“Succession” and “Ted Lasso.”

Best drama HAS to be “Succession,” right? Best comedy... “Ted Lasso”?

When it comes to the Emmys, the definition of "comedy" requires Talmudic insights. But the best show in the category, the one that will graft itself to your heart is “The Bear.” The best drama, the one we wish we could keep on watching, is the irresistible, and sadly defunct, “Succession.”

“Succession” (last season love!) for best drama and “Ted Lasso” (America's favorite escape!) for best comedy.

“Succession” (the outfits!). “Jury Duty” (such a brilliant concept).

Comedy: “Jury Duty.” Drama: “White Lotus.”

A few good choices here, but I'll go with “Succession” for best TV drama. Best comedy, easy. I'm going with my hometown favorite, "Abbott Elementary.”

Best drama: “Succession.” Best comedy: “Ted Lasso.” It was a refreshing dose of positivity in an increasingly negative world.

“The Crown” and “Only Murders in the Building.”

“SUCCESSION,” of course, and “Only Murders in the Building.”

“Succession” for drama, “Jury Duty” for comedy (though they really should be the other way around).

For drama, I'm going to go with my favorite show, "Succession." It's an all-around great drama. And for comedy, I’ll go with “Ted Lasso.“

Best drama: “Succession.” Best comedy: “The Bear.”

Is there any doubt “Succession” will win best drama? It's won 13 times already, and the standard remained as sharp as ever until the end. “The Bear” will win best comedy, though I think the award should go to “Wednesday.”

“Succession” wins best drama going away — literally, in this case, as it’s the show any modern tv lover will miss most after its triumphant final season. As for comedy, “The Bear,” which gave us two of the best back-to-back episodes of TV ever.

I think Jon Batiste’s “World Music Radio.”

Taylor Swift for “Midnights.” This is her moment, let's round it out for her.

Whatever the award, whatever the football game, the movie, the tour, we're all living in Taylor Swift's world. Her album “Midnights” will win, of course.

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights.” Does anyone even talk about anything else?

Taylor Swift, “Midnights.”

It's difficult to take this category seriously since Black artists are consistently overlooked. Still, I'm rooting for SZA’s “SOS” to win. Brilliant album.

“Midnights,” by Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift's “Midnights.” And even if she doesn't win the Grammy, she has already won 2023 and 2024!

I adore T Swift, but SZA's album “SOS” deserves this win.

“World Music Radio.”

"Midnights." (What can we say? It's her year...again!)

Taylor Swift's album “Midnights.”

Taylor Swift's “Midnights.”

boygenius' "the record" — there's just so, so much hype around them at the moment — but I'd love for it to go to Miley Cyrus’ “Endless Summer Vacation.” She just keeps growing as an artist. "Flowers" is addictive, and her voice keeps evolving and enriching. That Southern depth on "Jaded" is so epic.

“Midnights.’’ This is Taylor Swift’s world and we just live in it.

“Barbie” (please insert eyeroll).

It's “Oppenheimer” vs. “Killers of the Flower Moon.” I think it'll be “Oppenheimer.”

Will the Academy let itself go with a crowd favorite? The post-pandemic declaration of dazzlingly illuminated, colorful joy? The winner will be “Barbie!”

“Oppenheimer,” but it should be “Barbie.”

“Oppenheimer.”

“Killers of the Flower Moon” should be a ringer for best picture.

“Killers of the Flower Moon.”

“Oppenheimer.”

“Oppenheimer” (with Barbie as a close second).

"Barbie." If the movie doesn't win for best picture, it should get an award for best promotion.

“Barbie.”

As an Oklahoman, I must vote for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which I have not yet seen.

“Oppenheimer,” if it's business as usual. (“Barbie,” if it isn't.)

“Killers of the Flower Moon.” It should be impossible to make a gripping movie that lasts more than two hours, but the rules don't apply to Scorsese.

“Oppenheimer,” because, as beloved as “Barbie” was, its premiere day partner will get the serious voter votes.

