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JAMES VAN DER BEEK: 1977-2026
"Dawson's Creek" Actor Played Games
From the Hollywood Reporter

James Van Der Beek, the charismatic actor who starred as the sensitive and insecure Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson's Creek, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday. He was 48.

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, said in a statement. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."

The father of six kids, Van Der Beek announced in November 2024 that he had "been privately dealing with this diagnosis" — it was Stage 3 — since August 2023. During two summer hiatuses from his hit series, Van Der Beek starred as the principled Texas high school quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxon in the Brian Robbins-helmed Varsity Blues (1999) and as the hedonistic Sean Bateman in the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation The Rules of Attraction (2002), written and directed by Roger Avary.

The good-natured Connecticut native also played versions of himself in 2001's Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back (in the movie within the movie) and in 2019's Jay & Silent Bob Reboot and for two seasons of the 2012-13 ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, where he had the self-assurance to portray an actor on the decline.

Van Der Beek had been directed by Edward Albee on a New York stage and had played a bully in the coming-of-age film Angus (1995) when he was hired as a Steven Spielberg wannabe on Dawson's Creek, created by Kevin Williamson for Columbia TriStar Television. (He was 20 portraying a 15-year-old.)

The oldest of three kids, Van Der Beek was born on March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, Connecticut, a bucolic town of white picket fences, not unlike Capeside. His father, Jim, pitched with the Albuquerque Dukes, then the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, before working for decades as a telephone executive. His mother, Melinda, attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, danced on Broadway and ran her own gymnastics tumbling school in Cheshire for 27 years.

"In eighth grade, we were asked to write a letter to ourselves about where we would be in five years," he said in an interview with Teen Machine. "I wrote that I either wanted to be a pro baseball player like my father or I wanted to be a physical therapist. Acting wasn't anywhere near my mind."

After he was banned from playing football in junior high for a year because of a concussion, he turned to acting and was cast as Danny Zuko in a community theater production of Grease. When he was 15 and attending the prestigious Cheshire Academy prep school as a do-no-wrong student on a scholarship, he got his mom to take him to Manhattan to secure representation — and landed an agent and manager on his first trip. Still, it took about a half and a half of auditioning without success — that included making six-hour trips back and forth between Cheshire and New York — before he was cast as a drummer on a December 1993 episode of Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All.

A few months later, Van Der Beek played a swimmer in an off-Broadway production of Albee's Finding the Sun, with The New York Times in its review calling him "refreshingly un-self-conscious as a teenager yet to suffer the inevitable 'tarnish'." Still in high school, he made his film debut in Angus, then appeared as another aggressive kid in the romantic drama I Love You, I Love You Not (1996).

He attended Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, as an English major and sang in an all-male a cappella group called 36 Madison Avenue but quit college when Dawson's Creek came calling. After the series was rejected by NBC and Fox, the three-year-old WB gave it a green light, and shooting began in Wilmington, North Carolina. Holmes, Jackson and Williams had all been cast before Van Der Beek was.

He competed on Dancing With the Stars in 2018 and The Masked Singer last year. He would further extend his game show cred with appearances on "The $100,000 Pyramid", "25 Words or Less", and "Match Game".

It was announced in May that he would recur in Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel set up at Prime Video. The show, which got an early season two renewal last month, is set to premiere in July.

In addition to his father and Kimberly, whom he married in August 2010, survivors include their children, Olivia, 15; Joshua, 13; Annabel, 12; Emilia, 9; Gwendolyn, 6; and Jeremiah, 4; his brother, Jared; and his sister, Juliana. His first wife was actress Heather McComb (Profiler, Party of Five); they were married from 2003 until their 2009 divorce.

The family has set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses following his cancer battle: "The costs of James's medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds. They are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time. The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead."

In December 2024, Van Der Beek, Anthony Anderson and NFL players Taye Diggs and Chris Jones were among those stripping to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing in the Fox special The Real Full Monty.

He was all set to appear in September at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York to participate in a live reading of the Dawson's Creek pilot script with Holmes, Williams, Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, Busy Philipps and other castmembers in a benefit for the nonprofit F Cancer organization. However, he couldn't make it from his home in Austin, citing "two stomach viruses" as the reason. "Despite every effort … I won't get to be there," he wrote on Instagram. "I won't get to stand on that stage and thank every soul in the theater for showing up for me, and against cancer, when I needed it most."

