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Trevor Noah will return for a sixth and, it appears, final time hosting the Grammy Awards. Noah will also serve as executive producer for the event, which is moving to ABC from CBS, its broadcast home since 1973, next year. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” said Grammys EP Ben Winston. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.” The Grammys air live on Sunday, February 1 at 8p.
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The trailer for Ryan Murphy horror drama “The Beauty,” set to premiere Wednesday, January 21 at 9p on FX and Hulu, drew nearly 190 million views in its first seven days – a record for FX. The series, starring Ashton Kutcher as a tech billionaire who has secretly created a deadly miracle drug, launches with its first three episodes, with new installments rolling out weekly.
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Anheuser-Busch, official beer sponsor for the NFL for over 20 years, is set to score will new commercials for Michelob Ultra, Budweiser and Bud Light during the broadcast of Super Bowl LX on February 8. What to expect? “As one of the most prolific advertisers in Super Bowl history, our new spots will provide fans with the first look at what they can expect throughout this extraordinary year as our portfolio of brands show up to celebrate unparalleled events including the World Cup, the Winter Olympics, America’s 250th birthday and Budweiser’s 150th anniversary,” said Kyle Norrington, Chief Commercial Officer at Anheuser-Busch.
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HBO Max launched in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Israel, and Greece on Tuesday. “It is exciting to kick off the New Year by expanding into some of the biggest economies in the world, as we continue to deliver HBO Max to new viewers,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at WBD. “Next up is the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland in late March, which will complete HBO Max’s rollout across Europe.”
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“The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition” launches Wednesday, May 13 at 9p on The CW. It’s not just about the vehicles – the series features ten celebrity-driven autos, each aligned with a charitable cause, embarking on a cross-country journey to raise awareness, drive fundraising, and activate local communities. Ian Ziering (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) hosts.
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A new season of TLC’s “Unexpected” premieres Monday, February 16 at 9p. The reality show follows teen couples navigating pregnancy and parenthood.
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“Vanished,” starring Kaley Cuoco (“The Flight Attendant”) and Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games”) as a couple caught in a web of intrigue on a trip to France, premieres Sunday, February 1 at 9p on MGM+.
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Chicago-based Central City Productions is marking its 55th anniversary this year with an expanded slate of programming that includes “Living the Dream,” a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration set to debut in January and February that showcases stories and achievements from diverse communities.
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Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration that calls for the next generation of Apple Foundation Models to be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users,” said Apple in a statement. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s privacy standards.
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Apple also unveiled its Creator Studio, a collection of apps for video editing, music making, creative imaging, and visual productivity aimed at empowering creators with studio-grade capabilities while protecting their privacy. The Apple Creator Studio will be available in the App Store starting January 28 for r$12.99/month.
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Apple TV will be home to a docuseries about tennis legend Andre Agassi.Filmmaker Chris Smith is set to direct the project, produced by Smith’s Library Films, and executive produced by Stacy Smith and Justin Gimelstob.
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ITV America has partnered with the team behind “UpDating” to adapt the live comedic dating show and YouTube hit for TV and streaming audiences. Created by comedian-producers Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman, each live “UpDating” event sees multiple singles embark on blindfolded blind dates, onstage and in front of a live audience. The new TV format, developed in partnership by Berman, Forman and the ITV America Nashville team, led by Executive Producer Adam Reed, will be closely based on the live experience.
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Blink49 Studios has acquired Lighthearted Entertainment (“Ready to Love,” “Are You The One?”). The deal includes Lighthearted’s active productions, extensive content library, and projects currently in development. “This acquisition marks an important step in expanding our formats business and broadening the scope of what we can deliver to buyers worldwide,” said John Morayniss, CEO, Blink49 Studios. “With Lighthearted’s creative leadership and approach to building scalable unscripted IP, Blink49 is well positioned to accelerate growth across high-demand genres.”
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Among the Stars Entertainment is developing a supernatural horror series built around serialized mythology and character-driven escalation. A completed pilot script, detailed world bible, and multi-season roadmap are in place, with the project entering its packaging phase.
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Anna Ouyang Moench (“Severance”) has joined season two of Prime Video’s “Severance” as showrunner. Moench succeeds series co-creator Francesca Sloane, whose plans to return were scuttled when the second season was put on hold as her deal with Amazon MGM concluded.
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Major League Volleyball is partnering with LTN to power live video production and distribution for its 2026 50-match broadcast slate across major national networks, streaming services and local stations. MLV will harness a range of LTN production and transport services, leveraging a multi-camera setup and remote transmission technologies while enabling fully centralized production from LTN’s Kansas City technical operations center.
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ESPN will deliver expanded on-site coverage of the 2026 Australian Open,including every match from all 15 courts across ESPN networks and platforms. With Melbourne 16 hours ahead of the US, day matches will be presented on ESPN networks in primetime and local night session matches will begin at 3a. The Open runs from January 17 to February 1.
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Great American Media Original Movie “Blessings in Disguise” will premiere this Easter season on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+. The film follows a driven New York fashion designer who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her first love. “This film is a strong example of the kind of storytelling we prioritize at Great American Media,” said Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief Brand Officer, Great American Media. “’Blessings in Disguise’ is about faith lived out through family, community, and everyday grace.”
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Polish HBO Original doc “33 Photos From the Ghetto” debuts Tuesday, January 27 at 9p on HBO. The film tells the story of the only known photos taken from inside the Warsaw Ghetto during the April 1943 uprising and its repression that were not taken by German forces.
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FETV is offering a Valentine’s Day marathon, “Love at First Fright,”featuring romantic misadventures from “The Munsters” marrieds Herman and Lily and other classic sitcom couples.
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“His & Hers” debuted as the most-watched English-language show on Netflix the week of January 5 with 19.9 million views. Limited series “Run Away” followed with 15.6 million views its second week out, up from 12.7 million the week before.
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