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CELEBRITY NEWS: JULY 26, 2023
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Taylor Momsen (Gossip Girl/ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”) – 30 years old
A$AP Nast (Rapper) – 33 years old
Francia Raisa (How I Met Your Father/ Grownish) – 35 years old
Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire) – 37 years old
Grace Gealey-Byers (Empire) – 39 years old
Jermaine Paul (won 2nd season of The Voice) – 44 years old
Kate Beckinsale (“Love & Friendship”) – 50 years old
Chris Harrison (former host of The Bachelor/Bachelorette) – 52 years old
Jason Statham (“The Fate of The Furious”) – 56 years old
Jeremy Piven (Entourage) – 58 years old
Sandra Bullock (“Minions”) – 59 years old
Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) – 64 years old
Dorothy Hamill (Olympic Gold Medalist) – 67 years old
Roger Taylor (Drummer in Queen) – 74 years old
Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) – 78 years old
Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones) – 80 years old
Darlene Love (“Lethal Weapon” movies) – 82 years old
Mary Jo Shannon (Kris Jenner’s Mother/ Keeping Up With The Kardashians) – 89 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 7/26/23)
A&E: My Strange Arrest (Premiere) at 10pm
FX: This Fool (Premiere) at 10pm
HULU: The Hardy Boys (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals (Premiere)
SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL: Genghis Khan’s Mongolia (Premiere) at 9pm

Hot off the success of the “Barbie” movie, Mattel has renewed its licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. The deal includes over 50 brands and franchises, including DC Universe, “Friends,” “Seinfeld” and “Ted Lasso.” “Warner Bros. Discovery has always been committed to delivering extraordinary products and experiences to audiences around the world and through our collaboration with Mattel, we’ve been able to extend our beloved characters and stories beyond the screen,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences. “This partnership has been a testament of the power of storytelling and innovation and together, we look forward to exploring new horizons and creating even more inspiring products that will delight fans of all age.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix ordered a second season of “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch,” an unscripted series following the team at Goldin Auctions, specialists in trading cards and memorabilia.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Networks are turning to unscripted series to fill programming gaps during the writers’ and actors’ strikes, but even those shows are not immune to walkouts. Ray Lalonde, a big winner on “Jeopardy!” last season, informed the show’s producers he won’t be crossing any picket lines for “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.” “There are now credible reports that the producers are making contingency plans to start filming the next season of the show with old and/or recycled material if the WGA strike remains unresolved,” he wrote on a Reddit thread. “I believe that the show’s writers are a vital part of the show and they are justified in taking their job action to secure a fair contract for themselves and their fellow WGA members.” Other “Jeopardy!” champs saying they’ll skip the event include Hannah Wilson, Cris Pannullo, Ben Chan, Troy Meyer, Ben Goldstein, Suresh Krishna and Luigi de Guzman.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hulu announced a docuseries from filmmakers Erin Lee Carr, Michael Beach Nichols and Marwar Junction Productions, exploring the case of Sherri Papini, who is serving 18 months in prison for lying to the FBI about her kidnapping. The series will be executive produced by Allison Berkley, Joseph Freed and Erin Lee Carr, and directed by filmmaker Michael Beach Nichols.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tubi picked up mockumentary “Underdeveloped,” with a debut date set for Friday, September 8. The series from Brian A. Metcalf focuses on a group of failed producers working at a production company. As an independent production, the project has received a waiver from SAG-AFTRA to proceed amid the strike.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory” launches Wednesday, September 13 on Disney+. The six-part National Geographic docuseries follows filmmaker Gregory as he uses state-of-the-art equipment to capture animal behaviors.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season five of Netflix romantic drama “Virgin River” debuts Thursday, September 7 with a 10-episode drop. The season’s final two episodes will premiere November 30 as holiday episodes.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Katy Perry will rejoin fellow “American Idol” judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for the competition’s seventh season on ABC. Auditions start August 2.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The Winter King,” based on Warlord Chronicles series by Bernard Cornwell, premieres Sunday, August 20 at 9p on MGM+. Set in the fifth century, the drama follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A&E has two killer series premieres on the way. “Witness to Murder: Digital Evidence” debuts Friday, August 4 at 9p, followed by “Women on Death Row” at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tubi has acquired animated series “Lloyd of the Flies” from studio Aardman (“Wallace & Gromit”). The comedy will premiere Sunday, August 6.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Max comedy special “Tracy Morgan: Takin’ It Too Far” premieres Thursday, August 17. The “30 Rock” star tackles subjects like dating in his 50s, his dysfunctional family and the 2014 car accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NewsNation will present special coverage of the House Oversight Committee UFO Hearings on Wednesday, July 26 beginning at 10a. The live report will be anchored by senior national correspondent Brian Entin from Chicago.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FOX News Books will release its eighth book on Tuesday, October 10. Cooking with Friends, by “FOX & Friends First” co-host Carley Shimkus, will feature dishes from network personalities and special guests, along with the stories behind them.
(Source: Cynopsis)

