Stumble: Cancelled; NBC Cheerleading Sitcom Won’t Be Back for Season Two
NBC announced the cancellation of the mockumentary‑style comedy Stumble after its 13‑episode debut, meaning no season two for 2026‑27. The series, loosely inspired by Netflix’s docuseries Cheer, followed a Texas junior‑college cheer coach navigating a career setback. It aired on Friday nights and delivered a 0.17 rating in the 18‑49 demo with 1.79 million total viewers, including DVR playback. Low audience numbers placed it among the network’s least‑watched shows this season.
Brilliant Minds: Cancelled; No Season Three for NBC Medical Drama
NBC announced the cancellation of the medical drama *Brilliant Minds* after two seasons, confirming there will be no third season. The series’ second season, which began airing later this month, delivered a 0.14 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and 1.87 million...
NBC Cancels Brilliant Minds and Stumble
NBC announced the cancellation of the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons and the freshman cheerleading comedy Stumble after one season. Both series struggled to meet the network’s ratings expectations, prompting the decision. The move leaves Law & Order...
How Liberal Media Sold A Genocide
Adam Johnson’s new book *How To Sell A Genocide* argues that mainstream liberal outlets such as The New York Times, CNN and MSNBC crafted a subtle narrative that gave the Biden administration and Israel political cover for the Gaza war. Johnson contends...
Five Questions with Katie Phang
Journalist Katie Phang has filed a lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging that the Justice Department’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act hampers her ability to report. The suit claims the DOJ’s non‑compliance violates her...
Wednesday TV Ratings: Survivor, Chicago PD, MasterChef, Police 24/7, Shark Tank,
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, saw a full slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable series, including Survivor, Shark Tank, The Greatest Average American, and several Chicago franchise titles. Reruns of Police 24/7, Shark Tank and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune filled the...
World War Alfonsi
Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi was honored with the Ridenhour Courage Prize at the National Press Club. The award recognized her investigative work on the Salvadoran CECOT prison, which was delayed by new editor Bari Weiss. Alfonsi publicly accused Weiss of...
HBO Max Drops Support for Millions of Older Fire TV Models
HBO Max announced that its Fire TV app will no longer run on devices using Fire OS 5, raising the minimum supported version to Fire OS 6. Amazon’s Fire TV lineup, including the popular 2nd‑gen Fire TV Stick, has not received major...
Star Wars and Fortnite Go for It
Epic Games announced that on May 1 a suite of Star Wars‑themed experiences will launch within Fortnite. The rollout includes multiple game modes, character skins, and iconic weapons from the franchise. Players can access the content directly through the Fortnite client, blending...
Fox Orders Whitney Cummings-Hosted Marriage Market Dating Reality Show / Peacock Developing Gilgo Beach Murders Scripted Series / How Hacks...
Fox has green‑lit "Marriage Market," a new dating reality series hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings. The format forces singles ready for marriage to hand over matchmaking control to their closest family members, creating a family‑driven courtship dynamic. Fox plans to...
Kimmel Fights. Tech Bros Bow Before The King
Last week Disney’s ABC network faced renewed political pressure after President Trump labeled the network “Fake News” and demanded host Jimmy Kimmel be fired. Despite a looming FCC review of ABC’s broadcast licenses, Disney chose to keep Kimmel on the...
Podcast Intro Generator (Write Yours in 60 Seconds)
Talks has launched a free Podcast Intro Generator that lets creators draft a full intro script in about 60 seconds. The web‑based tool offers three ready‑made structures—clean, conversational, and story‑driven—where users simply swap in their audience, desired result, and host...
Leeds Utd v Burnley Live Stream, TV Channel – Where to Watch Football on Tv Today
Leeds United host Burnley in a Premier League clash on Friday night, broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League at 20:00 UK time. Leeds sit six points clear of the relegation zone and view the...
TV in 3: The Messy Truth Behind Amazon’s ‘Apprentice’ Fantasy
Amazon’s executives have floated reviving "The Apprentice" with Donald Trump Jr. as host, leveraging its $8.45 billion MGM acquisition. The proposal reflects a broader push to turn MGM’s film library into premium TV content for Prime Video. Meanwhile, Disney sidestepped political...
Your May Premier Membership Links and Dates
Substack’s Premier membership for May has been updated with new links and dates, prompting writers to bookmark the dedicated Premier homepage. The program is positioned as a tier beyond the standard paid subscription, offering deeper tools and resources. Its core...
It's the Smell
The author laments the surge of AI‑generated blog posts, calling them low‑quality and instantly recognizable. While tools like Claude can produce complete articles, the output often feels sterile and generic. The piece urges writers to prioritize authentic, human‑crafted content and...
Quiz: Did Trump Really Post That on Truth Social?
NewsGuard has launched an interactive quiz that asks users to spot fabricated Trump posts on the former president’s Truth Social platform. The quiz records response time, rewarding the fastest correct answer with a NewsGuard‑branded cap. The post also highlights a...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘BACHELOR’ AND ‘BACHELORETTE’ RETURN WITH MUCH TOUGHER BACKGROUND CHECKS
The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises are overhauling contestant vetting after a series of high‑profile scandals. Producers will now require extensive psychological evaluations, deep‑dive social‑media investigations, and thorough legal background checks. The latest overhaul follows a scrapped Bachelorette season that...
