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CELEBRITY NEWS: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
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Kygo (DJ) – 34 years old
Tyler Hoechlin (MTV’s Teen Wolf) – 38 years old
Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) – 44 years old
Mike Comrie (Hockey Player; Ex-Husband of Hilary Duff) – 45 years old
Ludacris (Rapper) – 48 years old
Elephant Man (Dancehall Rapper) – 50 years old
Taraji P. Henson (“Hidden Figures”/ Empire) – 55 years old
Harry Connick Jr. (Singer/Musician) – 58 years old
Moby (Musician) – 60 years old
Kristy McNichol (Family) – 63 years old
Virginia Madsen (Designated Survivor/ “Sideways”) – 64 years old
Anne Ramsay (Mad About You) – 65 years old
John Hawkes (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”/ “The Sessions”) – 66 years old
Amy Madigan (“Gone Baby Gone”/ “Field of Dreams”) – 75 years old
Lola Falana (R&B Singer) – 83 years old
Brian De Palma (Director) – 85 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 9/11/25)
BET+: Zatima (Premiere)
HBO MAX: Dylan’s Playtime Adventures (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Beauty in Black (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Diary of a Ditched Girl (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Kontrabida Academy (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Wolf King (Premiere)

The Warner Bros. Discovery split will be complete by April, expects CEO David Zaslav. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs media conference, Zaslav said, “Everything’s on track.” The decision to separate the company into Global Media Networks (housing entertainment, sports and news television brands) and Warner Bros. (Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max) was announced in June.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ABC has chosen Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of Hulu hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” to be its next Bachelorette. Paul is the first woman handed the role who was not previously part of the “Bachelor” franchise.
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The first batch of episodes from season nine of “Love Is Blind” drop Wednesday, October 1. Nick and Vanessa Lachey will be back to host the dating series.
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“Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel” kicks off Thursday, September 25 on Prime Video. The three-part docuseries explores the rise and fall of Redondo Beach native Owen Hanson, from walk-on to the National Championship-winning USC football team to cocaine kingpin.
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WOW – Women Of Wrestling is back for season four beginning the weekend of September 13. Six new WOW Superheroes will be added to the roster of over 40.
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Discovery’s “Homestead Rescue” returns Tuesday, September 23 at 8p. Also back that night will be “Hustlers, Gambler, Crooks,” at 10p.
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A new season of Food Network’s “Alex vs America” premieres Tuesday, October 7 at 9p. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli will return to defend her title as winner of the cooking competition.
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Media Group is launching “The World’s Funniest Weather” for first-run broadcast strip (M-F) syndication for fall 2026. The series, which will be distributed in a one-hour block, is currently carried in syndication weekly in 95% of US television households.
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Prime Video has ordered a second season of “Overcompensating.” “I have been so overwhelmed by the insane response to the show,” said series creator and star Benito Skinner. 
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Content studio Big Media has entered into a co-production and distribution agreement with Blue Ant Studios and nature brand Love Nature for wildlife series “Wild Science.” Under the deal, Blue Ant Studios and Love Nature, both owned by parent company Blue Ant Media, will co-produce and manage distribution rights outside select territories, marking the first time Big Media has partnered with Blue Ant on a global series.
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Cast as the leads for prequel series “Power: Origins” are Spence Moore (“Brilliant Minds”) and Charlie Mann (“The Watchers”). Sascha Penn will showrun and executive produce from a pilot co-written by Penn and Courtney A. Kemp.
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Disney and Pixar animated film “Elio” debuts Wednesday, September 17 on Disney+. The movie, following an underdog with an active imagination, was released in theaters in June.
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“How to Train Your Dragon,” also released in June, drops Friday, October 10 on Peacock. The llve-action film is an adaptation of the 2010 animated work.
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Cleo TV is marking the 25th anniversary of “Girlfriends” with a marathon starting Saturday, September 13 at 12p, and running through Sunday, September 14. The series, following the lives of four dynamic Black women, ran for eight seasons on UPN, moving to The CW in 2006.
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Great American Media is celebrating the fifth year of its Great American Christmas event. The festive programming kicks off October 10 on Great American Family and GFAM+, and streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16. “Just as familiar carols welcome the season each year, Great American Christmas has become a cherished tradition for our viewers,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
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But before we get to Christmas, MeTV’s Svengoolie’s BOO-Nanza is coming back a fourth season. Every Saturday night in October, the net will air back-to-back horror movies as part of the Svengoolie and House of Svengoolie double features.
