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With X behind her, Linda Yaccarino is joining health management company eMed Population Health as CEO. “There is an opportunity to combine technology, lifestyle, and data in a new powerful way through the digital channels that impact consumers directly in ways that have never been done before,” said Yaccarino.
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The Emmys Live Variety Special award, originally slated to be presented during the second night of the Creative Arts Emmys celebration, is being bumped up to the big show on September 14. Up for the trophy are the “SNL” 50th anniversary special, “Beyonce Bowl,” the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show, and the Oscars.
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Roku has launched Howdy, an ad-free subscription streaming service for $2.99 a month. Howdy will offer a range of films and series from Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate and more, as well as Roku Originals.
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BBC Studios and ABC have unveiled four new Bluey short-form series — “Bluey Tunes,” “Bluey Puppets,” “Bluey Cookalongs,” and “Bluey Fancy Restaurant” — airing on ABC iview (Australia), Disney platforms in the US and globally and the official “Bluey” YouTube channel.
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Hidden Pigeon Company has partnered with Little Dot Studios to grow the Mo Willems Workshop YouTube channel. The collaboration kicks off with a Back-to-School Global Takeover on YouTube Kids, running through August 14, featuring a curated playlist of nine videos. As part of the deal, Little Dot Studios will handle strategic and channel management to boost global reach and engagement.
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Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars earned nominations in the double digits for MTV’s 2024 VMAs. Other nominees include Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx and Jelly Roll. The Moonmen will be handed out on September 7 at the USB Arena in New York City. CBS and MTV will simulcast the event live.
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Acorn TV and ZDF announced a new season of the British crime drama, “The Chelsea Detective.” Filming is underway in London with leads Adrian Scarborough and Vanssa Emme. Season 4, consisting of four feature-length episodes, will premiere on Acorn TV in 2026.
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“The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady” has been greenlit for national syndicationand will begin airing weekly on major stations, including Fox, CBS and ABC, starting the weekend of September 6. Distributed by Sewee Entertainment and produced by equalpride studios, the half-hour program features inspiring stories of everyday heroes, celebrities and changemakers.
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“SNL” reunion: Molly Shannon will star opposite Will Ferrell in Ferrell’s first TV comedy series. The Netflix show stars Ferrell as a fictional golf legend. Shannon will play his wife.
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The Weather Channel will premiere “KATRINA 20,” a new documentary marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, on Sunday, August 24 at 8p. Hosted by Senior National Correspondent Justin Michaels, the special reflects on the storm’s devastating impact and long-term aftermath.
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Fred Rogers’ legacy continues on PBS KIDS on August 11 with a special crossover episode of “Donkey Hodie,” where Daniel Tiger and Dad Tiger appear as puppets for the first time. In “Daniel Tiger Visits Someplace Else”, airing this fall, an episode features a reimagined “Look and Listen” song and nods to iconic show elements like Grampy’s clock and the original Trolley tunnel.
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Viaplay will premiere a slew of new YA series from Europe over the next month,kicking off with “Live Life ,” a cancer survivor story and Swedish Emmy nominee, on August 28.
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The Harlem Globetrotters have announced a collaboration with designer Jeff Hamilton to create a fresh new look for their 2026 Centennial season. “Our 100-year anniversary has provided the perfect opportunity to refresh our uniform,” said Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios. “Our goal is to create a look that better reflects our iconic history, leverages the equity that we’ve built up over the years, while also doing something that is fresh and appealing to our global audience.”
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