Pete Hammond’s Notes On The Season: Voting In Final Week; Will Ferrell’s Emmy Streak; ‘Succession’ Returning To Production?

THE Apprentice viewers were left scratching their heads tonight during a "shambolic" motor racing task. Diverse and Infinity had to put on a corporate team building day at Silverstone, the home of British motorsport.

Dua Lipa, My Chemical Romance, Green Day and Halsey.The Delaware festival will once again take place in September – the same as last year –  instead of returning to its previous June dates, on September 22-25 at The Woodlands in Dover.In addition to the four headline acts, other names announced include: Weezer, The Kid LAROI, Big Sean, Zedd, Porter Robinson, Gunna, Avril Lavigne, Jamie xx, Charli XCX, Bleachers, The Head And The Heart, Jungle, SAINt JHN, Cordae, Willow, Benny The Butcher, Little Simz and more.General tickets for the festival go on sale Monday (February 28) at 10am EST, with a pre-sale beginning tomorrow (February 25) at 10am.You can see the full line-up for Firefly below:☀️ welcome to paradise ☀️ https://t.co/dHrAzrhpY3— Firefly Festival (@LiveAtFirefly) February 22, 2022“After last year’s rapturous return, Firefly 2022 is packed full of everything that makes the festival so special – incredible sets from iconic artists, the best food and beverage offerings within the Delaware Valley, treehouse DJ sets, spirited drag brunches and a joyful pride parade; unique, moments that give Firefly its characteristic sense of fun, flare and community,” a statement announced.It also notes that the festival will be presented in accordance with all applicable COVID-19 mandates, with more information available on its website.Elsewhere, Dua Lipa will headline Sziget Festival 2022 alongside Arctic Monkeys, and Kings Of Leon.My Chemical Romance, meanwhile, are set to headline this year’s When We Were Young Festival with Paramore.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.JBL might be best known for their speakers, but their wide-ranging line of wireless earbuds — consistently updated with new models — has quickly become one of the audio company’s best-selling products.The popularity of JBL’s earbuds means a lot given the competitive market, with many flocking to the Samsung-owned brand for a more affordable version of Apple AirPods. Now, JBL’s best-selling earbuds are 50% off on Amazon, bringing their price down to less than $50.

Zack Sharf Mark Wahlberg revealed on KFC Radio this week (via Esquire) that he tried and failed to pitch to Warner Bros. a sequel to Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winner “The Departed.” Wahlberg earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to his role in “The Departed,” which grossed $291 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards (including best picture and best director). Scorsese’s cast included Wahlberg opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon.“I went into a meeting with [screenwriter] Bill Monahan at Warner Bros.

Hercules And Love Affair have returned with a new single – listen to ‘Grace’ below.Andy Butler’s first Hercules And Love Affair album in five years will be released via BMG.‘In Amber’ will arrive on June 17 and fans can pre-order the album here.Speaking about the new record, Butler said: “Across this record, there are emotional fields I hadn’t ventured into previously with Hercules And Love Affair.“Destruction, rage, loss, but also redemption and journeying towards empowerment are all touchstones on the album. It has taken years to make, but I am happy to put it forward now, at a moment in time where we have all been confronted with such heightened feelings collectively and on an unprecedented scale”.“In dance music, the focus tends to be more on celebration, joy, desire, heartbreak.

Yungblud has shared his support for the people of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country earlier today (February 24).The country has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation, according to BBC News.Yungblud posted a video on social media expressing his support for Ukraine this evening.“I just want to get on here and express how absolutely devastated I am for the beautiful people of Ukraine, a country I’ve been to many times and felt it’s beauty and felt it’s pride and met some incredibly amazing, progressive beautiful people,” he said in the emotional video.“I just wanna send all my prayers to the people of Ukraine.”He described Russia’s invasion as a “senseless, inhumane act of violence” before calling on people to “speak out” and “donate” to help those affected.

