HBO Original Documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" Debuts June 30
HBO Documentary Films is premiering "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" on June 30, streaming on HBO Max after its Tribeca Festival debut. The film follows the legendary New York public‑access host who, from 1977 to 1998, used her late‑night call‑in show to champion sex‑positivity, queer visibility, and free speech. It chronicles Byrd’s landmark Supreme Court battle that secured First Amendment protections for her platform. Archival footage and new interviews trace her influence on today’s creator economy and her personal life as she approaches her 70th birthday.
Production Begins on Season Two of CBS' "Marshals" - The #1 New Broadcast Series
Paramount Television Studios announced production has started on season two of CBS’s “Marshals” in Park City, Utah. The drama, starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, was the #1 new broadcast series, pulling an average 20.4 million multiplatform viewers across its first...
ESPN Scores Second Most-Watched WCWS Finals on Record; Game 2 Delivers Most-Watched College Softball Game Ever
ESPN reported that the 2026 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) Finals attracted 2.2 million average viewers, making it the second‑most‑watched final in series history. Game 2 set a new record for a college softball broadcast, averaging 2.5 million viewers and peaking at 3.0 million,...
"The Mystery of Richard Simmons - A Diane Sawyer Special" Soars Over 10 Million Total Multiplatform Viewers Across ABC, Disney+...
ABC News’ one‑hour documentary "The Mystery of Richard Simmons – A Diane Sawyer Special" has accumulated 10.212 million viewers across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu through June 2, 2026. The program’s Live + Same‑Day audience rose 57 % from its initial airing, making it the most‑watched ABC...
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
Paul Simon’s "The Quiet Celebration Concert" will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26, offering a nearly two‑hour live film of his acclaimed Quiet Celebration tour. The concert, recorded at Seattle’s McCaw Hall, showcases the full Grammy‑nominated "Seven Psalms"...
Peacock Orders "The Break-In," New Mystery Series From Carnival Films and Writer Megan Gallagher
Peacock has ordered a new limited series, “The Break‑In,” adapting Katherine Faulkner’s bestselling domestic‑mystery novel. The drama will be written and executive‑produced by Megan Gallagher, who previously delivered Peacock’s biggest original launch, *All Her Fault*, which logged 45 million viewing hours in...
BET Announces First-Ever Board of Advisors, Marking a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
BET announced its first-ever Board of Advisors, assembling a mix of cultural icons and senior business leaders to steer the network’s next phase. The inaugural board features founder Bob Johnson, Grammy‑winner Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, NFL executive Troy Vincent, Lazard President Raymond...
Exclusive Announcement Live From Crime Con 2026: Season 4 of the Hit Docuseries "Betrayal" To Stream on Hulu This August
Season 4 of the true‑crime docuseries “Betrayal” will debut on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in August, announced live from Crime Con 2026 in Las Vegas. The panel, hosted by ABC News correspondent John Quiñones, featured Glass Entertainment president Nancy Glass, podcast host Andrea...
2026-27 CFP Broadcast Schedule Revealed
The College Football Playoff announced its 2026‑27 broadcast schedule, marking ESPN’s expanded package that now includes five games sublicensed to TNT Sports. For the first time, a first‑round matchup will be simulcast on ABC and ESPN, while TNT will air...
ESPN Scored Most-Watched NCAA Women's College World Series Opening Thursday on Record
ESPN's coverage of the opening Thursday of the 2026 NCAA Women’s College World Series set new viewership records, averaging 1.2 million viewers—a 63 % jump from 2025. Three of the four most‑watched opening‑day games in series history aired on ESPN, with Arkansas‑Nebraska...
"20/20" Is Friday's No. 1 Newsmagazine, Leading "Dateline" In Total Viewers for the 5th Consecutive Broadcast Season
ABC’s flagship newsmagazine “20/20” retained its position as Friday’s No. 1 program for the fifth straight broadcast season, pulling 3.672 million total viewers—12% ahead of NBC’s “Dateline.” The show posted a 5% year‑over‑year lift, adding 170,000 viewers, and delivered double‑digit weekly gains...
ABC News Is #1 in Total Viewers Sunday Morning and in Late-Night
ABC News solidified its dominance in two key time slots this week. "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" posted 2.58 million total viewers and 374 000 adults 25‑54, marking a 17‑week streak at No. 1—the longest in over three decades. Meanwhile, "Nightline" captured 786 000...
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Christmas in July" Programming Event Returns June 26 with Four Original Movie Premieres
Hallmark Channel is reviving its annual “Christmas in July” event, running from June 26 through July 31, 2026. The network will premiere four original holiday movies on consecutive Saturday nights—July 4, 11, 18 and 25—each followed by next‑day streaming on Hallmark+. Additionally, Hallmark+...
Paramount+ Sets U.S. and International Premiere for "Wild Cherry"
Paramount+ announced that the six‑part BBC thriller "Wild Cherry" will debut exclusively on its platform on June 24, 2026. The rollout covers the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and Latin America, expanding the service’s premium drama slate....
Gripping Suspense Drama Series "Notes From the Last Row" Premieres June 26
South Korean suspense drama "Notes from the Last Row" will debut globally on Netflix on June 26. The series is directed by Kim Gyu‑tae and stars veteran actor Choi Min‑sik as a disgraced literature professor and rising star Choi Hyun‑wook...