'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care
Mental health and looking after one another is a theme of the show, Sudeikis told reporters from behind the lectern as he helped press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre open her daily White House briefing. “While it’s easier said than done, we also have to know that we shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help ourselves," said Sudeikis. "That does take a lot, especially when it’s something that has such a negative stigma to it, such as mental health and it doesn’t need to be that way. "But I truly believe we should all do our best to help take care of each other. Singer/actors Mary J. Blige and Selena Gomez participated in separate events with Jill Biden focused on cancer awareness and youth mental health, respectively.
wftv.com‘Ted Lasso’ cast to visit with Bidens at White House Monday to talk about mental health
Jason Sudeikis and the cast of the TV show “Ted Lasso” will meet with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House Monday to discuss mental health and well-being. >> Read more trending newsSudeikis plays the title character, Ted Lasso, an American football coach leading a soccer team in London who suffers from debilitating panic attacks. Sudeikis and other cast members of the Emmy Award-winning show will meet with the Bidens “to discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall well-being,” the White House said. Biden on Sunday tweeted a photo of a yellow poster bearing the word “BELIEVE” above a door leading to the Oval Office. Cast members expected to visit the White House include Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, and James Lance.
wftv.comDoes 'Ted Lasso' end with season 3? What to ... believe
" Ted Lasso" returns Wednesday for its third season and while there are certainly questions about whether AFC Richmond will finally go all the way — or if Nate will receive his comeuppance — there's one big question: Is this actually the last season? He credits "Ted Lasso" for giving him creative opportunities of which he had only dreamed. "Without being cheesy, I learned an awful lot from working on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and I will take those lessons with me into anything else I do,” he said. I’ve kind of absorbed the Lasso way in the same way that all of the players have,” Jimoh says. So, being surrounded by that type of kindness and have it reflected back to you — especially in front of kids or family — has been really, really moving.”Copyright 2023 The Associated Press.
wftv.comDid you know you can visit and explore the pub and neighborhood from ‘Ted Lasso?’
When I first started watching Apple TV+’s hit series “Ted Lasso” a few years ago, I just assumed that the football club that Jason Sudeikis’ character coaches (and the area it surrounds) was completely fictional. While the soccer (er, football) team AFC Richmond is totally fake, the small city of Richmond is totally real.
The It List: 'Gotham Knights' follows Batman's adopted son allying with the children of his enemies, 'Mean Girl Murders' explores real-life cruel intentions, 'Ted Lasso' returns and all the best in po
Here are our picks for March 13-19, including the best deals we could find for each. — Ethan AlterGotham Knights premieres Tuesday, March 14 at 9 p.m. on The CW. STREAM IT: Ted Lasso is life! Are we ready for Ted Lasso to come back? Ted Lasso premieres Wednesday, March 15 on Apple TV+; Ted Lasso products are available at the WB Shop.
wftv.com'Ted Lasso' star Waddingham to co-host Eurovision contest
LONDON — (AP) — “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian musician Julia Sanina and British singer Alesha Dixon will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, organizers announced Wednesday. The pan-continental pop competition will take place in May in the English city of Liverpool after Britain was asked to stage the event on behalf of designated host country Ukraine. Thirty-seven countries will compete for Europe’s pop crown, with semifinals held May 9 and 11 before a final on May 13. All three programs will be hosted by Waddingham, Sanin and Dixon, a TV presenter and former member of girl group Mis-Teeq. British organizers say the event will be a celebration of Ukrainian culture and creativity, as well as Liverpool’s musical heritage.
wftv.comBelieve it: 'FIFA 23' will let you play as Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond
That's right, Roy Kent and his fun-loving group of teammates on AFC Richmond will be playable in "FIFA 23." And if AFC Richmond is in the game, you know you'll see Ted Lasso patrolling the sideline. pic.twitter.com/YqPuvw2jHK — Ted Lasso (@TedLasso) September 21, 2022All your favorite characters from "Ted Lasso" are digitally rendered in the trailer. If you haven't watched "Ted Lasso" yet, well, you're missing out. And if you've watched "Ted Lasso" and it's not your cup of tea, you can always choose your favorite club and virtually destroy AFC Richmond in "FIFA 23."
wftv.comEmmys reach record-low audience of 5.9 million people
NEW YORK — (AP) — The Emmy Awards hit a new low in viewership on Sunday night, with its estimated audience of 5.9 million people even smaller than the COVID-19-disrupted ceremony two years ago. Usually shown on a Sunday night, the Emmys were shifted to Monday to make way for NBC's first “Sunday Night Football” game the night before. It couldn't escape football, however, since it competed against a tight “Monday Night Football” game. The last time the Emmys exceeded 10 million viewers was 2018, when it reached an audience of 10.2 million. The Emmys had 21.8 million viewers in 2000, a level it will probably never reach again.
