Keely's Korner

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

ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 4/10/26)
DISNEY+: Perfect Crown (Premiere)
HULU: Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Temptation Island (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Turn of the Tide (Premiere)
OWN: Belle Collective: Birmingham (Premiere) at 9pm
THE ROKU CHANNEL: The Reunion: Laguna Beach (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 4/11/26)
A&E: Million Dollar Mountain Homes (Premiere) at 12pm
CNN: Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever (Premiere) at 9pm
MAGNOLIA: Building Back America’s Trades (Premiere) at 10am
NAT GEO: Ibiza Narcos (Premiere) at 9pm
OXYGEN: Philly Homicide (Premiere) at 8pm
PRIME VIDEO: First of the North Star (Premiere)
NBC: Saturday Night Live – Host: Colman Domingo, Musical Guest: Anitta at 11:30pm

(SUNDAY 4/12/26)
AMC: The Audacity (Premiere) at 9pm
CNN: Eva Longoria: Searching for France (Premiere) at 9pm
HBO: Euphoria (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: At Home With the Furys (Premiere)

Disney is set to cut as many as 1,000 positions over the next few weeks,with many in the marketing department recently consolidated under Asad Ayaz, reports the Wall Street Journal. While the layoffs fall under new CEO Josh D’Amaro, plans for the reductions were already in motion before he took the helm. The company’s last major layoffs took place in 2023, when the company eliminated 7,000 jobs.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MS NOW is teaming with three nonprofit organizations to bolster investigative and local journalism. Partnerships with The Pulitzer Center will focus on climate, human rights, and AI; The Marshall Project will drive immigration coverage; and States Newsroom will expand state government reporting – building on existing deals with Sky News and AccuWeather. The company is also launching a grant program to fund local, nonprofit, and independent journalists producing accountability reporting.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Prime Video handed a straight-to-season order to a crime thriller from Davi Weil (“Hunters”). Set in a Texas border town, “Calamities” follows a small-town sheriff, a sociopathic hit woman, an FBI agent, and a ruthless sect of the cartel.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A new season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” featuring a pair of UFC Hall of Famers competing head-to-head as coaches, kicks off Sunday, June 14 – the same day as UFC Freedom 250 – with new episodes premiering every Tuesday for the remainder of the 12-episode season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TLC’s “One Day in My Body,” a look at people living with severe medical conditions, debuts Wednesday, April 15 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TNT Sports and DAZN are partnering to bring live boxing to TNT Sports and DAZN platforms. Monthly boxing events, branded “The Fight” and promoted with DAZN and its roster of boxing promoters, launch with a showcase on Saturday, July 4. “DAZN has earned a strong reputation within the boxing community, and this will allow TNT Sports to be a player in this growing sport – expanding the reach of these events and the moments surrounding them – to an even broader audience,” said Luis Silberwasser, Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports. The deal builds on a production and commercial partnership between TNT Sports and DAZN to showcase the FIFA Club World Cup last summer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Partners,” a sports reality series from Shutterstock Studios produced in partnership with the Carvana® PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) Tour, premieres Tuesday, May 5 on Prime Video. The six-parter offers a look behind the scenes of professional pickleball.
(Source: Cynopsis)

RFD-TV ‘s May lineup includes season two of “A Girl’s Guide to Hunting, Fishing & Wild Cooking,” premiering Thursday, May 7 at 9:30p; “On the Record, presented by John Deere,” returning Friday, May 15 at 7:30p; and a new season of “Dailey & Vincent,” starting Saturday, May 30 at 8:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO Max is doubling down on “Rooster.” The freshman comedy is officially renewed for a second season after a breakout start – its first four episodes are averaging 5.8 million US viewers and pacing to be HBO’s biggest new comedy launch in over a decade. The series stars Steve Carell as an author navigating a complicated relationship with his daughter.
(Source: Cynopsis)