Looking gaunt, he also recorded a video that played to cheers in the theater. His wife and kids were there, however, and everyone lined up to sing the Dawson's Creek theme song, Paula Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait."

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posted 2/11/2026


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DEAN FRANKLIN: 1989-2026
"The Voice UK" Contestant
From People

Dean Franklin, a former contestant on The Voice UK, has died just weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. He was 36.

The singer-songwriter, from London, died on Saturday, Feb. 7, his mother Marie confirmed in a Facebook post.

"As a family, we are truly heartbroken to announce that our precious boy, Dean Franklin who fought so courageously over 8 weeks and 3 days passed over at 21.39pm last night," Marie wrote on Feb. 8, alongside a photo of Franklin in a hospital bed. "He was surrounded by love."

She continued, "I have been getting MSG's from people this morning and wanted as his ma to manifest my son's courage to share with you all. As a family, we will post in more length when we are able."

"Until then, please know that the love you gave to our Dean and all of us has meant so very much ����❤️," Marie concluded.

Franklin revealed to fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer in an emotional video shared on Instagram in December. The father of one routinely posted health updates in the weeks after, with the last shared on Jan. 30.

"Over the last few weeks, my life has changed very fast," said Franklin on Instagram at the time. "What started as esophageal cancer ended up spreading aggressively to my liver and weirdly, I had almost no symptoms from the esophagus itself."

Having then candidly described his health challenges, he continued, "Sometimes cancer doesn't shout where it starts. Sometimes it whispers and shows itself somewhere else."

"Right now, I'm in palliative care while still continuing treatment. I've chosen to keep fighting with chemo even though it has been incredibly tough," said Franklin. "Some days have been harder than others, especially the nighttime."

He concluded by expressing gratitude for everyone supporting him, saying, "Every bit of love, I feel every single piece of it."

"If there's one thing that I'd ask is please listen to your body, push for answers, don't ignore changes and early checks really, really do matter," said Franklin.

The street performer impressed the judges during the blind auditions of the 2016 season of The Voice UK, leading Paloma Faith to mentor him. "You are so brave xxx," Faith, 44, commented on a Jan. 25 health update he shared on Instagram.

A GoFundMe page Franklin set up before his death has almost achieved its $48,000 goal. The singer wrote in the fundraiser's description that he needed financial support while unable to work because of his cancer treatment and to support his daughter.

"This is not about giving up. It is about giving me peace of mind," Franklin wrote. "Knowing that my daughter will be supported, and that practical worries will not take away from the time I have now."

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posted 2/11/2026


Fremantle/CBS

TPIR to Celebrate Valentines, Mardi Gras, St. Paddy's
Holiday Schedule for TV's Longest Running Game Show
From Daytime Confidential

The Price is Right is celebrating two upcoming holidays in a major way. In the coming weeks, the game show will ring in Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick's Day.

On Friday, Feb. 13 on CBS, couples will team up to compete in crush-worthy games. Host Drew Carey acts as Cupid as the duos compete for romantic getaways, cars, cash, and more.

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, a New Orleans spirit takes over the studio as the show rings in Mardi Gras. Carey acts as Grand Marshal, with the audience wearing purple, green, and gold. Contestants can win cash and prizes like a luxury New Orleans vacation.

On Tuesday, March 17, The Price is Right celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Carey, as well as models Alexis Gaube and James "Leprechaun" O'Halloran, asks fans to play games such as Lucky Seven and Golden Road. Contestants can win cash, luxury vehicles, and a trip to Ireland.

Produced by Fremantle, The Price is Right airs on CBS and Paramount+ at 11 AM EST. Serving as executive producer is John Quinn.

Daytime Confidential

posted 2/11/2026

Back to the Farm...
"Farmer Wants a Wife" Returns April 21, Here Are the Farmers
From The Futon Critic

Love is back in the fields and this time, it's more intimate, more intense and more unpredictable than ever. FOX's hit dating series Farmer Wants a Wife returns for Season Four Tuesday, April 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) introducing three new farmers who are ready to put their hearts and their livelihoods on the line in the ultimate search for lasting love.

Hosted once again by actress and New York Times bestselling author Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Season Four strips the experience down to the roots, focusing on fewer farmers and deeper connections as a new group of single women leave behind city comforts for muddy boots, early mornings and the promise of forever.

Farmer Wants a Wife is the most successful dating show in the world, having aired in 32 countries and resulting in 250 marriages and more than 500 children - proof that true love can grow anywhere.

