TV

A globally popular actress is set to appear as a new guest host on Today with Jenna & Friends. According to Variety, Scarlett Johanson was revealed as a guest host for the popular morning show on the network. Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager announced the news in a new episode...

Weekend Update first aired halfway through the original broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975. Conceived by writers Herb Sergent and Al Franken and original cast member and Update host, Chevy Chase, the program was written to parody the NBC monthly magazine “Update.” During his time as host,...

No network television show has impacted society, politics, and culture more than Saturday Night Live. First premiering in 1975, the iconic program will celebrate 50 years in January with an iconic celebration and a reunion of some of the most memorable cast members. Whether it be launching the careers of...

One of the most highly anticipated second seasons in TV history finally hit Netflix after a three-year hiatus. In September 2021, when it launched on the global streaming service, Squid Game became the most streamed series in Netflix history.  The first season of the Korean dystopian drama followed Seong Gi-hun,...

Feeling festive this year, Sabrina Carpenter treated her fans to a nonsense and nostalgia-filled TV holiday special on Netflix. Full of surprise special guests, the pop star hosted the musical comedy special in front of a live studio audience.  “There are comedy specials, music specials, and holiday specials, but who...

On February 12, 2024, late-night TV host Jon Stewart returned to the news desk at The Daily Show for the first time in nine years. He showcased his natural wit and fine-tuned satirical skills in a scouring analysis of President Biden’s mental fitness and the concerns many Americans at the...

Adult Swim unveiled a new teaser for the upcoming eighth season of Rick and Morty early this week. The teaser was revealed during the show’s panel at New York Comic Con 2024 (NYCC 2024).  While the teaser doesn’t reveal much about the season’s plot, it features Rick auditioning replacements for...

2024 has been the year of Julio Torres. The multifaceted comedian released his A-24 film Probelmista with an 86% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, completed a national standup tour, and debuted his TV show Fantasmas on HBO.  Much in the same vein as Torres’ absurdist comedy, Problemist, Fantasmas follows the...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, and several of his allies spent the weekend sharing memes and posts about the potential of Musk purchasing liberal news channel MSNBC following news that parent company Comcast may be looking for a new home for the network. The possibility that Musk could use...

There’s no denying that Abbott Elementary’s breakout star of Season Four is everyone’s favorite principal, Ava Coleman, played by the stunning Janelle James. Over the past few seasons of Quinta Brunson’s hit sitcom, fans have seen the influencer-turned-elementary school principal grow in unexpected ways. Ava has developed a moral compass, shown...

As the release date for Arcane’s second season approaches, a recent report from Variety revealed the record-breaking budget required to bring the series to life. Arcane is an animated series created by the global gaming company Riot Games. The show is an adaptation of the lore from Riot’s internationally acclaimed game franchise, League of Legends....

The long-running game show Wheel of Fortune achieved a significant ratings milestone last month. According to Variety, Wheel of Fortune garnered 8 million viewers for its September premiere episode, thanks in large part to the debut of its new host, Ryan Seacrest. Overall, the show drew approximately 40 million total viewers in September, representing a...

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