 “Well, that was awkward,” posted Shaka Hislop, the ESPN analyst who collapsed on-air on Sunday. “Listen, every so often life gives you a moment to pause, and this was mine.” The 54-year-old former soccer player thanked his family and colleagues for their support, and said, “My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion that I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Johnsonville SuperHole IV Championship, the American Cornhole League’s celebrity pro-am tournament for charity, will take place Friday, August 4 from 7-9 p, and broadcast live from Rock Hill, SC on ESPN2.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The double debuts of The CW’s “Son of a Critch” and “Children Ruin Everything” delivered 460,000 viewers/0.1 among A18-49 and 420,000/0.0, and 310,000/0.0 and 290,00/0.0, respectively, on Monday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FOX News Channel’s new weekday primetime lineup debut, which launched on Monday, July 17, averaged 2,131,000 viewers and 202,000 in A25-54.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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CELEBRITY NEWS: JULY 25, 2023
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Bodhi Somerhalder (Daughter of Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed) – 6 years old
Conor Kennedy (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son, ex-boyfriend of Taylor Swift) – 29 years old
James Lafferty (One Tree Hill) – 38 years old
Shantel VanSanten (One Tree Hill) – 38 years old
DB Woodside (Suits/ 24) – 54 years old
Matt LeBlanc (Friends) – 56 years old
Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game) – 56 years old
Illeana Douglas (“Cape Fear”/ “Goodfellas”) – 62 years old
Darren Star (Screenwriter/Producer – Sex & The City & 90210) – 62 years old
Geoffrey Zakarian (Chef) – 64 years old
Iman Abdulmajid (Model/ David Bowie’s wife) – 68 years old
Rita Marley (Singer/Bob Marley’s widow) – 77 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 7/25/23)
HGTV: Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home (Premiere) at 9pm
NAT GEO: Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari (Premiere) at 10pm
NETFLIX: Sintonia (Premiere)
HBO: The Golden Boy (Finale) at 9pm

What does Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino think about the platform’s rebrand to X? Count her in. “It’s an exceptionally rare thing – in life or in business – that you get a second chance to make another big impression,” she tweeted. “Twitter made one massive impression and changed the way we communicate. Now, X will go further, transforming the global town square…. There’s absolutely no limit to this transformation. X will be the platform that can deliver, well….everything. @elonmusk and I are looking forward to working with our teams and every single one of our partners to bring X to the world.” As for what tweets should be called: “x’s”, Musk told a user. When it comes to retweets, “that whole concept should be rethought,” offered Musk.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CNBC’s former senior White House correspondent Kayla Tausche has taken on that role at CNN. Tausche was also a co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

