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South Park's 'Billionaire Weenietown' Episode Targets AI Data Centers and Anti-Vaxxer Narratives
tv8 days ago

South Park's 'Billionaire Weenietown' Episode Targets AI Data Centers and Anti-Vaxxer Narratives

The second episode of South Park Season 29, titled 'Billionaire Weenietown,' aired on September 30, 2026, on Comedy Central. The episode features Butters leading a campaign against billionaires who are building AI data centers in the town's backyards, which he claims are causing power outages and disrupting his viewing of Dr. Pimple Popper. The show, now officially rebranded as 'South America' for the season, continues its satirical focus on technology and politics, including a segment where Butters' parents blame his anti-billionaire views on the measles vaccine. The episode also includes a brief appearance by President Donald Trump and references to public figures like Mark Ruffalo and Macklemore.

South Park Season 29 Opens with a 'South America' Rename and Trump in the Intro
entertainment22 days ago

South Park Season 29 Opens with a 'South America' Rename and Trump in the Intro

South Park’s Season 29 premiere on Comedy Central largely focuses on chaotic e-bikes, but introduces a running joke by renaming the town (and the show) to South America in a new opening sequence. Trump is absent from the main storyline this episode, though he appears in the intro, as creators signaled they’d continue satire of him; the show will air new episodes biweekly through November.

South Park Rebrands as South America, Drops New Theme Song and Trump Cameo
television22 days ago

South Park Rebrands as South America, Drops New Theme Song and Trump Cameo

Season 29 opens with South Park being renamed to 'South America,' complete with a revamped theme song and a Donald Trump cameo; the premiere follows Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny as they ride e-bikes, Kenny dies in an e-bike explosion, and the town’s response includes outlawing e-bikes and rallying around new biker-gang patriotism, continuing the show's satirical take on politics.

South Park rebrands as South America for Season 29 debut
entertainment22 days ago

South Park rebrands as South America for Season 29 debut

South Park returns for Season 29 under a marketing gag that renames the show to 'South America' in a jab at Trump; the season debuts on Sept. 16 on Comedy Central with six weekly episodes, and will stream next-day on Paramount+. The premiere is 'South American Biker Gangs,' and the season runs through Nov. 25, continuing the show's satirical take on current events.

South Park Keeps the 'South America' Gag Alive in Season 29 Kickoff
television23 days ago

South Park Keeps the 'South America' Gag Alive in Season 29 Kickoff

Season 29 opens with South Park continuing its renaming gag to South America, as the premiere episode South American Biker Gangs satirizes politics (notably Trump) and modern culture, with the boys driving the action while South America’s parents struggle to recognize the place. The new season debuts on TV this Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET and will stream on Paramount+ and on-demand after the premiere.

South Park Returns With Fall Premiere for Season 29
television4 months ago

South Park Returns With Fall Premiere for Season 29

South Park Season 29 will premiere on Comedy Central on Sept. 16 at 10 p.m., with new episodes released every other Wednesday and streaming on Paramount+ the next day in the U.S., Canada, and Australia; the show will also celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, continuing its long-running run after recent high-profile storylines and Emmys for animated programming.

Jennifer Hudson to Replace Kelly Clarkson on The Voice After Personal Tragedy
entertainment1 year ago

Jennifer Hudson to Replace Kelly Clarkson on The Voice After Personal Tragedy

Jennifer Hudson temporarily replaced Kelly Clarkson as a coach on NBC's The Voice Season 29 following Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death, with Hudson filling in for one episode during rehearsals before Clarkson returned. Hudson has previously been a coach on The Voice and is part of the upcoming season, which features returning coaches and airs next spring.

Diablo 3's Epic Final Season Delivers Long-Awaited Player Requests
gaming3 years ago

Diablo 3's Epic Final Season Delivers Long-Awaited Player Requests

Blizzard has announced the addition of a Solo Self Found mode to Diablo 3, fulfilling a long-standing request from fans. In this mode, players can experience a truly solo gameplay experience with no trading, experience bonuses, or party support. The mode comes with its own dedicated leaderboard and a Hardcore version is also available. Alongside this addition, Season 29 will bring new content such as Visions of Enmity, increased Paragon ceiling, quality-of-life updates, class balance changes, and bug fixes. This will be the final season to introduce new content as the Diablo 3 development team shifts focus to Diablo 4.

The End of New Seasons for Diablo 3 as Diablo 4 Approaches.
gaming3 years ago

The End of New Seasons for Diablo 3 as Diablo 4 Approaches.

Season 29 will be the last to feature new content for Diablo 3, and starting with Season 30, the game will mix and match cosmetics and features from previous seasons. All future development efforts will go into Diablo 4, which has recently had record-breaking betas. Blizzard wanted to remove the controversial auction house from Diablo 3 sooner, but was concerned over potential legal action.