wftv.com74th Prime-time Emmy Awards: See the nominees
LOS ANGELES — The 2022 Emmy Awards will honor the best and brightest of the small screen on Monday in Los Angeles. Kenan Thompson is hosting the 74th edition of the Television Academy’s top honors from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The award show will include dozens of celebrity presenters, including Lee Jung-jae, Selena Gomez, RuPaul Charles, Lizzo and Martin Short. John Legend will perform “Pieces” off his latest album during the “in memoriam” segment of the show, according to Emmys.com. “Better Call Saul”J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession”Sarah Snook, “Succession”Sydney Sweeney, “Euphoria”Guest Actress, Drama SeriesHope Davis, “Succession”Marcia Gay Harden, “The Morning Show”Martha Kelly, “Euphoria”Sanaa Lathan, “Succession”Harriet Walter, “Succession”Lee You-mi, “Squid Game”Limited or Anthology Series“Dopesick”“The Dropout”“Inventing Anna”“The White Lotus”“Pam & Tommy”Television Movie“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers”“Ray Donovan: The Movie”“Reno 911!”“The Hunt For QAnon”“The Survivor”“Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas”Actor, Limited Series or TV MovieColin Firth, “The Staircase”Andrew Garfield, “Under the Banner of Heaven”Oscar Isaac, “Scenes from a Marriage”Michael Keaton, “Dopesick”Himesh Patel, “Station Eleven”Sebastian Stan, “Pam & Tommy”Actress, Limited Series or TV MovieToni Collette, “The Staircase”Julia Garner, “Inventing Anna”Lily James, “Pam & Tommy”Sarah Paulson, “Impeachment: American Crime Story”Margaret Qualley, “Maid”Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout”Supporting Actor, Limited Series or TV MovieMurray Bartlett, “The White Lotus”Jake Lacy, “The White Lotus”Will Poulter, “Dopesick”Seth Rogen, “Pam & Tommy”Peter Skarsgård, “Dopesick”Michael Stuhlbarg, “Dopesick”Steve Zahn, “The White Lotus”Supporting Actress, Limited Series or TV MovieConnie Britton, “The White Lotus,”Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus”Alexandra Daddario, “The White Lotus”Kaitlyn Dever, “Dopesick”Natasha Rothwell, “The White Lotus”Sydney Sweeney, “The White Lotus”Mare Winningham, “Dopesick”Structured Reality Program“Antiques Roadshow”“Fixer UpperWelcome Home”“Love is Blind”“Queer Eye” — Winner“Shark Tank”Unstructured Reality Program“Below Deck Mediterranean”“Cheer”“Love on the Spectrum” — Winner“RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked”“Selling Sunset”Outstanding Competition Program“The Amazing Race”“Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls”“Nailed It!”“RuPaul’s Drag Race”“Top Chef”“The Voice”©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.com'60 Minutes' tops in TV for third straight week
For the week, CBS led the way in prime time with an average of 4.9 million viewers. ABC had 3.5 million viewers, NBC had 2.9 million, Fox had 2.1 million, Univision had 1.5 million, Ion Television had 1.02 million and Telemundo had 990,000. Fox News Channel was the most popular cable network, averaging 2.79 million viewers in prime time. ABC's “World News Tonight” led the evening news ratings race, averaging 8.4 million viewers. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 8 million.
