Dave share Greg (pictured) together.In another post uploaded just days earlier, Sam, Greg, Dave and his

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 4, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Nov. 26 on Fox.Paul Anka is thankful for his time on “The Masked Singer,” even though he was the latest celebrity to be revealed on the hit competition series.