It’s Time to Recognize Kenan Thompson, ‘SNL’ Legend and Sitcom Star, With an Acting Emmy

Taylor Swift has pulled out of Glastonbury Festival 2022 two years after her 2020 appearance was cancelled due to Covid.The special occasion was said to be a "huge moment" for The Shake it Off singer with it's widely anticipated return set for June 22 to June 26 this year.Many were excited to see Taylor, 32, take to the main stage following an incredible two years in which she has scored four number one albums.Glastonbury has twice been cancelled due to Covid, but Taylor has now apparently said she will give this year's event a miss as she focuses on re-recording her album. A music insider told The Sun: "Taylor politely declined when she was approached because the timing just isn't right at the moment."They added that the superstar is still keen to headline the festival, which is said to be on her bucket list, but that performing isn't top of her agenda at the moment with old albums still needing re-recording.

Aliens have been found aboard the International Space Station.Scientists have discovered three new genetic variants of bacteria inside the manned spacecraft which orbits the Earth 15 times-a-day 250 miles high.The microorganisms were found at separate locations including a special plant growth chamber where researchers have been attempting to cultivate crops in zero gravity conditions. The three strains of Methylobacteriaceae - which are "rod-shaped and capable of movement" - were "previously undiscovered", according to a NASA study published in science journal Frontiers In Microbiology.

She recently spent some quality time with her boyfriend Austin Butler during a trip to north London.ButKaia Gerber was back stateside on Wednesday as she ran errands in New York City.The 20-year-old supermodel put on a stylish display in a brown herringbone coat while strolling into a nearby cafe. Out and about:Kaia Gerber was spotted running errands in New York City on Wednesday afternoonShe layered the coat over a plain white tee and a pair of black bootcut jeans.The daughter of Cindy Crawford pounded the pavement in a pair of Adidas trainers and white socks.

Sophie Turner continued to fuel rumors about a potential pregnancy while stepping out for breakfast with her husband Joe Jonas in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Wednesday.The 25-year-old actress appeared to be enjoying the pleasant California weather with her husband, 32, as they took a short stroll in the sun before stopping at a local restaurant for breakfast.The outing comes after Sophie set the internet ablaze with rumors she was expecting her second child after she stepped out over the weekend in a dress that highlighted what many fans believed was a baby bump. Keeping them going:Sophie Turner continued to fuel rumors about a potential pregnancy while stepping out for breakfast with her husband Joe Jonas in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Wednesday Turner sported a lovely lime green button-up dress that showed off her toned legs while spending time with her husband.The X-Men franchise star also wore a stylish pair of black flats and accessorized with a set of tinted sunglasses.

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni hold hands while arriving at the Law & Order press junket event held at Studio 525 on Wednesday night (February 16) in New York City.

Jonah Hill is engaged! But not to his girlfriend.

Tom Holland holds hands with girlfriend Zendaya while leaving the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City on Wednesday night (February 16).

Wendy Williams is looking happy and healthy in a brand new video.

Is Pete Davidson about to enter the chat?!

We told you on Tuesday about the shocking news that Prince Andrew had given up the fight and decided to settle the sexual assault lawsuit against him. We guess he was starting to sweat after all, eh?

Dick Van Dyke‘s still got it! The legendary actor, singer, and dancer, 96, and his former makeup artist wife, Arlene Silver, 50, shared an adorably quaint music video on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day! At four years short of 100 – and with a career spanning over six decades — Dick can still move better than someone half his age.

CBS is moving on to its comedy pilots.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy first expanded the short form categories in 2016, buoyed by the promise of original fare from Maker Studios, Fullscreen, AwesomenessTV, YouTube Red, Adult Swim and others. Maker and Fullscreen basically don’t exist anymore, and the excitement of the short form races has perhaps further cooled after the Quibi debacle.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 14, 2021, which means it’s 3 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 11 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 14 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 29 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 66 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 97 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe anthology Emmy category only lasted a year, but a variation of “outstanding dramatic program,” which mostly recognized individual episodes of anthologies such as “Hallmark Hall of Fame,” continued until the 1970s.Now, we’re in a new age of anthologies, spurred by filmmakers eager to tell their stories in episodic fashion (yes, I know, I grit my teeth every time another director claims they’re actually making a series of movies, or one 10-hour film, rather than a TV show). This year, that includes Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe,” which film critics attempted to claim as their own when crafting their end-of-year lists but is now an Emmy contender.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” began life as a video by user Emily Jacobsen, who performed an ode to Remy the rat from the animated Disney film. Soon, other TikTok users joined in — most notably, Daniel Mertzlufft, who gave Jacobson’s song the full Alan Menken treatment, complete with orchestra score and 20 vocalists.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“NBA on TNT” helped give the WarnerMedia-owned network a big lift over its competitors at this year’s 42nd Annual Sports Emmys. Announced late Tuesday, this year TNT won the most Sports Emmys of any single outlet, with 7 — followed closely by ESPN, which earned six.If corporate entities are combined, then the ESPN triumvirate of ESPN, ESPN Plus and ESPN Deportes actually landed the most wins, with five.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePublic broadcaster KCET once again led all local TV stations in nominations for the Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, announced on Tuesday by the Television Academy. KCET landed 23 nods this year overall, up from 20 last year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS is sticking with “The Talk” talent to host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards, but with a twist: This year, Sheryl Underwood will handle solo duties. The Eye network announced on Tuesday that Underwood will host the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which airs on Friday, June 25 at 8 p.m.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 7, 2021, which means it’s 10 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 18 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 21 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 36 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 73 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 104 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept. 19.The first weekend of June was truly an FYC frenzy (Dare I call it a “FrenzYC”? Sorry, still workshopping that one.) From Amazon Prime Video’s “The Boys” drive-thru to Elton John — yes, Elton Freaking John! — at FX and 20th Television’s “Pose” FYC event, networks, studios and streamers are

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Superstore” had a good run, ending this year after six seasons (113 episodes). And yet, it frustrates me to no end that the comedy never quite got the attention, or entered the pop culture zeitgeist, the way it warranted.