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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThis year, just two basic cable series made it into the outstanding series field: AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” in drama, and FX’s “What We Do In the Shadows” in comedy. It’s a far cry from the golden age of basic cable at the Emmys, when the drama field, in particular, was dominated by the platform. The streak began in 2002, when FX made history by becoming the first basic cable network to win one of the major Emmy awards — when Michael Chiklis was named best actor for “The Shield.” By 2008, basic cable was on the same path first forged by HBO when it leveled the playing field for premium cable a decade earlier.

Warner Bros. Discovery has exited its £60M ($72M) shareholding in fledgling UK news channel GB News, having been bought out by existing backers Legatum Ventures Limited and Sir Paul Marshall.

READ MORE:Pregnant woman flaunts 'wobbly' tummy to show 'all bumps are beautiful'Her husband’s dramatic reaction has quickly become the focal point of the birth after being posted onto TikTok.Despite holding her hand for support, the chap couldn’t handle the ins and outs of child birth – so much so, he needed to ‘take a break’.In the clip, which has racked up a huge 41 million views, Danielle laid on the bed as she attempted to push out her baby daughter.At first, her husband was squeezing onto her hand while she did all the hard work.But it wasn’t long until he started gagging.Visibly in pain, Danielle continued to push as her husband gagged while he still gripped on tight to her hand.However, it appeared to get all too much for the hubby as he flopped down onto the bedside chair to have a breather.Danielle explained: “Not my husband gagging as I’m pushing out our daughter…then sits down at the end as if he needs a break.“I have no words…”Feeling sorry for the new dad, many people fled to the comments to praise him for supporting Danielle despite his consistent gagging throughout.One person commented: “Mans out here fighting for his life.”Another user added: “Poor guy. Looks like he was trying his best not to faint at the end.

The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected six fellows for the 5th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers.

Manchester United.There has been increasing frustration from the club's fanbase towards its owners in recent years, leading them to change their no sale stance. But according to Bloomberg, they don't want to let go of their control fully.It's claimed United could now be valued at £5billion, having been bought by the Glazers in 2005 for £790million.

Kelly Clarkson has been enjoying a long-awaited lengthy break this summer, telling E! News that she cleared her diary and even turned down certain projects in order to have this break.READ: Why Kelly Clarkson's summer with her children this year is extra specialThat said, the American Idol winner is still busy behind the scenes, preparing for the next season of her TV show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. With the new series on the horizon, the 40-year-old took to social media to ask her devoted fans for help.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)WATCH: Kelly Clarkson asks fans for helpWearing a popping pink top, Kelly said to fans: "Hey what's up America? Have you ever wanted to sing a duet with me? I thought so.

Brooklyn Beckham has been mocked online for his strange accent. The 23-year-old aspiring chef was interviewed on the red carpet about his cooking skills, but when he answered questions on his wife Nicola Peltz’s favourite dishes, fans were quick to notice a quirk in Brooklyn’s voice.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you haven’t watched the series finale of “Better Call Saul,” Season 6 Episode 13, “Saul Gone.”In the end, Jimmy McGill unbroke bad. Just when it looked like Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) had finessed his way into a sweet plea agreement — just seven years at the most country club-like of correctional facilities (low-security FCI Butner Low, which even has a golfing program!) — he reversed course and confessed all, in Monday night’s series finale of AMC’s “Better Call Saul.”It was a finale rife with references to regret, time machines and how there’s “no shame in going back and changing your path,” as Chuck McGill (played by Michael McKean, who returns in a flashback) tells his younger brother.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter weeks of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery is ready to reveal some of the changes that will take place at HBO Max, in advance of next year’s anticipated combination of the HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming services. And as expected, HBO Max will downsize its reality programming department.

