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CBS’s Big Brother kicks off Season 28 with an 'In loving memory' tribute card for former contestant Mickey Lee, who died on Christmas night at 35 after a series of cardiac arrests; the Season 27 alum is remembered by family and fans for her authenticity and impact on the show.
CBS’s Big Brother 28 reveals its cast, led by Drag Race alum Jason De Puy and MMA fighter Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk, among 14 houseguests. The season premieres July 9 with 24/7 live feeds on Paramount+, Pluto TV, and YouTube for limited periods, and introduces a Time Trip twist with decade-themed rooms. A follow-up special, Big Brother: Unlocked, airs July 10 with host Jerry O’Connell and winners Derrick Levasseur and Taylor Hale.
Michael Weatherly will return to NCIS to reprise Tony DiNozzo for a season-long arc in Season 24, marking his first full comeback since leaving in Season 13. He previously appeared in Season 21 for Ducky’s funeral and later cameoed in the short-lived Tony & Ziva spin-off. The move comes amid ongoing questions about the team’s leadership after Leon Vance’s death, with showrunners hinting at bringing back a familiar face as the possible new director as Tony’s return unfolds.
Variety reports that Mark Harmon will reprise Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a season-long arc of NCIS: Origins' Season 3, appearing in every episode as part of a present-day mystery tied to his 1990s Camp Pendleton days; Harmon also narrates and serves as an executive producer, with Austin Stowell portraying a young Gibbs as the prequel returns this fall alongside a cast including Kyle Schmid, Mariel Molino, Tyla Abercrumbie, Diany Rodriguez and Caleb Foote.
Deadline reports that Amanda Batula will not return as a full-time cast member on Bravo’s Summer House for Season 11 after nine seasons, with her on-screen partner Westling Wilson also exiting; Batula’s departure follows her January separation from husband Kyle Cooke, whom she married in 2021, and her confirmed romance with Wilson. Batula remains tied to Bravo through the In the City spinoff, which has not yet been renewed.
On Real Time, JD Vance defended Nixon’s legacy and criticized Iran while Bill Maher pressed him on Iran, ICE and election honesty; Maher then suggested he could vote Republican in 2028 if Democrats keep moving left, though Vance dodged some questions, showcasing a sharp, cordial exchange.
Megyn Kelly blasted Jimmy Kimmel’s choice of summer guest hosts, calling it a “litany of left-wing comedians,” and mocked Rosie O’Donnell’s interview clips while suggesting the lineup signals concerns about Kimmel’s job security as he takes a two‑month break.
Variety covers The Way Home’s series finale: Elliot survives the Lingermore bombing thanks to Kat, Jacob and Abby marry at the pond to heal old feuds, and Kat and Elliot are engaged as the season ends. The finale delivers closure while leaving the pond’s origins mysterious, and creators hint at possible future returns or a spinoff, celebrating the show’s emotional resonance and cast ingenuity.
An Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan in Davenport, Iowa, tears up on air as he announces he's leaving the news industry, blasting his station for 'saturated' local coverage that makes viewers uncomfortable, and insisting his goal is to report on the issues that truly matter, while praising his wife Jenna as his co-anchor.
Tom Hanks teased MSNBC's MS NOW live on air at the Obama Presidential Center opening, quipping “What can I do for the 800 people watching MS NOW?” and telling the reporter to “add a zero” to the ratings; MS NOW’s numbers were cited as roughly 691,000 daytime viewers and 1.1 million primetime in Q1 2026. The ceremony drew former presidents and stars, and Hanks has previously donated coffee machines to the White House press corps.
Reality star West Wilson explains why he believes his time on Summer House has ended, reflecting on the show’s evolving dynamics and teasing plans for his next steps in entertainment.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals an aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer after a May 2025 biopsy, forcing him to pause harvest and likely delay Clarkson's Farm Season 6; the episode notes about 10% of his prostate is dead, and the health scare follows a prior near-heart attack, with charities backing him as he undergoes treatment.
Season 6 of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building will feature David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan and other high-profile guests in recurring roles as production shifts to the U.K. Exact character details are being kept under wraps, while the core trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez continues their investigation into Cinda Canning's death; the expanded guest list also includes Jodie Whittaker, Jim Broadbent, Martin Freeman and more.
After The Testaments finale, Elisabeth Moss and Bruce Miller outline Season 2 plans: Agnes discovers her mother is Mayday leader June Osborne, heightening the stakes as Daisy’s true parents and Nichole’s potential sister storyline remain in play; Becka’s Mayday marriage is explored, while the writers stress a deliberate production pace to craft a strong follow-up and leave open the reveal of Daisy’s parents (and possible Nichole connections), with a Margaret Atwood cameo noted.
Tom Hardy has reportedly been cut from MobLand after Season 2 wrapped, amid on-set clashes with producers and complaints he was late to set and kept demanding notes on scripts. Paramount+ and Hardy haven’t commented. MobLand has been a hit for the streamer, with about 26 million views in the first 70 days after release, but Hardy’s exit casts doubt on a potential Season 3.