Alex Jones’ Infowars Officially Shuts Down After 27 Years
Infowars, Alex Jones' flagship conspiracy platform, officially ceased operations after 27 years, following bankruptcy tied to $1.4 billion in defamation judgments stemming from Sandy Hook claims. A court‑appointed receiver halted rent and service payments, prompting Jones to abandon his Austin studio...
Next On Disney+ – May 2026 Video Released
Disney released its May 2026 "Next On Disney+" video, previewing a slate that spans Marvel, Star Wars, and family fare across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN for bundled subscribers. Highlights include a new Marvel Television special, “The Punisher: One Last Kill,” and 20th Century...
The First Amendment
The White House Correspondents’ Association held its annual dinner despite a petition from 500 journalists urging it not to host President Trump, who attended with his cabinet. Within days, the administration forced Disney to file early license renewals for all...
Shifting Gears: Season Two Ratings + Viewer Votes
ABC’s multi‑camera sitcom *Shifting Gears* returns for a second season after becoming the network’s highest‑rated comedy in its debut year. Season 1 posted a 0.39 rating in the 18‑49 demo and attracted 4.32 million live + same‑day viewers, setting a benchmark for season 2. Early...
Five Seasons In, “Abbott Elementary” Still Has Lessons For Other Long-Running Sitcoms
Abbott Elementary has defied modern TV odds by reaching a fifth season, each with 22 episodes—a rarity for sitcoms. Season 5 pushes the series into bold new territory, notably relocating the school to a mall to lampoon public‑school funding woes....
FAD News: Meta Media Group Launches The Art Journal, a New Publication Focused on the Art Market
Meta Media Group has launched The Art Journal, a digital‑first publication aimed at demystifying the global art market. Edited by Tom Seymour, the outlet promises original reporting, market analysis and opinion that probe the economics, regulation and geopolitics behind art...
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Season Seven Premiere Date Set for History Channel Series
The History Channel announced that Season 7 of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" will debut on Tuesday, May 19 at 9/8c. The new episodes continue to follow ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team of scientists as they employ rockets, drone swarms, lasers...
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Jumps Back From Spring Break with Fifth Straight Week of Growth Among Both Total Viewers...
"Live with Kelly and Mark" returned from spring break to post its fifth straight week of year‑over‑year growth, adding 1% in total viewers to 2.413 million and a 2% rise in household ratings to 1.59. The show also posted a 3%...
Lanterns: HBO Reveals Premiere Date for DC Superhero Mystery Series
HBO announced that the DC superhero series "Lanterns" will debut on August 16, 2026. The show, produced by Greg Berlanti, follows intergalactic police officers John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and legendary Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they investigate a murder...
How Do You Spell Hate? T-E-X-A-S.
Edwin Eisendrath’s recent post warns that Texas is institutionalizing hate through a new law requiring every state‑run college to erect an 8‑foot statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The same administration has issued a Chancellor memo that bans discussion of...
How the Vinyl Revival Fills the Gaps Streaming Left Behind
Vinyl sales have rebounded for 19 straight years, reaching $2.1 billion in 2025 and projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2034. In the United States, revenue surpassed $1 billion last year, driven largely by Gen Z seeking tactile, algorithm‑free listening experiences. Internationally, records serve...
What Is the Reason BTS Still Sits Atop Their Media Throne?
South Korean supergroup BTS returned after a two‑year hiatus with their first full‑length album, ARIRANG, delivering 739.1 million on‑demand audio streams in its debut week—the largest first‑week total of 2026. The comeback was amplified by a free concert in Seoul streamed...
‘Legends’ Creator and Director Tease Netflix’s Gritty 1990s Undercover Thriller
Netflix’s new British crime drama *Legends* premieres on May 7, 2026, and follows a real‑life 1990s Customs operation that infiltrated the UK’s biggest heroin gangs. Creator Neil Forsyth spent months interviewing the officers and digging through court records to shape a six‑episode...
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original - "Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident"
Hulu announced the May 15 debut of "Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident," a comedy special streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for U.S. bundle subscribers and on Disney+ internationally. The hour‑long show is written, performed, executive‑produced and directed by Walter herself, with Art & Industry handling production. It...
FOX Announces "Marriage Market," A High-Stakes Arranged Marriage Experiment, Hosted by Whitney Cummings
FOX announced a new unscripted series, *Marriage Market*, slated for the 2026‑27 season. Hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, the show places single adults in an arranged‑marriage experiment where their families select partners and can send them back to the market...
The Science of Ad Intelligence: How Data-Driven Brands Reverse-Engineer Winning Campaigns
The article argues that paid‑media success now hinges on ad intelligence rather than gut instinct. By reverse‑engineering creatives that demonstrate longevity and stable spend, brands can compress testing cycles, lower customer‑acquisition cost (CAC) and avoid creative fatigue. Automated tools—especially Instagram...
