The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will film in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention from August 19th to 22nd. Colbert, who lived in Chicago for 11 years, said the city still “holds a special place in my heart.”
CBS has given an early Season 2 renewal to Elsbeth (a spinoff of both The Good Wife and The Good Fight) after just four episodes aired. With an average of 11 million viewers per episode, the show has garnered a strong audience.
Netflix added a massive 9.33 million paid subscribers in Q1 2024, far surpassing analysts’ estimates of 3.93 million. It now has a total of 269.60 million subscribers globally. Netflix will stop releasing subscriber stats next year.
Andy Cohen is reportedly staying with Bravo, as a network spokesperson denies rumors of his departure. Sources also dispute claims of his exit related to legal issues, including allegations from former Real Housewives stars.
Zack Snyder shared on a podcast that he considered Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Although DiCaprio had some interesting ideas, but he ultimately decided against it.
Maulik Pancholy’s anti-bullying speech at a Pennsylvania middle school was rescinded by the local school board, citing concerns about his “lifestyle” and so-called “activism.” The former Weeds and 30 Rock actor is openly gay.
Netflix will premiere a new docuseries called America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders this summer. The show follows the 2023-24 cheerleaders throughout the NFL season and delves into their personal stories.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton to depart from Good Morning America after 13 years at ABC News. She shared on Instagram her gratitude for the opportunity to cover significant health issues and expressed appreciation for her colleagues.
The Witcher was renewed by Netflix for a fifth and final season, just as Season 4 begins filming. New and returning cast members, including Liam Hemsworth (replacing Henry Cavill), were revealed in images from a table read.