Hey, as of this morning, the Hand-in-Hand telethon raised over $44 million. $14 million of that was raised during the hour-long broadcast in which Justin Bieber debuted his new “Middle-Aged Female Top Chef Contestant” look, $30 million was donated in the hours after. You can still donate here, or text GIVE to 80077 to donate $25.
Thank you again, Bun B. You’ve made us #HoustonProud.
Oh my goodness, could Sense8 really land at a porn site? Probably not, but Lana Wachowski has said she’s writing a third season and she and the site have had a conversation….
Netflix is set to spend over $7 billion on content in a year. That’s literally more than the GDP of 59 different countries. And yet, even with that budget, they still couldn’t find the money for another season of Sense8. Hmm.
Black Mirror is taking credit for Apple’s new talking avatar feature on its new iPhones, and you know, they might have a point. I notice, however, they aren’t taking credit for President Trump. (If you haven’t seen “The Waldo Moment,” go do yourself a favor and watch it.)
AMC is the newest channel to offer its own ad-free streaming service — for a price.
Dave Chappelle knows what to do with an Emmy: SHOW THAT SHIT OFF.
“Real Housewives Star Lisa Vanderpump Sued over Luxury Dogwear” is the least surprising headline of the year. Also, for bonus points, the story involves a dog’s Instagram account.
Sportscenter host Jemele Hill tweeted that Trump is a white supremacist (true) and ESPN decided to put out a statement saying that it was inappropriate (not true) and that her comments don’t represent ESPN. WELL WHY DON’T THEY, ESPN? THE MAN IS A WHITE SUPREMACIST.
Yes, Alec Baldwin will be back on Saturday Night Live as Trump. Did anyone out there think he wasn’t going to be?
People with disabilities, Asians and the elderly are underrepresented on television. In other news, water is wet.
Wow, Tig Notaro is not holding back in going after Louis C.K. in One Mississippi.
Here’s your first look at Jordan Klepper’s new series, The Opposition. “You can vote against your own self-interests, it’s the American way!”
Renewals
- HBO had the good sense to renew Last Week Tonight with John Oliver through 2020.
- Vikings has been renewed for a sixth season.
- Ride with Norman Reedus has been renewed for a third season on AMC.
In Development
- ABC is developing Glass Houses, a new series based on Kyle Richards’ life. This is a different series from American Woman, which is also based on Kyle Richards’ life. She’s not that interesting, y’all.
- Fox is developing The Family Gene, a medical drama from Jim Parson’s production company.
- Fox is also developing a medical drama from a House of Cards producer.
- CBS is developing Innocent, a drama based on a James Patterson novel.
- Amazon has set a reality series about The University of Michigan football team.
- Netflix has greenlit its first Polish-language series from an Oscar-nominee.
- Comedy Central is developing Weird Uncles, which will star Brendon Walsh and Randy Liedtke.
Casting News
- Jason George is going to star in the Grey’s Anatomy firefighter spinoff series.
- Nate Corddry is going to co-star in Locke & Key.
- Jane Lynch and Andrew Rannells will make guest appearances on Will & Grace.
- Christian Keyes is going to be the new Archangel Michael on Supernatural.
- Danila Kozlovsky is going to star on Vikings.
- Lena Hall is joining Snowpiercer.
- Arsenio Hall is going to guest star on The Mayor.
R.I.P.
Mark LaMura, Actor on All My Children
WATCH THIS
Broad City: It’s an origin story: we learn how Abbi and Ilana met in 2011. Season premiere. 9:30 p.m., Comedy Central
South Park: After a several-day-long marathon, the new season begins. 9 p.m., Comedy Central
Odd Mom Out: Someone from the von Weber’s family’s past appears on The Wendy Williams Show in the season finale. 8:30 p.m., Bravo
Suits: Mike and Harvey have their backs up against the wall in the season finale. 8 p.m., USA
Late Night: Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Julianne Moore, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jeffrey Tambor, Walton Goggins, Action Bronson, Elaine Bradley The Late Late Show with James Corden: Michael Keaton, Dylan O’Brien, Superfruit Jimmy Kimmel Live: Sean Spicer Conan: Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Gov’t Mule The Daily Show: Chuck D, Tom Morello Watch What Happens Live: Reese Witherspoon, Candice Bergen
| WEDS. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | The Goldbergs (repeat) |
Speechless (repeat) |
Modern Family (repeat) |
American Housewife (repeat) |
20/20 (new) |
| CBS | Big Brother (new) |
Salvation (new) |
Criminal Minds (repeat) |
| CW | Arrow (repeat) |
Supernatural (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | MasterChef (new) |
News/Local |
| NBC | America’s Got Talent (new) |
Marlon (new) |
Marlon (new) |
Midnight, Texas (new) |