“I have a bad feeling that this strike will be long and bitter,” said George R.R. Martin (“Game of Thrones”) in a blog post. “These strikes are not really about name writers or producers or showrunners, most of whom are fine; we’re striking for the entry-level writers, the story editors, the students hoping to break in, the actor who has four lines, the guy working his first staff job who dreams of creating his own show one day, as I did back in the 80s),” he wrote. Martin also explained season two of his “House of Dragons” has continued filming because scripts had been completed before the strike, filming is taking place in Europe, and actors are members of the British union, not SAG-AFTRA.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season eleven of Hallmark Channel drama “When Calls the Heart” is the latest of 68 projects granted interim agreements by SAG-AFTRA to resume filming. Season ten kicks off July 30.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Maximum Effort Channel, a partnership between Fubo and Maximum Effort, announced the channel’s first series of “Maximum Moments” with “ALF”(1986-1990), creator Paul Fusco and Shout! Studios. “ALF” will premiere on Maximum Effort Channel on Saturday, July 29, surrounded by sponsored content for Mint Mobile, Fubo, Hims, MNTN, and Ring featuring ALF himself. “At Maximum Effort, we love taking risks and blurring the lines between shows and sponsorship because we believe both can be equally entertaining,” said Maximum Effort Co-founder Ryan Reynolds. “Besides my irrational love of ALF growing up, one of the reasons we licensed this show was precisely because Paul, Shout! Studios and our intrepid brand partners wanted to plot with us to bring ‘ALF’ back to life. Tune in this Caturday!”
(Source: Cynopsis)

ESPAT TV & Studios, producer of gaming-centric content, has reached an agreement with Washington DC’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment to develop gaming-influenced content for video game enthusiasts, originating from inside OCTFME studios.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The season three premiere of CBS’ “Secret Celebrity Renovation” sees Phil Keoghan, host and EP of “The Amazing Race,” surprise his former neighbor with a renovation of the local hospice center where she volunteers. The two-hour opener airs Friday, August 4 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV’s newest renovation series, “What’s Wrong with That House?”,kicks off Tuesday, August 15 at 10p. Home inspector Joe Mazza and designer Noel Gatts will help clients uncover and repair hidden issues in their homes before they take on their dream renovations.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Tia Alison,” telling the story of a woman who goes from being the cool aunt to the mom of three orphaned nephews, premieres Thursday, July 27 on ViX.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season two of “Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators” premieres Saturday, July 29 at 7p on Ovation TV.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix introduced “My Netflix,” a shortcut for mobile users that replaces the “Downloads” tab. The feature allows viewers to easily find the series and movies they want to watch.
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Networks, a presenting sponsor of the July 28-30 Harlem Festival of Culture through its ALLBLK and WE tv brands, will be sponsoring the Cotton Club inspired VIP area, which pays homage to the legendary Harlem nightclub of the same name, and will be supporting major partnerships with Shark Beauty and SheaMoisture. MC Lyte, star and executive producer of the ALLBLK original series “Partners in Rhyme,” is the festival’s host for the weekend.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Peacock’s “Chris Fleming: Hell” premieres Friday, August 18. The comedy special offers Fleming’s surreal take on the plight of being a live performer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

To mark the 100th episode of “On Patrol: Live” on Saturday, July 29 at 9p, two additional departments will appear on the Reelz docuseries. The Hazen Police Department in Arkansas and the Brookford Police Department in North Carolina will appear alongside Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Daytona Beach Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Toledo Police Department, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, and Wilkes-Barre City Police Department – for a total of 10 departments appearing for the first time in the show’s history.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The Chosen” slipped 7% its second episode on broadcast TV, on The CW, to 430,000 on Sunday. CBS’ “60 Minutes” delivered the most viewers with 4.7 million, while ABC’s trio of game shows, “The Prank Panel,” “Celebrity Family Feud” and “The $100,000 Pyramid” shared the demo win (0.3 apiece among A18-49).
(Source: Cynopsis)

Wednesday’s live “AEW: Dynamite” Blood & Guts show reached more than 2.5 million total viewers on TBS. The two-hour telecast garnered a 1.03 Live+3 rating among A25-54, a 17% percent increase over the prior week and TBS’ highest-rated, most watched Primetime in that demo in more than two months.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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Today’s Jackpot is $820 million.

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