Britain's Got Talent finalist Andrew Johnston has appeared in court accused of raping to women.The former choirboy, who came third place on the ITV show back in 2008, was charged on two accounts of rapes in 2020. He allegedly raped one woman at an address in West London in November 2019.READ MORE: Simon Cowell feared he'd be castrated during terrifying America's Got Talent stuntJohnston, now 27, has also been charged with sexually assaulting her in March 2020, The Sun report.He is also accused of raping another woman in a flat in South London between January and February 2020.Johnston appeared before Westminster magistrates on Wednesday and was granted bail.He did not enter a plea and will appear at Southwark crown court for a pre-trial hearing on September 7.Since 2017, Johnston has been working as a roofer.Now sporting a beard, Johnston is unrecognisable from the 13-year-old who made Amanda Holden cry during his rendition of Pie Jesu 13 years ago.During his initial audition, Johnston claimed that he was bullied and victimised from the age of six because of his singing.

When Alex Wagner debuts her new MSNBC show on Tuesday, she will be taking on an unusual arrangement that came about following Rachel Maddow’s contract renewal with NBCUniversal.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“They asked, and it’s an honor,” Thompson told me Thursday on a sweltering August afternoon in Hollywood, where he was receiving his star on the Walk of Fame. “It’s a giant career milestone to host an Emmys, an Oscars, a Tonys, whatever.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Dr. Phil” is downsizing. The long-running daytime talk show, which returns in September for its 21st season, resumed production this month with 25 fewer staffers.

Coronation Street star Harriet Bibby has revealed that she is still working a normal job outside of her role on the ITV soap. The actress is known to viewers for playing Summer Spellman on the cobbles.

Manchester City Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland Strikes Viaplay Deal

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAcademy and Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Batiste is leaving “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” after seven seasons, Colbert announced Thursday night on the show. He’s exiting to “pursue personal and professional interests.” Louis Cato, who has served as interim bandleader this summer, will take over on a permanent basis — and the Colbert’s band, which previously had been called “Stay Human” under Batiste’s direction, will be renamed “The Late Show Band.”Cato will take over permanently when the show returns for its eighth season on Tuesday, Sept.

Kim Kardashian had a hilarious mishap at Kylie Jenner's 25th birthday party when she couldn't handle a shot of liquor and ended up spitting it out.The 41-year-old reality TV icon's subsequent coughing fit from the poorly timed shot was captured in a TikTok video Kylie posted featuring some of the highlights from her birthday party aboard a yacht.Ironically, it appeared to be Kim who suggested that everyone drink a shot while her youngest sister opened her presents. Too ambitious: Kim Kardashian had a hilarious mishap at Kylie Jenner's 25th birthday party when she couldn't handle a shot of liquor and ended up spitting it outAboard the yacht were some of Kylie's family, including Kim, her sister Kendall Jenner and her mother Kris Jenner, her bff Stassie Karanikolaou, family friend La La Anthony, and Kylie's daughter Stormi Webster and Kim's daughter Chicago.The compilation video included footage of Kylie taking a shot of what looked like tequila before munching on a lemon slice.

Doris was always a talker! The Rockford Peaches may huddle in their locker room before hitting the field, but it was Rosie O’Donnell who they surrounded in-between takes of Prime Video’s A League of Their Own.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOn “Only Murders in the Building,” Steve Martin plays Charles-Haden Savage, the former star of popular crime drama “Brazzos.” The inspiration for playing a washed-up TV star, Martin tells Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, “comes from worry. I think about actors who’ve had these hits, they’re on TV for eight years. And then they don’t really work that much again, because they’re maybe too identified with the part.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeKathryn Busby, who was hired by Starz in January to take over as president of original programming, joined a premium cable network with two major tentpoles: The “Outlander” and “Power” franchises. So she did what any good network executive might do: She leaned into them.“They are monsters,” she says of the two worlds.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’ landmark standup event at Dodger Stadium is finally making its way to Netflix. “Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy Live from Los Angeles” will premiere globally on the streamer on October 18.The special, which was filmed as part of the “Netflix is a Joke” festival on May 6, made history as Iglesias became the first comedian to ever perform at Dodger Stadium.In the special, Iglesias talks about growing up in the Los Angeles region (he’s a native of Long Beach), a recent attempt at extortion towards him, and where he holds the record for receiving the highest fine on stage.