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Saturday Night Live has premiered its 52nd season, and the big story is the lineup changes behind the desk. E! News rounded up all the cast members who joined and departed ahead of the new run, as the show opens another chapter following its traditional summer break. Fans are weighing in on who left, who stayed, and how the reshaped ensemble will shape the season's comedy.
- 2Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with dual lead acting wins●Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with lead acting wins for 2 shows
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has made Emmy Awards history by winning lead acting trophies for two different shows. The achievement makes him the first performer to take home the lead acting prize for two separate series, cementing his reputation as one of television's most acclaimed dramatic actors. Coverage highlights the rarity of the milestone in the awards' long history.
- 3John Goodman joins The Last of Us season 3 cast▼‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander
HBO has added John Goodman to the cast of The Last of Us season 3, alongside Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander, both of whom appeared in the original video games. Bailey voiced Abby in the game, while Alexander played Lev. The casting suggests the third season may lean further into the game's second installment characters, and fans are widely discussing what roles the new actors will take.
- 4Oracle must pay data centre investors even without electricity●Oracle on the hook to pay data centre investors even if site has no electricity
Oracle is contractually obligated to keep paying investors in a data centre project even if the site lacks a reliable electricity supply, according to a Financial Times report. The arrangement highlights the growing risks in data centre financing as demand for AI computing capacity outpaces grid infrastructure, leaving companies exposed to costs on facilities that may not be operational.
- 5Hooked on vapes, some smokers turn to cigarettes to quit●People hooked on vapes try a new way to quit: cigarettes
Some people who became dependent on nicotine through vaping are switching back to traditional cigarettes as a way to quit, according to a Bloomberg report. The reversal highlights how vaping, marketed as a safer alternative, has created a new generation of nicotine users struggling to stop, with some viewing cigarettes as easier to give up than e-cigarettes.
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John Goodman has been cast in the third season of HBO's 'The Last of Us', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details about his role have not been disclosed. The adaptation, based on the PlayStation game, remains one of the network's most-watched series, and news of a major new cast member is drawing wide attention from fans of the show and the game alike.
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Breaking Bad has taken the top spot on a newly published list of the 100 best television shows of all time. The ranking puts the Bryan Cranston-led crime drama above other acclaimed series, a placement likely to fuel the ongoing debate among viewers about which show truly deserves the title of greatest ever made.
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Netflix has reportedly renewed the Sesame Street series, keeping the beloved children's program available on the streaming service. The show, a staple of children's television for decades, moved to Netflix after its long run on public broadcasting in the United States. The renewal means new episodes will continue to be produced for the platform's young audiences.
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NBC's sports coverage is delaying the start of Saturday Night Live's new season premiere, pushing the show's start time later than scheduled. Viewers following the show have been discussing the overlap, with many noting that live sports broadcasts frequently run long and disrupt primetime programming on the network.
- 10Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series The Challenger on Prime Video▼The Challenger: Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series on Prime Video
Six new cast members have joined The Challenger, a drama series about NASA set up at Prime Video. The casting announcement gives the space-themed project momentum as it moves into production. Details about the actors' roles and the series' premiere date have not yet been shared, leaving audiences curious about how the show will portray NASA's history.
- 11Anthony Horowitz's 'Marble Hall Murders' Debuts on BBC▼'Marble Hall Murders': Release Date And When New Episodes Air On BBC For New Anthony Horowitz Series
Anthony Horowitz's new series 'Marble Hall Murders' is arriving on the BBC, with attention focused on its release date and weekly broadcast schedule. The adaptation, based on Horowitz's crime fiction, is drawing interest from fans of his detective work ahead of its premiere, as outlets confirm when viewers can catch each new episode.
- 12Taylor Sheridan's Action Series Returns to Top of Streaming Charts●Taylor Sheridan's Explosive Action Series Reclaims Its Streaming Crown
Taylor Sheridan's action-packed series has climbed back to the top of streaming rankings, reclaiming its position as one of the most-watched titles on streaming platforms. The show, known for its gritty storytelling and high-stakes drama, continues to draw large audiences, underlining Sheridan's strong track record in television and his enduring appeal with viewers worldwide.
