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CELEBRITY NEWS: AUGUST 27, 2026
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Sophia Stallone – (The Family Stallone/ Oldest Daughter of Sylvester Stallone & Jennifer Flavin) – 30 years old
Blake Jenner (Glee) – 34 years old
Kim Petras (German Transgendered Pop Singer) – 34 years old
Alexa Vega (aka PenaVega) (“Spy Kids” movies) – 38 years old
Savannah Brinson-James (LeBron James’ wife) – 40 years old
Mario Barrett (R&B Singer) – 40 years old
Patrick J. Adams (Suits) – 45 years old
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) – 47 years old
Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) – 50 years old
Mason Betha (Rapper) – 51 years old
Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy) – 57 years old
Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer) – 57 years old
Downtown Julie Brown (former MTV VJ) – 63 years old
Tom Ford (Fashion Designer/Director) – 65 years old
Yolanda Adams (Gospel Singer) – 65 years old
Barbara Bach (“The Spy Who Loved Me”/ Ringo Starr’s wife) – 79 years old
Tuesday Weld (“Falling Down”) – 83 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/27/26)
FXX: Adults, Season 2 (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: Beauty in Black, Season 3 Premiere)
NETFLIX: Leanne, Season 2 (Premiere)
PEACOCK: The Undeclared War, Season 2 (Premiere)

The BBC dropped a first look at “Tall Tales & Murder,” the dark comedic drama from “Love/Hate” creator Stuart Carolan and “Veep” director Chris Addison (“The Thick of It”). The series is produced by Avalon in association with Ireland-based production company Metropolitan Pictures and is slated for release this fall.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Hulu unveiled the official trailer and key art for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 5, premiering Sept. 10 on Hulu and Disney+.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

BritBox released the official trailer and key art for “Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence,” a six-part series adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels starring Antonia Thomas (“The Good Doctor”), Josh Dylan (“Buccaneers”) and Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”). The series premieres Sept. 15.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

True crime docuseries “Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel” is coming to Hulu Sept. 1. The series explores the death of Markel, a Florida attorney and law professor who was killed in a murder-for-hire. 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

HBO Original documentary series “JAŸ-Z in 8” comes to HBO Max Sept. 18. 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

South Korean romantasy series “The Remarried Empress” will arrive with a four-episode premiere on Disney+ and Hulu Nov. 3. The series is based on a popular Webtoon comic of the same name.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

The 51st season of “Survivor” revealed its 21 new cast members on Wednesday. The show kicks off its new “Open Era” – meaning that any past element of the show, including previous twists, advantages, idols and more, could be on the table – with a Sept. 23 premiere on CBS. 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

HGTV announced a new home renovation series, “House Shock,” featuring designer Arielle Vandenberg (“Love Island USA,” “Meet the Browns”) and Steve Lewis (“Battle of the Beach”). The series premieres Sept. 22, with episodes available to stream the following day on HBO Max.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

A “Bel-Air” spin-off – of the Peacock reboot that debuted in 2022, not the original Will Smith vehicle – is in the works at NBCUniversal. Titled “Hilary,” the series will star Coco Jones in the titular role as she moves from California to New York.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Disney+ and Hulu went on a British greenlighting spree on Wednesday. The streamers renewed both Canneseries winner “Alice and Steve” and unscripted reality series “Raising Chelsea” for second seasons; announced “Mad Love,” a romantic comedy-drama from playwright Kate Cortesi; and attached “Love Island” star Maura Higgins to a reboot of the iconic UK dating show “Blind Date.” 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Speaking of “Love Island,” Peacock is officially renewing the American version for a ninth season in advance of its upcoming live-to-tape Season 8 reunion episode on Aug. 31.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Sky – which Comcast plans to spin off into a publicly traded company alongside NBCUniversal – ordered a second season of the original drama “Under Salt Marsh,” created and directed by Claire Oakley. Season 2, starring Rafe Spall (“Trying,” “The Shadow Line”), is produced by Little Door Productions in association with Sky Studios.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Irish broadcaster RTÉ revealed that the family crime drama “Kin” will return with Season 3 early next year. The series, starring Charlie Cox (“Daredevil”), is co-created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

The CW will present a one-hour documentary special about the recent trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother facing charges for the deaths of her three children. “NewsNation Presents: The Lindsay Clancy Trial” will air on Sept. 2. 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Sports streaming platform DAZN announced plans to acquire EverPass Media, which distributes live sports content to public venues like bars and restaurants. The acquisition strengthens DAZN’s foothold in the US market. Additionally, DAZN is launching DAZN for Business, a service dedicated to media and sports distribution in commercial venues globally. RedBird Capital Partners, TKO Group Holdings and 32 Equity, the strategic investment arm of the NFL, will become DAZN shareholders.
(Source: The Cynopsis)