It being the year of Kelce, the Chiefs or the Eagles. My money’s on the Chiefs.

Seattle Seahawks! I don't watch football, I have no idea, but I will always root for my home team.

The Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia Eagles, and not because I'm going to their NYE game.

Philadelphia Eagles.

Sadly, not my Eagles. We're not there yet. The Lombardi Trophy will go to the San Francisco 49ers.

It should be the Bears. But the smart money is on Kansas City.

Philadelphia Eagles (which is better than the Dallas Cowboys winning it).

THE BUFFALO BILLS, in my dreams. #BillsMafia.

The Philadelphia Eagles.

San Francisco 49ers.

I'd love to see a re-match of the Kelce brothers and my guess is that the Kansas City Chiefs will win.

The Philadelphia Eagles.

The Miami Dolphins. They’ve been so consistent, and the Eagles blew it last year.

San Francisco 49ers.

It's got to be the Mets' year — one of them has to be.

Seattle Mariners, see my last prediction.

After dwelling in the middle of the country, the World Series will again see teams from the coasts. The LA Dodgers will win.

Atlanta Braves, even though I'm a Yankees’ fan all the way — and controversially, to a lesser extent, a Mets’ fan.

Yankees.

The Atlanta Braves.

In deference to my father-in-law, I hope the White Sox. But probably the Atlanta Braves.

NY Yankees.

Phillies.

My hometown favorite Atlanta Braves.

The Baltimore Orioles.

Not the Mets, alas. Perhaps the dreaded Dodgers.

New York Mets.

The New York Mets. They’re a young side with a lot of potential!

I’ll say the Yankees, out of sheer perverse loyalty.

Simone Biles, US.

American swimmer Katie Ledecky? And America will win the most medals, of course.

The US will win the biggest number of medals. The top medalist will be Track and Field powerhouse Anna Hall.

Clara Hughes for top athlete; USA all the way.

Sprinter Noah Lyles, USA.

Gymnast Simone Biles. She's done with the twisties and is ready to rack up the most gold medals for team USA.

Simone Biles, if she competes. And USA.

USA will win the most medals and Sha’Carri Richardson will be the individual big winner.

Simone Biles; USA.

Simone Biles; China.

Simone Biles. China.

I could watch Sha'Carri Richardson run all day long. She will win the most medals in Paris. Team USA for the country with the most medals.

Athlete: Swimmer Katie Grimes. Country: United States.

Simone Biles, if she enters! She’s hinted that she’ll head to Paris, and will no doubt put on a spectacular show if she does. As always, I’m going with US for most medals. There are just so many of you, and you always produce great athletes.

Vindication for Sha’Carri Richardson! And the US takes home the most metal.

Likely the Qatari negotiators in the Israeli hostage deal.

I hope it's a climate leader. Perhaps an indigenous leader like Nemonte Nenquimo.

He has faded from the spotlight, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who rallied the world to Ukraine's side after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion to swallow Ukraine, will win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Israel's opposition leader Benny Gantz, with the far-flung hope that he will free the hostages and end the war.

Joe Biden.

For the Nobel Peace Prize, my prediction is two Indigenous environmental defenders, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Juan Carlos Jintiach. Their mission to protect the rights of their people and access to direct climate funding is prize worthy.

Alexei Navalny.

Given the wars plaguing the world, I’m not sure anyone will win it. If the wars continue then I think they’ll give it to Taylor Swift — at least she brought people together.

Whoever brings peace to the Middle East — perhaps Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, given UAE’s role in the Abraham Accords? (PS, whoever it is, I hope they do so, quickly.)

Biden.

Qatar’s negotiators for Israeli hostages.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Rooting for this to be Greta Thunberg's year!

Whoever manages to mediate a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Barring an unexpected resolution to the grim Israel-Hamas conflict, this may be the year for Chef José Andrés, who’s spent over a decade feeding those beset by tragedy and crisis through his World Central Kitchen.

