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This.... Is American Idol's 25th Season!
ABC Renews for Landmark Year, Beginning with Idol Across America August 25
From The Futon Critic

"American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th season.

The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once live shows begin, episodes will also stream live on Disney+.

Season 25 auditions kick off Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the return of "Idol Across America," the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Those auditioning will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an "American Idol" producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge auditions. Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open-call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible.

"Idol Across America" auditions will be held as follows (subject to change):
· VIP Day (Aug. 25): Only the first 250 singers who register will secure a spot for their chance to become the next Idol! Once all spots are claimed, registration for this date closes.
· Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug. 26)
· Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (Aug. 27)
· The South Open Call (Aug. 31)
· Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Sept. 1)
· Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington (Sept. 2)
· Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Sept. 8)
· Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming (Sept. 9)
· Nationwide Open Call (Sept. 11)
· East Coast Open Call (Sept. 14)
· Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Sept. 16)
· Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont (Sept. 18)
· West and Midwest Open Call (Sept. 21)
· Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Sept. 23)
· Delaware; Maryland; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Rhode Island; Massachusetts (Sept. 25)
· Nationwide Open Call (Sept. 28)

For information on how to sign up for "Idol Across America" and to register to virtually audition in front of an "American Idol" producer, please visit americanidol.com/auditions. Contenders may audition on any "Idol Across America" date, regardless of location. For full eligibility requirements, details on specific dates, submission forms, and terms and conditions, please visit the website.

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Reality TV World

posted 7/29/2026

"Blankety Blank" Gets (BLANKED)
"Match Game" Version Among Three Shows Axed by BBC
From the BBC

Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings.

The main Mastermind series will continue, with Clive Myrie remaining as host, but the celebrity spin-off will end after the next series, which has already been filmed.

In a statement, the BBC said it was "incredibly proud of all three of these much-loved shows" and thanked the programmes' production teams.

"Unfortunately," it continued, "we have to make some really tough choices in light of our funding challenges, and these savings have been identified from the Entertainment genre."

Viewing figures for all three shows have fallen over recent years. Celebrity Mastermind has dropped from an average of 4m viewers in 2017, to 1.7m for its most recent series.

Blankety Blank, meanwhile, has gone down from 5.5m viewers in 2021 to 2.3m for the most recent series.

And Live at the Apollo has dropped from around 1.3m viewers in 2018 to around 660,000 on its most recent series. These figures include catch-up platforms such as iPlayer.

"Blankety Blank" host Bradley Walsh, currently on TV with The Chase Around the World, previously confirmed he wouldn't be returning to Blankety Blank this year as he "[does] not have the time".

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posted 7/29/2026

Brazil Switches
Lineup Industries' Game Sold to SBT
From Realscreen

Lineup Industries has secured the first Latin American adaptation of its gameshow format "Switch" after Brazilian broadcaster SBT commissioned an in-house version for its long-running variety show "Domingo Legal." The deal marks the latest international expansion for the quiz format, which has already been adapted across Europe and the United States.

The Brazilian edition will feature a top prize of R$50,000 (almost $10,000 USD) per episode and will be hosted by veteran television presenter Celso Portiolli, one of Brazil's best-known entertainment personalities.

Originally developed by Panenka for Belgian public broadcaster VRT, "Switch" is distributed internationally by Lineup Industries. The format is currently produced in the United States by DIGA Studios for Game Show Network, while VCM Production produces both the regular and celebrity versions for Greek public broadcaster ERT1. The format has also aired in the Netherlands and Germany.

Ed Louwerse, Founder of Lineup Industries, highlighted both the audience appeal and production efficiency of the format. “This is a fun show where the gameplay is quick and clever with the type of easy to follow but innovative quiz that appeals to all audiences. For broadcasters, it’s also an extremely cost-effective production with the added appeal of a distinctive set. SBT is the ideal partner to take the format into Brazil and to have Celso Portiolli on board to host is a real honour - the show fits perfectly with his charismatic and personable approach.”

