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October 16, 2026
’60 Minutes’ to Profile Sacha Baron Cohen (EXCLUSIVE)
“60 Minutes” will air a profile of Sacha Baron Cohen on Oct. 18. The episode comes ahead of the Oct. 23 premiere of “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” a film in which he reprises the role he first played on Chann...
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October 15, 2026
‘The Conners’ Boss Bruce Helford Hired to Run ‘Newlyweds’ at NBC After Gail Lerner’s Firing
After Gail Lerner’s recent announcement that she’d been fired as the showrunner of “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom she co-created with Jamie Lee Curtis, the network has hired Bruce Helford to ...
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October 15, 2026
Cooper Hoffman, Kathryn Newton Series ‘Durango’ Greenlit at Hulu as Merritt Wever, Mason Gooding and Abbey Lee Join Cast
“Durango,” Eliza Clarke’s Hulu drama pilot starring Cooper Hoffman and Kathryn Newton, has been picked up to series. In addition, Merritt Wever, Mason Gooding and Abbey Lee have joined the cast. Th...
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October 15, 2026
‘Sheriff Country’ Hits Series High of 5.5 Million Viewers as CBS Wins Premiere Week With Eight of the Top 10 Broadcast Shows
CBS was the most-watched broadcaster of the week of Oct. 4-10, during which it debuted new seasons of the shows on its primetime lineup. The Eye network averaged 4.4 million viewers in primetime du...
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October 15, 2026
Anthony Edwards Names Justin Bieber ‘White Boy of the Year’ in Satirical Believe That Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Move over, Chalamet — there’s a new white boy of the year. Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has brought back his satirical Believe That Awards, which went viral in 2025 — reaching 150 ...
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October 14, 2026
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star William Stanford Davis Sets Memoir ‘Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid’ (EXCLUSIVE)
William Stanford Davis, who stars in “Abbott Elementary” as the janitor Mr. Johnson, is publishing a memoir titled “Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid” via BenBella Books. “Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid” wi...
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October 14, 2026
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV. Per the official logline, the series stars “follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany) as she falls down a da...
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October 13, 2026
‘Girls’ Shocker: Lena Dunham Sets Revival at HBO With Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke Returning
A voice of a generation has returned. HBO has greenlit a revival of “Girls,” Lena Dunham’s beloved and controversial mid-aughts dramedy. The series will return for a limited, five-episode run with ...
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October 13, 2026
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Enters Overall TV Deal at Amazon MGM Studios
Sam Levinson has entered an overall deal at Amazon MGM Studios. Through the deal, he and his wife and producing partner, Ashley Levinson, will develop and produce television projects for Prime Vide...
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October 13, 2026
Bryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Son RJ Mitte: ‘I’ll Miss You, Son’
Bryan Cranston shared a tribute to RJ Mitte, who played his son Walter White Jr. in “Breaking Bad,” following the news of his death at age 34. “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte...
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October 12, 2026
‘Hatchet’ Movie: Netflix and Derek Cianfrance to Adapt Gary Paulsen’s Survival Book (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is developing a feature adaptation of ‘Hatchet,’ Gary Paulsen’s 1987 young adult survival novel. The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, best known for films such as “Blu...
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October 7, 2026
‘The Hunting Wives’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
“The Hunting Wives” has been renewed for a third season. The news comes ahead of the series’ second season, which will be released on Netflix on Nov. 26. Though the Lionsgate and 3 Arts-produced se...
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October 6, 2026
‘Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging’ Pilot Set at Netflix
Netflix has given a pilot order to “Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging,” a series adaptation of Louise Rennison’s young adult novels. Fifth Season and Rise Films are producing the project. If ...
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October 6, 2026
‘East of Eden’ Hits 6.5 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“East of Eden” amassed 6.5 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. That total took the John Steinbeck adaptation to the No. 1 spot on the streamer’s weekly TV rankings. Create...
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October 5, 2026
‘The Voice’ Season 30 Premiere Hits 7.8 Million Viewers in Seven Days (EXCLUSIVE)
The Season 30 premiere of “The Voice” hit 7.8 million viewers in its first seven days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurements of linear viewers on NBC and NBC...
