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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Let’s get some of this political nonsense out of the way.
Jack Smith’s Special Counsel report on the Former President Insurrectionist-Elect’s Election case was released despite the best efforts of his lawyers and one federal judge who had nothing to do with it. It didn’t reveal anything we didn’t already know, but I’m relieved the incoming DOJ won’t be able to bury it.
Carrie Underwood and The Village People will play Former President Instigator-Elect’s inauguration. Gross.
The Former Toddler-in-Chief-Elect is having a tantrum because Seth Meyers was mean about him (for the past 12 years). He is screaming that Comcast should be punished and who knows, the guy he’s picked to be the FCC chief is making big noises about coming after CBS and Paramount because 60 Minutes edited their interview with Kamala Harris, which is completely insane.
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing to become the head of the Department of Defense didn’t go well (but he’ll probably get the spot anyway because the GOP are spineless sycophants).
"You are a misogynist!" — a demonstrator interrupts the Hegseth hearing
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T15:10:04.944Z
HIRONO: Would you carry out an order from President Trump to shoot protesters in the legs?HEGSETH: *dodges question*HIRONO: That sounds to me that you would comply with such an order. You still shoot protesters in the legsHEGSETH: *silent*
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T16:44:19.640Z
Elizabeth Warren has receipts of all the times Hegseth said women shouldn't serve in combat roles — he's said it many many times
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T17:23:32.456Z
YIKES! Duckworth asks Hegseth to name a country that's in ASEAN. He names three — none of which are in ASEAN."I suggest you do a little homework," she says.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T17:54:08.441Z
KAINE: You would agree that if you showed up to work drunk, that would be disqualifying for someone to be secretary of defense?HEGSETH: Those are all anonymous false claimsKAINE: They're not anonymous
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T17:11:20.631Z
Kaine to Hegseth: "We have seen records with names attached to all of these, including the name of your own mother"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-01-14T17:12:21.361Z
Finally, Michelle Obama has announced she will not be attending the inauguration because FUCK THAT NOISE. She is my hero.
A lot of shakeups over at NBC/MSNBC: MSNBC will retain its name after it is spun off from Comcast, sometime this year, but it won’t keep its president. Rashida Jones, the president of the network, is stepping down after four years. Despite the ratings crash following the election, she oversaw a very successful term, and brought in record viewership.
Meanwhile, NBC/Universal is shuttering Universal Kids in March, as it was never going to be part of the group of cable networks that will be spun off.
Hmmm … the Golden Bachelorette and her fiance sure are spending a lot of time apart these days …
Sunny Hostin released a statement about her husband being accused of insurance fraud and it’s basically “NUH-UH.”
The original Sex and the City team wanted to chop off Charlotte’s hair and I’m offended in retrospect.
Hope you weren’t planning on taking a selfie on Carrie’s stoop.
Kate Middleton has revealed that she is in remission. Good. Stay healthy.
Fire updates:
Jeopardy! has paused production.
The premiere event for The Night Agent has been canceled.
The Grammys will proceed and air on February 2, and will raise funds to support those displaced by the fires.
The Writers Guild Awards nominations have been delayed again.
Beyoncé has paused her scheduled announcement and The Weeknd canceled a Pasadena concert for later this month.
The fire has created an impromptu Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman reunion of sorts.
The Getty Center and Villa are safe from the fire, but will remain closed until at least next week.
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Seriously, though, what the hell happened to Justine Bateman? When did she turn into such a lunatic?
Fucking Mike Johnson and the fucking Republicans are threatening to make relief aid to California “conditional.” First of all, that’s not your money, Mike, it’s the country’s, and our countrymen are suffering. Second of all, where is all the moral hand-wringing when a red state, like Texas, is hit by a hurricane? Why isn’t our aid conditional on improving our maternal mortality rate or high school graduation rates? Natural disasters are not political, except in the sense that they are being exacerbated by climate change which you and your party refuse to fucking address, so maybe shut the fuck up with your political pandering and just do your damn job.
