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• Disney and ABC Ask FCC to Reject Petitions to Deny TV License Renewals

  Disney and ABC urged the FCC to toss out petitions calling for the agency to deny the renewal of broadcast licenses for ABC's eight owned-and-operated TV stations, and they reiterated the assertion that the agency targeting the stations with the "death penalty of license non-renewal" because President Donald Trump doesn't like the programming carried on the network.

• Pandji on Indonesia Blasphemy Case, New Tour, Starting Over in America

  Indonesia's biggest comedian sold out arenas while pissing off the government. Now he's starting over in America with his first English-language tour.

• Christine Romans' 'Current' to Debut August 3 on NBC News Now

  Christine Romans' 'Current' to Debut August 3 on NBC News Now

• 'Home Improvement' Reunion: Jonathan Taylor Thomas Seen in Rare Photo

  'Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas was seen in a rare photo reuniting with his co-stars Patricia Richardson and Taran Noah Smith.

• Ryan Bingham Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)

  Singer-songwriter-actor and “Yellowstone” star Ryan Bingham has signed with WME for worldwide representation in music.

• AMC Global Media Streaming Up, Ad Sales Down in Q2 Earnings

  AMC Global Media reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday.

• The Walking Dead to Stream on Netflix, AMC+ in $500 Million Deal

  AMC Global Media's "The Walking Dead" franchise will stream on both Netflix and AMC+ beginning in 2027 as part of a $500 million licensing deal.

• FIFA's $20B Investment Plan Features Trump Family: Sporticast Podcast

  FIFA's $20B investment plan seeks outside investment, including from Trump family peripherals. This Sporticast podcast breaks down the full strategy.

• Joyce Carol Oates Defends The Odyssey and Slams Translator For Review

  Author Joyce Carol Oates defended 'The Odyseey' and slammed translator Emily Wilson for her viral review.

• Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million Prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

  Watch the moment Ben Affleck and 'Jeopardy!' champion Jamie Ding won $1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' with help from Jimmy Kimmel.

• Supernatural Reality Series 'House of Fates' Greenlit at Disney+

  Disney+ has greenlit 'House of Fates,' a spinoff of the record-breaking Korean competition series 'Battle of Fates.'

• Grammy Chief ‘Saddened’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards

  Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards.

• Ian McKellen Found Out Anthony Mackie Is Captain America on Doomsday Set

  Ian McKellen found out Anthony Mackie is Capatain American on the 'Avengers: Doomsday' set and told him 'you deserve that.'

• Children of Blood and Bone Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film Set Sobbing

  'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi has spoken out about alleged issues on set, saying she left 'sobbing' and will not watch the movie.

• Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets September Release Date

  Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

• 'Chicago Fire': Joe Miñoso Leaving in Season 15

  Joe Miñoso, who plays Joe Cruz on 'Chicago Fire,' is leaving the series in Season 15.

• 'The Daily Show' Sets New Podcast Hosted by News Team

  'The Daily Show' News Team will host a three-episode podcast in honor of the series' 30th anniversary.

• AMC NASCAR Series 'Thunder Road' Casts 'Silo' Star Shane McRae

  Shane McRae is the latest addition to the upcoming AMC drama series "Thunder Road," Variety has learned exclusively.

• Starz and Crunchyroll Team for Discounted Bundle on Amazon's Prime Video

  Starz and Sony's Crunchyroll are rolling out a new bundle now available through Prime Video in the U.S. priced at $16.99/month for the pair -- more than 23% off compared with buying the services separately.

• 22 Advocacy Groups Line Up to Support Disney in Tangle With FCC

  ACLU, National Coalition Against Censorship and 20 Other Groups Line Up to Support Disney in Tangle With FCC

• ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer: Michael B. Jordan Stars, Directs Remake

  Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” which will debut on March 5, 2027.

• Michael J. Fox to Get TV Academy Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys

  Michael J. Fox will recieve the TV Academy’s Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys on Sept. 14.

• Comcast Taps Social-Media Series to Tout Xfinity as Creator Tool

  Comcast Taps New Social-Media Reality Series to Tout Xfinity as Tool for Creators, Influencers

• 'American Idol' Season 25: How to Audition

  'American Idol' has been renewed for Season 25. Here's how to audition for the singing competition series.

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