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April 9, 2026
Noah Wyle on Negotiating With HBO Over ‘The Pitt’ ICE Storyline, Season 3’s Time Jump and Why Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Is ‘Not Good for Labor’
Noah Wyle really loves Hollywood. The actor, a third-generation Angelino, grew up just north of Hollywood Boulevard and has taken thousands of steps over the stars on the Walk of Fame. “There was ...
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April 3, 2026
Dakota Mortensen Will Be Edited Out of ‘Vanderpump Villa’ After Domestic Violence Investigation Involving Taylor Frankie Paul (EXCLUSIVE)
Dakota Mortensen will not be part of the upcoming season of “Vanderpump Villa,” Variety can confirm. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member’s storyline will be edited out of Season 3 of the...
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April 3, 2026
‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa on Calling Out Robby’s ‘Terrifying’ Sabbatical Plan: Losing Him ‘Would Be Like Losing a Spouse’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “7:00 pm,” the 13th episode of “The Pitt” Season 2, now streaming on HBO Max. Katherine LaNasa says that her charge nurse character, Dana Evans, on “T...
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March 23, 2026
‘American Idol’ Sets Companion Podcast, Danielle Fishel to Host (EXCLUSIVE)
“American Idol” is expanding Season 24 with a new companion podcast. “‘American Idol’ Official Podcast” will be hosted by Danielle Fishel and will “dive deeper into America’s most iconic music comp...
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March 19, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul Speaks Out After ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Domestic Violence Investigation: ‘Too Many Women Are Suffering in Silence’
Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out following ABC’s announcement that it will not air Season 22 of “The Bachelorette” on Sunday, March 22 as originally planned. “Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s s...
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March 19, 2026
ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations
“The Bachelorette” is on pause amid Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s toxic fallout. The ABC reality show, which was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22, has been pulled from the schedule....
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March 19, 2026
How Alex Cooper Turned Her Love for Reality TV and Miley Cyrus Into Her Dream Producing Job — and What It Means for the Future of ‘Call Her Daddy’
There are two things Alex Cooper loves to talk about: reality TV and Miley Cyrus. With Unwell, founded in 2023, Cooper already has the massively successful “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Unwell Bevera...
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March 18, 2026
Variety Launches Inaugural ‘TV Week,’ a Curated Series of Invite-Only Emmy Season Events
For the first time, Variety is introducing TV Week, a dynamic, invite-only slate of events designed exclusively for TV Academy voters and guild members during the height of Emmy season. Spanning fo...
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March 14, 2026
Jamie Lee Curtis Likely Would Have Passed on Jason Blum’s ‘Halloween’ Sequel If She Knew It Was a Trilogy. So, She Used It to Get a Development Deal
Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t know she was about to take on three more “Halloween” movies when she said yes to David Gordon Green’s 2018 film, the sequel to her 1978 film. During a SXSW panel titled, “If...
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March 14, 2026
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s Meta Comedy Horror ‘Family Movie’ Draws Massive Laughs at SXSW Debut
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedwick, along with their kids, Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon, took meta to a whole new level on Friday night at SXSW Festival with the debut of “Family Movie.” With the proud moth...
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March 6, 2026
How ‘One Chicago’ Pulled Off an Epic Crossover to Score a Season High of 6.4 Million Viewers (EXCLUSIVE)
The teams behind “One Chicago” had another successful crossover this week — and it wasn’t an easy one to produce. “Chicago Fire,” which kicked off the three-hour event on March 4, drew 6.3 million ...
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March 1, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Reunite on ‘SNL’ for Ice Skating Sketch
“Heated Rivalry” costars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams reunited on “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 28. During a sketch filmed outside the Rink at Rockefeller Center, Storrie played a guy on a ba...
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February 28, 2026
Jeff Probst Explains Why the Official ‘Survivor’ Podcast Is on Hiatus for Season 50
The official “Survivor” podcast is hitting pause for Season 50. “‘Survivor’ 50 was designed as a celebration, and it features one of the most exciting game designs we’ve ever done,” Probst said in ...
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February 25, 2026
Kelly Ripa on 25 Years of ‘Live,’ Asking Oprah When to Walk Away and Hopes for the Future: ‘The Show Is Far More Important Than Any Two Hosts’
It’s not difficult to see why Kelly Ripa has spent the last 25 years as host of “Live.” A natural blend of wit, enthusiasm and inquisitiveness was evident from her first appearance as a guest host ...
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February 20, 2026
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Cast Honor Eric Dane After His Death: He ‘Was a Light’
The cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” is speaking out following the death of Eric Dane. The actor, who appeared as Dr. Mark Sloane for 145 episodes of the ABC medical drama, died on Feb. 19 after a battle w...