UP Faith & Family’s “Blue Skies” has also scored a second season. The procedural follows a former military police officer as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ABC News has named Jon Schlosberg as executive producer of “This Week With George Stephanopouos,” effective May 6. Schlosberg has been senior producer for “ABC News Live Prime” with Linsey Davis since 2021. “Jon is a tenacious journalist and exceptional leader who has been instrumental across the ABC News Group for more than a decade, bringing precision, creativity and integrity to some of the most consequential stories of our time,” said Rick Klein, ABC News Washington bureau chief.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Theater fan P!nk will host CBS’ broadcast of the 7th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7. “Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together – it is a community that is supportive, and inclusive, and full of talent and love,” said the “Just Give Me a Reason” singer. “These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Another singer set for hosting duty is Chiquis, for the fourth annual “Billboard Latin Women in Music” special, airing Thursday, April 23 at 9p on Telemundo. At last year’s show, the artist was an “Impact” award honoree.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Long-time anime fan The Weeknd will appear at the tenth Crunchyroll Anime Awards taking place on Saturday, May 23 in Tokyo. The musician, known for weaving anime influences into his work, will present the Anime of the Year award at the livestreamed event.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FETV’s Easter Sunday airing of “Ben-Hur” drove the network’s best-everTotal Audience and Adults 35–64 coverage ratings for the Sunday 3–8p slot, according to Nielsen Big Data.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hit film “Zootopia,” premiered on Disney+ on March 11 and jumped to #1 on Nielsen’s streaming chart with 1.72 billion minutes for the week of March 9. Adults 18-49 accounted for 44% of total viewing, and kids 2-11 contributed 39%. The original “Zootopia” film from 2016 got a boost, coming in at #5 among movies with 381 million minutes.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
You, Me & Tuscany – Rege-Jean Page, Halle Bailey, Marco Calvani, Aziza Scott, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo de Moor, Stefania Casini, Desiree Popper, Stella Pecollo, Paolo Sassanelli, Tommaso Cassissa, Luca Setaccioli, Giulia Agosta, Emanuele Pacca

STREAMING
Outcome (Apple TV) – Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Jonah Hill, Matt Bomer, David Spade, Kaia Gerber, Laverne Cox, Susan Lucci, Roy Wood Jr.

NYC STREET FAIRS
https://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_street_fairs/

www.nycstreetfairs.com/event-schedule/

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW (FRIDAY 4/3/26 – SUNDAY 4/12/26)
https://www.autoshowny.com

MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $110 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 $35 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
NYLottery.NY.gov

CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 9, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Jackie Evancho (Pop Singer, America’s Got Talent 5th Season) – 26 years old
Lil Nas X (Rapper) – 27 years old
Elle Fanning (“The Great”/ “Super 8”) – 28 years old
Kristen Stewart (“Twilight” movies) – 36 years old
Jazmine Sullivan (R&B Singer) – 39 years old
Jesse McCartney (Pop Singer) – 39 years old
Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) – 40 years old
Jay Baruchel (“How To Train Your Dragon” movies) – 44 years old
Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show) – 47 years old
Sunny Anderson (TV Chef) – 51 years old
Jenna Jameson (Webcam Model/ former Porn Star) – 52 years old
Cynthia Nixon (Sex And The City) – 60 years old
Paulina Porizkova (Model) – 61 years old
Marc Jacobs (Fashion Designer) – 63 years old
Dennis Quaid (“A Dog’s Purpose”/ Vegas) – 72 years old
Michael Learned (The Waltons) – 87 years old

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

ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 4/9/26)
HBO MAX: Hacks (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Bandi; Big Mistakes (Premiere)
PEACOCK: The Miniature Wife (Premiere)
SUNDANCE: Original Gangsters With Sean Bean (Premiere)