From Midwest cornfields to Southern pastures to a sun-soaked California farm-to-table operation, this season's farmers are the total package: hardworking, heartfelt and undeniably charming. Meet Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick and Sean Cavanaugh, the farmers of Season Four:
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BRADEN PRIDEMORE Age: 26 Location: Homer, IL Occupation: 5th Generation Corn & Soybean Farmer Type of Farm: 3,000-acre operation. A fifth-generation farmer who co-owns and lives on his family's 3,000-acre operation, Braden is looking for a woman who is kind, fun, faith-minded and ready to build a life - and a family - on the farm his grandfather built. When he's not in the fields, he's busy songwriting and playing guitar at local bars.
- BRETT MAVERICK Age: 35 Location: Savannah, TN Occupation: Horse & Cattle Farmer Type of Farm: 1,000-acre farm. A former bull rider, Brett eventually traded broken bones for business suits, building a successful protein bar company as well as a tequila brand. Now, he's back home on his family's 1,000-acre farm, starting his own horse and cattle ranch while searching for a partner to build a legacy rooted in love, loyalty and land.
- SEAN CAVANAUGH Age: 22 Location: Solvang, CA Occupation: Farm-To-Table Produce Farmer Type of Farm: 22-acre produce farm. Sean is a California native with strong roots in both agriculture and hospitality. He works on his family's 22-acre produce farm, growing everything from tomatoes and peaches to figs, kiwis and avocados - all of which supply their beloved farm-to-table restaurant, The Gathering Table, and other eateries across California. Focused, driven and ready for something real, Sean knows exactly what he's looking for in love and life.

For the first time ever, Season Four follows just three farmers, allowing their stories to unfold with more depth, vulnerability and emotional stakes. The result? A season that's more immersive, more romantic and even more hearts break.

The Futon Critic
Deadline
Reality TV World

posted 2/11/2026

Wednesday Lightning Round
... or "Deplatformed"

  • Nicole Curtis gets way too comfortable in her bigotry and now she's paying the price for it. (Deadline)

  • Nick Viall apologizes for addressing... well, what he addressed. (Reality Tea)

  • #ICYMI Why a contestant was sent to the hospital on "Love Is Blind" (Reality Tea)

  • Kat Izzo soft-launches new relationship (Reality TV World)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Lucy Beaumont (The Times)


posted 2/10/2026


BBC Studios LA/ABC

Dancing with the Cons
Fan Convention Coming to Palm Springs
From Deadline

Fans of Dancing With The Stars will get a chance to mix and mingle with pros and former contestants when the competition stages its first-ever fan convention and live show this summer.

Set for July 31 to August 2 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California, the DWTS Con, announced today on Good Morning America, will be a three-day immersive experience featuring live dance performances, panels, Q&A sessions, interactive photo opportunities, exhibits and exclusive merchandise inspired by the ABC competition show, which recently marked 20 years on air.

Among the 17 pro dancers and 14 celebrity contestants taking part are pros Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart.

Former contestants and winners at the convention will include Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi and Ginger Zee.

Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli also will attend. More guests will be announced soon.

"It's really cool because it's never been done before," DWTS pro Witney Carson said on GMA. "You're going to have access to pros and celebrities, which is really fun, and we're just really excited to see you guys there."

The weekend will kick off on Friday with a welcome event featuring appearances from pros and a game show–style experience. On Saturday, fans can attend behind-the-scenes panels featuring concersations and Q&As. A live dance performance directed by Mandy Moore is scheduled for Saturday evening, and Sunday will feature additional panels, a matinee performance, a mock competition and a special farewell to close out the weekend.

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The Hollywood Reporter
TV Insider
Reality TV World

posted 2/10/2026


Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery

... Yeah, This Is Still Playing Out...
Paramount Sweetens the Deal
From Deadline

Paramount has enhanced its offer for Warner Bros Discovery, not formally upping its $30-a-share cash bid but injecting a new $0.25-per-share so-called "ticking fee" payable to WBD shareholders for each quarter its transaction has not closed beyond December 31, 2026. It said the move comes to about $650 million in cash value each quarter and underscores "Paramount's confidence in the speed and certainty of regulatory approval for its transaction." It also agreed to fund a $2.8 billion termination fee that would be payable to Netflix and ticked off a series of concessions around WBD's debt financing costs and obligations.

