Maya Rudolph’s First Emmy Win is Overdue, and Richly Deserved (Column)

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be hosting a limited beta for its upcoming TCG.Pokémon TCG Live will be available on PC, macOS, and mobile devices running iOS and Android. This new release will replace Pokémon TCG Online, and all servers will be shut down ahead of the new launch.While there is no release date stated, Candian players will participate in an upcoming beta later this month (via PCGamesN).

Music Week reports that while BPI’s 2021 unit sales data showed that CDs remained ahead of vinyl, the latter is poised to become the dominant physical format in terms of revenue.Vinyl albums brought in £135.6million in 2021 (up 23.2 per cent year-on-year) compared to £150.1million in CD sales (down 3.9 per cent year-on-year). On this current growth trajectory, vinyl will be ahead by the end of this year.In terms of unit sales, 14.4million CDs were sold in the UK last year (down 10.5 per cent year-on-year) compared to 5.3million vinyl LPs (up 10.6 per cent).Sony Music UK VP of market planning and sales Charles Wood told Music Week that he believes vinyl will become the largest physical contributor to labels in terms of revenue during the next 12 months.“Following an uplift of interest in vinyl sales during Covid, we saw that vinyl was being purchased by a broader audience, beyond your music fanatics and niche format obsessives that drove the ‘vinyl revival’,” Wood said.“We saw continued growth for vinyl sales in 2021 – now making up 27 per cent of the physical market in terms of volume.

The Loose Women panelists aren't shy in having a debate or two.

The sky is still dark and a shirtless man is given a rude awakening.

Gemma Collins broke down in tears as she discussed the tragic suicide of a family friend she thought of as a “little brother.” During a moving moment in her Channel 4 documentary, Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me, the 41 year old met went to visit a centre called Harmless, which provides support for people who self-harm or might be at risk of it in Nottingham. While there, the former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma met with the founder Caroline Harrow, as the pair had a heartfelt conversation about self-harm, including Gemma’s own 20-year battle.

Binky Felstead has given a glimpse inside her luxurious ski getaway with her husband Max Darnton and children India and Wolfie. The 31 year old mum of two, who recently met Louise Thompson's baby boy as she praised her 'brave friend', has shared a peek inside her skiing trip to Austria with her four year old daughter India and her eight month old son Wolfie. Binky revealed how the family-of-four had travelled to St Anton Am Arlberg as she shared a snap of the stunning mountains as the sun beamed onto the snow.

Spilling her secrets! Britney Spears just shared her genius beauty hack for looking younger – and it’s safe to say that the 40-year-old singer is onto something. So, what trick does the “Toxic” vocalist have up her sleeve? Well, it boils down to a fabulous haircut and minimal makeup. 

Zack Sharf Jake Gyllenhaal said in a new interview with Esquire magazine that he does not resent Taylor Swift’s over the extended version of “All Too Well” that was released last fall as part of her re-released album, “Red (Taylor’s Version).” The original song debuted in October 2012 and is widely considered to be Swift’s greatest track. Fans have long speculated that “Red” covers events from Swift and Gyllenhaal’s three-month-or-so relationship. The extended “All Too Well” was released with an accompanying short film that reignited speculation about Gyllenhaal’s role in Swift’s heartbreak.

Jamie Lang SF Studios has announced that the 2021 Berlin Generation Kplus player “Nelly Rapp: Monster Agent” is getting a sequel. The original was a hit among kids and parents alike in its native Sweden and won a pair of Swedish Guldbagge Awards. Based on Martin Widmark’s popular children’s books of the same name, the film features rising star Matilda Gross as the titular Nelly, a young girl who, along with her dog London, are dragged into a world of ghosts, vampires and werewolves.Johan Rosell will direct with Jon Nohrstedt and Niklas Larsson producing for SF Studios.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe NFT train keeps steaming along:  Universal Music Group is the first major music company to ink a partnership with Curio, a nonfungible token platform focused on entertainment brands.Under the deal, Curio will serve as a dedicated global outlet for future officially licensed NFT projects from UMG’s record labels, operating companies and recording artists worldwide. The first project under the partnership will be with British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, a Capitol Music Group artist, which is slated to launch this spring.NFTs provide a way to verify ownership of a piece of digital content, and entertainment companies have flocked to the technology as a way to monetize their intellectual property and boost fan loyalty.

