Emmy Predictions: Scripted Variety — Pending ‘Last Week Tonight’ and ‘SNL’ Showdown Proves This Category’s Definition Still Needs Work

Jennifer Lawrence is definitely not down for any real-life Hunger Games. She’s known for her no-BS approach to health that certainly doesn’t include ‘dieting’ (as she told Glamour, ‘You can’t work when you’re hungry, you know?’), but she doesn’t mess about when it comes to training for a movie role. In prep for X-Men, she recruited PT Dalton Wong (also trainer to Amanda Seyfried and Vogue Williams), who she now credits for ‘changing her life’.

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello continue to heat up rumours of their rekindled romance.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Katie Price's ex Kris Boyson has split from his fiancée Elizabeth Tierney according to reports, with the former couple having already unfollowed each other on social media. The pair previously split in October, just one month after celebrating their engagement, but then rekindled their romance and recently sparked rumours they had secretly married after Elizabeth sported a tracksuit with "wifey" emblazoned on the bottoms.

HBO Max is being rebranded as Max, and the new service will house twice the total amount of programming.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield seemingly confirmed their return to This Morning next week following intense speculation on their friendship.

Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield have resumed business as usual after ITV bosses have had so-called “crisis talks” about their future on This Morning. The pair have been rocked by claims that they’ve fallen out in recent weeks, with Phil, 61, going on to address the reports directly as he hailed Holly, 42, as his “rock”. But, the hosting duo – who have been a staple on This Morning since 2009 – put on a friendly display with one another once again on Tuesday 16 May, despite claims of a "feud" between the pair.

A body language expert has kept a close eye on Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as they made their first appearance together on TV since claims of a 'rift'. The presenting duo were back fronting This Morning as normal on Monday (May 15) despite claims the pair are not getting on behind the scenes.

Phillip Schofield is said to be weathering the storm and going ahead with presenting This Morning today despite 'calling in top lawyers' to deal with the 'ongoing feud' between him and his co-host Holly Willoughby.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters are reuniting with This is England maker Warp Films.

Taking the mic for the second time in a week, Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish explained why the company slashed its dividend and talked streaming, advertising and weathering a WGA strike.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The TV Academy has denied the petition for Apple’s “Schmigadoon!” to move from submitting for outstanding comedy series to the scripted variety category, Variety has learned exclusively. It had been reported that the streamer had filed an official petition to move the show into the newly titled scripted variety category where it would face off against “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” However, the news seemed to be premature, with the Television Academy confirming the petition has been denied and Apple has been notified. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

A three-day weekend packed with royal events is taking place, as Britain celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Nominations for the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards have begun trickling in, including those vying in four marquee categories: Outstanding Daytime Drama, Lead Actor and Actress in a Daytime Drama and Daytime Talk Series Host. See the list below.