Jeff Shell is out as president of Paramount Skydance after less than a year on the job. The move comes after the company reviewed allegations from gambler and self-described fixer RJ Cipriani, who claims Shell leaked confidential information tied to Paramount deals. Paramount said in a statement that “the facts demonstrated that these allegations do not establish a securities law violation.” Shell has filed a countersuit accusing Cipriani of defamation and extortion, and Paramount Skydance said he is leaving his roles as president and board member to focus on the case. The exit marks another high-profile departure for Shell, who was ousted as NBCUniversal CEO in 2023 following an internal investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Networks is rebranding as AMC Global Media, signaling a sharper focus on its evolution into a streaming-led, global content enterprise. “Our new name reflects the ongoing transformation of our business into a global media and studio-driven company, with streaming out front as our leading source of domestic revenue,” said CEO Kristin Dolan. “AMC Global Media produces and curates high-quality content and delivers it to audiences worldwide across a range of platforms and partnerships.” The company’s portfolio includes streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; film distribution label Independent Film Company; and AMC Studios.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Chatbots are reshaping how Gen Alpha (13–14) discovers entertainment, according to a new Gracenote report. “TV Search and Discovery in the AI Era” found that 49% of this group turn to AI chatbots for TV and movie recommendations – outpacing streaming and cable interfaces (41%) and traditional search engines (11%). The shift goes beyond teens: 57% of all respondents said chatbots are already, or could soon become, their go-to source for deciding what, where, and when to watch.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Paramount is launching its own publishing imprint, Paramount Global Publishing. The imprint – operating under the company’s Products & Experiences division – will develop publishing content inspired by its portfolio of brands and franchises as well as generate new IP. “Stories that originate on the page have a unique power to build immersive worlds, create compelling characters and forge deeper connections with fans,” said Josh Silverman, President, Global Products & Experiences, Paramount. “With the launch of Paramount Global Publishing, we’re expanding the reach of our most beloved franchises while also introducing original stories to audiences around the world.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

It’s a date: The 99th Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th ceremony has been slated for Sunday, March 5, 2028, announced the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC. SAG-AFTRA has also set dates for its 2027 and 2028 awards ceremonies, streaming live on Netflix Sunday, February 28 and Sunday, February 20, respectively. And the Producers Guild of America also got in on the action, with its 2027 and 2028 awards presentations scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2027, and Saturday, February 19, 2028.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) announced a strategic partnership with content distributor Merzigo to expand HMPG’s digital presence on YouTube and Facebook. Merzigo will collaborate with HMPG to optimize and scale a curated selection of series and channels from HMPG’s programming portfolio. “HMPG’s content library is uniquely positioned for growth across social and digital video platforms. Through this partnership, we will expand our reach, engage new audiences, and scale our programming in meaningful and measurable ways,” said Frank Biancuzzo, president of HMPG.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Peacock crime drama “M.I.A.” premieres Thursday, May 7. The series follows a woman who, after her family’s drug-running business ends in tragedy, embarks on a journey through Miami’s underbelly.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is partnering with Fuse Media to launch Fluffy TV, a family-friendly FAST channel. Programming will include stand-up specials, comedy films, sketch, series, and originals, starting in June 2026. “Gabriel Iglesias is one of the top, most beloved comics in the world,” said Patrick Courtney, Chief Business Officer, Fuse Media. “Fluffy TV brings that spirit into FAST, creating a widely appealing channel where audiences can come together for comedy that feels inclusive, joyful, and authentic.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Telemundo will host a fan celebration for its broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Live music special “El Mundial Es Nuestro” airs Sunday, June 7 at 9p. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

MeTV stunt The Month of Mayberry kicks off Sunday, May 3 at 2p with “Return to Mayberry,” the 1986 made-for-TV movie that reunited the original cast of “The Andy Griffith Show.” Starting Monday, May 4, the network will present four weeks of back-to-back episodes of the series, Monday-Friday at 8p and 8:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Antenna TV is offering another May stunt – a Mother’s Day marathon of “One Day at a Time.” Episodes of the 1975-84 sitcom will air for 24 hours, starting at 5a on May 10.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The CW’s airing of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Rockingham delivered 1.165 million Total Viewers, up +11% compared to last year’s Rockingham race.
(Source: Cynopsis)