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CELEBRITY NEWS: MARCH 11, 2026
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Austin Swift (Photographer / Taylor’s Brother) – 34 years old
Thora Birch (“American Beauty”) – 44 years old
LeToya Luckett (R&B Singer/ formerly of Destiny’s Child) – 45 years old
Paul Wall (Rapper) – 45 years old
Joel Madden (Good Charlotte) – 47 years old
Benjamin Madden (Good Charlotte) – 47 years old
Johnny Knoxville (“Bad Grandpa”) – 55 years old
Terrence Howard (Empire) – 57 years old
Lisa Loeb (Singer) – 58 years old
Peter Berg (Chicago Hope) – 62 years old
Alex Kingston (ER) – 63 years old
Susan Richardson (Eight Is Enough) – 74 years old
Bobby McFerrin (sings “Don’t Worry Be Happy”) – 76 years old
Sam Donaldson (ABC Journalist) – 92 years old
Rupert Murdoch (Media Mogul) – 95 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 3/11/26)
HULU: Sunny Nights (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Age of Attraction (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Scarpetta (Premiere)

As the midterm elections approach, YouTube is expanding access to its deepfake detection tool to a pilot group of journalists, government officials and political candidates. The tool looks for a participant’s likeness in AI-generated content, and if a match is found, the individual can review the content and request removal. YouTube said it plans to “significantly expand” access over the coming months.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Independent streaming pay-TV operator Philo has introduced a new $25/month subscription tier. The Essential plan costs $8 less than its Bundle+ package and includes more than 70 channels, though it excludes HBO Max and Discovery+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bon Appétit: Eva Longoria digs into France’s food legacy for CNN’s “Eva Longoria Searching for France,” premiering Sunday, April 12 at 9p. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Renovation series “Home for Good” premieres Saturday, April 4 on ABC Stations as part of the Weekend Adventure programming. The series from Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), in partnership with Kidde, delivers home transformations for deserving recipients.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Great Performances: Now Hear This” is back for season seven Friday, April 10 at 9p on PBS. This time around, the miniseries explores Johannes Brahms and Scott Joplin, as well as the music scene of Istanbul and Iceland.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Is This Thing On?” starts streaming Friday, March 20 on Hulu. The film, starring Will Arnett as man who uses stand-up comedy as therapy as he navigates a faltering marriage, was released in theaters on December 19. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

The 52nd American Music Awards will air Monday, May 25 at 8p on CBS.Last year’s AMAs reached over 10 million unique viewers across CBS and Paramount+ on Memorial Day, as well as encores on MTV, CMT and BET.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The premiere of comedic crime drama “R.J. Decker” drew 3.69 million Live+Same Day viewers, making it ABC’s most watched 10p drama since “Big Sky” in 2020.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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CELEBRITY NEWS: MARCH 10, 2026
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Bad Bunny (Puerto Rican Singer & Rapper) – 32 years old
Emily Osment (The Kominsky Method/ CBS’ Mom) – 34 years old
Conceited (Rapper, MTV’s Wild N Out) – 37 years old
Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live alum) – 38 years old
Emeli Sande (Scottish Pop Singer) – 39 years old
Olivia Wilde (HBO’s Vinyl) – 42 years old
Carrie Underwood (Country Singer) – 43 years old
Malika Haqq (Keeping Up With The Kardashians/ E’s Dash Dolls) – 43 years old
Khadijah Haqq McCray (Twin sister of Malika/ E’s Dash Dolls) – 43 years old
Keke Wyatt (TV One’s R&B Divas) – 46 years old
Danny Pudi (Community) – 47 years old
Robin Thicke (Pop Singer) – 49 years old
Bree Turner (NBC’s Grimm) – 49 years old
Jennifer Arnold (TLC’s The Little Couple) – 52 years old
Eva Herzigova (Model) – 53 years old
Tim “Timbaland” Mosley (Music Producer) – 54 years old
Jon Hamm (Mad Men) – 55 years old
Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds/ Friends) – 57 years old
Prince Edward (Queen Elizabeth’s youngest child) – 62 years old
Neneh Cherry (Singer/ Rapper) – 62 years old
Rick Rubin (Music Producer) – 63 years old
Jasmine Guy (A Different World) – 64 years old
Sharon Stone (“Basic Instinct”) – 68 years old
Shannon Tweed (Gene Simmons: Family Jewels) – 69 years old
Aloma Wright (Scrubs) – 76 years old
Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) – 77 years old
Chuck Norris (Walker, Texas Ranger) – 86 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 3/10/26)
A&E: Road Wars (Premiere) at 9pm
A&E: Customer Wars (Premiere) at 10pm 
NETFLIX: One Piece (Premiere)

AMC Networks placed an early season two order for “The Audacity.”Season one of the Silicon Valley-set, darkly comedic drama, created by Jonathan Glatzer (“Succession”), kicks off Sunday, April 12 on AMC and AMC+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Also coming back is “Doc,” with a 22-episode third season order. The Fox medical drama is averaging 7.4 million multiplatform viewers, a +193% jump from its Live + Same Day numbers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

