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MGM+ sets ‘Treasure Island’ premiere for Oct. 11 as trailer debuts
MGM+ has released a trailer for its six-part “Treasure Island” adaptation, which premieres in the U.S. on Sunday, Oct. 11. David Oyelowo stars as Long John Silver, with Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins and Tom Sweet as Jim Hawkins. Paramount+ will stream it in the U.K. and Ireland. -
Ruby Rose's spine injuries and mental health disclosures ahead of 'Special Forces'
Ahead of her Season 5 debut on “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” Ruby Rose has said a 2019 “Batwoman” stunt left her with two herniated discs and led to emergency neck surgery; she has also discussed past mental health diagnoses. -
‘The Pitt’ seeks nonunion extras for Pittsburgh shoot Oct. 27–29, 2026
“The Pitt” will film scenes in Pittsburgh Oct. 27–29, 2026, with nonunion background-actor roles open to applicants, mostly age 18 and older. No experience is required; general extras will earn $250 for 12 hours, plus overtime if they work longer. -
After a four-chair turn, Lexi Stephens joins Adam Levine’s team on “The Voice”
Lexi Stephens chose Adam Levine as her coach on Wednesday’s episode of “The Voice,” after a four-chair turn for her audition. She said she had initially planned to pick Kelly Clarkson; Levine celebrated her choice by dropping to the floor and doing a push-up. -
Craig Melvin's GLP-1 use remains unconfirmed after Dylan Dreyer's question
On the Sept. 24 “Today” 3rd Hour, Dylan Dreyer said she had asked Craig Melvin whether he used a GLP-1 shot. Melvin said he took the question as suggesting he should use one, but did not confirm or deny taking it; he acknowledged losing weight. -
Ramsay calls Gen Z ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ season 25 one of the show’s best for food quality
Ramsay says Hell’s Kitchen’s 25th season, featuring only chefs under 25, is one of the show’s best for food standards. He says social media broadened their food knowledge, prompting the show to adapt. It premieres Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and streams on Hulu the next day. -
Newlywed Jen Casillas wins Barbados trip but misses $40,000 on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Newlywed Jen Casillas won a trip to Barbados and finished “Wheel of Fortune” with $17,815, but failed to solve the Bonus Round puzzle “Taking Flight,” missing the $40,000 in the envelope. Host Ryan Seacrest consoled the Chicago contestant afterward. -
Homer chases Emma Thompson’s reclusive author in ‘The Simpsons’ Season 38 opener
The Simpsons’ Season 38 opens Sunday, Sept. 27 at 8/7c on Fox with Homer chasing British children’s author Constance Clavinger, played by Emma Thompson. Marge booked the reclusive writer for a book fair to help save Springfield Elementary. -
Yellowjackets’ final-season first look features six new cast members
Molly Ringwald, Devon Sawa, June Squibb, Sam Braun, Dulé Hill and Ken Marino join Yellowjackets for its fourth and final season. First-look photos show some of their characters; the season premieres Friday, Nov. 20, on Paramount+ with the Premium Plan. -
Sarper says he and Shekinah split after ‘The Last Resort’ finale
Shekinah and Sarper Güven have split, Sarper said at the “90 Day: The Last Resort” Tell All, after they recommitted in the finale. Shekinah, absent from the reunion, said she moved to Miami after she was kicked off Sarper’s tour, choosing Florida because her daughter had started. -
Turning 50 helped Candace Cameron Bure say yes to ‘Special Forces’
Candace Cameron Bure says she joined Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” to keep fear from ruling her life. Newly 50, she saw training with Navy SEALs as a chance to take on hard challenges; season five premieres Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. -
Teams hunt lifelike cakes for up to $12,000 on Josh Peck’s ‘Sweet Deceit’
Josh Peck hosts “Sweet Deceit,” where teams of three hunt lifelike cakes hidden in spooky places and bite into their guesses for up to $12,000. The Food Network show premieres Oct. 5 with two back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streams on HBO Max the next day. -
CBS updates NYCC lineup for Ghosts, Eternally Yours, NCIS: New York and Einstein
