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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 5/8/26)
APPLE TV: Unconditional (Premiere)
DISCOVERY: Deadliest Catch (Premiere) at 8pm
NETFLIX: My Royal Nemesis (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Thank You, Next (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Master Cutter (Premiere)
PARAMOUNT+: RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Lukkhe (Premiere)
STARZ: Amadeus (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 5/9/26)
HBO Max: Song of the Samurai (Premiere)
NBC: Saturday Night Live – Host: Matt Damon, Musical Guest: Noah Kahan at 11:30pm

(SUNDAY 5/10/26)
CNN: Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown (Premiere) at 9pm
HGTV: Hometown: Inn This Together (Premiere) at 8pm
NETFLIX: The Roast of Kevin Hart (Premiere) at 8pm

Twelve Senate Democrats, spearheaded by Sen. Ed Markey, sent a letter urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to immediately withdraw his agency’s order requiring Disney to submit early license renewals for its eight broadcast stations. The senators highlighted the troubling timing of the directive, which came just 24 hours after President Trump publicly called for ABC to terminate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. “You have effectively converted the FCC’s authority over the public airwaves into an instrument of presidential retribution against constitutionally protected speech,” the senators wrote. The letter sets a May 21 deadline for Carr to answer questions about the order’s timing and procedural basis, as well as any communications the FCC may have had with the White House before initiating the early license review.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Telemundo pulled back the curtain on its 2026–2027 programming slateahead of Upfront week, showcasing a mix of returning favorites and new additions across scripted, unscripted, and sports programming. On the scripted side, established franchises “La Reina del Sur,” “El Señor de los Cielos,” and “Sin Senos Hay Paraíso” will all return. They’ll be joined by three new dramas: “Unidad de Vida,” which follows a medical resident navigating a corrupt hospital system; “Hot Sur” (w/t), centered on an immigrant’s journey through the justice system; and “Uno Contra Todos,” which tells the story of a wrongly imprisoned public defender. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

The unscripted lineup sees the return of “La Casa de los Famosos,” “Top Chef VIP,” and “Exatlón Estados Unidos,” with two new additions: music competition “Operación Triunfo” and “House of Villains” (Juego de Villanos, w/t). Telemundo will also venture into holiday programming for the first time with its debut Christmas movie, “La Vida Ideal.” Rounding out the slate, Telemundo Deportes — the Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup — is set to deliver more than 700 hours of live tournament coverage.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Garrett Haake has been promoted to NBC News’ chief White House correspondent. In a note to staff, Chloe Arensberg, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief, wrote, “Garrett has been an essential voice in our White House coverage, bringing sharp reporting, deep sourcing and an authoritative presence to some of the most consequential stories of our time. That commitment was on full display during the White House Correspondents’ dinner, when he ran at full speed in his tux from the Washington Hilton to the White House briefing room to ensure NBC could ask the President a question — a moment that reflects his relentless drive to get the story when it matters most.” Haake succeeds Peter Alexander, who moved to an anchor position at MS NOW.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The HISTORY Channel, the White House, and Freedom 250 have joined forces to launch Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans— a nationwide effort marking the 250th anniversary of the United States by celebrating the service and sacrifice of veterans across generations. Central to the initiative is a collection of first-person video profiles spanning veterans from World War II to the Global War on Terror.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ABC News is launching the 20/20 True Crime channel on TuneIn. The channel features podcasts as well as episodes of “20/20,” “20/20: The After Show,” cases from “20/20 True Crime Vault,” and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)

With her syndicated talk show wrapped after seven seasons, Kelly Clarkson is heading back to NBC’s “The Voice” for its 30th run. It’s a role the original “American Idol” winner held from seasons 14–21, and again for seasons 23 and 29. Also onboard is original coach Adam Levine.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fox is reviving “Highway to Heaven,” the 1984-88 NBC fantasy drama created by and starring Michael Landon, slated to debut during the 2027-28 season. Produced and owned by FOX Entertainment Studios, the reimagined series is executive produced by showrunner Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”), Amblin Television’s Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, and Todd Cohen, alongside Mark Itkin and Michael Landon Productions’ Cindy Landon, and Wayne Lepoff. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fox has also handed a series order to “Nation’s Dumbest,” reports Deadline. Based on a Scandinavian format, the show has celebrities fighting to be eliminated from the competition to avoid being labeled the dumbest. British comedian Jack Whitehall hosts.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Former NSYNC bandmates Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are reuniting to host new E! series “Cocktail Wars.” Russ McCarroll (“Alone”) will serve as showrunner. The mixology competition from Texas Crew Productions is set to premiere this summer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix has renewed “Temptation Island” for a third season. Season two of the dating show launched April 10.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Also renewed for season three is Fox cozy crime series “Murder in a Small Town.” Peter Gallagher (“The O.C.”) has joined the cast as a series regular.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Wonder Project (“House of David,” “It’s Not Like That”) has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to adapt the Australian unscripted competition format “Muster Dogs.” The series will be reimagined as “Wonder Dogs” on Wonder Project’s Prime Video subscription channel, marking the company’s first format acquisition.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix’s “I Will Find You” premieres Thursday, June 18. The drama, based on the 2023 Harlan Coben novel of the same name, follows a man who’s wrongfully serving a life sentence for murdering his son. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Suspense drama “The Listeners” makes its U.S. debut on Friday, June 12.The Starz series centers on a popular English teacher who suddenly begins to hear a low, persistent hum that no one else around her can hear. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