In "Switch," five contestants begin the game positioned behind numbers one through five. After each trivia question, players who answer correctly move closer to the number one position, while incorrect answers push contestants toward number five. The objective is to finish the third round in the number one position, earning the opportunity to compete in a bonus round for a $10,000 prize in the original format.

“I’m thrilled to present the Brazilian version of the global hit Switch. I’m confident it will bring even more entertainment and fun to Domingo Legal. It’s both an exciting challenge and something I’m certain will be a success. Let’s do this together!” said host Celso Portiolli.

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posted 7/29/2026

This Is a Game Show?
Actual Title of Tubi's New Comedy Game Show July 31!
From The Hollywood Reporter

This Is A Game Show? Creator, comic and actress Mitsy Sanderson will clear up any questions about her inquisitively titled new series when it hits Tubi on July 31.

The project, from Adam Wescott’s newly launched Home Game Studios, is described as a comedy-driven game show — that answers that! — which brings together contestants from different corners of culture to compete in challenges that test their knowledge of current events, pop culture and themselves. Featuring head-to-head match-ups, like “LA vs. New York,” and “Drag Queen vs. Bro,” the series will welcome a revolving door of personalities, podcasters and more.

“I really wanted to create a show that was fun and in a format I could host and do lots of episodes over time,” says Sanderson. “A game show like show was the perfect idea for anyone to watch anytime. We had such a great time on set. The guests, no matter how different they were, came ready to play. I am excited to share it all with Tubi viewers. I think they will really enjoy it.”

Created by Wescott, This Is A Game Show? was developed in-house as the first title from his Home Game Studios. It reunites the CEO and co-founder with Tubi following the success of Sidelined: The QB and Me, the streamer’s most-watched original title to date that has gone on to become a three-film franchise. (The final installment bows later in 2026.)

Alongside co-founder Max Lubin, Home Game Studios is an independent content studio that will develop, produce and distribute scripted and unscripted content with creators and brands. Among the growing slate of projects that will roll out in the near future are titles with top and emerging creators include Loey Lane, Gray Fagan and Morgann Book, as well as a dating competition featuring Texas fitness influencers Ethan Kwon, Tin Nguyen and Flako.

The launch comes as Tubi and its audience further embraces creator-led entertainment across platforms. Per Tubi’s annual cultural insights report, 67 percent of respondents claimed digital creator content felt more original than traditional television series and films.

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posted 7/29/2026

Wednesday Lightning Round
... or "Running Man"

  • Joe Amabile has procedure delayed while training for the New York City Marathon (Parade)

  • Ezra Sosa defends his sister after she gets accidentally injured on "DWTS: The Next Pro" (Us Weekly)

  • Sasha Farber, girlfriend split after 3 months (People)

  • After multiple losses last year, Vanessa Grimaldi is expecting baby #2! (People)

  • Kenzie Annis, Dylan Wrona go Insta official (Reality TV World), sign with an agent (Deadline)

  • Keanu Soto expecting his first child with his girlfriend (People)

  • Derek Hough's wife loses her stepfather (TV Insider)

  • Survivor champ Tina Wesson wants to see a season of first-ones-out (Entertainment Weekly)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES... with Plane Jane (Entertainment Weekly)

  • AND FINALLY.... If you have not seen tonight's episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", do not click this link! (TV Line)

posted 7/29/2023


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You Are Watching Foxx
Catch The Season Premiere!
From TV Insider

After taking a year off, the hit Fox music game show, Beat Shazam, is back with host Jamie Foxx and his cohost and DJ daughter Corinne guiding three teams of two as they race against the clock to identify the biggest songs for their eighth season. The team that banks the most money at the end has the chance to win up to $1 million as they go against Shazam itself.

This season, the show will celebrate its 100th episode and, according to creator and executive producer Jeff Apploff, nods to the milestone will happen throughout the season, with the big hour being commemorated by celebrating where it all started. “We look back and see the fun things that we’ve done, and we also have special music,” Apploff told us. “It’s an amazing tribute.”

