Saturday is Ben's birthday...

And I won't be online.

So if you are -- and I'm hoping you are for a bit -- please make sure to check out all the charities sponsored in Ben's name.

Batch of Kindness is on 19-July in particular because Ben asked us to share with others.  The Cumbercollective is definitely stepping up to the plate as requested; we have a brilliant and generous fandom.

Sadly I have to share my Emmy nomination with @michael__price who is equally responsible for the nominated noise made. #Sherlockmusic
— DavidGArnold (@DavidGArnold) July 10, 2014

Rumors, two contests, and TSoT.

MTV wants to know if Sherlock is the best fandom, and if you're on tumblr, you can vote!

Don't forget to #vote for #Sherlock in the @TVChoice awards at http://t.co/OuwxCC91Hz open until July 18th!
— Hartswood Films (@hartswoodfilms) July 14, 2014

SK Confessional says rumors are already flying about Ben in Frozen 2, if the dream-casting goes as planned.

SK Confessional: I’m obsessed with Benedict Cumberbatch, and here's why.

2014 Emmy nominations, Comic-Con...

Emmy Awards 2014: Sherlock scoops nominations -- which really means Team Sherlock and Fargo!  Plus 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor got a nomination for another show.

It's turning into the 6 Degrees from Team Sherlock game!

The nominees for the actor Emmy award. #BenedictCumberbatch, if not #MartinFreeman please! pic.twitter.com/xzP46Lv1Xh
— Hannah (Sherlock) (@hmmSHERLOCK) July 10, 2014

Benedict's responses to receiving a 2014 Emmy nomination are A fantastic early birthday present! via Cumberbatchweb's tumblr and That's amazing news via twitlonger.