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Through week two of college football, Fox’s “Big Noon Saturday” is averaging 10.4 million viewers, up 52% versus last year. “Big Noon Kickoff” at 11a is averaging 2.58 million viewers, up 61% year-over-year.(Source: Cynopsis)

On the pro football side, Fox’s NFL singleheader on Sunday drew 17.9 million viewers, the most-watched week one NFL singleheader since 2015.
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Overall viewership for the 2025 State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase was up 29% compared to the 2024 event, with a 50% increase for Fox’s telecast of TCU-Penn State on Labor Day. The September 1 matchup between the Nittany Lions and Horned Frogs on Fox drew 731,000 viewers.
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Actress Polly Holliday died September 9. She was 88. Holliday was best known for her role on 1976-85 sitcom “Alice,” where she played wisecracking waitress Flo.
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CELEBRITY NEWS: SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
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Coco Rocha (Model) – 37 years old
Misty Copeland (African American Ballet Dancer) – 43 years old
Ryan Phillippe (Secrets And Lies) – 51 years old
Johnathan Schaech (“That Thing You Do!”) – 56 years old
Guy Ritchie (Director) – 57 years old
Big Daddy Kane (Rapper) – 57 years old
Jack Ma (Entrpreneur, Founder of Alibaba) – 61 years old
Colin Firth (“The Kings Speech”) – 65 years old
Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy/ Scandal) – 68 years old
Amy Irving (“Yentl”) – 72 years old
Joe Perry (Aerosmith) – 75 years old
Bill O’Reilly (Political Commentator) – 76 years old
Jose Feliciano (Singer) – 80 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 9/10/25)
BET: The Hospital (Premiere) at 11pm
BRITBOX: The Hardacres (Premiere)
FOOD NETWORK: Big Burger Battle (Premiere) at 10pm
HULU: Tempest (Premiere)
MUBI: Mussolini: Son of the Century (Premiere)
NBC: Downtown Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: aka Charlie Sheen (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Dead Girls (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Love Is Blind: Brazil (Premiere)
PBS: Big Cats 247 (Premiere) at 8pm
PBS: Secret Planet with Guinaz Kah (Premiere) at 10pm
PRIME VIDEO: The Girlfriend (Premiere)

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a breach of contract against Sling TV,alleging Sling TV’s short-term, no subscription packages, introduced late last month, violate their licensing agreement. The passes “fundamentally disrupt this industry-standard model by allowing customers to purchase access to the most sought-after programming, such as major sports events, essentially a la carte for a fraction of the cost that the consumer would have had to pay to watch the event on a pay-per-view basis,” argues WBD. Like a similar lawsuit filed by Disney, WBD seeks unspecified damages and an order to block further short-term package offerings. 
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TelevisaUnivision is alerting its viewers that YouTube TV plans to remove Univision from its basic $83/month offering and move it to a Spanish-language package at an added cost. The notice comes amid ongoing distribution negotiations. “We have been working with TelevisaUnivision to reach an agreement that allows us to continue carrying their content on YouTube TV,” said YouTube on X.
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“Law & Order” just got its own FAST channel. ’Law & Order’ fans are using every type of media today and it makes sense for the series to be available wherever they want to watch it,” said creator and executive producer Dick Wolf. “Our hope is that a new generation of viewers will discover ‘Law & Order,’ and the fan base will continue to grow as we enter our 25th season.” Seasons 5-10 are available now; additional seasons will be added later this year. 
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“Law & Order” just got its own FAST channel. ’Law & Order’ fans are using every type of media today and it makes sense for the series to be available wherever they want to watch it,” said creator and executive producer Dick Wolf. “Our hope is that a new generation of viewers will discover ‘Law & Order,’ and the fan base will continue to grow as we enter our 25th season.” Seasons 5-10 are available now; additional seasons will be added later this year. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Law & Order” just got its own FAST channel. ’Law & Order’ fans are using every type of media today and it makes sense for the series to be available wherever they want to watch it,” said creator and executive producer Dick Wolf. “Our hope is that a new generation of viewers will discover ‘Law & Order,’ and the fan base will continue to grow as we enter our 25th season.” Seasons 5-10 are available now; additional seasons will be added later this year. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBCUniversal staffers will soon be spending more time at their desks. Beginning January 6, employees will be required to work in the office four days a week. In a memo, COO Adam Miller emphasized that in-person collaboration “sparks innovation, promotes creativity, and builds stronger connections.” Those who do not wish to comply with the mandate may be eligible for “a voluntary exit assistance package” if they are VP level or below, added Miller. NBCU’s move follows Paramount’s five-day-a-week requirement announced last week.
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Season two of “Baylen Out Loud” premieres Tuesday, October 7 at 9p. The series follows a young woman living with Tourette Syndrome.