wftv.comCritics Choice Awards 2022: See the complete list of winners
Critics Choice Awards 2022: See the complete list of winners Roger Frappier, from left, Jane Campion, Kristen Dunst and Jesse Plemons accept the award for best film for "The Power of the Dog" at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)“The Power of the Dog” and “Ted Lasso” were among the big winners at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, held Sunday in Los Angeles and London. >> Read more trending newsHere is the complete list of winners:FilmBest picture: “The Power of the Dog”“The Power of the Dog” Best actor: Will Smith, “King Richard”Will Smith, “King Richard” Best actress: Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” Best supporting actor: Troy Kotsur, “CODA”Troy Kotsur, “CODA” Best supporting actress: Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story”Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story” Best young actor/actress: Jude Hill, “Belfast”Jude Hill, “Belfast” Best acting ensemble: “Belfast”“Belfast” Best director: Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog”Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog” Best original screenplay: Kenneth Branagh, “Belfast”Kenneth Branagh, “Belfast” Best adapted screenplay: Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog”Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog” Best cinematography: Ari Wegner, “The Power of the Dog”Ari Wegner, “The Power of the Dog” Best production design: Patrice Vermette and Zsuzsanna Sipos, “Dune”Patrice Vermette and Zsuzsanna Sipos, “Dune” Best editing: Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn, “West Side Story”Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn, “West Side Story” Best costume design: Jenny Beavan, “Cruella”Jenny Beavan, “Cruella” Best hair and makeup: “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”“The Eyes of Tammy Faye” Best visual effects: “Dune”“Dune” Best comedy: “Licorice Pizza”“Licorice Pizza” Best animated feature: “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” Best foreign language film: “Drive My Car”“Drive My Car” Best song: “No Time to Die” from “No Time to Die”“No Time to Die” from “No Time to Die” Best score: Hans Zimmer, “Dune”TelevisionBest drama series: “Succession”“Succession” Best actor in a drama series: Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game” Best actress in a drama series: Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets” Best supporting actor in a drama series: Kieran Culkin, “Succession”Kieran Culkin, “Succession” Best supporting actress in a drama series: Sarah Snook, “Succession”Sarah Snook, “Succession” Best comedy series: “Ted Lasso”“Ted Lasso” Best actor in a comedy series: Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso” Best actress in a comedy series: Jean Smart, “Hacks”Jean Smart, “Hacks” Best supporting actor in a comedy series: Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso” Best supporting actress in a comedy series: Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso” Best limited series: “Mare of Easttown”“Mare of Easttown” Best movie made for television: “Oslo”“Oslo” Best actor in a limited series or movie made for television: Michael Keaton, “Dopesick”Michael Keaton, “Dopesick” Best actress in a limited series or movie made for television: Kate Winslet, “Mare of Easttown”Kate Winslet, “Mare of Easttown” Best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television: Murray Bartlett, “The White Lotus”Murray Bartlett, “The White Lotus” Best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television: Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus”Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” Best foreign language series: “Squid Game”“Squid Game” Best animated series: “What If...?”“What If...?” Best talk show: “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” Best comedy special: “Bo Burnham: Inside”Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 55 2022 Critics Choice Awards Ariana DeBose attends the Critics Choice Awards celebration at The Savoy Hotel on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP) (Vianney Le Caer/Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comApple CEO Tim Cook gets restraining order against woman accused of stalking him
Apple's "Ted Lasso" Season 2 Premiere - Red Carpet WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: Apple CEO Tim Cook attends Apple's "Ted Lasso" season two premiere at Pacific Design Center on July 15, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images/Getty Images)A judge has granted Apple CEO Tim Cook a restraining order against a woman accused of stalking him, threatening to burn down his home and claiming she was his wife and the mother of twins. >> Read more trending newsThe 45-year-old woman has demonstrated “erratic, threatening and bizarre” behavior, the application for the restraining order said. The woman, from McLean, Virginia, sent eails that showed images of a loaded handgun that the woman claimed she purchased. The order, which was issued Friday, prohibits the woman from possessing a gun or ammunition, interacting with any Apple employees or entering any Apple properties.
wftv.comAlec Baldwin speaks publicly about deadly "Rust" movie set shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin addressed the deadly shooting on the set of his film "Rust." For the first time on camera, speaking to paparazzi in Vermont on Saturday, Baldwin said he's been ordered by investigators not to discuss the shooting and that he's cooperating with them. Watch his remarks.
news.yahoo.comOwen Wilson, Sudeikis, Malek, Kardashian West to host 'SNL'
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK — (AP) — Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian West, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis are lined up to host the first four episodes of “Saturday Night Live” this fall. Halsey is the musical guest on Oct. 9, when Kardashian West makes her debut as host. Malek will host on Oct. 16, with Young Thug as the musician. Sudeikis was a cast member and writer on “SNL” from 2003 to 2013, and on Oct. 23 will host the show for the first time. The actor just won an Emmy as best actor for his starring role in “Ted Lasso.” The series, which Sudeikis also co-created, won the Emmy for best comedy.
wftv.comEmmy Moments: Not the Pandemmys — but hardly normal, either
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards - Winners Walk Brendan Hunt, left, and Jason Sudeikis pose with their awards for outstanding comedy series and outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for "Ted Lasso" at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The crowd, in a tent in downtown Los Angeles, was much smaller than in normal years. Cedric the Entertainer proved an infectiously joyful and hard-working host, but the comedy bits were spotty at best. Then Jason Sudeikis, the titular coach, made it a happy trio, winning best actor. He told castmates and crew: “I’m only as good as you guys make me look.” The Apple TV+ show capped off the night by winning best comedy.