Tim Curry died at 83. In television, the actor was best known for portraying Pennywise in the 1990 “It” miniseries. He also voiced several animated characters, including Nigel Thornberry in “The Wild Thornberrys” (1998-2004) and Captain Hook in Fox’s “Peter Pan & the Pirates” (1990-91), the latter of which won him a Daytime Emmy Award. 
(Source: The Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: AUGUST 26, 2026
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Keke Palmer (“Hustlers”/ “Akeelah And the Bee”) – 33 years old
Dylan O’Brien (MTV’s Teen Wolf/ “Maze Runner” movies) – 35 years old
James Harden (NBA Player) – 37 years old
Evan Ross (Diana Ross’ son/ Ashley Simpson’s husband) – 38 years old
Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura (R&B Singer/ Sean “Diddy’s Combs’ Ex-Girlfriend) – 40 years old
Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line) – 41 years old
John Mulaney (Comedian/ SNL Writer) – 44 years old
Macaulay Culkin (“Home Alone”) – 46 years old
Chris Pine (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”/ “Wonder Woman”) – 46 years old
Kim Burrell (Gospel Singer) – 54 years old
Thalia (Singer, Tommy Mottola’s wife) – 55 years old
Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”/ Mike & Molly) – 56 years old
Shirley Mason (Lead Singer of Garbage) – 60 years old
Branford Marsalis (Saxophonist/Composer) – 66 years old
Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson) – 80 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 8/26/26)
DISNEY+: The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror
HGTV: Totally ‘90s House at 9pm
NETFLIX: Death of the Pastor’s Wife
NBC: Dolly: An NBC News Special (Premiere) at 9pm

The legendary sitcom “I Love Lucy” will become the first recipient of the Television Academy’s Legacy Award, 75 years after the show first premiered on CBS. The new award was established earlier this year to recognize TV programs that made a profound impact on multigenerational audiences and remain culturally relevant in modern society. A special tribute to the show will take place on Sept. 6 as part of the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Only Murders in the Building” is getting an unofficial new title for its sixth season: “Only Murders in London.” The show premieres Dec. 8 on Hulu. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO released the first trailer for Season 4 of “The Gilded Age,” which premieres Nov. 1.
(Source: Cynopsis)

What would you do if you suspected that you and one of your co-workers were related? That’s the premise behind the new Apple TV comedy series “Brothers,” based on the real-life rumor that “True Detective” co-stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey (who play themselves) are actually half-brothers. The first episode premieres Sept. 23. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Ella Purnell (“Fallout,” “Yellowjackets”) returns for Season 2 of “Sweetpea,” Sky and Starz’s comic thriller series. The show launches in November in the UK and early next year in the US. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Global Media announced that a new six-part docuseries, “Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena,” will be coming to SundanceTV, AMC+ and All Reality on Oct. 1. The series dives into otherworldly events related to UFOs and the paranormal. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Speaking of the paranormal, “Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85,” the animated spinoff of Netflix’s flagship series, will premiere its second season on Sept. 17.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hulu has canceled “Not Suitable For Work,” the Mindy Kaling-created series that launched its first season in June. Warner Bros. Television is expected to shop the show around for a new home. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Chicken Shop Date” creator and host Amelia Dimoldenberg is developing a youth drama series for the BBC that she called “my version of ‘Skins’” during the Edinburgh TV Festival. The show has not yet been greenlit. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Comedian and “Giggly Squad” podcast host Hannah Berner will host a new unscripted reality dating series for Paramount+ in 2027. Called “Making Love,” the series was created by Kinetic Content CEO Chris Coelen, who is also responsible for “Love Is Blind” and the American version of “Married at First Sight.” 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Prime Video’s “RoboCop” TV series, which was first announced in July, has found its titular Robocop in the form of Dan Stevens (“Legion,” “The Terror”). Peter Ocko (“Black Sails”) is the writer and showrunner, and Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster is executive producing. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV greenlit “Let’s Go Back to Your Place,” a new dating series hosted by Tyler Cameron where single contestants choose their blind date based on whose house they like best. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

USA Network is ordering the new scripted original “Diplomatic Immunity” straight to series. Written by Matt Corman & Chris Ord (“Daredevil: Born Again”) and produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, the series is an hour-long medical drama about an American doctor assigned to the medical office at the US Embassy in Rome. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Insecure” creator Issa Rae and showrunner Prentice Penny received a pilot order from HBO for a new half-hour comedy series, focused on male friendship. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Showrunner Shonda Rhimes has re-upped her relationship with Netflix via a new five-year creative partnership. It’s the second time Rhimes has re-signed with Netflix since her first deal in 2017, after she moved from Disney.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney+ and ESPN will air a live, Red Bull-sponsored motocross event called “Max vs. 100,” in which Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will attempt to overtake 100 drivers. The event will stream live on ESPN Sept. 16. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

The family of country legend Dolly Parton announced her passing on Tuesday. In addition to her celebrated film acting and music career, the 80-year-old starred in a short-lived ABC variety show from 1987 to 1988. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

TV executive Jim Green died at age 83 on Aug. 9, his wife announced on Tuesday. Green helped to develop almost 200 films for “The ABC Movie of the Week,” including several that served as pilots for hit series like “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “Starsky & Hutch” and “The Love Boat.”  
(Source: Cynopsis)

“My Life With The Walter Boys” co-producer and writer Jesikah Suggs died at age 32 from complications related to breast cancer. She also co-produced eight episodes of the Prime Video series “It’s Not Like That.” 
(Source: Cynopsis)

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