Warner Bros Discovery has a deal to sell its studios and streaming assets to Netflix and advised shareholders several times to reject a hostile takeover offer from David Ellison's company, which is looking to acquire all of WBD. There's a full-out PR battle raging as executives of all three court content creators, unions, Warner shareholders, politicians and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic. Netflix late last month upgraded its offer of $27.75 a share from cash-and-stock to all cash.

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posted 2/10/2026

From the Island to the Casa
Love Island USA's Kenny Rodriguez Signs on for La Casa de Los Famosos 6
From Deadline

Love Island USA's Kenny Rodriguez is the latest celebrity confirmed to star in Telemundo's La Casa de los Famosos Season 6.

Rodriguez starred in Season 6 of the Peacock dating series and was one of the breakout stars that year, making it to the final and finishing in third place, coupled with Jana Craig. Following the success of Love Island USA, Rodriguez was also part of the inaugural season of the streamer's spinoff series Love Island: Beyond the Villa.

For his next stint on reality TV, the New York City-born Rodriguez, who has Dominican roots, will keep it in the NBCUniversal family and trade the villa for a house full of Latino celebrities for La Casa de los Famosos.

Rodriguez will join other celebrities announced for Season 6, which includes Laura Zapata, Lupita Jones, Yina Calderón, Kunno, Jailyne Ojeda, and Caeli. More stars will be announced in the coming days, with the full cast reveal on premiere night.

La Casa de los Famosos is produced by EndemolShine Boomdog, part of Banijay Americas company. The format is based on Celebrity Big Brother, in which a group of celebrities live under 24/7 surveillance and are completely cut off from the outside world as they compete for a cash prize. Who advances in the competition and the winner of the series are determined by votes from the viewing public.

Hosted by Jimena Gállego and Javier Poza, La Casa de los Famosos Season 6 premieres on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. ET on Telemundo and stream on Peacock.

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The Wrap

posted 2/10/2026

Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Sweater Weather"

  • Michelle Tsai selling her own knit for charity (TV Insider)

  • Robert Irwin addresses rumors that he may be the next "Bachelor" (Reality TV World)

  • Monet X Change alleged home cooking favorable to Michael Rapaport (Reality Tea) plus Alan breaks his silence (Reality Tea)

  • Simon Cowell's December 10 premiered its first single... and it didn't crack the Top 10. Or the Top 20. Or the Top 50. (Reality Tea)

  • Libra Thompson recovering from a stroke (TV Insider)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Matt Van Wagenen (TV Line)


posted 2/10/2026


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JEFF "DOC HOLLIDAY" DUNCAN: 1961-2026
"Family Double Dare" Announcer
From Radio+Television Business Report

He started his journey in radio as an air personality at radio stations in Atlantic City, N.J., before launching a Top 40 radio success story at stations including WAEB-FM in Allentown during its "Laser 104" era and, later, at WNVZ "Z104" in Norfolk. From summer 1990 through today, the individual known to listeners as "Doc Holliday" became a household name in the Orlando market, thanks to memorable roles at "XL106.7" and, until 2010, the Cox Media Group Country station serving Central Florida. Now, the host whose legal name is Jeffrey Duncan is being mourned.

As "Doc Holliday," Duncan found an audience at stations that include Malrite Communications' WEGX "Eagle 106" in Philadelphia in an era when Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were competing against New Kids on the Block for teen pop supremacy. By the time Ghost hit theaters and "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers had resurfaced as a chart hit, Duncan was at a newly rechristened Contemporary Hit Radio station that had been WHLY "Y106" and, for a brief moment, WCAT "The Cat."

This was WXXL, which relocated from Leesburg, Fla., to become "XL106.7" and challenge WBJW "BJ 105," today WOMX "Mix 105.1." That effort worked, as "XL" was a success — in part to Doc Holliday's afternoon shift.

By February 1991, he shifted to mornings to team with another icon of Central Florida radio — Johnny Magic. Magic continues today as XL 106.7 morning host at the helm of Johnny's House.

For Duncan, a 17-year pairing ended when he and fellow "XL" talent Grace Vaquez headed across town to WWKA "K92.3" in 2007. There, Mark Hlavin, who shared the news of Holliday's passing with the radio industry early Monday, served as Executive Producer. "Doc Holliday" left K92.3 in 2010.

Aside from his time on the radio, Duncan was also the stadium announcer for the Orlando Predators Arena Football League team and in 1992 served as the announcer for the Nickelodeon series Family Double Dare.

Duncan was 64 years of age and in more recent years was an instructor at a Connecticut School of Broadcasting branch in Central Florida.