To add to the celebration, Season 8 will feature themed episodes including ladies night, teams of NFL fans, heroes, college students, teachers, best friends, and couples. While Apploff says they are keeping the show “true to what they have done in the past,” there will be special moments throughout the season to keep things interesting for both loyal and new fans. “People love music, and they love listening to a song and trying to figure out what the title is. It’s a great way to play a trivia game,” he said.

For the premiere, no game elements will be changed like in seasons past. “However, there are special moments all throughout the series that make it different from any other series that we’ve done before,” Apploff said.

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posted 7/28/2026

Food Network Lines Up New Bobby Flay Competition
"The Line" to Premiere September 8
From The Futon Critic

In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure and in the new competition series Bobby Flay's The Line, the culinary icon pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of working on a restaurant line. Each week, Bobby leads his hand-picked home team of extraordinary chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins and Claudette Zepeda against some of the country's most acclaimed restaurant staffs to execute a flawless dinner service - all for real diners in real time. The dueling lines must deliver dishes to diners and VIP guests, who rate each plate. After the ratings roll in, the lines can then choose to pivot their strategy based on that feedback. The home team's reputation is at stake to secure the win, but if the visiting team prevails, they will win $25,000. Bobby Flay's The Line premieres Tuesday, September 8th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network, following the season five return of Bobby's Triple Threat on Tuesday, August 25th at 8pm ET/PT, with both series available to stream next day on HBO Max.

"I consider The Line the project that Food Network audiences have been waiting for - it combines high-end restaurant cooking, exhilarating competition and behind-the-scenes moments in real time," said Flay. "It's how the restaurants that we run work - and sometimes don't. The Line is a real-life kitchen rollercoaster that the viewer will want to be strapped in for. Seat belts everyone - the kitchen is open!"

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posted 7/28/2026


BBC
BILL ODDIE: 1941-2026
Comedian & Birder Played Games
From Variety

Bill Oddie, the English comedian and conservationist known for hosting wildlife programs including BBC’s “Springwatch,” has died. He was 85.

Oddie’s agent, David Foster, confirmed his death in a statement to BBC News on Monday, calling him “the country’s best-loved birder.”

Foster continued: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist. Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it. He led the way and people of all ages and backgrounds responded to his call. And such a massive contribution to conservation will never be forgotten.”

Oddie got his start on the TV comedy series “The Goodies” alongside his Cambridge classmates Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, which ran from 1970 to 1982.

He then shifted to presenting and focused on his love of wildlife, specifically birds. He hosted a slew of successful nature programs for the BBC from the mid-80s to 2008, including “Birding With Bill Oddie,” “Bill Oddie Goes Wild,” “Springwatch,” “Autumnwatch” and more.

In game shows, Oddie appeared on episodes of "Pointless Celebrities", "Celebrity Fifteen to One", "Celebrity Chase", "MasterChef Goes Large", "Would I Lie to You?", "Celebrity Eggheads", "8 out of 10 Cats", "Never Mind the Buzzcocks", "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire", "Celebrity Mastermind", "Shooting Stars", "Double Dare UK", "Sky Star Search", "Give Us a Clue", "The Pyramid Game", "Star Games", "It's a Knockout", "Celebrity Squares", and "Password".

Born on July 7, 1941, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, Oddie moved to Birmingham at a young age and was raised by his father and grandmother. He went on to study English literature at Cambridge University, and it was there that he became interested in comedy, appearing in several productions of the sketch comedy troupe Footlights.

In the late ’60s, he began his venture into show business as a key member of the BBC radio program “I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again,” on which several of his musical compositions were featured. After writing and performing on comedy series including “Twice a Fortnight” and “Broaden Your Mind,” Oddie got his big break with “The Goodies,” known for its surreal sketches and situational comedy. In addition to writing and acting on the series, Oddie wrote all the music including co-penning the show’s theme song.