Jake Gyllenhaal has finally spoken about the rumours about Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well”.

Louise Redknapp has proved her mum is her biggest supporter! Taking to Instagram this week, the singer shared a rare photograph of her rarely-seen mother Lynne promoting her latest line with Peacocks.MORE: Louise Redknapp looks flawless as she poses with her sweet 'Valentine' days after family death"Mum's had a borrow of my @peacocksfashion jumper," the doting daughter captioned the post, adding: "Looking good mum."WATCH: Louise Redknapp floors fans with risqué lingerie photo in stunning transformationOver the past few days, Louise has been hard at work launching her new fashion range with the high street brand. She recently spoke to HELLO! about the collection, saying that the process of picking the items for the line is very authentic.MORE: Louise Redknapp shows off 'fresh new look' after getting candid about Jamie Redknapp splitSEE: Louise Redknapp's Surrey home is ultra-chic - see inside"My edit with Peacocks is great because I get to go in and look at a whole range, which is huge," she explained.

Robert Pattinson got the ultimate approval on his new superhero film, “The Batman”. The 35-year-old British actor, who is taking on the role of the Caped Crusader for the first time in the upcoming Matt Reeves film, admitted on Wednesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to being “absolutely terrified” for the film’s release.

Empire and the US version of Shameless, spoke about his experiences in the spotlight on his YouTube channel in a video titled ‘The Truth About Growing Up As A Hanks’.As the son of a famous actor, Chet states that he “encountered a lot of disdain, a lot of animosity and a lot of negativity” because of people’s preconceived notions that he’d be a “really arrogant, entitled spoiled brat”.In the video, Chet said: “My experience was even more complicated because on top of fame already being toxic, I wasn’t even famous. I was just the son of somebody famous.

HBO executive has seemingly dashed hopes for future The Sopranos spin-offs.Last year, series creator David Chase was reported to have been in conversations about a new Sopranos-related series for HBO Max. Those reports emerged after Chase signed a five-year, first-look deal with the streaming platform in October.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO and HBO Max’s chief content officer, Casey Bloys, has now said that Chase isn’t interested in returning to the franchise – explaining that a recent Super Bowl commercial which recreated the opening credits wasn’t a tease.Asked if he’d been shown anything about a Sopranos prequel series, Bloys said: “You’re asking the question as if there is one in existence.

The clip featured a cover of the 1958 Doris Day song “Everybody Loves a Lover” performed by Arlene & the Vantastix, his paramour’s band.The three-minute duet, which boasts over 100,000 views on YouTube since it was posted Monday, starts off low-key with Silver, 50, crooning the catchy love ballad while checking herself out in the mirror. Things heat up when the singer and producer walks over to her husband of ten years, who’s sitting in a floral-themed chair buffing his nails.After belting out a few verses, the white-haired “Mary Poppins” star struts up to his wife, whereupon the duo start performing the two-step and other scintillating synchronized steps.Throughout the showcase, the lovebirds kiss and embrace while, at one point, Van Dyke cheekily covers up a nude statue’s privates with a piece of cloth.The hot clip also featured a trumpet solo from Tony Guerrero and the Vantastix backup singers Eric Bradley, Bryan Chadima and Mike Mendyke.Viewers were impressed that the “Dick Van Dyke Show” host could still cut a rug at nearly 100-years-old.“Absolutely fantastic…may Dick Van Dyke live forever! Happy Valentine’s Day,” said one awestruck commenter, while another wrote, “Much love to both of you adorable creatures!”One fan gushed, “Time stands still when Dick Van Dyke turns it on.

