Peacock Renews "Love Island USA" For Season Eight and Announces Premiere Dates for Upcoming Slate
Peacock announced the renewal of Love Island USA for an eighth season, returning to Fiji with host Ariana Madix, and set to debut on June 2, 2026. The streamer also revealed that Love Island: Beyond the Villa season two will premiere on April 15, 2026, with two episodes and continue weekly. Season seven logged over 18.4 billion minutes streamed, keeping the franchise as Peacock’s #1 original unscripted title for six consecutive weeks. These moves underline Peacock’s strategy to leverage reality‑TV hits for subscriber growth.
History's "The Food That Built America" Returns for Season 7 on April 19
History Channel’s documentary series “The Food That Built America” returns for its seventh season on April 19, 2026. The new season spotlights the origin stories of iconic food brands such as Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Snapple, and more, covering categories from...
Video: "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix unveiled the trailer for its upcoming horror limited series *Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen*, debuting on Friday the 13th. The show, created by Haley Z. Boston and executive‑produced by Stranger Things’ Duffer brothers, follows a bride‑to‑be and...
Video: Hot Out the Oven - Hulu's "Pizza Movie" Trailer & Key Art
Hulu unveiled the trailer and key art for its new comedy‑psychedelic film “Pizza Movie” at SXSW on March 13, 2026. The movie, starring Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone and a supporting ensemble, follows two college roommates whose pizza run spirals into a hallucinogenic night after an...
FOX Sports, Imagine Documentaries & Delirio Films Announce "Summer of '94" Premiering May 23 on FOX
FOX Sports, Imagine Documentaries and Delirio Films announced the documentary feature “Summer of ’94,” which will debut on FOX on May 23, 2026, after a world premiere at SXSW on March 14. The film chronicles the U.S. Men’s National Team’s...
"The Vampire Lestat" Set to Debut Sunday, June 7 on AMC and AMC+
AMC Networks announced that the third season of *The Vampire Lestat* will premiere on Sunday, June 7, on AMC and AMC+. Ahead of the launch, the series’ second rock single, “All Fall Down,” composed by Daniel Hart and performed by...
CBS Midseason Premiere Week Tops Broadcast and Streaming Rankings in Live + 7-Day Multiplatform Viewership
During the Feb 23‑Mar 1, 2026 mid‑season premiere week, CBS secured the top three spots among broadcast series and placed seven of the ten most‑watched titles in the broadcast‑only ranking, according to Nielsen’s live‑plus‑7‑day multiplatform data. The network’s flagship drama “Marshals” led with...
Paramount+ and CBS Partner to Air UFC 327: Prochazka Vs. Ulberg Live on Paramount+ and CBS Television Network
Paramount+ and CBS have agreed to jointly broadcast UFC 327, featuring Jiří Procházka vs. Valter Ulberg, on April 11 from Miami’s Kaseya Center. Paramount+ will stream the entire fight card in the United States and Latin America, while CBS will simulcast the...
BET Expands Daytime Lineup with AFRO TV's "The Sisaundra Show" And "Point of View," Celebrating Community, Culture and Connection on...
BET is expanding BET Her’s daytime schedule through a partnership with AFRO TV, adding two live daily talk shows—The Sisaundra Show and Point of View—premiering on March 16, 2026. Both programs are produced in Orlando and focus on Black women’s culture, perspectives, and community issues. The collaboration gives...
Academy Award Winner Tommy Lee Jones Joins Season Two Cast of "The Lowdown" Coming to FX and Hulu
Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones has been added to the cast of FX’s second season of the acclaimed comedy series The Lowdown, which streams on Hulu. The show, created by Sterlin Harjo and starring Oscar‑nominee Ethan Hawke, begins production...
Lifetime Announces Two New "Ripped From the Headlines" Films for Spring
Lifetime announced two new true‑crime movies for its spring lineup, expanding its "Ripped from the Headlines" brand. "Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story" will debut on April 4, featuring Nancy Travis, Mike Pniewski and Jake Allyn....
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs Development Commitment with Frankie Quinones for New Comedy Series
FOX Entertainment Studios has entered a development commitment with comedian Frankie Quiñones to create an untitled scripted comedy series, where he will co‑write and star. The deal underscores FOX’s push for bold, creator‑driven voices across its scripted and unscripted platforms....
Josh Gates Returns with an All-New Season of "Expedition Files," Revealing Striking New Revelations Behind History's Biggest Mysteries
Discovery Channel announced the return of Josh Gates' series "Expedition Files" with a brand‑new season premiering April 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The season tackles a slate of high‑profile historical enigmas, from the disappearance of the USS Scorpion and the true story...
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Dear Killer Nannies"
Hulu released the trailer and key art for “Dear Killer Nannies,” a Latin‑American drama that follows Juan Pablo Escobar’s childhood as the son of Colombia’s infamous drug lord. The series premieres on April 1, 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+...
Peacock Lands Exclusive Next-Day Streaming Rights in the US for "Saturday Night Live UK"
Peacock has secured exclusive next‑day U.S. streaming rights for the British adaptation of Saturday Night Live, set to debut on Sky One and NOW on March 21 and arrive on Peacock on March 22. The show, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio...
"The Predator of Seville" Premieres on Netflix on March 27
Netflix will debut the true‑crime docuseries *The Predator of Seville* on March 27, detailing the assault allegations against Manuel Blanco, a tour guide known as “Manu White”. The eight‑part series, produced with Atresmedia and Newtral, weaves victim testimonies, previously unseen footage, and...
ESPN and the Southern Conference Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Extension
ESPN and the Southern Conference have signed a multi‑year media rights extension that will run through the 2031‑32 academic year, deepening a partnership that began over two decades ago. The deal guarantees a record slate of national linear broadcasts on...
