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Beverly Hills, 90210 stars pursued new roles after the 2000 finale
After Beverly Hills, 90210 ended in 2000, cast members pursued new TV and film roles; several returned for its 2019 revival. Garth and Spelling co-hosted a rewatch podcast until Spelling left in 2026. Luke Perry died in 2019 and Shannen Doherty in 2024. -
The Jetsons debuted in 1962 as ABC's first color-broadcast program
The Jetsons premiered Sept. 23, 1962, as ABC’s first program to air in color. Its 24-episode first season was followed by additional episodes in the mid-1980s, bringing the series to three seasons. Jim Carrey is set to star in a live-action adaptation. -
Netflix Hasn't Renewed ‘A Different World’; Joe Morton's Return Is Unconfirmed
Netflix has not officially renewed the A Different World sequel for a second season, and no casting decisions have been confirmed, leaving Joe Morton’s return as Senator Byron Douglas uncertain. In the first season, he helped pass legislation earmarking federal funding for HBCUs. -
A Different World finale hints at Lisa Bonet’s possible Season 2 return
In A Different World’s Season 1 finale, Ellington is revealed to be Denise Huxtable’s son, and Dwayne secretly calls her, hinting at a possible Lisa Bonet return. The finale does not confirm Bonet will appear; any return depends on a Season 2. -
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ reboot centers on Gen Z at Hillman
Now streaming, Netflix’s 10-episode “A Different World” follows Deborah Wayne to her parents’ historically Black Hillman College after NYU Tisch rescinds her acceptance. Variety’s review says it captures Gen Z campus life but races through its stories. -
‘Survivor’ remembers editor Finian Shea Johnson at season 51 premiere
Survivor honored editor Finian Shea Johnson during its season 51 premiere on Sept. 23. Johnson died on May 25 at 48 and worked on 78 episodes of the series; his work on Survivor 50 earned him and his collaborators a 2026 Emmy nomination. -
Nene Royal wins ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21 on viewer votes
Nene Royal won “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 on September 23, taking more viewer votes than the other nine finalists. The 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, reached the finale after a Live Golden Buzzer let her skip the semifinals. -
American Horror Story season 13 premieres Sept. 24 with three episodes
“American Horror Story” Season 13 premieres Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu on Disney+ with three episodes. Thursday episode batches continue through Oct. 22; the finale airs Oct. 29. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return. -
Ryan Murphy finishes script for a possible ‘Glee’ reboot, but no one has read it
Ryan Murphy says he has finished a script for a possible “Glee” reboot, co-written with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He said he had spoken with around 10 original cast members, who were enthusiastic about the idea, but nobody has read the script yet. -
Aaliyah Puglia is first out after Survivor 51’s live Tribal
Aaliyah Puglia was voted out in Survivor 51’s premiere after Toka lost the first challenge and faced a live Tribal Council. She and Jenna Doore both played their Shots in the Dark, but neither succeeded, so votes against them counted; Aaliyah received the most. -
Adam Levine uses The Voice’s First-In button to secure Amanda Mikkel
Adam Levine became Amanda Mikkel’s coach on The Voice’s Sept. 23 episode after all four coaches turned for her “Moon River” audition; his First-In button automatically assigned her to his team. Lexi Stephens also chose Levine after receiving a four-chair turn. -
Barr calls Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” after he backs ‘Roseanne’ cancellation
Roseanne Barr called former co-star Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” on Can't Be Censored after he said the show was “rightfully canceled” in 2018 following Barr’s racist post about Valerie Jarrett. Barr accused Fishman of misunderstanding her remarks. -
Review: Pasadena Playhouse’s ‘The Visit’ is lively but ultimately predictable
Variety’s review calls Pasadena Playhouse’s “The Visit” lively but predictable. Melinda Page Hamilton captivates as Claire, who offers the town one billion in unspecified currency if residents kill her former lover; Jefferson Mays makes Anton compelling. -
AGT winners took varied paths, from Vegas residencies to film roles
