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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are married
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500
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Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush attend A Sense of Home Inaugural New York City Gala at the IAC Building on September 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for A Sense of Home)Sophia Bush is married to Ashlyn Harris.The One Tree Hill actress reveals in her memoir And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress that she secretly wed the former professional soccer player last summer in upstate New York.The couple, who have been together for three years, opened up to Vogue about why they decided in favor of a private, intimate ceremony.“When you get to this stage in your life, you begin to unpack what’s yours and what’s always sort of been for everyone else,” Bush tells Vogue.Harris says a smaller wedding was also perfect for her children, Sloane and Ocean, to whom Bush is a stepmom.“The kids were just running and happy, and we picked flowers from the property and our daughter Sloane was holding them,” Harris says. “It was so fun for them, because it wasn’t this pressure-filled day that’s too much for young kids.”Bush adds that she’s happy to finally make the news public.“You’re not my partner, you know? You’re my wife,” she says to Harris. “And it feels so amazing to say that.”And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress comes out Oct. 27.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush attend A Sense of Home Inaugural New York City Gala at the IAC Building on September 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for A Sense of Home)Sophia Bush is married to Ashlyn Harris.The One Tree Hill actress reveals in her memoir And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress that she secretly wed the former professional soccer player last summer in upstate New York.The couple, who have been together for three years, opened up to Vogue about why they decided in favor of a private, intimate ceremony.“When you get to this stage in your life, you begin to unpack what’s yours and what’s always sort of been for everyone else,” Bush tells Vogue.Harris says a smaller wedding was also perfect for her children, Sloane and Ocean, to whom Bush is a stepmom.“The kids were just running and happy, and we picked flowers from the property and our daughter Sloane was holding them,” Harris says. “It was so fun for them, because it wasn’t this pressure-filled day that’s too much for young kids.”Bush adds that she’s happy to finally make the news public.“You’re not my partner, you know? You’re my wife,” she says to Harris. “And it feels so amazing to say that.”And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress comes out Oct. 27.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke talk season 2 of 'Scrubs' revival
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:45:00 -0500
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Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison appear in this image from season 2 of 'Scrubs' revival. (Sergei Bachlakov/Disney)We are scrubbing in for another season of Scrubs.Season 2 of the revival series kicks off Thursday night on ABC and ahead of the new season, some of the cast spoke with ABC News Digital about what fans can expect."I'm really excited for fans to see what we've got cooked up for them," Faison told ABC News Digital. "I know they are, too. I know Zach (Braff) and Sarah (Chalke) are, too."In season 1 of the Scrubs revival, fans saw the return of J.D. (Braff) as the chief of medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital and reuniting with Turk (Faison), Elliot (Chalke) and other staffers.Additionally, the season saw J.D., Turk and Elliot mentoring a new generation of residents like Tosh (Ava Bunn)."It's fun watching the young actors take on the roles. It's fun sort of being the older mentor in both real life and in the story of the show," Braff said.He added, "The show used to be focused on the interns and now, it's focused on the teachers."Chalke said, "We feel like we won the lottery with all those kids because they're as nice human beings as they are talented."Bunn said it meant a lot to her and the new cast to see the loyal fan base of Scrubs embrace the new cast and the revival, adding that Braff, Faison and Chalke have been "welcoming and supportive."She also said that she is excited for fans to see all the new plot lines that are explored in season 2, especially how the residents at Sacred Heart are navigating their roles."It's been really cool to watch the characters grow together," Bunn said.She added, "There's so many fun things that pop up this season. I wish I could tell you all of them right now, but there's just a lot of fun new things happening in the hospital that I'm excited for people to see."The revival for Scrubs aired in February after it was announced in 2024 that a continuation of the hit show was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence for ABC and 20th Television.Scrubs originally aired for nine seasons from 2001 to 2010 and followed the medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of Braff's character.The two-episode series premiere of the second season of the Scrubs revival airs Thursday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. It will stream the next day on Hulu.The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC, ABC News and Hulu.