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September 2, 2026
Nimesh Patel’s Netflix Special ‘Buy the Dip’ Sets September Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Nimesh Patel’s Netflix special has been given a title and release date. “Buy the Dip,” an hour of stand-up comedy, will debut on the streamer on Sept. 22. In what’s described as a “no-punches-pulle...
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September 1, 2026
Netflix Sets Trump Doc About Secret Plane Swap in Turkey
In July, leaving a NATO summit in Turkey, Donald Trump was captured on camera boarding Air Force One. But the president did not fly back to the United States on that plane. Instead, he slipped out ...
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September 1, 2026
Alex Cooper’s ‘Love Overboard’ Canceled by Hulu After One Season
“Love Overboard” is lost at sea. The dating show executive produced by Alex Cooper has been canceled by Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Hosted by “The Bachelorette” and “The Traitors” alum Gabby Winde...
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August 31, 2026
‘Gargoyles’ Live-Action Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+
The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. It was announced in 2023 t...
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August 27, 2026
Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu
Ellen Pompeo is looking to scrub up again — but this time, not as Dr. Meredith Grey. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is attached to lead a drama series in development at Hulu from “Big Little Lies” and “...
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August 27, 2026
J. Smith-Cameron Joins ‘Law & Order: SVU’ in Recurring Role
J. Smith-Cameron is heading to the courthouse. The Emmy nominee has joined the upcoming Season 28 of “Law & Order: SVU” in a recurring role. She will play jury consultant Gwen Sharpe, but plot ...
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August 27, 2026
‘Furious’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
“Furious” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The thriller series starring Emmy Rossum has become a breakout hit for the streamer, with viewership growing week over week since its July 27 premie...
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August 27, 2026
Dolly Parton Was Willing to Take Experimental Cancer Drugs In Order to Help Others in the Future, Her Sister Says in Online Tribute
In addition to her tremendous country music career, Dolly Parton was known for her big heart. According to her sister, Stella Parton, Dolly’s desire to help others extended into her final days batt...
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August 26, 2026
Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Hasan Minhaj to Perform at New York’s Stand Up for Heroes Event
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Hasan Minhaj will headline the 20th annual Stand Up for Heroes event in New York City. The variety show, taking place at Lincoln Center on Nov. 9 as part of the N...
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August 26, 2026
Miley Cyrus Honors Godmother Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side. I Always Have’
Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her godmother, the late country music legend Dolly Parton, in an emotional message posted to Instagram. “The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels rig...
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August 25, 2026
‘Bel-Air’ Spinoff ‘Hilary’ Starring Coco Jones in Development at Peacock
A “Bel-Air” spinoff is in the works at Peacock. “Hilary,” an offshoot of the Will Smith-inspired drama series starring Coco Jones, is in development at the streamer. The project hails from writer-p...
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August 25, 2026
Netflix Sets Norm Macdonald Documentary From Judd Apatow, Plus Three More Comedy Docs in October (EXCLUSIVE)
At Netflix, October isn’t just for scary movies; it’s also for funny documentaries. The streamer will premiere four feature docs celebrating some of comedy’s most influential voices and institution...
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August 19, 2026
Dane Cook’s Brother Stole $12 Million From Comedian, Hid Bricks of Cash in Pasta Sauce
Uh oh, Spaghetti O’s! Dane Cook’s brother stole $12 million from the comedian and hid bricks of cash inside pasta sauce, a new documentary reveals. Premiering on Sept. 29, “Funny Money: The Dane Co...
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August 19, 2026
New York Comedy Festival Adds More Shows to Lineup
The New York Comedy Festival has added more than 100 shows to its 2026 lineup. The 10-day celebration of comedy, taking place Nov. 6 to 15 across New York City’s five boroughs, will also feature pr...
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August 18, 2026
Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill’s Netflix Spy Comedy Adds Jason Isaacs, Justine Lupe and Aja Naomi King (EXCLUSIVE)
Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill’s spy comedy at Netflix has added three to its cast. Jason Isaacs (“Harry Potter,” “The White Lotus”), Justine Lupe (“Nobody Wants This,” “Succession”) and Aja Naomi Kin...