Priyanka Chopra, 39, showed off what seems like her and her husband Nick Jonas’ nursery among a series of photos on Thursday February 24. The Bay Watch actress included the home-y picture in a “photo dump” on Wednesday February 23. The fifth photo in the series seemed like it was some of the cute stuffed animals that the new parents bought for their daughter.

Angelina Jolie is focused on supporting those displaced by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

EXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Mathews (The Tomorrow War, The Rookie), Sonja Sohn (Star Trek: Discovery, The Wire), John Magaro (Call Jane, The Many Saints of Newark) and Shein Mompremier (Black Lightning) have joined the cast of Sony Pictures and AFFIRM Films’ untitled biopic of legendary two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman, from director George Tillman Jr. (The Hate U Give, Notorious).

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Kim Kardashian still wants to be single. Kardashian, 41, claimed Kanye West's social media posts have caused her "emotional distress" and emphasized that she believes terminating her marital status will allow the rapper to move on, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital on Thursday.

Harry Maguire is both rightly criticised but also wrongly never praised, according to a former Manchester United defender.

Borussia Dortmund are looking to keep hold of in-demand striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.

Billie Faiers has given a glimpse inside the lavish dinner party she held for close friends and family at her home alongside husband Greg Shepherd.The 32 year old, who has offered a look inside her £1.4million home renovation project, shared a sneak peek inside the luxurious evening with her 2.3million Instagram followers.The former The Only Way Is Essex star looked stunning as she wore a deep turquoise high neck top and a pair of black flared trousers. She paired the look with gold jewellery and matching strappy heels.

Hoda Kotb is known for her loyalty and has a close-knit circle of friends, both in the public eye and out of the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starAnd this week, the kind-hearted star shone a light on her best friend, Karen Swensen, as she marked an end of an era.Karen retired on Wednesday and on her last day at work, Hoda shared a series of photos of her from over the year, alongside a heartfelt message.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman She wrote: "Wow @karenswensen. Remember when you started at wwl (left)...

Kelly Ripa reflected on the birth of her youngest son on Thursday as he celebrated his 19th birthday. "It seems like yesterday," she said as co-host Ryan Seacrest joked that he is now a college student wrestling at a Division 1 school.MORE: Kelly Ripa celebrates huge news about son Michael"When you see how tiny he is in his first wrestling tournament, he's so skinny and so tiny.

Emmerdale fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Liv Flaherty tied the knot with Vinny Dingle after eloping to Daventry. During the latest instalment, the couple, who recently got secretly engaged, decided to get married without telling any of their family or loved ones. Reading their vows in front of the registrar and two witnesses, who they randomly asked on the day, Vinny said: "You are my wife.

Kim Raver), Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Cormac (Richard Flood) were in as they were on their way to transport a donor heart for Owen's nephew, Farouk, was on the edge of a cliff. While Teddy and Cormac were able to escape in time to try and deliver the donor heart, Owen was left trapped inside as the SUV fell 100 feet down the steep ravine. With Owen's fate up in the air and the impending aftermath spelling doom for the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Raver teased Thursday's return will answer all the questions viewers have been waiting months for.«Definitely.

pic.twitter.com/ftd53zxnzFThe news comes less than a month after Schneider announced she was leaving her day job following her amazing run on Her streak on the iconic game show came to an end in January after 40 games. She first made headlines in December after setting the record for the most consecutive wins by a woman at 21, beating Julia Collins' 20 wins. The next month, Schneider made history when she surpassed Matt Amodio as the second-most winning contestant on the long-running game show.

returns for its sixth season on Sunday, March 6, and while it may be a welcome return for devoted followers of the Starz series — adapted from Diana Gabaldon's book series of the same name — there's plenty of drama and some dark times ahead for the Fraser clan. Season 6 will find Claire and Jamie Fraser (series stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan) on the brink of the American Revolution, but before they can sort their loyalties to crown and country, they must deal with the problems at the homefront.Looming this season are the aftermath of Claire's brutal kidnapping and assault by Lionel Brown and his men — as well as Marsali's eventual murder of Lionel himself — the arrival of Tom Christie and his family to Fraser's Ridge and the unknown threats posed by the revelation of other time travelers within the family's circle. And put it all together in a COVID-restricted season.«I'm so proud of our cast and crew,» executive producer Maril Davis told ET's Will Marfuggi during the show's season 6 virtual junket. «They did such an amazing job, but it's important to do it.