On the daytime front, “The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for seasons seven and eight by stations owned by CBS, Nexstar and Sinclair. “Drew is the original influencer – a true trendsetter and culture-driving force who has consistently stayed ahead of the conversation,” said Jason Kurtz, executive producer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Saturday Night Live UK”, kicking off across the pond on March 21, will be available on Peacock the following day. The British version of NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show is being produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and Telemundo Station Group have launched a monthly series of bilingual voter‑education phone banks, held on the second Tuesday of every month, to support Hispanic voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. The Hispanic Federation serves as the inaugural 2026 partner. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Scott MacFarlane is leaving his job as a CBS News correspondent. “This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it,” he posted on X. “I will always value the opportunity I had to work alongside the talented and committed professionals here.” MacFarlane joined CBS News in 2021.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The first three episodes of new Taylor Sheridan series “The Madison” drop Saturday, March 14 on Paramount+. The family drama stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Tropic Like It’s Hot” kicks off Monday, April 6 at 10p. The HGTV series follows buyers looking for dream homes in tropical destinations.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season two of “Philly Homicide” premieres Saturday, April 11 at 8p on Oxygen. The true crime series delves into unsolved cases in the City of Brotherly Love.
(Source: Cynopsis)

OUTtv shared a lineup of original commissions joining its slate: UK comedy panel series “Gay vs. Straight,” scripted titles “Pass The Salt,” “Sweet As Sugar “and “One Baby, Please,” and mockumentary “Sexy Touch.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

A live-action series about “Peter Pan” character Tinker Bell is in the works at Disney+. Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter (“Friday Night Lights”) are attached as writers and executive producers for 20th Television project “Tink.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Mike Flanagan (“The Fall of the House of Usher”) has inked an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios to develop and produce original series via his Red Room Pictures. Flanagan’s “Carrie” is set to debut on Prime Video this fall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom”) will play a self-made billionaire in a major recurring role on upcoming season five of Apple TV’s “The Morning Show.” Daniels is also recurring on Apple TV comedy “Shrinking.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

UCP landed rights to adapt podcast “Wisecrack” for television. Eli Jorné will write, with Eat the Cat executive producing alongside Tenderfoot TV, iHeartMedia and Starwipe Productions. The series is based on the true story of stand-up comedian Edd Hedges, who returned to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself caught up in a murder spree.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Warm Springs Productions (“Mountain Men”) has launched a new faith-focused film and TV banner, Steadfast Collective, to capitalize on the growing demand for faith-inspired programming. The label will develop and produce docudramas, formats, reality series, microdramas and films for global audiences. “Faith-based storytelling is one of the most underserved and fastest-growing audiences globally,” said Bridger Pierce, President of Warm Springs Productions. “Steadfast Collective is designed to deliver content that honors Scripture, respects the audience, and meets the production standards major platforms expect.” Filmmaker David L. Cunningham (“To End All Wars”) has joined as executive producer and lead creative partner. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

KidsKnowBest, the data-driven youth insights and influencer strategy company, announced a minority investment from kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE. The deal reflects a shared ambition to connect youth audience intelligence with global IP development and distribution.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tamron Hall (“Tamron Hall”) and Jesse Palmer (“The Bachelor”) will host ABC’s “The Oscars Red Carpet Show,” airing Sunday, March 15 at 6:30. Both are repeaters – Hall hosted the special in 2020, while Palmer manned the mic last year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Washington Post’s loss is ESPN’s gain. The sports net hired six WP writers laid off in a sports and international coverage purge, including enterprise reporter Kent Babb; basketball writer Kareen Copeland; investigative reporter Robert Klemko; sports writer Chuck Culpepper; Washington Commanders reporter Tom Schad; and sports business reporter Ben Strauss. “Adding these six outstanding journalists and the reputation of The Washington Post will enhance an ESPN team that is already the best in the business,” said Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, in a statement. “We are proud to advance our robust commitment to journalism, which is core to our mission of serving sports fans.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Retail tech firm Sparkfly is teaming up with PlayOn Sports to tackle two big industry headaches: finding qualified customers and proving which marketing actually drives store visits and purchases. By linking Sparkfly’s real-time attribution and offer management with PlayOn’s high school sports ecosystem, the partnership aimd to create a measurable, community-powered customer acquisition channel.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The March 1 episode of Discovery’s “Naked and Afraid” hit a season-high0.70 Live + 3 rating among Adults 25-54, the show’s strongest performance in the demo since March 2025. The telecast also hit a season-high with Adults 18-34, earning a 0.72 and marking the series’ highest-rated episode in that demo in nearly eight years. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions” scored its highest-rated opener ever with the season seven premiere delivering Live + 3 ratings of 1.05 among A25-54 and1.36 W25-54 last Sunday, up 9% and 33% versus last year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Rashida Jones has joined Piers Morgan’s new media company, Uncensored, as CEO. Jones served as President of MSNBC from 2020-2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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