TV news summaries — Page 7
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Nene Royal wins season 21 of America’s Got Talent and its $1 million prize
Sixteen-year-old singer-guitarist Nene Royal won season 21 of “America’s Got Talent,” which ended Sept. 23. The $1 million prize can be taken as a 40-year annuity or its present cash value before taxes; Royal also gets a chance to headline a Las Vegas show. -
‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 trailer shows Joanne and Noah moving in together
Netflix released the first trailer for season 3 of Nobody Wants This on Sept. 24, showing Kristen Bell’s Joanne and Adam Brody’s Noah moving in together as their relationship faces new obstacles. The season premieres Oct. 22. -
Sarah Paulson ranks ‘Roanoke’ last in AHS; Ryan Murphy calls it his favorite
Sarah Paulson ranked “Roanoke” last among her American Horror Story seasons, saying it was not for her, while naming Lana Winters her favorite character. Ryan Murphy called the season his favorite and praised Paulson’s performance in it. -
People’s guide matches zodiac signs with ‘A Different World’ characters
People’s guide pairs each of the 12 zodiac signs with an original “A Different World” character, based on perceived personality traits. The Netflix reboot is set for Sept. 24, follows Deborah Wayne and is expected to include former cast members as guests. -
Simone turns 25 as Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson share rare photos
Former HGTV hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson celebrated their eldest daughter Simone’s 25th birthday on Sept. 21, sharing rare photos and tributes on Instagram. Jackson said he was proud to be her father, and fans commented on Simone’s resemblance to him. -
Former actuary Chibuikem Uche stars as Kojo in ‘A Different World’ revival
Chibuikem Uche plays fashion designer Kojo in Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel, which premiered Sept. 24. Before pursuing acting, he worked as an actuary and took acting classes in New York while keeping his full-time job. -
Braun Strowman to compete in Netflix’s 2027 Celebrity Million Dollar Secret
Adam Scherr, known as Braun Strowman, joins Netflix’s Celebrity Million Dollar Secret. Netflix says it will air in 2027, but has not announced an exact date. One player is secretly given a box containing $1,000,000; the others try to identify and vote them out. -
McConaughey says Woody Harrelson’s energy makes people feel younger
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson discussed their friendship and new Apple TV comedy “Brothers” in a Yahoo interview. McConaughey called Harrelson a “perpetual 8-year-old,” saying his beginner’s-mind outlook makes people around him feel younger. -
Celia Rose Gooding reflects on Uhura’s emotional Pike scene in ‘Strange New Worlds’
Celia Rose Gooding says the “Strange New Worlds” Season 4 finale’s conversation between TOS-era Uhura and Pike was its most meaningful scene to her, because Uhura knows his fate. A time anomaly brings two Uhuras together, and the present-day version becomes open to Scotty. -
Former contestants recount ‘The Swan’ in Hulu documentary
A Hulu documentary, “The Swan: Behind the Mirror,” premieres Sept. 29 and revisits Fox’s 2004 reality show through interviews with 12 former contestants. They recount its 90-day makeover, including cosmetic surgery, isolation, workouts and restrictive diets. -
18 TV finales viewers still debate, from Bran’s crown to Tony’s fate
People’s roundup revisits 18 TV finales that sparked debate, including Game of Thrones’ choice of Bran as king, Lost’s unresolved island mysteries, The Sopranos’ cut to black and How I Met Your Mother’s revelation that Tracy died before Ted returned to Robin. -
Jordan Aaron Hall recalls singing for Debbie Allen at ‘A Different World’ callback
Jordan Aaron Hall says Debbie Allen asked him to sing at his “A Different World” callback after spotting his musical-theater degree. His singing impressed Allen; Hall got a screen test that afternoon. He plays Amir in Netflix’s sequel, premiering Sept. 24. -
‘Survivor 51’ begins an unpredictable era; rollover could lift season 52’s prize to $3M
“Survivor 51” premiered on CBS with 21 players in Fiji, launching the “Open Era,” where past twists can return without warning. Its $1 million prize can reach $2 million this season; if the coin-flip bonus goes unclaimed, next season could offer a $3 million total prize. -
Lucca festival to host ‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 panel with unseen footage
“Percy Jackson” stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri will join co-creator Jonathan E. Steinberg and executive producer Dan Shotz for a Season 3 panel at Italy’s Lucca Comics and Games, with previously unseen footage. The festival runs Oct. 28-Nov. 1. -
Abdirahman Keinaan’s docuseries premieres at Helsinki International Film Festival
Finnish YouTuber Abdirahman Keinaan’s docuseries “Keinaan, Go Back to Somalia” premiered at Helsinki International Film Festival. It follows his trip to Somalia and his exploration of what it means to live between two cultures. -
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.