In the mid-’80s, Oddie became increasingly interested in wildlife, drawing from his lifelong passion of birdwatching. This kickstarted the second phase of his career, in which he became a beloved nature presenter known for programs including “Oddie in Paradise” (1985), “Birding With Bill Oddie” (1997-1998, 2000), “Bill Oddie Goes Wild” (2001-2003), “Bill Oddie’s How to Watch Wildlife” (2005-2006), “Springwatch” (2005-2008), “Autumnwatch” (2006-2008) and “Bill Oddie’s Wild Side” (2008).

In 2003, he was made an OBE for his services to wildlife conservation. Oddie is survived by his wife Laura and daughters Bonnie, Kate and Rosie.

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posted 7/28/2026

Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Gladiators of the Pitch"

  • "The Traitors UK" rugby star Joe Marler MAY be joining the Gladiators (Metro)

  • Time may be up for Sara Davies & "Time Is Money" (TV Zone)

  • Devin Goda, James O'Halloran basically post "The boys are back in town" (TV Insider)

  • YOU CAN'T SCRIPT THIS: 1% Club champ sets the world record for eating fish sticks... or, because this is the UK, fish fingers (BBC News)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES... with Trinity Tatum & Bryce Alakai (Reality TV World)

posted 7/28/2023


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AGT Introduces Callback Round
Catch It Tonight on NBC!
From Deadline

America’s Got Talent is shaking things up for Season 21 and introducing a new round known as Judges’ Callbacks.

Celebrity guest judges will join the judges’ panel to help out Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel make some big life-changing decisions.

After the “Live Acts Revealed” special on Tuesday, July 28, each judge will personally select a group of standout acts for one more performance, where they will compete for the remaining coveted spots in the live shows.

The two-week event will air on Tuesdays, Aug. 4 and 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, before the live shows kick off on Aug. 18.

Filmed in unique locations across Los Angeles and England, the Judges’ Callbacks round raises the stakes as contestants make one last push for the live shows and is reminiscent of Cowell’s The X-Factor and the Judges’ Houses round.

Simon Cowell will feature his Malibu home, where he will be joined by Normani, whom he once hosted at his home during The X-Factor USA as part of Fifth Harmony. Cowell will also be joined by songwriter and producer Poo Bear.

Mel B will host the AGT hopefuls in her hometown of Leeds, and reunite with her Spice Girls groupmate Emma Bunton.

Sofía Vergara will stay in sunny Beverly Hills and will be joined by singer Sebastián Yatra and content creator Lele Pons.

Howie Mandel’s podcast studio and the legendary Laugh Factory will be featured in the special episodes and will be joined by comedian Nikki Glaser, where 23 acts will showcase an exciting mix of talent, including powerhouse singers, dynamic dance groups, standout comedians, and unforgettable variety acts full of unexpected surprises.

Alongside their celebrity guest judge, each judge will work closely with their chosen acts, offering invaluable feedback and guidance as they prepare for one additional performance and their last opportunity to earn a spot in the live shows.

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posted 7/27/2026


CBS

UPFRONTS: CBS
Fall Games Begin September 23 with "Survivor 51"
From Deadline

The summer heat still is on, but CBS is looking ahead to the fall TV season.

The network on Monday set premiere dates for its new and returning drama, comedy and unscripted series.

CBS will debut its latest series in stalwart military police procedural franchise, NCIS: New York, on Tuesday, October 6, between the new seasons of the mothership series and Origins. New legal drama Cupertino will arrive Thursday, October 8, as will freshman vampire comedy Eternally Yours.

The net said during its upfront presentation in May that Season 3 of Kathy Bates drama Matlock, Season 6 of supernatural comedy Ghosts and the series premiere of crime dramedy Einstein will bow in midseason. But Ghosts fans will get a pair of two-episode specials tied to Halloween and the holiday season on October 29 and December 10, respectively.