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August 18, 2026
Netflix’s Next Dating Show Explores Love After Extreme Weight Loss
Love is blind, love is on the spectrum, love is… suddenly skinny? Netflix’s next dating show will follow singles during extreme weight loss journeys, exploring how they navigate dating, identity an...
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August 15, 2026
Nate Bargatze Sets Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-Up Comedy Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
Nate Bargatze and his “Big Dumb Eyes” just set a Guinness World Record. The Tennessee-born comedian has officially sold the most tickets for a stand-up comedy tour, surpassing the previously record...
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August 13, 2026
Will Smith’s ‘King Richard’ Co-Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Defends the Oscars Slap: ‘I Stand By That’ Because the First Amendment Should Not ‘Protect A—holes’
When it comes to Will Smith’s shocking Oscars slap, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is sticking with her “King Richard” co-star. The Oscar nominee, who played Smith’s on-screen wife as the mother of Venus an...
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August 13, 2026
Jared Freid Sets Netflix Comedy Special ‘The Family Plan’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jared Freid has set another comedy special at Netflix. Titled “The Family Plan,” the stand-up hour will premiere on Sept. 1 on the streamer. The special finds Freid keeping his issues “in the famil...
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August 13, 2026
‘How Long Gone’ to Host Inaugural Awards Show ‘The Goneies’ in New York (EXCLUSIVE)
Move over, Oscars: There’s a brand new awards show for bicoastal elitists. “How Long Gone,” the cult-famous culture podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, has announced the inaugural edit...
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August 13, 2026
David Letterman to Interview Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and More in ‘My Next Guest’ Season 7
David Letterman’s next guests who need no introduction are Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold. The late-night legend will sit down with the aforementioned subjects for longfor...
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August 12, 2026
‘Seinfeld’ to Stay on Netflix for Another Five Years
“Seinfeld” has renewed its licensing agreement with Netflix and will stay on the streamer for another five years. The beloved sitcom has also re-upped its deal with Paramount, extending the studio’...
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August 12, 2026
‘Boys for Life’ Cast: Alex Wolff, Will Angus and More Almost Friday Stars to Lead Paramount Primal Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
“Boys for Life,” the R-rated comedy movie from Tyler Falbo, has set its ensemble cast. Alex Wolff, Will Angus, Billy Langdon, Liam Cullagh, Chester Collins and Eilise Patton will star in the Paramo...
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August 12, 2026
Lakers Sell to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 Billion
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal values the NBA team at more than $12 billion, sources told ESPN and The New York Times. The purchase, from the former Disney CE...
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August 11, 2026
‘The Daily Show’ Releases Audition Tapes for John Oliver, Michael Che, Current Hosts and More
“The Daily Show” released a slew of never-before-seen audition tapes from past and present correspondents in a 10-minute compilation posted to YouTube. The video, honoring the satirical news progra...
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August 8, 2026
Behind the Scenes of Obama’s Acting Cameo in ‘Life, Larry’: Blaming Larry David for His Tan Suit Debacle, Improvising Lines and Ranting About Ketchup
In his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting his stubborn and curmudgeonly self into America’s most pivotal moments. “Law...
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August 7, 2026
Jake T. Austin Opens Up About ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival Snub: I’m ‘Disappointed’ to Have ‘Not Been Included’
Now that the sequel series has ended its three-season run, “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin has finally opened up about not being included in “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” Austin, w...
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August 6, 2026
Lala Sadii Disney Channel Series in Development
Lala Sadii is hoping to make the jump from TikTok phenomenon to Disney star. The singer and internet personality is attached to lead a series in development at Disney Channel and Disney+. Titled “L...
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August 6, 2026
‘The Shards’ Star Igby Rigney on Wooing Ryan Murphy, Never Meeting Bret Easton Ellis and Not Worrying About Sex Scenes: ‘It’s Like Doing a Dance Under a Microscope’
Igby Rigney is exhausted. It’s a day before “The Shards” launches, and he’s just gotten back from Berlin, the final stop of a global press tour that also took him to New York and London. When the ...
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August 4, 2026
Variety’s 10 Assistants to Watch in 2026
It’s the most thankless job in Hollywood. Who else but assistants keep calendars from colliding, ensure the checks clear and fix the little mistakes before they become big ones? Being an assistant ...
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