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CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 23, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Prince Louis (Prince William & Princess Catherine’s youngest son – 8 years old
Chloe Kim (Olympic Gold Snowboarder) – 26 years old
Gigi Hadid (Model) – 31 years old
Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire”) – 36 years old
Taio Cruz (Singer) – 46 years old
Jaime King (Hart of Dixie) – 47 years old
Joanna Krupa (Model, The Real Housewives of Miami) – 47 years old
John Cena (Wrestler) – 49 years old
John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) – 49 years old
Kal Penn (Designated Survivor/ How I Met Your Mother) – 49 years old
Barry Watson (Samantha Who?/ 7th Heaven) – 52 years old
Melina Kanakaredes (CSI: NY) – 59 years old
David Tutera (Celebrity Wedding Planner) – 60 years old
John Hannah (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D./“Four Weddings And A Funeral”) – 64 years old
George Lopez (Comedian/ Lopez) – 65 years old
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot In Cleveland) – 66 years old
Judy Davis (Feud/ The Starter Wife) – 71 years old
Michael Moore (Director) – 72 years old
Joyce DeWitt (“Three’s Company) – 77 years old
Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man) – 87 years old

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 4/23/26)
BRITBOX: After the Flood (Premiere)
HBO: Half Man (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Flunked (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: LOL: Last One Laughing Italy (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: The Trials of Winnie Mandela (Premiere)
UP: Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries (Premiere) at 9pm

Hulu has ordered dating show “Ring by Spring Break,” from Fremantle.The reality show is inspired by the trend that has evangelical Christian college students pressured into getting married before they graduate.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Paramount+ is riding the short-form video wave with a new vertical feed on its mobile app designed to increase viewer engagement. Curated clips span news, sports, UFC highlights, and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Alicia Keys has joined ABC’s “American Idol” as a guest mentor, helping the Top 3 finalists get ready for the final vote. Keys will also perform in the finale.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Spinoff docuseries “In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers” debuts Sunday, May 17 at 10p on Discovery. The six-part series captures harrowing encounters as storm chasers, outfitted with their own camera rigs and advanced weather tech, race into the American Midwest during tornado season. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

INSP has greenlit “Wild West Chronicles” for a sixth season. “Wild West Chronicles has become an integral part of our overall brand and programming strategy, consistently resonating with audiences who are drawn to authentic, character-driven storytelling,” said Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming at INSP. “As we move into Season Six, we’re continuing to build on that momentum by telling true stories of the American West that are much more engaging than a stodgy documentary.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Million Dollar Nannies,” following a group of elite nannies aiming to launch their own agency, premieres with two episodes on Freeform on Wednesday, June 17. The entire will drop on Hulu the next day.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The BBC has acquired UK rights for “The Traitors India” from Prime Video. Versions of the franchise have been sold across 50 territories. The show will stream on BBC iPlayer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Send Help” starts its streaming run Thursday, May 7 on Hulu. The 20th Century Studios film was released in theaters on January 30.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hulu Original film “Miss You, Love You,” starring Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) and Andrew Rannells (“Girls”) debuts Friday, May 29.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ESPN aired the three most-watched Stanley Cup First Round games on cable (excluding game 7’s). The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins matchup (Saturday, 8p) drew 2.1 million viewers, Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars (Saturday, 5:30p) drew 1.9 million viewers, and the Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres matchup (Sunday 7:30p) scored 1.7 million viewers. All three games were up substantially year-over-year vs. ESPN’s First Round game 1 average last year, with Flyers-Penguins up 173%, Wild-Stars up 147% and Bruins-Sabres up 118%.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The season two finale of ABC’s High Potential” hit a six-week high, scoring triple-digit multiplatform growth with 12.69 million Total Viewers (+137%; vs. 5.36 million in Live+Same Day) and a 2.04 rating among Adults 18-49 (+716%; vs. 0.25 rating in Live+Same Day) over seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Last Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres game was the most-watched “MLB Network Showcase” out-of-market telecast since August 2019, averaging 460,000 viewers. The game also ranked as the most-watched Mariners game in the 18-year history of MLB Network.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race from Kansas delivered 1.18 million viewers for The CW, making it the most-watched Kansas race since 2023 on NBC, according to Nielsen Panel + Big Data.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 22, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Machine Gun Kelly (Rapper) – 36 years old
Marshawn Lynch (NFL Player) – 40 years old
Amber Heard (“Aquaman”/ Johnny Depp’s Ex-Wife) – 40 years old
Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty) – 54 years old
Missy Robertson (Jase’s wife, Duck Dynasty) – 55 years old
Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty) – 55 years old
Sherri Shepherd (Sherri/ The View) – 59 years old
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead/ Grey’s Anatomy) – 60 years old
Tatiana Thumbtzen (Dancer, Lead girl in Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel” video) – 66 years old
Ryan Stiles (Whose Line Is It Anyway? / The Drew Carey Show) – 67 years old
Peter Frampton (Guitarist) – 76 years old
John Waters (“Hairspray”) – 80 years old
Jack Nicholson (“The Bucket List”) – 89 years old