Here are CBS’ fall premiere dates revealed Monday (all times ET/PT unless noted; programs will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+; game shows are in bold):

Sunday, September 13
- 7-7:30 PM ET: NFL ON CBS doubleheader
- 7:30-8:30 PM ET/7-8 PM PT: 60 MINUTES (Season 59 premiere; regular 7-8 PM time slot begins September 20)

Wednesday, September 23
- 8-10 PM: SURVIVOR (Season 51 premiere; regular 8-9:30 PM time slot begins September 30)

Sunday, September 27
- 7-7:30 PM, ET: NFL ON CBS doubleheader
- 7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT: 2026 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)

Wednesday, September 30
- 9:30-11 PM: THE AMAZING RACE (Season 39 premiere)

CBS Premiere Week
Sunday, October 4
- 7-7:30 PM ET: NFL ON CBS doubleheader
- 7:30-8:30 PM ET/7-8 PM PT: 60 MINUTES
- 8:30-9:30 PM ET/8-9 PM PT: MARSHALS (Season 2 premiere; regular 8-9 PM time slot begins October 11)
- 9:30-10:30 PM ET/9-10 PM, PT: TRACKER (Season 4 premiere; regular 9-10 PM time slot begins October 11)

Monday, October 5
- 8-9 PM: FBI (Season 9 premiere)
- 9-10 PM: CIA (Season 2 premiere) /
- 10-11 PM: HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST (Season 2 premiere)

Tuesday, October 6
- 8-9 PM: NCIS (Season 24 premiere)
- 9-10 PM: NCIS: NEW YORK (series premiere)
- 10-11 PM: NCIS: ORIGINS (Season 3 premiere)

Wednesday, October 7
- 8-9:30 PM: SURVIVOR (regular time period)
- 9:30-11 PM: THE AMAZING RACE (regular time period)

Thursday, October 8
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8-8:30 PM: GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE (Season 3 premiere)
- 8:30-9 PM: ETERNALLY YOURS (series premiere)
- 9-10 PM: ELSBETH (Season 4 premiere)
- 10-11 PM: CUPERTINO (series premiere)

Friday, October 9
- 8-9 PM: SHERIFF COUNTRY (Season 2 premiere)
- 9-10 PM: FIRE COUNTRY (Season 5 premiere)
- 10-11 PM: BOSTON BLUE (Season 2 premiere)

Saturday, October 10
- 10-11 PM: 48 HOURS (Season 39 premiere)

Sunday, October 11
- 7-8 PM: 60 MINUTES (regular time period)
- 8-9 PM: MARSHALS (regular time period)
- 9-10 PM: TRACKER (regular time period)

Thursday, October 29
- 9-10 PM: GHOSTS (Halloween two-episode special)

Thursday, December 10 ?
- 9-10 PM : GHOSTS (Ghostmas two-episode special)


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The Hollywood Reporter

posted 7/27/2026


ABC

UPFRONTS: ABC/Disney
IN: Summer Game Shows, DWTS, Celeb J! & Wheel... But No Bachelors
From various sources

ABC is the last of the Big 4 broadcast networks to reveal its fall 2026 schedule, after CBS set its schedule earlier Monday.

Among the high-profile series set for season premieres in September and October are dramas Grey’s Anatomy, R.J. Decker and the 9-1-1 shows; comedies Scrubs and Abbott Elementary and unscripted fare including Dancing with the Stars and Shark Tank. Have a look at the Alphabet net’s full sked below.

ABC revealed at its upfront back in May that several of its series are being held for midseason: The Bachelor, High Potential, The Rookie, spinoff The Rookie: North, Shifting Gears and Will Trent.

The network said Monday the untitled Texas-set Grey’s Anatomy spinoff also will debut in midseason along with the new season of Celebrity Jeopardy!, which had been set to bow in the fall.

The net’s college football coverage kicks off on August 29, followed by NFL Monday Night Football on September 14.