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Telemundo reality show competition “La Isla: Desafío Extremo” returnsTuesday, October 7 at 7p. Contenders this go-round include six celebrities, six reality TV stars, and six contestants from diverse nationalities and backgrounds.
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South African crime thriller “Donkerbos,” following an ostracized detective searching for a serial killer, premieres Tuesday, October 7 on MHz Choice.
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Netflix has ordered detective series “Black Mirror” from creator Charlie Brooker. The untitled four-parter stars Paddy Considine, Georgina Campbell and Lena Headey. “I’m beyond thrilled to be saying these words for the press release,” Brooker told Netflix’s Tudum. “I’ve dreamt of providing a quote ever since I was a young foetus, and now here I am doing it. I’d pinch myself, but like all of us, I’m terrified that if I do that, I might wake up and discover 2025 has all been a magical dream. Please watch my show. I am begging you.”
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Great American Media has greenlit four additional episodes for season one of “Crossroad Springs,” to make a 10-episode run. In addition, the series title song – written by stars Jonathan Soddard and Jillian Cardarelli, as well as songwriter Ryan Sorestad – is now available on Apple Music and Spotify.
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Ryan Seacrest will continue his run as host of “American Idol,”signing on for the singing competition’s 24th season (and ninth on ABC). He joins returning judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood.
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CBS Atlanta is opening a state-of-the-art AR and VR local newsroomon Monday, September 15. Journalist Jobina Fortson-Evans has been named anchor of the Atlanta newscast. “To be the first anchor in the region to deliver local news through a fully immersive AR/VR experience is both thrilling and humbling. This technology allows us to engage viewers in new ways – making the news more accessible, more visual and more impactful than ever before,” said Fortson-Evans.
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“That Thrifting Show,” hosted and executive produced by “Good Morning America” contributor and vintage design expert Lara Spencer, has been ordered by Hulu and Netflix. The design competition will debut in 2026. 
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“Southern Charm” star Craig Conover has teamed with Media Trifecta to launch Plaid Horse Productions, focused on reality series. Jerry Casselano, Co-Founder & CEO of Conover’s Sewing Down South, will serve as president of the new venture.
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The scripted division of Harry King Television is developing a new animated television series as part of its upcoming “True Sherlock” franchise, based on Nicholas Sercombe’s original book series The Unexpurgated Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. “Animated Sherlock” (w/t) will be aimed at an adult audience.
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NEP Group audiovisual companies Creative Technology Group and Sweetwaterhave launched CT Film & Entertainment, a new division operating under the Creative Technology brand. The move unites NEP Sweetwater’s creative leadership and industry expertise with Creative Technology’s international platform. “This is the world we have been wanting to compete in,” said Ron Drews, President of NEP Sweetwater. “With so many productions going international, this gives us the opportunity to provide the same level of service in Ireland, Dubai, China, Holland – and far beyond – as we do here in the United States.”
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Among the presenters for Sunday’s Primetime Emmys ceremony on CBSwill be “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert, whose show was recently canceled by the network; “Gilmore Girls” stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, whose show debuted 25 years ago; Sidney Sweeney, star of “Euphoria” and that American Eagle ad; .and “Wednesday” stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jenna Ortega.
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The Paley Center for Media will showcase an exhibit celebrating “The Office” and its new offshoot, “The Paper.” Created in partnership with Universal Television, the exhibit will be on view from Friday, September 19, through Sunday, November 16, at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan.
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The Verdon Fosse Legacy and RWS Global have formed a partnership to bring performances inspired by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon to a global audience. The relationship will leverage the catalog of work created by the Broadway legends combined with RWS Global’s international production expertise and global footprint. Holland America Line is kicking off the partnership with a live musical and multimedia tribute.
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Paramount+ is enhancing its live viewing experience with the launch of a new Multiview feature. The feature, which will allow fans to watch multiple matches simultaneously without compromising performance or stream quality, debuts with UEFA matches starting on September 16.
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Season one of TLC spinoff “90 Day: Hunt for Love” drew11.6 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms. The series currently ranks as the #2 freshman series on cable in 2025 to date among P/W25-54, following TLC’s “Baylen Out Loud.”
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Baylor’s double overtime win over SMU on Saturday was The CW’s most-watched college football game in nearly two years, delivering over one million total viewers, with a peak audience of 2.045 million.(Source: Cynopsis)

The “MTV Music Awards,” moved from cable to CBS this year, hit a six-year viewership high of 5.5 million Live+SD viewers, according to Nielsen, up 42% from last year.
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