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February 19, 2026
‘Landman’ Cast Detail the Power of Team Work, Group Karaoke and Finding the Perfect Balance Between Humor and Drama
The cast of “Landman” knows that many actors claim their costars are family. But for the group of actors who came together for Taylor Sheridan’s drama, it’s the truth. Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Ellio...
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February 19, 2026
Country Singer Riley Green Joins ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ (EXCLUSIVE)
CMA and ACM Award winner Riley Green is heading to Montana. The singer will guest star in the upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Marshals,” appearing in multiple episodes. “I’m so excited to be joini...
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February 17, 2026
‘Tell Me Lies’ Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer and Star Grace Van Patten on Lucy’s Finale Choice, Unanswered Burning Questions and Saying Goodbye
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Are You Happy Now, That I’m on My Knees?,” the series finale of “Tell Me Lies,” now streaming on Hulu. It’s the end of a very toxic era. After thre...
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February 17, 2026
‘Tell Me Lies’ to End With Season 3, Creator Confirms: ‘This Was Always the Ending’
One of the most toxic love stories ever to be shown on TV has come to an end. Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies” will end with Season 3, creator Meaghan Oppenheimer announced on Monday, Feb. 16, ahead of what w...
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February 12, 2026
James Van Der Beek’s Family Earns $1 Million From GoFundMe in Hours After His Death
The community has come together in a big way following the death of James Van Der Beek. The actor died at 48 on Feb. 11, following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news broke, his...
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February 11, 2026
James Van Der Beek’s Friends Launch GoFundMe After His Death, Say Cancer Battle ‘Left Family Out of Funds’: ‘They’re Working Hard to Stay in Their Home’
James Van Der Beek’s inner circle is raising money for his family following the actor’s death on Feb. 11. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a link to a GoFundMe account via Instagram shortly ...
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February 10, 2026
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Announces First-Ever Fan Convention With 17 Pros and 14 Former Celeb Contestants
“Dancing With the Stars” is continuing to grow. After one of its biggest seasons ever, the show will bring the ballroom to life with Dancing with the Stars Con. The convention will take place in Pa...
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February 6, 2026
Colton Underwood Defends ‘Traitors’ Game Play, Reveals Death Threats Sent to Him and His Family: ‘It’s Not OK’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 4, Episode 8 of “The Traitors,” now streaming on Peacock. Since Season 4 of “The Traitors” premiered in early January, Colton Underwood has b...
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February 5, 2026
‘Chicago P.D.’ Stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos Set to Return for Crossover
Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos will return to “Chicago P.D.” for the upcoming three-part crossover with “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med,” set to air on March 4 on NBC. Per an official descri...
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January 29, 2026
Jeff Probst and ‘Survivor’ Producers Talk Season 50 Casting, New vs. Old Era and Backlash From Fans and Cut Players: ‘It Feels Personal. It’s Not Personal’
Let’s bring ’em in! All eyes are on “Survivor” ahead of the 50th season, which sees 24 former players — the biggest cast yet — returning to Fiji to compete for the $1 million prize. And with any se...
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January 28, 2026
‘Paradise’: Sterling K. Brown and Shailene Woodley Team Up in Emotional Season 2 Trailer
“Paradise” Season 2 is filled with even more mystery. In the first full trailer for the Hulu series, Sterling K. Brown’s Xavier seemingly survives the plane crash and continues to search for his wi...
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January 27, 2026
CBS Unveils 10 Past ‘Survivor’ Episodes That Will Re-Air Ahead of Milestone Season 50 Premiere
CBS will air 10 “Survivor” episodes over the two weeks leading up to the three-hour premiere of the 50th season, “In the Hands of the Fans.” The “Road to 50” programming primetime event will kick o...
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January 26, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg Fights Tears While Calling Out Kristi Noem and More Over ICE, Alex Pretti’s Murder: ‘You All Have Blood on Your Hands’
“The View” took on ICE and the government on Monday, January 26, following Saturday’s shoot of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “They murdered a man. He is s...
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January 25, 2026
‘SNL’ Takes Aim at ICE During ‘Weekend Update’ After I.C.U. Nurse Is Killed in Minnesota
“Saturday Night Live” lightly took on ICE during “Weekend Update,” hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis intensive care nurse was killed by Border Patrol agents. “Vice President J.D. Vance criticiz...
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January 23, 2026
SCAD TVfest Sets 2026 Lineup With ‘Scrubs’ Cast Honor, ‘Landman’ and a ‘Survivor’ 50 First Look
The SCAD TVfest is back for its 14th year, with big honors and all-star casts. The Atlanta festival, taking place Feb. 4-6, will highlight both unscripted and scripted series, as well as new and re...
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