Here is ABC’s fall schedule; all times are ET/PT (game shows are in bold):

Saturday, August 29
- 7:30 PM: College Football: Alabama A&M vs. Howard

Monday, September 14
- 8 PM: Monday Night Football: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

Tuesday, September 15
- 8 PM: Dancing with the Stars (Season 35 premiere)
- 10 PM: R.J. Decker (Season 2 premiere)

Wednesday, September 16
- 8 PM: Dancing with the Stars (special night)

Friday, September 25
- 9 PM: 20/20 (Season 49 premiere)

Sunday, September 27
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7 PM: America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37 premiere)
- 9 PM: The Wonderful World of Disney (Inside Out 2)

Wednesday, September 30
- 8 PM: Scrubs (Season 2 premiere)
- 9 PM: Shark Tank (Season 18 premiere)

Friday, October 2
- 8 PM: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7 premiere)

Wednesday, October 7
- 8:30 PM: Abbott Elementary (Season 6 premiere)
- 10 PM: Shark Tank (time slot premiere)

Thursday, October 15
- 8 PM:
9-1-1 (Season 10 premiere)
- 9 PM: 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2 premiere)
- 10 PM: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23 premiere)


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posted 7/27/2026


Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery

PAUSE.
Judge Issues Two-Week TRO on WBD/Paramount Merger
From CNN

Paramount says its takeover of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be delayed for many months, and potentially well into 2027, due to pending lawsuits by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America.

Paramount said in a Friday afternoon court filing that it has agreed not to complete the mega-merger until an antitrust trial takes place, or until June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.

The current Paramount–Warner merger agreement expires on March 4, and is subject to an automatic extension through June 4, 2027.

Friday’s announcement blows up Paramount’s original plan to take control of Warner by the end of September. The delay was celebrated by critics of the deal. Shares in both Paramount and WBD slumped on the news.

The delay does not preclude all the parties involved from striking a settlement deal that would clear the path for the merger, though there are no indications that the cases are heading in that direction.

For the time being, at least, the deal uniting two of Hollywood’s biggest studios is in a deep freeze.

Friday’s agreement is the result of discussions between the lawyers for all the parties. It means there will no longer be an August 3 hearing on the states’ request for a preliminary injunction, and it withdraws the Writers Guild’s similar motion.

LATEST
- Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison said he’s confident the combination with Warner Bros Discovery “does not pose any legal issues, and we will complete it and bring these two companies together.” “I know this additional uncertainty has been challenging, and I want to thank you for your continued patience, commitment and collective contributions,” he said in a memo to staff Monday obtained by Deadline. “For now, it remains business as usual. Paramount and WBD are separate companies operating independently, and our focus remains on serving our audiences, supporting one another and executing our strategy.”
- Privately, some top executives at Warner Bros. Discovery are rooting for the 12 states that have sued to block Paramount Skydance’s WBD takeover to win in court and get the megadeal nixed. What’s obvious, according to multiple sources, is that there’s a sizable contingent at Warner Bros. of people who don’t want the merger with Paramount to happen. And the prevailing feeling among some at WBD clearly is a hope that the state attorneys general lawsuit will gum up the works long enough to cause the deal to fall apart.

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Cameron Esposito

New King, Same Drag
Cameron Esposito to Host Season 2 of "King of Drag"
From Variety

Cameron Esposito has been tapped to host Season 2 of the reality competition show “King of Drag.”

Esposito, a stand-up comedian and author with roles in “Take My Wife” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” will host the eight-episode season filled with more challenges that will test each king’s originality and artistry. The Kings’ Court judges include “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13 contestant Gottmik, “Our Flag Means Death” star Vico Ortiz and “King of Drag” co-creator and executive producer Damian Pelliccione.

"We are bringing an extraordinary host and group of guest judges to the Kings’ Court,” show co-creator Christopher J. Rodriguez said in a statement. “Cameron Esposito brings bold new energy and razor-sharp wit to the series, while guest judges Dustin Lance Black, Yvie Oddly and Ginger Minj turn Season 2 into must-watch television.”

Season 2 premieres Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on Revry.