Donald Trump.

Joe Biden!

Joe Biden, an excellent, under-appreciated president will win. Between Trump and Biden, unexcited Dems will be persuaded that Biden is immeasurably better than the alternative.

Biden. But I secretly hope a non-judgmental and youthful Jesus takes the wheel.

Nikki Haley.

Joe Biden, though I admit this may be just wishful thinking.

Biden.

Joe Biden.

Joe Biden.

Biden.

Joe Biden.

Donald Trump.

Joe Biden.

Donald Trump (Predicted in the spirit of packing an umbrella to ensure it doesn't rain).

Joe Biden. But, as we’ve seen, being legitimately “elected” may only be part of the struggle.

Democrats and Democrats.

Democrats will maintain control of the Senate. Republicans will control the House.

The House will go back to the Dems and the Senate to the GOP. Full flip.

Republicans for both chambers (extreme slow clap).

Dems/Dems.

Republicans will control the Senate. Dems will control the House.

Senate: The Manchin retirement doesn't help them, but I think Democrats. House: Democrats. Abortion and infighting will hurt the Republicans.

GOP will control the Senate and Democrats will control the House.

Democrats / Republicans.

Dems and Dems.

Democrats for both.

Democrats will maintain control in the Senate and Republicans will hold the House.

Senate: Democrats. House: Republicans.

For optimism's sake, I’m going to say the Democrats both times. The Republicans didn't help themselves with the Speaker race(s).

Republicans for both.

3%.

4.00%.

The Fed will slay the inflation dragon. Inflation will drop to 2.6%.

2.50%.

2.50%.

The average CPI for 2024 will hover around 4.5%.

3.50%.

2.90%.

2.5%.... hence the prediction of Biden winning the presidency!

2.40%.

Umm... 3? No, 7... No, 5... No... 2, final answer!!!

2.3%.

2.80%.

I think it'll drop to 3.0%.

3.20%.

LOL. Broken up.

God love those crazy kids, but they'll break up.

Will we get as tired of her as she will of him? No. People will still be obsessed with Taylor, and Travis will become fodder for another breakup song.

Broken up. Nothing but fodder for a new mega-selling album.

Married.

Not that I care much, but I'll say still happily dating and enjoying the spotlight.

Broken up. And Swift will write a best-selling song about it.

Happily Married.

Engaged!

Dating… and we’ll be speculating about their 2025 status soon enough.

Sharing the same living space (to the extent that they have one).

We’ll see them engaged at the end of 2024.

Broken up.

Broken up, of course — and she’ll have an album ready for us by 2025. (A disclaimer: I couldn't care less.)

Dating.

The Stillers -- Ben, his late dad Jerry, and late mom Anne Meara.

Courtney Love.

Jaime Lee Curtis! She has emerged as Hollywood's most intriguing, non-plastic-surgeried, un-botoxed star.

Jennifer Coolidge.

John Legend & Chrissy Teigen.

My hero, Lt. Uhura of Star Trek, known as Nichelle Nichols in real life. She was an actress, activist, dancer and NASA recruiter and should have a documentary film done on her life. What an inspiring, groundbreaking journey she lived.

Eric Clapton.

Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe winning actor Tony Shalhoub, who is an Arab American icon.

My tween son and teen daughter both agree that Mr. Beast has a fascinating life story and deserves a documentary. Personally, I'd love to see the Kelce-Swift romance get the documentary treatment.

Cher.

The Squad in the House of Reps.

Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are so funny together. They deserve the documentary treatment in 2024.

The Wachowski sisters.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. He’s not strictly a celebrity — though he could be headed in that direction a-la Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk — but there are still so many questions about his firing and rehiring at OpenAI, and what he might do next. Or Emma Chamberlain. It’d be kind of fascinating to see a deep dive on her that wasn’t directed by her. I’d also watch an entire doc on Dwayne Johnson’s morning routine!

Tom Cruise.