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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. -
U.K. leads the 22-country International Emmy field with 14 nominations
The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, earning 14 of 64 nods; Brazil followed with nine and Spain with five. The nominees span 16 categories and 22 countries, and winners will be announced at a Nov. 23 gala in New York. -
Judge Judy says she doubts courtroom stories and looks for signs of lying
After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judith Sheindlin says she begins by assuming people’s accounts are usually untrue and checks whether details make sense. She told W Magazine that liars often avoid eye contact and claimed men and women show different physical signs. -
‘Brothers’ debuts at 55% on Rotten Tomatoes as critics’ views diverge
Apple TV’s “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiered with two episodes Sept. 23. By Wednesday midday, Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ score was 55% from 29 reviews; the site’s critics’ consensus and audience ratings were still pending. -
Shaheen Jafargholi joins ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 as Fabian Salah
Shaheen Jafargholi will play indie musician Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” Season 2, filming in Canada; Daniel Diemer will play athlete Ryan Price, Fabian’s love interest. Jafargholi said the story being told excites him; he is “honored” to join. -
Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison
Kara Swisher says she plans to leave CNN rather than work under David Ellison once Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is complete. She said she'd rather work for Rupert Murdoch and has asked her agent about an early exit; her contract runs through year-end. -
‘The Testaments’ brings Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby aboard for Season 2
Deborah Ann Woll and Luke Kirby have joined Season 2 of Hulu’s The Testaments, which is filming in Canada. Woll will play Sylvia, a seamstress near commanders’ wives and daughters; Kirby is Commander Fletcher, a literal-minded recluse living on a farm in Gilead’s Colonies. -
Roku sets October 9 debut for ‘Unmasking the Tylenol Killer’ documentary
The Roku Channel will premiere Unmasking the Tylenol Killer, an 88-minute Unsolved Mysteries film, on October 9. It covers the identification of a man who died in a Boise church in 1982 and a possible link to that year’s Tylenol poisonings, which killed seven in the Chicago area. -
Scott Speedman says R.J. Decker's trailer park adds character in season 2
In R.J. Decker season 2, private investigator R.J. returns to his trailer park, which Scott Speedman says gives the show character and story opportunities despite filming challenges. The season also resumes the mystery of who shot Victor Ochoa. -
For Jackson Lamb, Gary Oldman skipped a wig and kept his own hair long
Gary Oldman kept his own hair long to play Jackson Lamb in “Slow Horses,” choosing not to wear a wig because it would need heavy product and constant touch-ups. He says getting ready takes about half an hour, rather than three or four hours. -
Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Waco castle is pending sale after $2.7M listing
Cottonland Castle, the 135-year-old Waco home restored by Chip and Joanna Gaines, is pending sale after a $2.7 million June listing. The final price is unknown; the couple documented its renovation on their 2022 Magnolia Network show, Fixer Upper: The Castle. -
Justin Hinsley sends Chris Underwood home after a puzzle decides their Challenge duel
Justin Hinsley eliminated Chris Underwood on The Challenge by winning “Chain Reaction,” which required moving heavy blocks and fitting them into a container. Underwood said he built a large lead but spent 45 minutes unable to solve the final puzzle. -
Kimmel says McConaughey hugged him before finishing at Emmys urinal
Jimmy Kimmel says Matthew McConaughey hugged him with his penis exposed at the Sept. 14 Emmys. Kimmel had left the ceremony upset by a tribute to friend Cleto Escobedo; Woody Harrelson later joined them in a hug. Kimmel said the encounter lifted his mood. -
Mark Ballas says his tooth is fine after Maura Higgins’ ‘DWTS’ rehearsal mishap
Maura Higgins accidentally chipped dance partner Mark Ballas’ tooth while rehearsing for their Week 2 “Dancing with the Stars” performance on Sept. 22. Ballas said the damage was “fine”; their cha-cha scored 19 out of 30. -
Nigella Lawson takes Prue Leith’s place on ‘Great British Baking Show’
Nigella Lawson is taking over from Prue Leith as a judge on The Great British Baking Show. The series marked the change with a playful clip as its 14th season premiered in the U.K. on Sept. 22; U.S. viewers can watch the episode on Netflix from Sept. 25. -
Taylor Frankie Paul withdraws from planned return to ‘Mormon Wives’ Season 6
Taylor Frankie Paul said Sept. 21 she is leaving Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after five seasons, ending her planned Season 6 return. She accused castmates of months of bullying and said comments about her children crossed a line. -
Ted Danson comedy A Man on the Inside will finish with season 3
Netflix’s A Man on the Inside will conclude with its third season, now filming in San Francisco. Ted Danson returns as Charles alongside Mary Elizabeth Ellis and other regulars; the final season adds eight guest stars, including Nick Offerman and Bernadette Peters. -
Ghost Adventures launches Season 30 with a Las Vegas warehouse case
Ghost Adventures returns to Discovery on Sept. 30 for Season 30, opening with a case at a Las Vegas warehouse now used as a horror-themed escape room, whose past includes violent ties to the mob. Billy Tolley says time together has improved the team's investigative flow. -
Season 5 of ‘Special Forces’ premieres Sept. 24 with 15 recruits
“Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” returns Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FOX, with 15 celebrity recruits—including Candace Cameron Bure, George Santos and Oliver Hudson—facing military-style challenges in Malaysia’s jungle. Episodes stream on Hulu the next day. -
Shekinah says she skipped ‘90 Day: The Last Resort’ reunion to protect her mental health
After her split from Sarper Guven, Shekinah Garner said she skipped the 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 3 Tell All to protect her mental health; in a Sept. 22 statement, she said he had ignored her attempts to reach him for weeks.
