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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Reese Witherspoon thinks that the lack of transparency at streamers is going to kill the concept of the movie star, but I’m skeptical. But honestly, of all the effects streaming has had on the business, the fate of “movie stars” is the least of my concerns.
Will Law & Order: Organized Crime move to Peacock or sleep with the fishes?
Former President Criminal Intent’s “hush money” criminal trial begins today in New York, so today’s a pretty good day. If you want me to give a breakdown on what this trial is all about, I’m happy to do so.
Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson, who is a Christian, gave an interview to The Hollywood Reporter where he said, and I gladly quote: “Trump is a rapist and a con man, and yet the entire Christian church seems to be treating him like he’s their poster child and it’s unreal. I don’t understand it.”
You can imagine this pissed off a number of Reacher fans, but guess what? Ritchson believes in having principles over keeping fans, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The worst accusation thrown at me is that you won't watch "Reacher" anymore. But come on, let's keep it real. If you're claiming to make morally sound choices, start by being honest. Don't trade one form of wrongdoing for another.
— Alan Ritchson (@Alanritchs) April 12, 2024
Remember, being a killer who doesn't steal doesn't automatically make you better than a thief.
— Alan Ritchson (@Alanritchs) April 12, 2024
My X account went through a major cleanse recently. Lost a bunch of followers about a week back, but gained over 5k new ones since then. Feels good to know my followers are quality people with a positive mindset, folks who aren't afraid to confront their truth head-on and own it.
— Alan Ritchson (@Alanritchs) April 15, 2024
This was from Ritchson’s Instagram from 2020, so these people just weren’t paying attention:
We need Presidential Debates this year more than ever.
All Too Well (Ryan and Emily’s Version) !!! Watch me accidentally catch myself singing this version on tour. This monologue is EVERYTHING 🫶🫶👏👏 https://t.co/yMo9dhbOFN
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 15, 2024
And if you were wondering, yes, Theresa has to return the ring.
The Writers Guild Awards were held last night, and the winners in the TV category — namely Succession and The Bear — are both correct, but hardly surprising. Also in attendance was Drew Carey who was thanked for paying for writers’ meals during the strike, but as he said: “I don’t think I should get that much credit for doing the right thing … you writers, The Drew Carey Show writers, made me a fucking million. Everybody in this room makes some actor a million, and you deserve all the money you get, all the credit you get. Thank you so much for everything you do. God bless all of you.”
Is Kyle Richards going to leave The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? (No, never.)
Jax Taylor regrets claiming Vanderpump Rules is scripted. I’d be careful, Jax, Bravo’s lawyers are certainly not in a good mood these days.
Uh-oh, Michael J. Fox is going full “back in my day,” but he’s technically a Boomer, not an Xer, so I’m going to let it pass.
Megan Fox has some kind words for Chelsea on Love is Blind: “I did see a picture of her,” she said. “A hundred thousand percent, people have told her, ‘You kind of look like Megan Fox.’ So I believe she’s telling the truth and I hope like she still has that sparkle in her eye. I hope the world didn’t steal it from her. Mine died long ago from being bullied for 20 years. So I hope that didn’t happen to her. Best wishes and blessings.”
So, there was a streamer called Vudu, which is now going to be “Fandango At Home” and they have struck a deal with Turner Classic Movies to stream the network’s library of films for free. Which is great! But will they be interrupted with ads?
In honor of my late father who loved this show for reasons I can’t explain, please enjoy this tribute to Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Renewals
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been renewed for a fourth season at Paramount+.
- Tamron Hall has been renewed for a sixth season on ABC stations.
Cancellations
- The Talk will end on CBS after an abbreviated 15th season.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks will end with season five on Paramount+.
- Siesta Key has been put “on pause” after five seasons on MTV.
In Development
- The Anonymous, a competition series, has been greenlit at USA.
- A 30 for 30 documentary about Stuart Scott has been greenlit at ESPN.
- The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story has been greenlit at Lifetime.
- There may be a Cold Case reboot in the works at CBS.
Casting News
- Dua Lipa will be both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live on NBC.
- Don Johnson has joined the cast of Dr. Odyssey on ABC.
- Kenya Moore is returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo.
- Mia Rodgers has joined the cast of The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max.
- Adam Beach, Bokeem Woodbine, and Sunita Mani have joined the cast of Government Cheese on Apple TV+.
- Varada Sethu has joined Doctor Who on Disney+ and BBC as the new companion.
- Matthew Davis and Alexander Hodge have joined the cast of Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC.
- George Russo is joining General Hospital on ABC as Carmine Cerullo.
- Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, and Nnek Ihim are leaving The Real Housewives of Potomac on Bravo.
Mark Your Calendar
- Outer Range will return on Prime Video on May 16.
- Reginald the Vampire returns on Syfy on May 8.
- TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons debuts on April 23 on Hulu.
- Naked and Afraid XL returns on Discovery on May 12.
- My Mane Problem will return on ALLBLK on April 25.
- The Ultimatum: South Africa will debut on Netflix on May 10.
- Blood of Zeus returns on Netflix on May 9.
- Goodbye Earth will debut on Netflix on April 26.
- Rather will debut on Netflix on April 24.
- Hollywood Con Queen will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 8.
R.I.P.
Robert “Robin” MacNeil, Legendary newsman, co-anchor and co-founder of PBS NewsHour and MacNeil/Lehrer Report
Eleanor Coppola, Emmy-award winning documentarian, director, and wife to Francis Ford Coppola and mother of Sofia and Roman Coppola
Ron Thompson, Actor known for his work in Baretta
Ron Weiner, Three-time Emmy-winning director for Donohue
Roberto Cavalli, Fashion designer
Rico Wade, Atlanta-based hip-hop producer who worked with TLC, Outkast, Goodie Mob and many others
Park Bo-ram, K-Pop star
WATCH THIS
So You Think You Can Dance: Let the competition begin! 8 p.m., Fox
Singin’ in the Rain: It’s a classic for a reason. 7 p.m., TCM
2024 WNBA Draft: I don’t know that I’ve ever seen this televised before (I certainly can be wrong about that — it might just be awareness bias on my part) but in any event, we have Caitlin Clark to thank. 6:30 p.m., ESPN
Late Night:
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard
- After Midnight: Hari Kondabolu, Dave Hill, Liz Miele
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Seth Meyers, Riley Keough, Black Pumas
- The Daily Show: Jon Stewart, TBA
- Watch What Happens Live: Ben Platt, Sara Bareilles
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Bob Hearts Abishola (new) |
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So You Think You Can Dance (new) |
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Deal or No Deal Island (new) |