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October 3, 2026
‘Coven Academy’ Creator Breaks Down Briar’s Family Tree, Dark Magic as an Addiction Metaphor, ‘Misogyny’ Against Witches — and a Deleted Kiss Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. “Coven Academy” was supposed to be the first true young adult drama in the history of Disney Channel. The ...
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October 1, 2026
Eddie Murphy to Star in Peacock Drama Series ‘The Chairman’ From ‘Mad Men’ Creator Matthew Weiner
Eddie Murphy is attached to star in “The Chairman,” a drama series in development at Peacock created by Matthew Weiner. If greenlit, the project will mark his first-ever role in a live-action scrip...
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October 1, 2026
‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 Hits 7 Million U.S. Viewers in Three Days as Season Reaches Average of Nearly 19 Million Globally
The seventh episode of “Lanterns” reached 7 million viewers in the U.S. in its first three days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on HB...
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September 30, 2026
Ariana Madix to Star in Housewives Drama Series in Development at Peacock
Continuing her crossover from reality TV into acting, Ariana Madix is attached to executive produce and star in a drama series in development at Peacock. In a meta play on Madix’s unscripted career...
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September 28, 2026
Shawn Levy Enters Disney Overall Deal After Nearly a Decade at Netflix
Shawn Levy has set an overall deal at Disney’s 20th Television after a long tenure at Netflix that began in 2017. He and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, will begin developing and pro...
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September 22, 2026
‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Hits 12.1 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” shot to the No. 1 spot on the Netflix Top 10 after its debut last week, reaching a strong 12.2 million views in its first four days of streaming. That puts the pr...
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September 22, 2026
Jessica Lange Speaks Out on ‘American Horror Story 13’ Return, From Playing Secret Fifth Character to Begging for a Musical Number
Jessica Lange is not only reprising her four previous “American Horror Story” roles in Season 13 — she’s debuting a new one. When asked on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday what made her want to re...
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September 21, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Away From ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ After Allegedly Failing Court-Ordered Drug Test, Citing ‘Disgusting’ Bullying From Castmates
Though Taylor Frankie Paul had just set her return to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” she says she has decided to step away from the Hulu reality show after the latest development in her months...
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September 18, 2026
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Music Will Be ‘As Far Away as Possible’ From the Movies; Hans Zimmer Says ‘I Can’t Write Like John Williams’
While the trailers HBO has released for its upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot share a lot of similarities with the original movies, the music will be totally different. In an interview with Collider, ...
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September 16, 2026
HBO Max Greenlights ‘How to Survive Without Me’ Starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano, Rita Wilson
HBO Max has given a 15-episode order to “How to Survive Without Me,” a family drama starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson. Beginning as a pilot ordered in February, the s...
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September 15, 2026
Emmys Hit 6.7 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year
NBC’s telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards hit 6.7 million viewers on Monday night, per Nielsen. That total marks a 9% decrease from last year’s ceremony on CBS, which brought in 7.4 million viewers — ...
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September 15, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul Sets Return to ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Following Chaotic Season 5 and Ongoing Legal Battle
Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to production on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Though Hulu declined to comment on Paul’s involvement in Season 6, Variety confirmed the news with multiple sou...
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September 15, 2026
Apple TV Wins 28 Emmys Thanks to ‘Widow’s Bay’ Sweep, HBO Max Takes Second Place With Help From ‘The Pitt’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’
“Widow’s Bay” was the most-awarded show at the Emmys this year, winning 14 trophies total. The Apple TV comedy already had eight wins under its belt at the start of Monday night’s ceremony, having ...
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September 15, 2026
Sally Field Becomes Oldest Emmy Winner in Her Category and Shades Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Our Voices Matter’
Sally Field won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie on Sunday, recognizing her portrayal of Tova Sullivan in the Netflix film “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” At 79...
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September 14, 2026
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Steps Away From Series Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal: ‘Feels Wrong and Unethical’
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member Mikayla Matthews has announced that she is stepping away from the reality series “after hearing some news” she found upsetting, seemingly related to t...
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