‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Get Early Boost from Globes as TV FYC Season Begins

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt’s been a year since the Television Academy put a halt to officially sanctioned Emmy For Your Consideration events, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, they’re set to finally return next week — but virtually, of course.Emmy FYC events make a comeback on March 24 with two events at 7 p.m.

Did we suggest there were no more guild honors to be handed out? Surprise! It’s not the ASC that has the last laugh before Oscar nominations, but the American Cinema Editors instead.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 5 season premiere of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 10 on Fox.It’s not easy being seen: Kermit the Frog was the first celebrity to be unmasked on Season 5 of “The Masked Season,” as the hit Fox series returned on Wednesday night.You read that right.

The Directors Guild of America has revealed its 2021 nominees in its documentary, TV and commercial categories. Ted Lasso and Curb Your Enthusiasm each scored two nominations in the comedy series categories.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Directors Guild of America has revealed this year’s TV nominees for its 73rd annual DGA Awards, including achievement in drama, comedy, limited/TV movie, variety, reality, children’s and commercials. Also announced on Monday were the nominees for this year’s directorial achievement in documentaries.Last year, top TV prizes went to “Watchmen” for drama series and “Barry” for comedy series.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAlbert Brooks is back as a guest voice on “The Simpsons” this Sunday for the first time in six years, and Variety has a sneak peek at his latest role on animated series.In “Yokel Hero,” Cletus (Hank Azaria) becomes a singing sensation, with the help of Homer (Dan Castellaneta). Then Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything.

On the heels of the Golden Globe win for Ted Lasso star and creator Jason Sudeikis, Apple has announced a new cast member for the second season.

Jason Sudeikis is back at work!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt was the most unusual Golden Globes Awards since 2008, when the writers’ strike forced producers to scrap it in favor of a press conference.

It’s been quite an eventful few months for Jason Sudeikis!

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Jason Sudeikis certainly had fans talking with his Golden Globes look after virtually attending the event in a casual hoodie - but he had a good reason behind wearing the tie-die number!MORE: Ted Lasso season two: everything we know so farChatting to reporters following his win for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical for Ted Lasso, he explained that the clothing item was actually from his sister's dance studio. He said: "It's Forward Space dot com. It's my

Jason Sudeikis certainly gave Twitter something to talk about during his appearance on Sunday's 2021 Golden Globe Awards. He won the award for best lead actor in a comedy or musical series for "Ted Lasso," and accepted the award dressed in a tie-dyed hoodie and looked like he just got out of bed.

It’s that time of year again—where the biggest names in Hollywood get all glammed up, gather in front of their webcams, and wait for their Zoom meeting to begin so they can find out who won this year’s Golden Globes. With COVID-19 still a major issue in the US and around the world, this year’s 78th Annual Golden Globes Awards did things a bit differently, as the ceremony was mostly a digital affair but with some familiar elements.

AppleTV+ breakout comedy “Ted Lasso,” clearly didn’t expect to win a 2021 Golden Globe award for it. And now his fans are abuzz on Twitter about whether or not he was under the influence.

On Sunday night, as Jason Sudeikis gave his Golden Globe acceptance speech for his role in Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso, fellow category nominee Don Cheadle could be seen making ‘wrap it up’ gestures on screen as Sudeikis’ went overtime—a move that set social media alight with folks wondering if there was bad blood between the two.

Tonight, Jason Sudeikis won his first Golden Globe, for his starring turn in Ted Lasso. His win was also the first for the distributor behind the comedy, Apple TV+.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNorman Lear accepted the Carol Burnett Award on Sunday’s Golden Globes, and imparted some wisdom on longevity as he prepares to celebrate his 99th birthday this year.“At close to 99, I can tell you that I have never lived alone,” he said in his acceptance speech.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFox Entertainment has launched the digital docuseries “Making History in Hollywood,” featuring some of the network’s top Black stars as they discuss who and what inspires them in entertainment, and their experiences.The first episode, which launches on Friday, Feb.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWill the Golden Globes honor shows this year that already have been well-represented by Emmy wins, or will this year’s kudos aim to be the first out of the gate to recognize a new crop of critically acclaimed series? That’s one of the forever debates that comes in trying to guess how the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.