Isle Of Wight 2022 line-up. Jessie Ware, Madness, DJ Nathan Dawe, The Academic and The Rick Parfitt Jnr Band join co-headliners Muse and Lionel Ritchie, as well as Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi, for the June 16-19, 2022 music festival.Organisers of the event, held at Seaclose Park in Newport, announced other additions recently including The Charlatans, Wet Leg and The Kooks.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticWithin the first fifteen minutes of the 2020 Emmys, it became clear that “Schitt’s Creek” would own the night as, to the cast’s mounting disbelief, it went on to sweep every major comedy award like no other show ever had. And yet, with every new award, I couldn’t summon a single ounce of surprise.

Eddie Murphy and Maya Rudolph won Emmys Saturday for their guest roles in the same episode of Saturday Night Live. Murphy won the Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for his hosting turn on the NBC sketch show in December 2019.

The long week of Creative Arts Emmys is finally over. After five nights of virtual ceremonies, the Television Academy has bestowed a heap of trophies to “Watchmen,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The Marvelous Mrs.

Maya Rudolph is now a two-time Emmy winner!

Maya Rudolph is real, y'all! After the former star won her first-ever Emmy award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for voicing Connie the Hormone Monstress on Netflix's acclaimed animated series,, she took home a second Emmy for her portrayal of presidential hopeful-turned-Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday.On Thursday, the Television Academy accepted the win for Rudolph's voice-over performance on her behalf, though she later reacted to the news via Instagram Stories. «I WON AN EMMY!» she wrote alongside a selfie.In a subsequent video message, an offscreen voice (seemingly one of hers kids) said, «Thank you Television Academy for letting me win this Emmy» as Rudolph mouthed the words.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticWhen I first turned on “Ted Lasso,” I was looking for a show to have on in the background while cooking and figured it might be harmless enough to fit the bill. At the time, I didn’t know anyone else watching the Apple TV Plus comedy about a hapless Premier League coach (played by Jason Sudeikis), and the reviews were decidedly mixed.

Maya Rudolph has finally won an Emmy Award!

Maya Rudolph is real. The former star won her first-ever Emmy award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for voicing Connie the Hormone Monstress on Netflix's acclaimed animated series, .The Television Academy accepted the Emmy on Rudolph's behalf.Rudolph was Emmy nominated three times over this year, including twice in the Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on and her portrayal of presidential hopeful-turned-Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on.

Will Thorne Staff WriterNight 4 of the Creative Arts Emmys was headlined by Quibi winning prizes at TV’s top awards.The short-form content producer went home with two statuettes on Thursday night, both of which went to actors from the series “#FreeRayshawn.”Legendary “Matrix” star Laurence Fishburne won his third individual Emmy for his portrayal of  Lt.

The fourth pre-taped (sorta) night of the Creative Arts Emmys saw some major category contenders win more trophies before Sunday’s big night. “Watchmen” took Composition for a Limited Series, TV Movie or Special, “Succession” took Drama Casting, “Schitt’s Creek” won the Comedy Casting Emmy and “Marvelous Mrs.

Emmys feature a slate of exciting nominees, from first-timers to veterans getting their due. Variety’s chief TV critics Daniel D’Addario and Caroline Framke discuss.Daniel D’Addario: It’s been a while since we’ve had categories of just five nominees, but one thing I’m struck by this year is just how big the Emmys feel.

Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler to face two of the famous women they've impersonated on — Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. The comedians both participated in a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, and the California senator addressed the elephant in the room toward the end of the chat. «Can you just tell us, I think people would love to know and I think Hillary and I would like to know, for those impersonations, can you kind of walk us through what that process is like?» Harris asked the alums. «In front of you?» Rudolph quipped.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAmy Poehler and Maya Rudolph hosted a “grassroots” fundraiser on Monday, along with Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, that raised more than $6 million for the Democratic ticket.Separately, billionaire Haim Saban hosted a more intimate fundraiser with Joe Biden, priced at $500,000 per person. That event — also held virtually — raised $4.5 million.The grassroots fundraiser featured some discussion of the California wildfires and the Affordable Care Act.