CBS’s updated New York Comic Con lineup puts Ghosts and new vampire comedy Eternally Yours on the Main Stage Oct. 9, 1:45–3 p.m. ET; NCIS: New York follows Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–noon ET, and Einstein gets a pilot screening and panel that day, 1:45–2:45 p.m. ET in Room 409. -
Rory Kinnear joins Charlie Brooker’s Netflix series ‘Blackmere’
Netflix has titled Charlie Brooker’s four-part series “Blackmere” and added Rory Kinnear to its cast alongside Paddy Considine, Georgina Campbell and Lena Headey. Described as an absurd comedy disguised as a serious crime thriller, the show is due in early 2027. -
Shemar Moore says staying in Hondo shape is tougher at 56, but he won't quit
Shemar Moore, 56, says maintaining the physique and stamina required to play Hondo in “S.W.A.T. Exiles” is getting harder, but he is back in the gym and eating right to prepare for season 2. He says he has no plans to quit the physically demanding role. -
Apple TV schedules Hugh Laurie’s The Wanted Man for January 6, 2027
Apple TV’s eight-episode crime thriller The Wanted Man premieres January 6, 2027: its first two episodes arrive that day, followed by one each Wednesday through February 17. Hugh Laurie stars as Felix Carmichael, head of a British crime syndicate. -
Craig Melvin jokes after Dylan Dreyer asks about GLP-1 use
On the Sept. 24 “Today” show, Dylan Dreyer said she had asked Craig Melvin off camera whether he uses a GLP-1 injection. Melvin joked she thought he should take one; he confirmed losing some weight but did not confirm or deny using the medication. -
‘Lioness’ Season 4 remains unconfirmed after Season 3 cliffhangers
Paramount+ has not officially renewed “Lioness” for Season 4. The Season 3 finale revealed to viewers—but not the characters—that Aaliyah was behind Joe’s kidnapping and had ordered another attempt; Joe’s husband also left with their daughters. -
After her DWTS tango scored 16/30, Julia Stiles says Ezra Sosa sat with her as she cried
Julia Stiles cried in her trailer after she and partner Ezra Sosa scored 16/30 for their Sept. 22 “The Door” tango on DWTS; she said Sosa sat with her as she processed the judges’ criticism. The pair were later declared safe and will return in Week 3. -
Rotten Tomatoes scores put ‘Adults’ and ‘Colin From Accounts’ atop Forbes’ 2026 TV list
Forbes ranks 10 TV seasons released in 2026 so far by adding Rotten Tomatoes’ critic and audience scores, using review counts to break ties. “Adults” season 2 and “Colin From Accounts” season 3 top the list, each with 100% critic and 96% audience scores. -
Judge Judy says liars may avoid eye contact; other cues vary by sex
After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judge Judy star Judith Sheindlin says she looks for contradictions and signs of fabrication. She says people who lie usually try to avoid eye contact; women may show redness on the chest, while men may twitch or sweat above the lip. -
Sky casts David Oyelowo and Viola Prettejohn in ‘Dragon Tattoo’ series
David Oyelowo will play disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Viola Prettejohn will play hacker Lisbeth Salander in Sky’s eight-part “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” The pair investigate Harriet Vanger’s disappearance more than three decades ago. -
George Santos hesitates before a backward dive in ‘Special Forces’ clip
A clip from the September 24 premiere of Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” shows George Santos hesitating before a backward dive from a helicopter as instructors berate him. He says he expects to be “out of my element” and is not the most physically fit. -
Mark Harmon returns onscreen as Gibbs leaves Alaska in ‘NCIS: Origins’ season 3
Mark Harmon appears onscreen in all 10 episodes of “NCIS: Origins” season 3, premiering Oct. 6 on CBS. Present-day Gibbs leaves Alaska over a mystery tied to his 1990s NIS days, while the ’90s story picks up after he and Lala kiss and Randy is kidnapped. -
Netflix’s A Different World sequel maps the new Hillman characters’ family ties
Netflix’s A Different World revival, now streaming, links Hillman newcomers to the 1987 series: Deborah, daughter of Whitley and Dwayne; Shaquille, Ron’s son; Nellie, Mr. Gaines’ granddaughter; Brooklyn, Kimberly Reese’s daughter; and Ellington, a Kendall like Denise Huxtable.
