MSNBC will have a new name soon and it’s … well, it’s something.

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(Sorry for the lack of post yesterday — everything is fine, I was just in transit and so busy all weekend that I forgot to post a cute animal or three for you. Sorry!)

MSNBC will soon change its name to MS NOW, which, embarrassingly, stands for “My Source of News, Opinion, and World.” OK. Look, as long as they improve their streaming site, I’ll be fine with it.

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Speaking of MSNBC, President Incompetent is out here screaming that Nicolle Wallace will be fired soon.

Newsmax is settling with Dominion Voting Systems for $67 million for lying that their voting machines rigged the 2020 election. GOOD. PAY UP, ASSHOLES.

Trinity Broadcasting is now suing Dr. Phil for $500 million. Ha.

And fresh off of being dragged all over the internet for DEFENDING SLAVERY, Jillian Michaels is now saying that she’s going to sue Netflix, Bob Harper, and Dr. Robert Huizenga over Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser.

“Stephen is going to evolve and shine brighter than ever in a new format that he controls completely.” — Conan O’Brien on Stephen Colbert’s future

Jimmy Kimmel is calling bullshit on the idea that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was costing CBS $40 million a year. 

Kimmel also argued for why the Emmy voters should give Colbert the award this year: “Well, it seems like voting for Stephen is the least we could do at this point, and I think it will be a nice statement if he does win. Obviously, awards don’t mean much, but every once in a while they do, and in this case, I think it will. So I fully expect Stephen to win the Emmy as I think people are very, very upset about what happened to him and his show.”

Also, Jimmy Kimmel nearly killed Matt Damon. For real though.

Speaking of The Emmys, Deborah Norville will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards this year.

Apparently, it was Pete Davidson’s choice to end Bupkis on Peacock — a choice NBC was not happy with.

Downton Abbey is about to go up for auction. 

Michael Patrick King SWEARS this is the last of Carrie Bradshaw. (I’ve heard that before, though.)

Sophie Turner was grossed out at having to kiss Kit Harington in their new project together.

Elon Musk hated Silicon Valley. LOL, WHY? Just because they absolutely SKEWERED tech assholes?

Taylor Sheridan and Paramount Television have opened a new production hub in Fort Worth just as Texas approved a boost to their film incentive program.

Adam Scott was almost a Fisher on Six Feet Under. And when he didn’t get the role, he very nearly quit acting.

Charisma Carpenter is not in the Buffy reboot … as of now.

Ron Howard threatened to quit Happy Days when the producers toyed with changing the title to Fonzie’s Happy Days, which, fair.

Fraudster Anna Delvey remains in character. 

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to WKRP in Cincinnati‘s radio broadcast, this guy put together three-hour playlists of Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap each. There are other broadcasts on his site, including one for Good Morning Vietnam and Northern Exposure.

A guy who appeared on Netflix’s I’m a Stalker pleaded not guilty to stalking. Good luck with that, fella.

Jasveen Sangha, aka “Ketamine Queen,” agreed to plead guilty to selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him.

Greg Gutfeld is not a part of the late-night wars, despite Fox News crowing that he’s winning them. To be a part of late night, you have to air … late night.

PBS will cut its budget by 21% thanks to the Republicans.

GROOOOSSSSSSSS

#MeToo

Story that is not surprising: Giada De Laurentis alleges that Mario Batali wrote a forward to her first cookbook that basically said she got her TV chef jobs because she’s an attractive woman with a big chest. Reminder: Mario Batali is a gross sex pest.

Another story that is not surprising: Gal Gadot claims she was harassed by someone on the set of Entourage.

Over in the U.K., a second contestant on BBC’s MasterChef has asked to be edited out of the current season, thanks to the gross behavior of the now-fired hosts, John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here. 

Renewals

Cancellations

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendars

  • Fallout returns on Prime Video on December 17.
  • The Diplomat returns on Netflix on October 16.
  • Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test returns on Fox on September 25.
  • Ballad of a Small Player premieres on Netflix on October 29.
  • Celebrity Weakest Link will premiere on Fox on September 15.
  • Murder Before Evensong returns on Acorn TV on September 29.
  • Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout. will premiere on Paramount+ on September 9.
  • Dance Moms: A New Era premieres on Lifetime on September 8.
  • Top Guns: The Next Generation debuts on National Geographic on September 16 and on Hulu and Disney+ on September 17.
  • Magnolia Table: At the Farm debuts on Magnolia Network and HBO Max on September 7.
  • Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes premieres on A&E on September 8.
  • Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer will premiere on Oxygen on September 13.
  • Jordan Jensen: Take Me With You premieres on Netflix on September 9.
  • Riot Women will debut on BBC soon.
  • Top End Bub premieres on Prime Video on September 12.
  • Good News premieres on Netflix on October 17.
  • Shape Island returns on Apple TV+ on August 29.

R.I.P.

Tristan Rogers, Emmy-winning actor best known as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, who also appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and The Bay, among others

Terence Stamp, Oscar-nominated actor known for playing Zod in the Superman movies, The Limey, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Billy Budd, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Young Guns, and Far From the Madding Crowd, among others. (Go watch The Limey if you’ve never seen it — he’s riveting.)

Terence Stamp was so good in…what was it?…oh yeah, I remember: every movie he ever made! Rest In Peace.

— Frank Conniff (@frankconniff.bsky.social) 2025-08-17T16:27:08.922Z

Dan Ziskie, Character actor in Treme, House of Cards, Chappelle’s Show, Person of Interest, The Blacklist, and others

Michael Sloan, Television writer and producer who co-created The Equalizer

Joe Caroff, Graphic designer who created the James Bond logo, as well as posters and opening title sequences for several movies

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Stuntman who appeared on the cover of Pink Floyd’s album Wish You Were Here

Patricia White, Company manager of Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theatre nd long-time figure in New York’s Black theater scene

Dan Tana, Actor-turned-restaurateur who owned Tana’s, a famous restaurant that was a favorite among celebrities

Kseniya Alexandrova, Former Miss Universe contestant from Russia

WATCH THIS

Songs and Stories With Kelly Clarkson: Kelly Clarkson sits down with talented musical artists to discuss their music and personal lives in this new series. Series premiere. 9 p.m., NBC

America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys: The story of how Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys impacted NFL history. Series premiere. Netflix

Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror: This limited docuseries explores Samantha Stites’s harrowing survival story of being stalked and kidnapped by a monster. Premiere.  Hulu

Late Night:

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Adam Scott, Selena Martin, Sparkle Clark, Shermona Long, Lauren Spencer Smith, guest host Tiffany Haddish

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