wftv.com'The Crown,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Queen's Gambit' top Emmy Awards
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards - Show In this video grab issued Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, by the Television Academy, Olivia Colman accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "The Crown" during the Primetime Emmy Awards. (Television Academy via AP) (Uncredited)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to win top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry. Gillian Anderson and Tobias Menzies of British royal drama “The Crown” were honored for their supporting performances. That includes Netflix's drama "The Crown" and Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso." The top nominees include the British royal drama "The Crown" and the Star Wars-universe derived "The Mandalorian," which received a leading 24 nominations each.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: 'The Queen’s Gambit' becomes award royalty
TV - Emmy Predictions This image release by Netflix shows Anya Taylor-Joy from the series "The Queen's Gambit." It was the second Emmy of the night for “The Queen’s Gambit,” which also won for its directing. The Apple TV+ show has won the Emmy Award for best comedy series, giving the streaming service its first win in the major category. The show won four Emmys at Sunday night’s ceremony, including best actor in a comedy for Sudeikis. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: Josh O’Connor, Olivia Colman earn crowns
McGregor won best actor in a limited series or TV movie for “Halston.”The 50-year-old McGregor played the famed fashion designer of the title in the Netflix series. Winslet won best actress in a limited series or TV movie for “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night. Goldstein won best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Ted Lasso,” which had four nominees in the category. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night. The night’s favorites include Netflix’s drama “The Crown” and Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso.”___1 p.m.Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show’s producers promise it will be a celebration for all.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: Ewan McGregor sews up acting win as Halston
McGregor won best actor in a limited series or TV movie for “Halston.”The 50-year-old McGregor played the famed fashion designer of the title in the Netflix series. Winslet won best actress in a limited series or TV movie for “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night. Goldstein won best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Ted Lasso,” which had four nominees in the category. With his win, “Ted Lasso” took the first two Emmys of the night, with Hannah Waddingham taking best supporting actress in a comedy. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: Kate Winslet wins award, salutes women
Winslet won best actress in a limited series or TV movie for “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night. Evan Peters won best supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie for HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night, and Julianne Nicholson won best supporting actress for the show. Goldstein won best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Ted Lasso,” which had four nominees in the category. With his win, “Ted Lasso” took the first two Emmys of the night, with Hannah Waddingham taking best supporting actress in a comedy. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' won't be overtaken
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)The Latest on The Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (all times local):7 p.m.“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is making it a marathon. Evan Peters won best supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie for HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night, and Julianne Nicholson won best supporting actress for the show. Goldstein won best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Ted Lasso,” which had four nominees in the category. With his win, “Ted Lasso” took the first two Emmys of the night, with Hannah Waddingham taking best supporting actress in a comedy. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: John Oliver thanks Norm Macdonald, Conan
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals John Oliver arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)The Latest on The Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (all times local):6:15 p.m.Last week, tonight, or for half-a-dozen years, John Oliver can’t stop winning Emmys. “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won the Emmy Award for best variety talk series for the sixth straight year on Sunday night. Evan Peters won best supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie for HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” on Sunday night, and Julianne Nicholson won best supporting actress for the show. Waddingham won best supporting actress in a comedy series Sunday for the Apple TV+ series, which could be in for a big night.
wftv.com'Ted Lasso,' 'Crown' among early winners at Emmy Awards
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards - Show In this video grab issued Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, by the Television Academy, Hannah Waddingham accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for "Ted Lasso" at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (Television Academy via AP) (Uncredited)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Feel-good comedy “Ted Lasso” started off on a high note at Sunday's Emmy Awards, with castmates Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein earning the evening’s first honors. That includes Netflix's drama "The Crown" and Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso." Of the 96 acting nods for drama, comedy and miniseries, nearly 44% — a total of 42 nominations — went to people of color. ___For more on this year's Emmy Awards, visit: www.apnews.com/EmmyAwardsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comEmmys Latest: 'Ted Lasso' actors take night's first awards
2021 Emmy Awards - Performers Nominee Celebration Hannah Waddingham arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards Performers Nominee Celebration on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell)The Latest on The Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (all times local):5:20 p.m.Brett Goldstein topped his teammates at the Emmys. Goldstein won best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in “Ted Lasso,” which had four nominees in the category. With his win, “Ted Lasso” took the first two Emmys of the night, with Hannah Waddingham taking best supporting actress in a comedy. Host Cedric the Entertainer, LL Cool J, and a bunch of audience members opened the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards with a hip-hop tribute to television.
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