All articles tagged with #hosting
Swindon is calling for around 50 more households to host Ukrainian families under the Homes for Ukraine scheme as demand remains high; since 2022 the town has helped more than 500 Ukrainians, hosts receive £350 per month after security checks and safeguarding, and the community is boosting ties through UkraineFest and a potential Rivne twinning partnership.
Keke Palmer will host The Voice: Celebrity, while Carson Daly confirms he’s still hosting The Voice and will produce Celeb Voice behind the scenes; The Voice: Celebrity is set to premiere Spring 2027 on NBC with coaches Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green, as Daly tests two formats this fall and spring.
At a World Cup reception, Trump urged FIFA to award the next U.S. World Cup without Canada and Mexico and floated a U.S.-China co-hosting idea; FIFA’s 2038 bid timing is in play, as 2030 was awarded to a Spain–Portugal–Morocco group with Argentina/Uruguay openings and 2034 to Saudi Arabia. He also praised FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a controversial Balogun ban decision and spoke at Trump Tower ahead of the Spain-Argentina final.
NBC taps Mariska Hargitay to host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to emcee the ceremony in 15 years; the Law & Order: SVU star will helm the Sept. 14 telecast at LA Live’s Peacock Theater, airing on NBC and Peacock, with Jesse Collins Entertainment producing as NBC marks a 100-year milestone.
Pink will host the 79th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, promising stunts and multiple costume changes, with Amber Ruffin helping write the script; the ceremony airs June 7 on CBS and Paramount+.
NFL analyst Mina Kimes will host this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, aiming to bring a big-game feel to the competition with 247 spellers vying for more than $50,000 in prizes; she’ll co-host the semifinals and finals (airing on ION) while Jacques Bailly pronounces the words, and she discusses the intense preparation and strategic thinking that now defines modern spelling bees.
Queen Latifah is set to host the American Music Awards for the first time since 1995, hints at releasing new music this year, and praises Taylor Swift’s catchy songs, while preparing by listening to nominees’ music and keeping versatility on display for the show.
Baseball America’s May 16 Bubble Watch maps the final at-large landscape for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, sorting teams into locks, should-be-in and work-to-do across conferences while noting hosting implications and potential seed shifts. Kansas clinched the Big 12 title and is expected to host, North Carolina and Georgia Tech remain strong hosting contenders in the ACC, and UCLA could stake a No. 1 seed depending on weekend results. Arizona State sits on the edge of at-large safety, while Kentucky looks near‑lock with 13 SEC wins; Vanderbilt remains a watchful dark horse as the SEC Tournament approaches. The piece also catalogs bid-stealer candidates from the Big West, Big South, MAC, OVC and SoCon, underscoring continued suspense through conference play and Selection Monday.
Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood will host the next two episodes of SNL U.K. (Episodes 5 and 6); Coughlan’s April 25 installment features Foo Fighters, while Wood’s May 2 episode features Meek, as Sky/ NOW’s comedy continues with weekly installments.
Trevor Noah will host the 68th Grammys in 2026 for the sixth and final time, with CBS airing the ceremony February 1 from Crypto.com Arena; the show will move to ABC and Disney+ next year, with Disney holding rights through 2036. Noah—who began hosting in 2021—was praised by executive producer Ben Winston. Nominees include Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Rosé and Doechii, with performers to be announced.
Nikki Glaser, returning as host of the Golden Globes, reflects on her successful first year, her imposter syndrome, and the challenges posed by a fragmented cultural landscape, emphasizing her excitement and the creative process behind this year's show.
Travis Kelce revealed that the hardest part of hosting SNL was the pre-show table read because he struggles with reading, but he enjoyed the comedy and fun of the show once past that stage.
John Mulaney declined to host the 2024 Oscars due to a busy schedule and the extensive work involved, despite being flattered by the offer. He praised past hosts like Conan O’Brien and discussed his own Netflix talk show, 'Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,' which he described as a unique, experimental project that was enjoyable but demanding. Mulaney also shared insights into his career and the challenges of hosting major awards shows.
Travis Kelce, Super Bowl champion tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, will host the new game show series "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" for Prime Video, joining a roster of athletes turned game show hosts such as Michael Strahan, Aaron Rodgers, and Dwyane Wade. The show will feature adult contestants relying on famous faces to answer questions from an elementary school curriculum, aiming to win a $100,000 prize. Athletes' social appeal and comfort in media interactions make them well-suited for hosting game shows, as they expand their business efforts beyond sports.
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost praised actor Adam Driver for his exceptional performance at table reads as an "SNL" host, noting his ability to make interesting choices for sketches. Jost also mentioned comedian Melissa McCarthy's unique approach to table reads, where she would have sketches "mapped out" in her head before fully performing the characters on the show. Driver, who has hosted "SNL" four times, is on the verge of joining the prestigious Five-Timers Club.