"The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special" To Premiere Tuesday, May 12, on ABC and Streams Next Day...
ABC News Studios is debuting an hour‑long documentary titled “The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special” on Tuesday, May 12, from 9:00‑9:59 p.m. EDT. The film chronicles Simmons’ three‑decade fitness empire, his abrupt 2014 withdrawal from public life, a quietly...
How to Build $100M Offers for Your Substack (So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No)
The post argues that most newsletter creators face an offer problem rather than a traffic problem, meaning subscriber numbers alone don’t guarantee revenue. It proposes building "$100M offers"—high‑value, irresistible packages—that transform even a modest Substack list into a profit engine....
Scrubs: Season Two; 2026-27 Renewal Announced for ABC Sitcom Revival
ABC has renewed the *Scrubs* sitcom revival for a second season slated for 2026‑27 after the nine‑episode first season aired in mid‑April. The revival brings back original leads Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke, alongside a new supporting cast. It...
Video: "Marty, Life Is Short" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for "Marty, Life Is Short," a documentary chronicling the life and career of beloved comedian Martin Short. The teaser, released on May 1, 2026, promises intimate, never‑before‑seen archival footage and candid interviews that trace Short’s...
Inside the Stream – YouTube’s Record Q1, Roku’s Howdy Hits 1M Subs
Alphabet’s YouTube posted near‑$10 billion in Q1 ad revenue, up 11 % year‑over‑year, while subscription revenue accelerated, led by Premium and a surge in news‑channel subscriptions. English‑language news channels grew 16 % in the past 15 months, with the BBC emerging as the...
Meta’s AI Ad Engine Delivers 33% Revenue Growth
Meta reported Q1 2026 revenue of $56.3 billion, a 33% year‑over‑year jump driven almost entirely by AI‑enhanced ad ranking models. The upgrades—doubling user‑sequence length, accelerating same‑day post indexing, and richer content embeddings—lifted ad impressions 19% and raised average CPM 12%, adding roughly...
Cliodynamica Substack: A Year in Review
Peter Turchin’s Cliodynamica Substack celebrated its first anniversary, having published 87 articles at an average of 1.4 posts per week. The most lucrative paid‑subscriber posts focus on structural‑demographic analysis of America, Japan, and European geopolitics, while the free‑subscriber record belongs...
Love Story Would Like Emmy Consideration, Please
The limited‑series drama "Love Story," which dramatizes the Kennedy family saga, has become a cultural talking point and is being tipped for Emmy nominations. The author praises Constance Zimmer’s performance while finding Paul Anthony Kelly’s work flat and Sarah Pidgeon’s...
Tuesday TV Ratings: RJ Decker, Farmer Wants a Wife, NCIS: Sydney, NBA Playoffs, WWE NXT
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, TV ratings were released using Fast Affiliate Numbers, covering new episodes of RJ Decker, Farmer Wants a Wife, Bear Grylls is Running Wild, and three NCIS spinoffs. The sports lineup featured live broadcasts of the 2026 NBA Playoffs and...
“Shifting Gears” Renewed For A Third Season
Tim Allen’s comedy "Shifting Gears" has been renewed for a third season on ABC, with episodes also slated for Hulu and Disney+ in the 2026/27 broadcast year. The series follows Matt, a widowed classic‑car shop owner, whose estranged daughter Riley...
American Idol’s New Live Social Voting Has Been a Disaster / Druski to Host the BET Awards / Lanterns Trailer...
American Idol introduced live social media voting, but a system crash forced a delayed elimination and left viewers frustrated by complex comment rules. Comedian Druski was announced as the youngest-ever host of the BET Awards, signaling the network’s push toward...
This Product Review Blog Pivoted to Video to Protect Itself From AI
Prudent Reviews began as a scrappy $100 SEO‑driven affiliate site that relied on deep, hands‑on product testing to rank on Google. By 2023, AI‑generated reviews and Google’s new search summaries slashed its traffic, sometimes by 90%, exposing the fragility of...
Don Garber: MLS Was ‘Way Early’ on Move to Streaming-Exclusive Model
Major League Soccer has eliminated the $100 MLS Season Pass, making every match available to all Apple TV subscribers. Commissioner Don Garber admitted the league was “way early” in adopting an exclusive streaming‑only model. While other top leagues retain broadcast...
YouTube Series Are Hijacking Reality TV. Studios Want In
French YouTuber Squeezie and producer Théodore Bonnet created the high‑budget reality series *Stop the Train* for roughly $1 million, amassing 15 million views since its September launch. Banijay, the global powerhouse behind *Survivor* and *MasterChef*, has secured worldwide distribution rights, marking one...
Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace Live Stream, TV Channel – Where to Watch Europa League on Tv Today
Crystal Palace will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa Conference League semi‑final first leg on Tuesday, broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 at 20:00 UK time. The match is being played in Krakow while Shakhtar operate from a temporary base. Palace...
Tales From the Beat Episode 137: Christopher Barger
In episode 137 of Tales from the Beat, host Ed Garsten talks with communications veteran Christopher Barger about the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and its implications for journalism. Barger outlines four angles the media must cover—security, political violence,...