- 13The New York Times ranks the century's best TV shows▼'The Wire' Claims No. 2 as 'Atlanta' Rounds Out Top 10 in The New York Times' 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
The New York Times has published its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, placing 'The Wire' at number two, while Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' rounds out the top 10. The ranking has drawn wide attention and debate online, with readers weighing in on where prestige dramas and comedies landed and which favorites were left out.
- 14Mary Poppins TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in Development▼Mary Poppins: TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in the Works
A television series adapted from P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins books is reportedly in development. The project would bring the beloved magical nanny back to the screen in serialized form, expanding on the franchise that has previously spanned the classic 1964 Disney film and its 2018 sequel. Details on the network, writers, or release date have not been confirmed.
- 15Typhoon Flooding Hits Kamakura Roads as More Rain Forecast▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775535/ 台風で道路冠水の鎌倉 今後の大雨へ備え 神奈川 – NHKニュース # NHK # NHKONE # television # tv # TVPrograms #
Typhoon rains flooded roads in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and NHK reports residents are being urged to prepare for further heavy rainfall in the coming days. The storm's impact on the historic coastal city and the warning of additional downpours are drawing attention as Japan continues to monitor the typhoon season.
- 16Jalen Brunson Headlines SNL Season 52 Premiere●Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere # TV # TVNews # JalenBrunson #
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to bring his teammates to the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The appearance ties the NBA team to the show's opening episode, alongside musical guest KATSEYE, drawing attention from both basketball and television fans in New York and beyond.
- 17Saito Asuka named new host of Anata no Sora▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775514/ 齋藤飛鳥が『アナザースカイ』新MCに就任「私らしく頑張ってまいります」（TV LIFE web） – Yahoo!ニュース # television # tv #
Former Nogizaka46 member Saito Asuka has been appointed as the new main host of the long-running Japanese travel show 'Anata no Sora' (Another Sky). Commenting on the appointment, she said she will work hard in her own way. The show, which features celebrities revisiting meaningful destinations abroad, is a fixture of Nippon TV's Friday lineup.
- 18Shizuka Ishibashi to star in NHK morning drama 'Blossom'▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775464/ 【ヒューマン】石橋静河が朝の花 父・石橋凌と母・原田美枝子からの教えを胸に…28日からNHK連続テレビ小説「ブラッサム」主演 – サンスポ # television
Actress Shizuka Ishibashi will lead NHK's new morning serial drama 'Blossom', airing from the 28th. In an interview with Sponichi, she spoke about carrying lessons from her parents, actor Ryo Ishibashi and actress Mieko Harada, as she takes on the coveted starring role in Japan's flagship daytime drama series.
- 19Saito Asuka named new host of TV show Another Sky●https://www. wacoca.com/media/775466/ 齋藤飛鳥がテレビ『ANOTHER SKY』新MCに就任！「歴史ある番組の素敵なところを守りながら、自分らしく頑張る」（THE FIRST TIMES） – Yaho
Former Nogizaka46 member Saito Asuka has been appointed the new main host of the long-running Japanese travel documentary program 'Another Sky'. She said she will work to protect what makes the historic show special while staying true to herself in the role. The appointment is drawing attention from fans of the program and the idol group alike.
- 20Strictly Come Dancing 2026 week one leaderboard revealed●Strictly Come Dancing 2026 week one leaderboard in full after first live show https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manc he
The first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has aired, and the full week one leaderboard has been published. The Manchester Evening News ran the scores, giving fans the first real standings of the new series and an early sense of which couples look like frontrunners and which are at risk as the competition begins.
- 21Japan vs Ecuador friendly: TV broadcast and free streaming details●https://www. wacoca.com/media/775468/ 【テレビ放送】日本対エクアドルの中継・無料配信予定｜サッカー国際親善試合 | Goal.com 日本 # Ecuador # Friendlies # japan
Japan's men's national football team is set to face Ecuador in an international friendly, and attention is turning to how to watch the match. Japanese media are listing scheduled television broadcasts and free streaming options for viewers. Fans in Japan are checking coverage details ahead of kickoff as the Samurai Blue prepare for another fixture against South American opposition.