#MeToo
Four more women have come forward in a disturbing Vulture piece, accusing Neil Gaiman of sexual misconduct. And just a trigger warning ahead of clicking on that link: the allegations are horrific. Tread carefully.
Gaiman denies the allegations and swears that all sexual contact was consensual.
The same lawyer is now claiming that Nicepool in Deadpool & Wolverine was based on Baldoni (and he … he definitely was) and that this proves that Baldoni wasn’t sexually harassing Lively, somehow?
The lawyer also claims he is considering suing Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloan, for “smearing” Baldoni. I think this is called the “throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what will stick” portion of Baldoni’s legal strategy.
Sean Combs has been sued for sexual assault again, and in other news, today is a day that ends in “day.”
Sam Altman, the CEO of Open AI, has been accused by his sister of raping her for many years when they were children. He and his family deny the allegations.
Denise Richards opened up about being sexually assaulted as a child on the show Special Forces.
Megan Thee Stallion was given a restraining order against Tory Lanez who she alleges has been harassing her from prison, where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting her. GOOD.
The director of The Flash is blaming women for the movie failing, and not, you know, superhero fatigue or the fact that its star is a criminal weirdo.
What I’m taking from this story from Brooke Shields is that Matthew Perry had a bit where he’d “pretend” to look up women’s skirts which, ew. No.
Renewals
- St. Denis Medical has been renewed for a second season on NBC.
Cancellations
- Christina in the Country has been canceled on HGTV after two seasons.
- Big Boys will end with season four on Channel 4.
In Development
- An untitled Texas medical drama starring Jared Padalecki from the producer of Walker is being developed at CBS.
- Jesse Armstrong, the creator of Succession, has set his next project for HBO: a film about a group of friends who meet up during a financial crisis.
- Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, which will raise money for the fire victims, will air on CBS this spring.
- Anuja has been acquired by Netflix.
Casting News
- Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, and Anton David Jephtha have joined One Piece on Netflix.
Mark Your Calendars
- Apple Cider Vinegar debuts on Apple TV+ on February 6.
- Back in Action debuts on Netflix on January 17.
- 90 Day Fiance returns on TLC on February 16.
- Love Island: All Stars will premiere on Peacock on January 15.
- We Live in Time debuts on Max on February 7.
- Celebrity Bear Hunt premieres on Netflix on February 5.
- History’s Greatest Mysteries returns on History Channel on January 27.
- The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep premieres on Netflix on February 11.
- Young, Famous & African will return on Netflix on January 17.
- I Am Married… But! debuts on Netflix on February 14.
- Castlevania: Nocturne returns on Netflix on January 16.
- Eva the Owlet returns on Apple TV+ on January 24.
- President Biden’s last interview while he is in the office will air on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell on January 16th.
- The Hunting Party will debut on NBC on January 19.
- Ms. Rachel will debut on Netflix on January 27.
- The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan will premiere on Netflix on February 7.
- History’s Most Shocking premieres on History on January 27.
- Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later will debut on Paramount+ on February 12.
- Waitress: The Musical premieres on Max on February 14.
R.I.P.
Tony Slattery, U.K. comedian best known for his work on the British Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Michael Schlesinger, Studio repertory executive, champion of old and B-movies, and screenwriter and director
Laurie Holloway, U.K. composer, pianist and musical director on popular TV shows including Strictly Come Dancing
Dalyce Curry, Actress who appeared in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments
WATCH THIS
St. Denis Medical: Serena helps Bruce confront his fear of needles in the winter premiere. 7 p.m., NBC
Night Court: Mayim Bialik guest stars. Winter premiere. 7:30 p.m., NBC
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy: This documentary looks into Sean Combs’ early years and his transformation into “Puffy” and “Diddy” through the current allegations of sexual misconduct. Peacock
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- Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Gabriel Basso, the Marías
- Late Night with Seth Meyers: Aidy Bryant, Joe Alwyn, Aaron Chen
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Josh Gad, Betty Gilpin
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Bill Burr, Jessica Gunning, Neal Francis
- The Daily Show: Boyd Holbrook, host Jordan Klepper
- Watch What Happens Live: Dorit Kemsley, Erin Lichy
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