Amanda Kloots will not be on this week. On Thursday, the 39-year-old TV personality shared on Instagram that she has tested positive for COVID-19. «My @thetalkcbs family! Unfortunately I tested positive for COVID and will be missing some days at work until my quarantine is over,» she wrote alongside a photo of herself with her co-hosts of Akbar Gbajabiamila, Jerry O'Connell, Sheryl Underwood and Natalie Morales.Assuring her fans that she's OK, Kloots added, «I am feeling completely normal now and feel very grateful for that.

Leading job site Indeed, Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None, Twenties) and her company Hillman Grad Productions have today named Cara Lawson, Gbenga Komolafe, Georgia Fu, Jalmer Caceres, Justin Floyd, Leon Cheo, Shanrica Evans, Tara Motamedi, Travis Wood and Urvashi Pathania as the 10 filmmakers selected for the second edition of their Rising Voices program.

Technicolor said it will spin off its creative studios division into a new independent entity specializing in visual effects and animation.

Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan, reporting from Kyiv as the Russian attacks on Ukraine unfolded early on Thursday, warned of a much more dire type of conflict “that could get very ugly here.”

EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, John Wells Productions has landed the rights to Danya Kukafka’s recently published suspense thriller novel Notes on an Execution for series adaptation.

This week, amid overwhelming evidence that Russia would soon invade Ukraine, state-controlled Russian television network RT published an article on and aired a segment from Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight in which the show’s host pushed back on the idea that Vladimir Putin is someone Americans should dislike. What’s more, RT took the trouble of translating the clip into Russian, ostensibly for its domestic market.

Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin are going their separate ways.

Kelly Dodd says “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is quite superficial.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to join an exclusive list of people when they receive the President’s Award at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards.

Michelle Yeoh promises “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is like nothing you’ve seen before.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticA column chronicling events and conversations on the awards circuit.The long and winding Emmy campaign season is going into its final act this weekend as Television Academy members and those 23,000 or so who are eligible to vote have their last chance to fill out ballots, which are due back to the Academy’s accountants no later than 10pm Monday night. At some point this weekend, I will send mine in, straggler that I am.

Pete Hammond, Dominic Patten Who will win the Emmys in all the lead acting categories this year?  Deadline TV Critic Dominic Patten and Awards Columnist Pete Hammond  have differing opinions on just how it might go in terms of Drama And Limited Series,  but actually are in lockstep in Comedy Series.  Overall however these are some of the tightest Emmy races in memory  as we offer different scenarios on the ultimate outcomes in various races.  In the Drama categories  we suggest that perhaps Lead Actor will go to one of the two Succession nominees – Brian Cox or Jeremy Strong – but which one is the bigger question. And what about Jason Bateman in the surging  Ozark?  He has won an Emmy for Directing , but never before as an actor.

Pete Hammond, Dominic Patten Deadline’s TV Talk podcast returns this week as we take a deep dive into all the supporting categories at the Emmy Awards and make predictions as to the possible outcomes.Of course, there are many others to consider with each category in Comedy and Drama sporting a whopping eight nominees, indicating a real split of opinion over who is most admired.In the comedy categories, will 2019 winners from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel come back and repeat? Alex Borstein and Tony Shalhoub are proving themselves continuous favorites of TV Academy voters, each already owning multiple Emmys in their career.