Guest judges include Oscar-winning screenwriter Black, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly, “Stop! That! Train!” star Ginger Minj, “King of Drag” Season 1 finalist Henlo Bullfrog, “King of Drag” Season 1 contestants King Perk and Big D, “The Daily Beans” podcast co-host Dana Goldberg, “King of Drag” theme song writer Frankie Simone and “Pose” actor Laith Ashley.

A handful of Season 1 contestants will also make cameo appearances, including Tuna Melt, Charles Galin King, Pressure K, Alexander the Great and Buck Wylde. Last year’s guest judges included Cole Escola, Lisa Rinna, Paul Feig, Bridget Everett, Layshia Clarendon and Jeff Hiller, among many others.

The series earned two 2026 Queerty Award nominations and amassed 33 total million minutes watched, according to Revry.

Variety
Q News
Go Mag

posted 7/27/2026

Peacock + YouTube =...
Bundle to Launch in 2027
From Variety

NBCUniversal is hoping Peacock will catch a huge updraft from a new bundling pact with Google’s YouTube.

Under a new multiyear agreement between NBCUniversal and YouTube, Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be available in a new YouTube Premium bundle in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. That will be in addition to the core YouTube Premium service, which currently costs $15.99/month and provides ad-free viewing on YouTube, the ability to play videos in the background, downloads for offline viewing, and access to YouTube Music.

The price of the new YouTube Premium-Peacock bundle has yet to be announced. The deal marks Peacock’s largest wholesale distribution partnership to date, bringing the streamer to “millions of YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S.,” according to NBCU. Financial terms of the deal aren’t being disclosed (and Google does not break out how many YouTube Premium subscribers it has).

The price of YouTube Premium in the U.S. will not change when Peacock content becomes available in early 2027. “We will continue to introduce additional offers and options that allow subscribers to easily customize their viewing preferences and select the plan that works for them,” a YouTube rep said.

Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
Deadline

posted 7/27/2026

More on "The Traitors India" Season 2
Catch It on Prime Video August
From Variety

Prime Video will globally premiere Season 2 of “The Traitors,” its Indian adaptation of the hit international reality format in August, with new episodes streaming every Thursday.

Karan Johar returns to host the season, in which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception. The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Dharma Productions’ digital content studio, in collaboration with All3Media International, which oversees the Indian version of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format created by IDTV. “The Traitors” has now been adapted in more than 40 territories worldwide.

“The response to the first season of ‘The Traitors’ exceeded all expectations – it didn’t just entertain; it became a cultural moment,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video India. “‘The Traitors’ has become one of Prime Video India’s most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique blend of intelligent gameplay, psychological strategy, and riveting entertainment.”

Madhok added that the new season raises the stakes with sharper gameplay and a new line-up of players.

“The Indian adaptation of ‘The Traitors’ struck a powerful chord with viewers in its very first season, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see it return for another thrilling chapter,” added Sabrina Duguet, executive VP, APAC, All3Media International.

Variety
The Futon Critic

posted 7/27/2026

Netflix Offers $667,000 to Anyone Who Can "Beat Luke Littler"
Darts Competition On Tap
From Deadline

Teenage darts champion and prodigy Luke Littler is headlining Netflix‘s next big live event.

Littler posted a vid this morning asking for members of the public to come forward and challenge him for £501,000 ($667,000) at a live event in which they will attempt to beat him at his own game.

Those who want to compete against Littler can apply from now and the one-off live event will take place October 30, produced by Banijay-backed Workerbee. The jackpot is a reference to the 501 points that players work down from in darts as they aim for a score of zero. A tournament for those who want to face him will take place in London and Manchester in September. “Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts?,” Littler asks in the vid, as he combs through social media messages from people confident they could overcome the master.

Littler is a darts sensation and is now one of the most prominent names of all time from the sport. The 19-year-old has won the past two World Darts Championships along with the most recent Premier League. A number of documentaries have been made about him and he is by a distance the most recognizable name from the quirky sport, which attracts huge crowds to its world championships in North London.