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison appear in this image from season 2 of 'Scrubs' revival. (Sergei Bachlakov/Disney)We are scrubbing in for another season of Scrubs.Season 2 of the revival series kicks off Thursday night on ABC and ahead of the new season, some of the cast spoke with ABC News Digital about what fans can expect."I'm really excited for fans to see what we've got cooked up for them," Faison told ABC News Digital. "I know they are, too. I know Zach (Braff) and Sarah (Chalke) are, too."In season 1 of the Scrubs revival, fans saw the return of J.D. (Braff) as the chief of medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital and reuniting with Turk (Faison), Elliot (Chalke) and other staffers.Additionally, the season saw J.D., Turk and Elliot mentoring a new generation of residents like Tosh (Ava Bunn)."It's fun watching the young actors take on the roles. It's fun sort of being the older mentor in both real life and in the story of the show," Braff said.He added, "The show used to be focused on the interns and now, it's focused on the teachers."Chalke said, "We feel like we won the lottery with all those kids because they're as nice human beings as they are talented."Bunn said it meant a lot to her and the new cast to see the loyal fan base of Scrubs embrace the new cast and the revival, adding that Braff, Faison and Chalke have been "welcoming and supportive."She also said that she is excited for fans to see all the new plot lines that are explored in season 2, especially how the residents at Sacred Heart are navigating their roles."It's been really cool to watch the characters grow together," Bunn said.She added, "There's so many fun things that pop up this season. I wish I could tell you all of them right now, but there's just a lot of fun new things happening in the hospital that I'm excited for people to see."The revival for Scrubs aired in February after it was announced in 2024 that a continuation of the hit show was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence for ABC and 20th Television.Scrubs originally aired for nine seasons from 2001 to 2010 and followed the medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of Braff's character.The two-episode series premiere of the second season of the Scrubs revival airs Thursday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. It will stream the next day on Hulu.The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC, ABC News and Hulu.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
In brief: 'The Lowdown' season 2 gets official trailer and more
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 -0500
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We now know the premiere date for Ted: The Animated Series. Peacock has announced it will debut the upcoming show on Dec. 17. A teaser trailer for the series is also now available to watch. Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth lend their voices to the animated equivalents of the characters they originated in the live-action Ted films ...Here's the lowdown on season 2 of The Lowdown. The official trailer for the upcoming sophomore season of the FX series has arrived. Ethan Hawke stars in and executive produces the show that follows a citizen journalist who's always getting into trouble. Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join the cast this time around ...Ariana Madix is trading in the Love Island USA villa for a TV soundstage. The reality TV show host is set to star in a drama series that's in development at Peacock. The show is called Future Housewives. It's set in an asteroid colony called New Beverly Hills that's filled with wealthy socialites who juggle beauty regimens, rivalries and scandals ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
We now know the premiere date for Ted: The Animated Series. Peacock has announced it will debut the upcoming show on Dec. 17. A teaser trailer for the series is also now available to watch. Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth lend their voices to the animated equivalents of the characters they originated in the live-action Ted films ...Here's the lowdown on season 2 of The Lowdown. The official trailer for the upcoming sophomore season of the FX series has arrived. Ethan Hawke stars in and executive produces the show that follows a citizen journalist who's always getting into trouble. Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join the cast this time around ...Ariana Madix is trading in the Love Island USA villa for a TV soundstage. The reality TV show host is set to star in a drama series that's in development at Peacock. The show is called Future Housewives. It's set in an asteroid colony called New Beverly Hills that's filled with wealthy socialites who juggle beauty regimens, rivalries and scandals ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek on how 'Without Blood' is a mature story about conflict
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0500
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Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Pinault on the set of 'Without Blood.' (Stefano C. Montesi)When Angelina Jolie first read author Alessandro Baricco's book Senza Sangue, it took her on a journey.Jolie assumed she knew what was going to happen at the novel's end. But as she kept reading, the actress, director and writer realized she had made the wrong assumptions about where the story was heading."Knowing all I knew about conflict or anger or what we do or revenge, I thought I knew where it was going. I thought I was quite sure where it was going," Jolie told ABC Audio. "More than that, I thought I knew where I wanted it to go."Not only is Jolie familiar with survivors of real-life conflict through her humanitarian work, she's also directed three films about war and conflict: In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken and First They Killed My Father. She knows the expected story beats in projects like this. Most of the time it's either "you get the revenge or you don't" or "you get the resolution or you just don't," she said.But Baricco's novel does it all differently. Instead, it takes the two leads and has them sit across a table from each other and talk. They learn from each other's experiences and decide they don't actually want whatever revenge or resolution they thought they may have wanted prior."It matured me. It educated me to read the book," Jolie said. "I think it's an important thing to put out there today because there's so much about being absolute on this side or that side or right or wrong or for or against."Jolie hopes audiences learn through this story that it's OK to say "'I