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posted 2/9/2026


Sony Pictures TV/ABC

We'll Take "Moving Back" for $400...
ABC Delays "Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" to March
From The Futon Critic

The previously announced premiere date for "Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" will be shifting two weeks and now premieres Friday, March 13 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

Hosted by Ken Jennings, "Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" features the brightest stars putting their best brain forward for a chance to win $1 million for a charity of their choice. The series will highlight past "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champions and other strong players from prior seasons as they battle for victory in the most competitive "Celebrity Jeopardy!" yet.

"Celebrity Jeopardy!" is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Multiple Emmy(R) Award winner Michael Davies serves as executive producer.

Follow "Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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TV Insider

posted 2/9/2026


Fox

More "Floor"
Fox Renews Quiz for Two More Seasons
From TV Line

"The Floor" won't be empty anytime soon: Fox has renewed the primetime game show hosted by Rob Lowe for two more seasons, through Season 7, TVLine has confirmed. (The Ankler first reported the news.)

Based on a Dutch game show, "The Floor" pits contestants against each other in head-to-head trivia duels while they stand on a giant floor of light-up squares. The goal is to gain control of more squares on the floor, with the winner of each duel claiming the loser's squares for themselves. Debuting in 2024, "The Floor" returned for Season 4 in September. (It previously earned another two-season renewal last May, through Season 5.)

"From day one, 'The Floor' has fit the very definition of Fox's bold, high-energy approach to entertainment, becoming a true fan favorite and TV's No. 1 game show," Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn told The Ankler in a statement.

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posted 2/9/2026

Monday Lightning Round
... or "Goodnight Seattle!"

  • #ICYMI: Super Bowl ads feature Mikey Day (Just Jared) & MrBeast (Adweek)

  • Katherine Woodman checks out of Hotel Mystere, Rylie Jeffries (Reality TV World)

  • Don't expect Clare Crawley at the "Bachelorette" Reunion (Reality TV World)

  • FIRST LOOK: Taylor Frankie Paul as the new "Bachelorette" (Reality Tea)

  • WHY THE BLEEP IS THIS NEWS? Ryan Seacrest is dancing with himself (TV Insider)

  • Sherri Shepherd "not ready to throw in the towel just yet" (Variety)

  • Rod Roddy saw TPIR as a second chance (People)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Scott Riccardi (TV Insider)


posted 2/9/2026


NBCUniversal

NBC at 100
America's First Network Celebrates a Milestone
From Variety

NBC's 2026 celebration of its first hundred years kicks off this weekend with a new "NBC100" tagline and promo spots that will launch during the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony and the Super Bowl.

"This is an anniversary for all of us," NBCUniversal TV & Streaming chief marketing officer Jenny Storms says of the Peacock network's 100th anniversary tagline, "A Century Together."

"This is an anniversary for everyone that enjoys and watches NBC. We are celebrating them and us together."

Storms says before introducing the centennial spots, NBC execs had to first decide how and why the network would tout its anniversary. "

I think when any company comes up to a milestone, if you're going to talk about it publicly to consumers, you ask yourself, 'why is this something that we would want to share?' Why would we be sort of outwardly talking about it, other than just saying that you've been around for a certain amount of time? I think what's special about celebrating how long NBC has been around is that it's about celebrating how long we've been with people, and it's really about the collective us, the collective memories we've created in generational viewership."

That includes the legacy IP both past and present — among them, the origin of "Today" in the 1950s, "Star Trek" from the 1960s, "Saturday Night Live" from the 1970s, "Cheers" for the 1980s, "Friends" and "Seinfeld" and "ER" from the 1990s, "Law & Order" and then this century's "The Office," "30 Rock," "This Is Us," "The Good Place" and more. That, of course, leaves a lot of NBC history that didn't make the spots — a quick montage of "Tonight Show" hosts, for example, omits Jack Paar and Conan O'Brien. A through-the-years morphing of NBC logos missed the "NBC snake" from the 1960s and "NBC trapezoid" from mid 1970s.

But Storms said there will be time to represent more NBC history in future spots. "Keep in mind, this is the beginning, and it provides us an opportunity throughout the entirety of the year, to now go into different parts of our history, whether it is comedy, sports, entertainment, film, and go deeper, depending on time period and who we're talking to," she said. "There's a lot more to come."