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
Lifetime announced new original‑movie agreements with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment. Latifah will executive‑produce three Lifetime films, while Henson will helm two projects in partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios. Both deals reinforce Lifetime’s focus on bold, female‑driven storytelling and...
ABC's Beloved Comedy "Scrubs" Returns with Over 11 Million Total Audience to Date
ABC’s revived "Scrubs" episode attracted 11.36 million cross‑platform viewers within five days, making it the network’s top comedy debut on streaming in over a year. The broadcast also earned a 0.74 rating among adults 18‑49, the highest linear comedy telecast on...
NBC Renews Innovative Reality Travel Competition Series "Destination X" For Season Two
NBC has ordered a second season of the adventure‑travel competition "Destination X," hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The series, produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, topped summer ratings and attracted more than 20 million viewers across all platforms, becoming Peacock’s best‑performing...
PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports Extend Media Rights Agreement Through 2033
The PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports have renewed their media‑rights agreement through 2033. The extension secures broadcast of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship on NBC, Peacock, USA Network...
"Survivor 50" Premiere Wins the Night Posting CBS' Most-Watched Wednesday Since 2022
CBS reported that the "Survivor 50" premiere on February 25, 2026 attracted an average 5.06 million viewers, making it the network’s most‑watched Wednesday night since 2022. The episode outperformed NBC by 81 % and peaked at 6.18 million viewers, retaining at least 90 % of its audience...
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Peacock will stream the award‑winning drama Hamnet exclusively starting March 6, 2026. Directed by two‑time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, the film adapts Maggie O'Farrell's bestseller and has earned a 93 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. It already secured two Golden Globe wins and...
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
Netflix’s co‑CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters announced the company will not increase its offer for Warner Bros., citing a lack of financial attractiveness. The decision comes after Paramount Skydance presented a higher bid that Netflix deemed too costly to match....
"20/20: The Au Pair, The Affair and Murder" About a Twisted Love Triangle Delivers Best Adult 25-54 Performance in 10...
ABC News’ true‑crime special “20/20: The Au Pair, The Affair and Murder” delivered 3.383 million total viewers on Feb 20, 2026. The broadcast posted a 2 % rise in adults 25‑54 and a 6 % increase in adults 18‑49, marking its best performance in...
ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network for Coverage of the State of the Union, Beating NBC by 1.4 Million...
ABC News topped all broadcast networks in live‑plus‑same‑day viewership for the 2026 State of the Union, drawing 4.912 million total viewers. The coverage outperformed NBC by 1.43 million viewers and CBS by 1.65 million, while also beating Fox and the combined cable audience...
CBS Series Post Strong Fall Viewership, Topping Broadcast and Streaming Rankings in Live + 35-Day Multiplatform Viewership
CBS’s fall lineup captured eight of the ten most‑watched broadcast series and nine of the top‑20 titles across broadcast and streaming, according to Nielsen’s live + 35‑day multiplatform data through January 4, 2026. The drama Tracker led the pack with 16.7 million viewers, while new...
HBO Documentary Films Acquires Worldwide TV and Streaming Rights to "The Slightest Touch"
HBO Documentary Films announced acquisition of worldwide TV and streaming rights to the documentary "The Slightest Touch." The film, directed by Rachel Fleit, chronicles Emma Fogarty, a 40‑year‑old living with Epidermolysis Bullosa, as she trains for the Dublin Marathon with...
"The 'Burbs" Continues Hot Start on Peacock
Peacock’s mystery‑comedy series “The ‘Burbs” logged nearly one billion minutes of viewing within its first nine days, making it the platform’s #1 original season by reach. Nielsen data shows it ranked #2 among streaming original scripted seasons for minutes viewed during...
ABC Wednesday Comedies Deliver Audience Milestones as Romance Blooms With Valentine's Day Episodes
ABC’s Wednesday comedy block posted record audience gains on Feb. 4, 2026, driven by Valentine’s‑themed episodes. “Shifting Gears” season‑finale attracted 6.90 million viewers, a 59% lift over its live‑same‑day numbers, and a 0.99 rating among adults 18‑49. “Abbott Elementary” delivered 5.93 million viewers and...
ESPN to Launch "Women's Sports Sundays," A First of Its Kind Summer Weekly Primetime Franchise Showcasing the Best of Women's...
ESPN announced "Women’s Sports Sundays," a new summer‑time primetime franchise debuting in 2026. The nine‑week block will showcase live WNBA and NWSL matchups across ESPN’s family of networks, including ABC and ESPN2, in premium windows. The initiative is positioned as...
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
FOX Nation, the subscription streaming arm of FOX News Media, launched on Amazon Prime Video in the United States on February 17, 2026. The service offers its full catalog of more than 10,000 hours of original series, documentaries and specials...
"Unscripted" Producer MEGUMI Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix
Netflix has inked a multi‑year exclusive agreement with Japanese unscripted creator MEGUMI to develop a slate of original series. Her debut unscripted show, Badly in Love, quickly rose to No. 8 on the Global Weekly Top 10 (Non‑English Series) and topped Japan’s...
ABC's Thursday Night Dramas Dominate as "9-1-1," "9-1-1: Nashville" And "Grey's Anatomy" Jump to Biggest Multiplatform Audience Since Their Season...
ABC’s Thursday night lineup delivered record‑breaking multiplatform audiences for three of its flagship dramas. The Jan 29 episodes of “9‑1‑10,” “9‑1‑10: Nashville,” and “Grey’s Anatomy” each posted their highest Total‑Viewer numbers since their season premieres, with 8.20 M, 6.99 M and 6.21 M viewers...