“This Land,” CNN’s new weekly series exploring the history of America’s expansion through six defining frontiers, premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. Two episodes will drop weekly.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Start TV is adding “Veronica Mars” to its lineup of dramas showcasing empowered female characters. Beginning Monday, May 18, the detective series – which ran on UPN and then The CW from 2004-2007 – will air weeknights at 10 p.m.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) – Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, James Cameron

Mortal Kombat II – Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Chin Han, Hiroyuki Sanada

The Sheep Detectives – Hugh Jackman, Brett Goldstein, Patrick Stewart, Regina Hall, Bella Ramsey, Chris O’Dowd, Rhys Darby, Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Deyfus, 

STREAMING
Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix) – Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D’Elia, Donald Sales

NYC STREET FAIRS
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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $215 million.
(One ticket costs $5.00 as of April 2025)
You can now play in 43 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NYLottery.NY.gov

POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $47 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
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CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 7, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Alexander Ludwig (Vikings/ “The Hunger Games”) – 34 years old
Aidy Bryant (formerly of Saturday Night Live) – 39 years old
J Balvin (Rapper) – 41 years old
Frenchie Davis (Broadway Singer/ American Idol Season 2) – 47 years old
Breckin Meyer (Franklin & Bash/ Robot Chicken) – 52 years old
Traci Lords (Adult Film Star) – 58 years old
Michael Knight (All My Children) – 67 years old
Peter Reckell (Days of Or Lives) – 71 years old
Robin Strasser (One Life To Live) – 81 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 5/7/26)
ALLBLK: Jupiter Jones (Premiere)
AMC+/SHUDDER: The Terror: Devil in Silver (Premiere)
MTV: Jersey Shore Family Vacation (Premiere) at 8pm
NETFLIX: Legends (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek (Premiere)
PEACOCK: M.I.A. (Premiere)

Ted Turner, the media maverick who founded CNN and built a cable empire that reshaped how the world consumes news, died Wednesday. He was 87. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment,” said Mark Thompson, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, in a statement. “He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.” Turner had been fighting Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder he disclosed publicly in 2018.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Josh D’Amaro’s debut as Disney CEO may have been overshadowed by some unwanted Jimmy Kimmel headlines, but the company’s second-quarter results tell a much brighter story. Total revenue climbed 7% year-over-year to surpass $25 billion, ahead of analyst expectations, while operating income for the streaming business surged 88% to $582 million — driven by subscriber growth, price hikes, and stronger ad performance at Disney+ and Hulu. “Disney is uniquely positioned in the entertainment industry. No other company reaches consumers to the same degree across both digital and physical environments,” said D’Amaro during the company’s earnings call. “Our goal is to leverage that position to extend our reach, deepen engagement and generate greater value from our world class intellectual property. To fully capture this opportunity, we’ll embrace technology more aggressively and build a more connected consumer experience with Disney+ right at the center.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO has greenlit a second season of its “Harry Potter” series, which will begin production this fall and draw from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The first season is set to debut around the holidays.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hallmark+ has renewed “Hope Valley: 1874” for a second season. The “When Calls the Heart” prequel will return in 2027.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Ken Burns’ docuseries “The American Revolution,” which premiered in November 2025, will stream for free on all PBS platforms from Memorial Day, May 25 through Sunday, July 12. The six-part series — PBS’ first show ever to make Nielsen’s Top Ten Streaming list — will also be available on PBS stations Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 4 starting at 9:30 a.m.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The fifth and final season of “The Bear” kicks off Thursday, June 25 at 9 p.m. on FX and Hulu. The story picks up the morning after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie and Natalie “Sugar” (Abby Elliott) discover that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Super Why Comic Book Adventures” debuts Monday, October 5 on PBS KIDS. The animated series supports early literacy skills.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NewsNation announced “American Made,” a multi-platform series of stories that will air on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” The goal: honor the companies, brands, and corporate executives that define the entrepreneurial spirit of America, in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. The show will launch this spring.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“This Is Poly,” a reality show exploring polyamorous relationships,premieres Friday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. on We TV and streaming on All Reality.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sisters Nora and Lilly Zuckerman (“Poker Face”) have joined season three of ABC’s “High Potential” as executive producers and showrunners. They succeed Todd Harthan, who left to focus on his hew Disney+ series, “Eragon.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Kismet Media has signed an exclusive overall deal with Wheelhouse, joining the talent and production company’s expertise in casting and producing with Wheelhouse’s capabilities in production, investment, and brand development. Under the agreement, Kismet will collaborate closely with Spoke Studios and Wheelhouse Entertainment’s other creative labels.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Warner Bros. International Television Production Spain and Atresmedia have begun filming a new season of game show “The Wheel,” three years after the global format’s Spanish debut, and brought in Arturo Valls as its new host. Originally launched in Spain on Atres in 2023 as “El círculo de los famosos,” the first season became the most-watched program of the night, delivering an 11.8% share and over 3.1 million unique viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The HBO Original comedy special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” debuts Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. on HBO. Johnson, a rotating host of “The Daily Show,” reflects on strange childhood experiences, the perils of being labeled “nice,” challenging family dynamics, and navigating life’s most awkward moments.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Documentary “Bobby Rahal: True American Racer,” celebrating the life and legacy of the motorsports champion, premieres Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. on FS1.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hallmark Channel movie “Kentucky Roses,” created in partnership with Churchill Downs, was the #1 most-watched cable entertainment program on Saturday and of the week among key demographics, propelling Hallmark Channel to rank as the #2 most-watched cable entertainment network in Weekend Primetime among Women 18+. The film reached 1.7 million Unduplicated Total Viewers, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race from Texas delivered 1.11 million viewers for The CW, making it the most-watched Texas spring race in eight years. The audience grew +11% in total viewers compared to last year’s Texas same-weekend race.
(Source: Cynopsis)