"NBC100" will play a role on events the company has planned for the coming year; besides the Super Bowl and the Olympics, that includes the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, FIFA World Cup on Telemundo, NBA and WNBA, Sunday Night Football, Big Ten, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open Golf Championship, Emmys, MLB, Kentucky Derby and Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. ADVERTISEMENT Then there's the planned "NBC100" special set to air later this year.

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People

posted 2/6/2026

Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "A Spicy Meatball"

  • MrBeast takes on "Hot Ones" (Mashable)

  • Samuel Lee addresses infidelity allegations while in Single's Inferno (Reality Shrine)

  • Davina De Campo reportedly reveals he may never sing again (Reality Shrine)

  • Kaitlyn Bristowe says she felt "bullied" into condemning ICE on a platform where she didn't want to talk about politics (Reality Shrine)

  • Trista Sutter defends Taylor Frankie Paul (Reality TV World)

  • Robin Kaye to be posthumously honored by the Guild of Music Supervisors (Deadline)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with the J!IT Class of 2026 (TV Insider)


posted 2/6/2026


Paramount Skydance

Moving Up the Window
CBS to Reveal 2026-2027 Schedule April 15
From Deadline

CBS continues to put a distance between the May upfront week and its own fall schedule reveal and upfront events. The network, in its first year following Skydance's acquisition of parent Paramount Global, plans to announce its 2026-27 primetime schedule on April 15. That is significantly earlier than the last three years (May 10, May 2, May 7) and four weeks ahead of the day CBS had held its upfront presentations for decades, Wednesday of Upfront week.

Like the last two years, the unveiling of CBS' schedule by CBS executives will be followed by a red carpet party that evening on the Paramount Studio lot featuring talent and producers from new and returning series. The rest of the major broadcast networks are still set to present their fall schedules during Upfront week.

The move is not entirely surprising. CBS has been steering away from the traditional development cycle, shifting to long-term development about two years ago.

The network's new drama series for the 2026-27 have been known for months — Einstein, starring Matthew Grey Gubler, which was originally ordered for 2025-26, and Robert and Michelle King's Cupertino, which received a full writers room order at CBS' 2025-26 schedule reveal last May followed by a series greenlight in October.

CBS also had two comedy pilots, Eternally Yours and Regency, picked up by end of 2025. Both are expected to be filmed and ready for 2026-27 schedule consideration before April 15.

There are no plans for further pilot orders targeting next season until then, I hear. The network also already renewed the bulk of its lineup for next season, with drama Watson and comedy DMV the only current series left on the bubble.

CBS is expected to make renewal decisions on Watson, DMV and most — if not all — of its midseason entries, FBI offshoot CIA (debuts Feb. 23), Yellowstone spinoff Marshals (March 1), as well as the unscripted Culinary Cup (March 4), by April 15.

Survivor and Amazing Race are already confirmed for the next season.


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The Wrap

posted 2/5/2026

"Love Is Blind" Comes to The Netherlands
Hosts Revealed for New Version
From the Futon Critic

Famous Dutch celebrity couple Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit will host the Dutch edition of the popular reality dating series Love Is Blind. Netflix announced the news today. Love Is Blind debuted in the United States in 2020 and quickly grew into a global phenomenon, with local versions in countries including Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Love Is Blind: Habibi, and Argentina. In this social experiment, participants search for true love based solely on emotional connection, without ever seeing each other. Love Is Blind: Netherlands is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.

Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit: "When we were asked to host the very first Dutch version of Love Is Blind, we felt incredibly honored!" Bas: "Hosting a TV show was never my ambition, but Love Is Blind is hands down our entire family's favorite program. It's a beautiful, sincere show about real love. In a time when everyone is endlessly swiping based on looks, there's nothing more powerful than watching people fall in love with who someone truly is, without seeing them. That's what made me say yes immediately, as Nicolette's sidekick." Nicolette: "Love Is Blind is about genuine love and real connection. It's not about looks, status, or expectations, but about who you truly are. Getting to host a dream show like this together with the love of my life is unbelievably special."

In Love Is Blind, single men and women set out to find real, lasting love, without seeing each other. They date in so-called "pods" - rooms separated by a thin wall - where they build emotional connections over a short period of time. If the bond is strong enough, it can even lead to a proposal, before they ever meet face to face. Only after getting engaged do they finally see each other and begin life outside the pods. They move in together, plan their wedding, and discover whether their emotional connection can survive in the real world. In the end, at the altar, they must make the ultimate decision: do they say 'I do' and prove that love truly is blind - or do they choose to walk away and go their separate ways?

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posted 2/5/2026

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