Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Reportedly In Escrow For Stunning $34.5 Million L.A. Mansion

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large No lie, “Poker Face” will enter the Emmy awards race as a comedy. The show is an hour-long whodunit but also contains plenty of comedic elements, which is why Peacock has decided to enter it in that lane. News comes as awards consultants across town make the final decision on where to place their programs, as the Television Academy officially opens this year’s Emmy submissions starting Feb. 21. For example, on Friday, Variety exclusively reported that HBO’s “The White Lotus” would submit in the drama space, after the TV Academy ruled that it no longer qualified as a limited series (due to the return of star Jennifer Coolidge) In the case of “Poker Face,” the decision to enter in comedy comes as the show continues earn strong reviews from critics. “Poker Face” is currently “99% certified fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its whodunit nature, insiders note that Lyonne is widely seen as a comedic actor — her previous series, Netflix’s “Russian Doll,” also mixed comedy and drama but was entered in comedy categories (receiving nominations in 2019 for best comedy and lead comedy actress, for Lyonne, as well as for two different episodes in comedy writing).

Sky News and ITV have been told by UK media regulator Ofcom that they must “explain their actions” after the family of a dead mother said the broadcasters intruded on their privacy as they grieved.

With her feature debut, “The Chambermaid,” Mexican writer-director Lila Avilés materialized a graceful character study of a hardworking mother. Though enriched via the meaningful interjections of its supporting players, the narrative had a singular focus.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The 81st Golden Globe Awards are heading back to Sunday night. The film and TV celebration, which officially kicks off awards season, has staked January 7, 2024 for its next telecast, Variety can report exclusively. The show pivoted to a Tuesday this year to avoid an NFL game leading up to the NCAA National Championship showdown. In addition to reclaiming the traditional Sunday slot, producers behind the Globes are entertaining multiple offers from potential distribution partners, sources familiar with the talks said. Both TV networks and streamers are in the mix to air the next installment, one of the sources added. This includes NBC, the network which has broadcast the show since 1996. That year, “Sense and Sensibility” took home best drama, and Emma Thompson, the winner for best motion picture screenplay, delivered a memorable speech in character as Jane Austen. It’s not surprising that streamers are interested in the Globes, as the major platforms look to diversify their viewing experiences with live programming. In January, Netflix announced a multiyear deal to host the Screen Actors Guild Awards (which goes on service starting in 2024, and this year will be live-streamed on Netflix’s official YouTube channel).

Don’t come for their crowns — or licenses. Selling Sunset‘s Christine Quinn and Maya Vander responded after Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg threw shade at the Netflix series.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Jen Psaki is about to test whether MSNBC viewers are ready to embrace another political aide who hopes to make a jump from the White House to their house. MSNBC plans to launch “Inside With Jen Psaki,” a new program led by the former White House Press Secretary, on Sundays at noon, starting on March 19. The program will stream on the NBCUniversal Peacock hub a day later. Psaki is also developing “a new original streaming and social show, both set to launch this spring,” MSNB said in a statement Monday. Psaki’s program will replace an hour long anchored by weekend veteran Alex Witt, who will continue to hold forth Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Sundays between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The Met Office has addressed rumours that a 'Beast from the East' storm could hit Britain in the coming weeks.

A mum of twins was gobsmacked to discover she was expecting triplets after her partner convinced her to try for one more baby. Charlotte Boon and her boyfriend, Tyrone Sobers, both 30, decided to try for another child to add to their family at the end of 2021, the Manchester Evening News reports.

“South Park” bosses didn’t hold back when it came to mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a recent episode, so it’s no surprise the couple aren’t thrilled.

Coleen Rooney has given fans a sneak peek inside the incredible kitchen at hers and husband Wayne's £20 million Cheshire mansion. The mum-of-four, 36, shared a fun video to mark Pancake Day on 21 February on Instagram, which showed her in the kitchen making pancakes with sons Kai, 13, Klay, nine, Kit, seven, and Cass, five.

Gavin Bridge Senior Media Analyst Note: This article is an offshoot of Variety Intelligence Platform’s special report “The New Face of Content Piracy,” available exclusively to VIP+ subscribers. Content piracy is rife in the U.S.  Approximately 23 million U.S. adults (11%) pirated content in the last year, according to an exclusive survey fielded last month for VIP+ by YouGov.   Whilst the vast majority of Americans are law-abiding when it comes to content consumption, a sizable proportion confess to dabbling with illegal downloads or streams for TV shows, movies or live sports. But this doesn't necessarily come down to some wanting to collect every episode of shows they love or a sense of getting one over on massive corporations. 

K.J. Yossman U.K. media watchdog Ofcom has written to broadcasters Sky and ITV regarding their coverage of Nicola Bulley, a woman who went missing in Lancashire while walking her dog last month. Bulley’s disappearance made national (and even international) news within days of her being reported missing partly due to some of the unusual details of the case. Among them was the fact her cell phone was found on a bench near a river still logged into a Microsoft Teams work conference. Her dog was also found nearby. Divers, including private search teams, scoured the river but could not find any sign of Bulley, who had two young daughters. (Picture above: the bench where Bulley’s phone was found).

