Fortunately, a wannabe werewolf will not be joining the U.S. Senate.

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Here’s your feel-good, maybe-make-you-tear-up-a-little moment of the day:

Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

The People’s Choice Awards were held last night for some reason, and here are all your winners.

Two moments were standouts from last night’s ceremony for very different reasons:

Lizzo won “The People’s Champion” honor and she shared the stage with 17 activists, highlighting their work. It was really beautiful:

And then there was Kathy Hilton:

 

Mo Amer has no idea if Mo is going to be renewed by Netflix: “Ask Netflix, I don’t know what’s going on. We’ve only won awards and we’re in the top 10 lists. I don’t know what’s going on.” YOU BETTER RENEW IT, NETFLIX.

Showtime says it’s going to be leaning into franchises. This news combined with the departure of David Nevins, the former head of Showtime, and the eventual shoving Showtime into Paramount+ sounds a lot like, “We’re moving towards not making any more original programming for Showtime” to me, but what do I know.

Netflix isn’t into the “renting” expensive sports business because they don’t think it’s profitable. It’s interesting, Prime Video which began streaming Thursday Night Football this season, surpassed Netflix in overall subscribers and I can’t help but think that this had something to do with it. As to whether that equals profit, that’s a whole other question.

If you are in the least bit interested, BBC announced that it will be moving to combine their linear broadcast channels in the coming years, and become one singular brand.

Time Magazine named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky their Person of the Year. Well deserved.

David Letterman recently traveled to Ukraine to interview Zelensky for his Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

TMZ is out here reporting in screaming headlines that cocaine was found in Anne Heche’s system at the time of her car crash, but yeah, not exactly:

But on Tuesday, the LA County coroner said a final toxicology report showed the presence of benzoylecgonine, an inactive cocaine metabolite that only indicates past use. “Therefore there was no evidence of impairment by illicit substances at the time of the crash,” the coroner said.

A urine toxicology result detected “medications given to her after being treated in the hospital (including fentanyl) and prior use of marijuana, but not at the time of injury.” 

What I’m saying is that TMZ is being really gross here.

Yesterday was a pretty busy day in the world of politics:

Raphael Warnock defeated Werewolf Enthusiast Herschel Walker to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate THANK GOD. This is important for a few reasons: Electing the 51st Democrat means that the party has more political breathing room, and no one contrarian asshole like Senator Manchin or Sinema can torpedo their plans. It also, more importantly, gives Democrats more control over committees, including judicial appointments.

But it also sent a message to the GOP that the quality of candidates MATTERS and that Former President Dolt maybe doesn’t have all that much political power after all. You can’t just put any idiot up for election and expect voters to be enthusiastic about them. Admittedly, it was closer than it should have been. There’s no reason a quality candidate like Warnock should have beaten an idiot like Walker by only one point. But coming from a red state myself, I can only salute the people of Georgia for showing up and not being complacent.

Speaking of The Former Huckster-in-Chief, the Trump Organization was found guilty of criminal tax fraud charges, which also included a scheme to defraud, conspiracy, and falsifying business records. They face a fine of up to $1.6 million, which is admittedly small potatoes. HOWEVER, this verdict will certainly help New York Attorney General Letitia James’s case against the Trump Organization, Former President Fraudster and his children, so stay tuned.

Finally, last night police were called to Ted Cruz’s Houston home on a report that a 14-year-old girl had suffered self-inflicted wounds on her arms. The girl is reportedly safe and did not suffer any serious injuries. Police did not disclose the girl’s name, nor would I mention it if they had, but it is crucial to know that Ted Cruz does have a 14-year-old daughter who recently came out as bisexual, had criticized her father’s politics, and admitted that his positions made her life difficult. It’s already a difficult time for LGBTQ kids out there everywhere; it can’t be easier when you’re Ted Cruz’s kid.

If you are reading this, you certainly know my feelings on one Ted Cruz. But my disgust for that man and his politics certainly does not extend to his family. I hope she receives the love and support and healing she needs.

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Cancellations

  • Legendary has been canceled at HBO Max after three seasons and between this, Los Espookys, and FBoy Island, I am going to make a David Zaslav voodoo doll. DON’T EVEN LOOK SIDEWAYS AT WE’RE HERE, HBO, I SWEAR TO GOD.

In Development

  • Remix, a family comedy set in the music industry, is in development at Fox.
  • Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have launched production company A Touch More, to tell “the stories of revolutionaries who ‘move culture forward’.”

Casting News

Mark Your Calendars

  • Daisy Jones & the Six will debut on Prime Video on March 3.
  • The Pale Blue Eye will debut on Netflix on January 6.
  • Perry Mason returns on HBO on March 6.
  • Miracle Workers returns on TBS on January 16.
  • Godfather of Harlem returns on EPIX on January 15.
  • Treason will debut on Netflix on December 26.
  • The Bad Batch returns on Disney+ on January 4.

R.I.P.

Mills Lane, Star of Judge Mills Lane, judge, boxer, and boxing referee

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Too Hot to Handle: Season four of this hot garbage. (Not that I, fan of Love is Blind, am in any position to judge.) Netflix

DC’s Stargirl: Courtney and the JSA  find themselves in the fight of their lives. Series finale. 7 p.m., The CW

The Masked Singer: Sing-Along Special: Never-before-seen holiday performances, behind-the scenes, and bloopers. 7 p.m., Fox

Chicago Med: Will relies on the newly donated OR 2.0 to save a patient. Fall finale. 7 p.m., NBC

The Conners: Dan meets his mother-in-law for the first time (the wonderful Jane Curtin guest stars). Fall finale. 7 p.m., ABC

The Goldbergs: Beverly turns grinch in the fall finale. 7:30 p.m., ABC

Abbott Elementary: Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa’s Christmas dinner. Fall finale. 8 p.m., ABC

The Amazing Race: The final three teams race through Nashville for the $1 million prize. Season finale. 8 p.m., CBS

Chicago Fire: A familiar face makes a shocking return. Fall finale. 8 p.m., NBC

Home Economics: One member of the family experiences unexpected financial troubles. Fall finale. 8:30 p.m., ABC

Big Sky: Cassie begins to unravel the secrets of Sunny Day Excursions. Fall finale. 9 p.m., ABC

Chicago P.D.: The team closes in on Sean O’Neal in the fall finale. 9 p.m., NBC

Late Night:

  • Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michelle Pfeiffer, Lil Rel Howery, Clive Davis
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jesse Eisenberg, Meghann Fahy
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden: Jordan Jensen
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Will Ferrell, Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker, the Linda Lindas
  • The Daily Show: Roger Federer
  • Watch What Happens Live: Jeff Lewis, Bethenny Frankel

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ABC The Conners
(new)		 The Goldbergs
(new)		 Abbott Elementary
(new)		 Home Economics
(new)		 Big Sky
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CBS Survivor
(repeat)		 The Amazing Race
(new)		 East New York
(repeat)
CW Stargirl
(new)		 Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2022
(new)		 Local
FOX The Masked Singer
(new)		 LEGO Masters
(new)		 News/Local
NBC Chicago Med
(new)		 Chicago Fire
(new)		 Chicago P.D.
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