The 20 acts crowned on America’s Got Talent from 2006 through 2025 have followed varied paths: Terry Fator and Shin Lim performed Las Vegas residencies, while Richard Goodall released a single in 2025 and left his janitorial job in 2026 to pursue music. -
Brady, Cannon and Mandel appear as hologram hosts in Netflix’s Wonka contest
Netflix’s nine-episode “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” released Wednesday, features hologram hosts Wayne Brady, Nick Cannon and Howie Mandel. Twelve golden-ticket holders, each with a partner of their choice, compete in factory-themed challenges for $3 million. -
Emily Burnham wins ‘Jeopardy!’ after ending the first round with $400
Emily Burnham won Wednesday’s “Jeopardy!” with $17,201 after ending the first round at $400 and taking the lead in Double Jeopardy. Returning champion Jennifer Leavey finished second with $3,000; Edward Tournier ended third with $372. -
Reich says ‘Game Changer’ Season 9 is planned as its strangest yet
“Game Changer” closed Season 8 with a nearly 90-minute talent-show finale featuring 23 contestants; Oscar Montoya won a Chili’s gift card worth under $5,000. Host Sam Reich says Season 9, due to begin production in three weeks, is planned as the show’s strangest yet. -
David Bromstad pauses HGTV shoot to welcome fan who recognized him
HGTV designer David Bromstad paused a “My Lottery Dream Home” shoot to greet a fan who recognized him, exchanged a fist bump and thanked him for watching. When a crew member said filming was underway, Bromstad urged them, “Let him have his moment!” -
Twenty-one castaways will vie for $1 million on ‘Survivor 51’ in Fiji
CBS’s “Survivor 51” is scheduled to premiere Sept. 23 with a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. ET; 21 castaways will compete for $1 million in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Host Jeff Probst has dubbed the season the start of the show’s “Open Era.” -
Anh, not Malcolm, knows about the fake dating in ‘The Love Hypothesis’
Director Claire Scanlon says The Love Hypothesis film cuts Holden and expands Anh’s role in the ending: unlike the book, where Malcolm knows Olive and Adam are fake dating, the movie reveals Anh knew all along because she observed them as a scientist. -
Roman Park’s takeover attempt threatens Frank Shaw’s precinct in ‘Animal Control’ season 5
Animal Control season 5 puts Frank Shaw’s precinct in Roman Park’s sights: he has a city contract and has already shut one precinct. Showrunner Tad Quill says Frank and rival Templeton will unite against Roman; the city council will decide whether to keep the precinct open. -
Rebecca Hall on playing Abby Borden as funny and frightening in Netflix series
Rebecca Hall says playing Abby Borden in Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” required balancing comedy and menace. She sees pain behind Abby’s cruelty but does not excuse it. The season debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s English TV list with 12.1 million views. -
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder on ‘The Goldbergs’; co-star disagrees
Jeff Garlin says he had undiagnosed bipolar disorder while filming “The Goldbergs” and described himself as sometimes “really, really mean.” Co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey disputed his account; Garlin said he was diagnosed after leaving the sitcom in 2021. -
Netflix begins production on eight-episode The Four Seasons Season 3
The Four Seasons has begun production on Season 3, Netflix said in a Sept. 23 post sharing a first-look set photo. The new season will have eight episodes; Netflix has not set a premiere date, and the report says it may return in 2027. -
‘Charlie’s Angels’ trio reunites at 2026 Emmys for 50th anniversary
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 2026 Emmys to mark 50 years of “Charlie’s Angels.” Farrah Fawcett died in 2009 and John Forsyth in 2010; Smith now focuses on lifestyle brands, while Ladd disclosed a breast cancer battle in April 2026. -
Rick Devens is unsure he can beat ally Dee for Big Brother’s $750,000 prize
Rick Devens has secured a Big Brother 28 final-four spot and says he believes the jury would give him the win over Melody Morris, Taylor Brown or Drew Campbell, but he is unsure he could beat closest ally Dee Valladares for the $750,000 prize. -
People revisits 17 “Survivor” alumni who died between 2010 and 2025
People looks back at 17 former “Survivor” contestants who died after competing, with deaths spanning 2010–2025. The profiles recount their season placements, ages and reported circumstances of death, alongside tributes from relatives, castmates and host Jeff Probst.