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 4/22/26)
APPLE TV: Criminal Record (Premiere)
IFC: SisterS (Premiere) at 11pm
NETFLIX: Hulk Hogan: Real American
NETFLIX: Santita (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Sold Out on You (Premiere)
NETFLIX: This Is a Gardening Show (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders (Premiere)

Peacock’s ad-free Premium Plus tier is coming to Roku Premium Subscriptions through a new deal between NBCUniversal and Roku. The top-tier plan remains ad-free except for live sports and includes offline downloads and access to geo-targeted local TV stations. It’s priced at $16.99 per month or $169.99 annually, with availability on Roku expected shortly.
(Source: Cynopsis)

YouTube is rolling out its likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry, expanding a tool designed to identify AI-generated content – such as deepfakes of a person’s face – and allow individuals to flag and request its removal. The company began testing the feature last month with a select group of government officials, journalists, and political candidates.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NATAS announced the emcees – all co-hosts of CNN’s “Have I Got News for You” – and lifetime achievement honorees for the 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards and the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, taking place in NYC. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the sports ceremony, with sports media exec Steve Bornstein collecting the lifetime achievement honor on May 26. The event celebrating news categories will honor ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz at a ceremony hosted by Amber Ruffin. And on May 28, documentarian Sam Pollard will be honored, and comedian Michael Ian Black will host.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A sports-focused “Jeopardy!” spinoff is on the way from Sony Pictures Television. “ESPN Jeopardy!”, hosted by sportscaster Joe Buck, will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. No premiere date has been set.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season three of Apple TV’s “Silo” debuts Friday, July 3, with episodes dropping weekly through September 4. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

From brunch to BBQ, “Food Network’s Top 10” ranks meals across America, starting Monday, May 25 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Summerwater,” based on Sarah Moss’ novel, premieres Monday, May 25on Acorn TV. The six-part mystery drama is set in a Scottish cabin resort.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Also kicking off May 25 is Investigation Discovery’s “The Many Lives of Benjamin Kyle.” The two‑night true crime thriller follows a mysterious man who claims to suffer from a rare form of amnesia. As producers embark on a mission to help him discover his identity, they’re spun into a web of lies and deceit.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney has inked a content development deal with Lenny Pearce, pioneer of Toddler Techno and Family Raves. As part of the deal, Pearce will develop new original animated content inspired by the “Toddler Techno” remix versions of its shows for Disney+. Additionally, Disney Music Group will release Pearce’s next album, “Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno,” on May 15, featuring remixed versions of Disney Jr. favorites with a modern twist. The first remixed single, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme (Toddler Techno Remix),” will be available April 24.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ESPN scored its most watched NHL season of the current rights era,topping every season since the rights returned to ESPN in 2021 22, across ESPN and ABC. ESPN averaged 760,000 viewers across 54 games on ABC and ESPN, +30% YoY.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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