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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 4/24/26)
APPLE TV: My Brother the Minotaur (Premiere)
NETFLIX: If Wishes Could Kill (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: New Bandits (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 4/25/26)
ABC, ESPN, NFL NETWORK: NFL Draft (Rounds 4-7) at 12pm

(SUNDAY 4/26/26)
FOOD NETWORK: 24 in 24: Chef Standing (Premiere) at 8pm
FOX: Bob’s Burgers (Premiere) at 8:30pm

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the proposed $31-per-share sale to Paramount Skydance, a move Paramount described as “another important milestone” toward closing the deal. At the same special meeting, however, investors overwhelmingly rejected a potential $800+ million golden parachute package for CEO David Zaslav, siding with the recommendation of proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services. The merger still faces one key hurdle: approval from federal regulators.
(Source: Cynopsis)

On the heels of a presentation in NYC (Nick Jonas in the house!), Vevo shared its approach to the 2026 Upfront season. The music video network is rolling out new offerings like “Artist Franchise” and “Attention Guaranteed” under Vevo Evolve, its data-driven solutions suite. It’s also tapping into YouTube’s Instant Reserve program, giving brands access to premium music video inventory while allowing those buys to count toward broader YouTube commitments. Said Rob Christensen, EVP, Global Sales, “It’s about giving partners the ability to move seamlessly between premium, scaled media, and bespoke programs that drive real connection.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fox has renewed “Fear Factor: House of Fear” for a second season. The reality competition’s premiere delivered 16.5 million viewers, ranking as broadcast’s number one debut of the season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Buoyed by NBCUniversal’s “Legendary February,” Peacock is nearing profitability. More than 225 million Americans tuned in across the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl 60, and the NBA All-Star Game, said Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh. “That scale drove record advertising sales – roughly $2 billion over 17 days – and accelerated Peacock’s momentum.” The platform added two million net new subscribers in the quarter, with revenue up more than 70%, putting it on track to approach profitability next quarter.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Banijay Kids & Family has struck a global deal with Cloudco Entertainment to manage the Care Bears YouTube presence. The company will oversee content strategy, optimization, audience growth, rights management, and brand development. The Care Bears library will also be integrated into Banijay’s ZeeKay YouTube network, expanding its digital reach.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple TV’s “Star City” makes its debut Friday, May 29 with two episodes.The new space race alt-history drama expands the world of “For All Mankind.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season 22 of Discovery hit “Deadliest Catch” kicks off Friday, May 8 at 8p. The season will pay tribute to crew member Todd Meadows, who joined the show as a deckhand in May 25 and died the following February in a fishing accident.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO Max’s “On the Roam” returns for season two on Thursday, May 14.The docuseries follows Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure, and friendship through the lens of craftsmanship.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The Chi” is back for its eighth and final season Friday, May 22. New episodes will drop weekly on Paramount+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Front Office Sports Tonight,” a 30-minute, nationally syndicated daily show, is set to launch Monday, September 14. The program, cleared in over 85% of the country, will broadcast on stations owned by FOX, Hearst, Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray, Scripps, Sunbeam, American Spirit, and Lockwood. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

PAVE Studios announced the launch of Rewind, a new brand for creators and fans obsessed with history. The first Rewind show to premiere (video on YouTube as well as audio across podcast platforms) will be “Hidden History” on Monday, May 11.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Scarlett Johansson, who starred in the 2007 film “The Nanny Diaries,” is executive producing a television adaptation in the works at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, reports Deadline. The show is based on the 2002 bestseller by Emma McLaughlin that follows a writer who takes a job as a nanny for an ultra-wealthy family.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple TV has ordered a comedy series from 20th Television, starring Elizabeth Banks (“Miniature Wife”) as a divorced woman forced into an alliance with the son of her father’s girlfriend. Banks is also among the executive producers. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

A “Clueless” sequel series, with the 1995 film’s star Alicia Silverstone attached to star and executive produce, is no longer in development at Peacock, reports Variety. But don’t totally bug – the project is expected to generate interest from other buyers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TIME Studios and Piers Morgan’s Uncensored are teaming to co-produce and distribute a longform series hosted by Piers Morgan. The show, featuring conversations with figures across sports, politics, global affairs, business, and culture, is set to debut this summer. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

VGTV has commissioned ITV Studios Norway to produce a new season of hot reality dating format “Love Island,” for a new Norwegian version of the show. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

London-based BossaNova Media has greenlit “history mystery” series“Ruins Rise And Fall.” Produced by Like A Shot, the show uses immersive 3D-CGI to reanimate ruins from around the ancient world.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ITV has ordered thriller “First Woman,” starring Andrea Riseborough (“Goodbye June”) and Ashley Walters (“Adolescence”). The six-parter follows the disappearance of an astronaut.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The WNBA released its 18-game preseason schedule for 2026. In addition to four national broadcasts on ION, every preseason game will be available on WNBA League Pass. ION is the only TV network airing preseason games nationally, with four broadcasts scheduled. Preseason action tips off Saturday, April 25.
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The fifth annual “Las Culturistas Culture Awards” is set for Wednesday, June 17 at 9p, simulcasting on Bravo and Peacock. The variety special celebrating culture’s most iconic moments will be hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang of the “Las Culturistas” podcast. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Documentary “Kyle Larson vs. The Double,” following the NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson’s two-year quest, premieres Thursday, May 21 on Prime Video.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Michael – Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, Jayden Harville, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter, Judah Edwards, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Amaya Mendoza, Jessica Sula, Liv Simone, Laura Harrier, Larenz Tate, Kailyn Durrell Jones, Kendrick Sampson, Miles Teller, Mike Myers, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Deon Cole

NYC STREET FAIRS
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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $150 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 $120 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
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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

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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)