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Disney+ released a trailer for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, premiering March 24, in which Miley Cyrus revisits her Hannah Montana persona, showcases never-before-seen footage and recreated sets, and features a live studio audience with an interview hosted by Alex Cooper, bringing back the show's original cast and guest stars.
Miss Piggy, the Muppets’ iconic diva, returns to center stage with a new Muppet Show special on Disney+ and ABC as a movie for the character develops, with the piece tracing her rise from a minor puppet to a global pop-culture star and outlining her enduring influence and celebrated design.
The NBC special 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' featured behind-the-scenes moments not shown on TV, including audience participation, multiple takes of key performances like 'Defying Gravity,' and playful teases of exclusive clips, with the cast and crew sharing fun insights and surprises during the four-hour taping at the Dolby Theatre.
NBC will air a two-hour 'Wicked' TV special, 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night,' on November 6, featuring cast performances, sneak peeks of the upcoming sequel, and behind-the-scenes content, with the potential to deepen fans' connection to the story and characters.
Barbara Walters revealed her most boring celebrity interview was with Warren Beatty, describing his reluctance to talk and slow responses, which she shared in her memoir and during a TV appearance. She passed away at age 93, with tributes pouring in after her death was confirmed in 2022.
Oprah Winfrey's prime-time special, "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution," focused on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, with Oprah candidly discussing her own weight loss journey. The special highlighted the shame felt by people who rely on medication to lose weight, featuring personal stories and perspectives. While some shared positive experiences, others recounted serious side effects. Oprah emphasized the importance of finding what works best for each individual, acknowledging that there is space for all points of view on weight loss.
Oprah Winfrey is set to host a TV special discussing the impact of prescription weight-loss medications, aiming to shed light on the stigma and controversy surrounding the topic. She hopes to liberate people from shame and blame regarding weight and obesity, emphasizing that it's not their fault but a matter of brain function. The special, premiering on March 18, will feature conversations with medical experts and individuals battling obesity, addressing the impact of weight-loss medications on healthcare, economy, lifestyle, and culture.
Oprah Winfrey will host an ABC primetime special on March 18 discussing prescription weight-loss drugs, including her personal experience with them, after being removed from the WeightWatchers board for using a weight-loss drug. The special aims to address the stigma and shame surrounding weight and obesity, featuring medical experts and patients. Winfrey's involvement comes after she admitted to using a weight-loss drug and expressed frustration with the shaming around it. The TV special will explore questions about obesity, weight-loss medications, and their impact on society and culture.
A new "Peanuts" TV special, "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," set to premiere on Feb. 16 on Apple TV Plus, will focus on the origin story of the first Black "Peanuts" character, Franklin. The special, co-written by Robb Armstrong, Charles M. Schulz's son and grandson, and Cornelius Uliano, features Franklin in a better seat at the dinner table, addressing the controversy surrounding his isolated seat in a previous "Peanuts" special. Fans have praised the reimagined version as a win, especially during Black History Month, and noted how it symbolically honors the character who effectively integrated "Peanuts" during a time of racial segregation.
Barry Manilow's third Christmas-themed TV special, "A Very Barry Christmas," will air on NBC tonight. The special was filmed at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and features a mix of holiday songs and Manilow's hits. Manilow discusses his career, his love for Christmas music, and his changing opinion on the term "Fanilow." Despite turning 80 this year, Manilow shows no signs of slowing down and continues to captivate audiences with his genuine performances.
An upcoming TV special titled "TMZ Investigates: Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom" will investigate the pop star's life post-conservatorship, including her marriage to Sam Ashgari, concerns about her mental health, and how she spends her days. The hour-long special will premiere on May 15 on Fox and will also be available on Hulu and Tubi. Despite the alarming claims made in the trailer, there is hope for her future career-wise, with the narrator noting that she is "probably still in the top five people" performer-wise. Spears' conservatorship was lifted in November 2021 after 13 years, and she has since married Ashgari and signed a $15 million book deal with Simon & Schuster.
Carol Burnett celebrates her 90th birthday with a star-studded two-hour TV special, "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love," featuring performances by Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as tributes from comedians such as Amy Poehler, Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Wiig, and Lisa Kudrow. The special highlights Burnett's career, including her iconic role in "The Carol Burnett Show," and features surprise moments such as video messages from Jill Biden and Michelle Obama. Burnett celebrates her birthday with dinner near her Santa Barbara home with her husband, Brian Miller.