The show may have been written in the stars after a recent idea from one Instagram user went viral, which was that Littler should challenge champion British runner Mo Farah to a half marathon during which they each complete a leg of darts at the end of every mile. Littler challenged Farah to the race soon after it took off on social media.

The show comes from Netflix UK’s live team led by Daisy Lilley, which we revealed had been formed earlier this year off the back of the success of the likes of Skyscraper Live and the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Deadline
The Hollywood Reporter
Warrington Guardian
Daily Star

posted 7/27/2026


Sony Pictures TV/CBS Media Ventures
Dr. COURTNEY SHAH: 1974-2026
"Jeopardy!" 7-Time Champion
From People

Dr. Courtney Shah, a seven-time Jeopardy! champion, has died. She was 52.

Shah died “in the comfort of her home” on Wednesday, July 22, her daughter, Maya Shaw, announced through a post on the website for the nonprofit CaringBridge.

She had been receiving hospice care at home after she learned in March that treatment for her brain cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy, had not been working.

“I don’t know what you believe about death, but I like to think that she’s at peace now,” Maya wrote in a tribute to her mother. “We loved her in this world, and we loved her out of this world, and we’ll go on loving her.”

“Thank you for your grace in all of this,” the grieving daughter continued. “It hasn’t been easy. It will continue not to be easy. Hug your loved ones.”

Courtney competed on Jeopardy! in 2021, when she earned a total of $118,558 across a seven-game winning streak, as well as an additional $2,000 for her second-place finish during her eighth game, according to J! Archive, a fan-run online database for the popular game show. She also competed in the 2022 Tournament of Champions, where she placed third in her quarterfinal match. She earned a $5,000 consolation prize as a quarterfinalist, per Jeopardy!

In a March update shared on CaringBridge, Maya wrote that her mother’s love of Jeopardy! kept her going amid her cancer diagnosis. Despite Courtney’s illness not responding to treatment “in the way we hoped,” Maya said her mom was still “watching basketball, rooting for Duke and uh, firing off Jeopardy! answers before anyone else in the room.”

Courtney served as a professor at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash., for just under 20 years, according to KLOG, a radio station in Kelso.

A memorial will be held in her honor at the college campus’ Rose Center for the Arts from 1 to 3:30 p.m. local time on Monday, Aug. 10, the station said.

People
KLOG Kelso
WCNC Charlotte
Deadline
TV Insider
USA Today

posted 7/27/2026

Monday Lightning Round
... or "Baking for the Summer"

  • FIRST LOOK: The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer (Roku, August 3) (The Futon Critic)

  • Savannah Guthrie posts a new message: "Help us find her" (Deadline)

  • Maya Jama talks about rumors on hosting "The Voice UK" (Deadline) ... and then crowns a winner (Deadline)

  • TV Academy, NATAS seek to re-merge (Variety)

  • Ken Jennings vacations in... "You're telling me a corn built this wall?" (TV Insider)

  • AUDIO CLUE: Marc Summers & his best BTS stories (WHTZ New York) including the one episode of Double Dare that will not air (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Kenzie Annis denies being a supporter of... that guy (Variety)

  • Prince Harry crashes Meghan Markle's "MasterChef Australia" appearance (TV Insider)

  • AND FINALLY... And with that, the 2025-26 season... comes to an end... good night (Deseret News/Yahoo!)

posted 7/27/2023

Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "Another Shameless Reboot?"

  • Robert Irvine says Food Network is "ruining the legacy" of "Restaurant Impossible" for tax credits (Deadline)

  • Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to solitary for fighting (Yahoo!/GMA)

  • Eric Adjepong speaks out after the allegations (TV Insider)

  • Daniella Karagach addresses pregnancies... then goes to "enjoy some food" (TV Insider)

  • Do not touch Ryan Seacrest's coffee (TV Insider)

  • YOU CAN'T SCRIPT THIS: ITV completely transparent that parts of "The Chase Around the World" were created using AI. Surprisingly, people have a problem with this. (The Daily Express)

posted 7/24/2023

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