Things between Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly still appear rocky.

Plans for the multi-million refurbishment of Stretford Leisure Centre have been approved by Trafford council. The state-of-the-art proposals to totally transform the centre on Chester Road in the town were rubber-stamped by members of the council’s executive.

Whether you like them with chocolate spread and ice cream or prefer to keep things simple with a classic lemon and sugar topping, pancakes are sure to go down a treat in households up and down the country. And with today marking Pancake Day, it’s clear that celebs are fans of whipping up their own creations too as they’ve taken to social media in their droves to document their mouthwatering breakfast.

Drivers have been warned to look out for a new 'crash for cash' fraud which has seen scammers travel to Scotland to cause smashes and cash in on insurance money.

The Office actor Mackenzie Crook has issued an urgent appeal to help find his missing sister-in-law as he admits the family are "clutching at straws".

A body has been pulled from a canal in West Lothian sparking a sudden death probe by police.

Don Lemon is taking some time to better himself.

The Walking Dead star Jansen Panettiere has died at the age of 28.The actor, who is the younger brother of Scream star Hayden Panettiere, is thought to have passed away over the weekend in New York.A family source reportedly confirmed the news to US outlets TMZ and Deadline, but his relatives and loved ones have not yet spoken publicly.According to Deadline, law enforcement officials were called to a home at around 5.30pm on Sunday (February 19). A cause of death has no yet been disclosed.Panettiere earned his first credit as a voice actor before landing a role in the Disney Channel comedy Even Stevens alongside Shia LaBeouf and Nick Spano.Some of his subsequent credits include 2003 appearances on the sitcom Hope & Faith and the drama Third Watch.

The self-proclaimed psychic who found Nicola Bulley claims his "gift" guided him to her body.

Emergency services rushed to a Scots street after a car crashed into a home on Monday morning.

A motorist smashed into railings at an accident blackspot outside a landmark pub. The driver was unhurt following the smash outside the Black Friar pub in Salford on Monday night.

South Park.The ex-royals were parodied and heavily mocked in the episode, ironically titled The ‘Worldwide Privacy Tour’, which aired on February 15.While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex weren’t specifically named, it was clear that the fictional ‘Prince and Princess of Canada’ were entirely based on them.In the episode, the Prince and Princess move to South Park in an attempt to find some privacy, despite clearly seeking attention by going on press tours, shouting in public and letting off firework displays in their front garden.The Princess is described in one scene as the Prince’s “Instagram-loving bitch wife”, while the Duke parody promotes his new autobiography titled ‘Waaagh’.According to a source at The Spectator, Markle is “upset and overwhelmed” by the episode’s portrayal of her and her husband.

Kerry Katona has branded Samantha Markle's defamation case against Meghan Markle as "embarrassing" and says she needs to "leave the past behind her". Meghan's half-sister Samantha, 58, appeared in a virtual court hearing,and Kerry, 42, shared her thoughts over the case in her column. "It’s reported that the royal family are expecting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to attend King Charles’ Coronation in May," she says.

It may surprise you to learn that tucked away in the Scottish countryside is a large Tibetan Buddhist complex.

JK Rowling has revealed her abusive ex-husband hid the manuscript for the first Harry Potter novel in a bid to stop her from leaving him. The author said Portuguese TV reporter Jorge Arantes kept the pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone like a "hostage" and she feared he would burn them.

Shoppers have been left baffled after spotting empty shelves where there should be fresh tomatoes when they are at the supermarket.

A total of 15 schools in Greater Manchester have the worst possible rating from Ofsted inspections carried out over the last two years. And it is now approaching the time of year when children moving up into primary or secondary school in September will find out where they will be going.

A seven-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling 30ft onto a stone path at a popular beauty spot near Bolton.

Experts have warned that you could make an easy mistake on pancake day which may cost you £300. Although pancakes are tasty treats, the batter itself can cause serious damage to your drains if its poured down the sink.

A dog was left 'stoned' after consuming human faeces containing traces of cannabis during a walk which caused him to start 'stumbling about'. Two-year-old Moose was out with his owner Liane Bacon-Weekes on the coastal route around Strumble Head in Pembrokeshire earlier this month when he started eating something vulgar at the side of the path.

Migraines are quite common but experts say that there is still a lack of understanding around the condition.

Due to a 'perfect storm' of bad weather and the rising cost of living, tomatoes have become nigh on impossible to find in the supermarkets. Shoppers across the country have been sharing their frustration on social media after being unable get hold of the fruit and veg at their local stores.

missing mum with Coleen Nolan and her co-stars on Monday, February 20. The debate was aired hours before Lancashire Police confirmed a body that had been found in the River Wyre was sadly that of missing mum, Nicola Bulley. Ms Bulley had not been seen since disappearing on January 27, with her last sighting being near the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre.

The Mirror. In a statement in Facebook, he wrote: "Yes it is myself in the images in the media currently circulating relating to the case of Nicola Bulley and yes yesterday [Sunday] morning it was myself and a friend who reported and assisted the police in the recovery of a body from the river Wyre.