don't know' and 'I'm trying to listen' and 'I am trying to understand' and 'I'm still trying to figure out myself.'""For any person that's had any level of trauma or conflict, I think it's important to want to go more deeply and not just sit with being right," Jolie said. "It's an important discussion."Jolie adapted Baricco's book into the screenplay for Without Blood, the new film that is currently playing in select theaters. When it came time to choose who would take on the starring role, Jolie looked to her Eternals co-star Salma Hayek.Hayek said she and Jolie have "amazing creative teamwork" and that Jolie balances her out really well."I put this experience completely separate than any other experience I've ever had. It's just not even, I cannot even compare," Hayek said. "I've had other experiences that have been life-changing experiences in a different way, but this one has to do with the film because I had my judgment about what was happening and the book itself and the character itself. And throughout the process of making the film and being directed by her, I was so open."It wasn't simply that Jolie was "an amazing director," but Hayek said the film was a "very special experience" because of the knowledge Jolie has about the subject matter.Jolie "understands war like very few people, because she has been in those places of conflict. And she understands the big scope. And the intimacy of just being a human in conflict," Hayek said. "On top of it, she's also an actress, so she understands us like no one. It was just ... such a very special set of circumstances coming together that it's very hard for them to happen again." Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Pinault on the set of 'Without Blood.' (Stefano C. Montesi)When Angelina Jolie first read author Alessandro Baricco's book Senza Sangue, it took her on a journey.Jolie assumed she knew what was going to happen at the novel's end. But as she kept reading, the actress, director and writer realized she had made the wrong assumptions about where the story was heading."Knowing all I knew about conflict or anger or what we do or revenge, I thought I knew where it was going. I thought I was quite sure where it was going," Jolie told ABC Audio. "More than that, I thought I knew where I wanted it to go."Not only is Jolie familiar with survivors of real-life conflict through her humanitarian work, she's also directed three films about war and conflict: In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken and First They Killed My Father. She knows the expected story beats in projects like this. Most of the time it's either "you get the revenge or you don't" or "you get the resolution or you just don't," she said.But Baricco's novel does it all differently. Instead, it takes the two leads and has them sit across a table from each other and talk. They learn from each other's experiences and decide they don't actually want whatever revenge or resolution they thought they may have wanted prior."It matured me. It educated me to read the book," Jolie said. "I think it's an important thing to put out there today because there's so much about being absolute on this side or that side or right or wrong or for or against."Jolie hopes audiences learn through this story that it's OK to say "'I don't know' and 'I'm trying to listen' and 'I am trying to understand' and 'I'm still trying to figure out myself.'""For any person that's had any level of trauma or conflict, I think it's important to want to go more deeply and not just sit with being right," Jolie said. "It's an important discussion."Jolie adapted Baricco's book into the screenplay for Without Blood, the new film that is currently playing in select theaters. When it came time to choose who would take on the starring role, Jolie looked to her Eternals co-star Salma Hayek.Hayek said she and Jolie have "amazing creative teamwork" and that Jolie balances her out really well."I put this experience completely separate than any other experience I've ever had. It's just not even, I cannot even compare," Hayek said. "I've had other experiences that have been life-changing experiences in a different way, but this one has to do with the film because I had my judgment about what was happening and the book itself and the character itself. And throughout the process of making the film and being directed by her, I was so open."It wasn't simply that Jolie was "an amazing director," but Hayek said the film was a "very special experience" because of the knowledge Jolie has about the subject matter.Jolie "understands war like very few people, because she has been in those places of conflict. And she understands the big scope. And the intimacy of just being a human in conflict," Hayek said. "On top of it, she's also an actress, so she understands us like no one. It was just ... such a very special set of circumstances coming together that it's very hard for them to happen again." Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jennifer Lawrence to star in 'The Flood' from director Zach Cregger
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500
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Jennifer Lawrence attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 26, 2026, in Paris, France. (Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Christian Dior)Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in an upcoming film from director Zach Cregger.Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have announced that Lawrence will take on the leading role in the science-fiction thriller The Flood. This original movie will be written, directed and produced by the Resident Evil, Weapons and Barbarian director, Cregger.While plot details are being kept under water, Amblin Entertainment is set to produce the movie alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment.Warner Bros. Pictures' Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy said in a press release that "Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most gifted and compelling actors working today, and we are thrilled to have her at the center of Zach’s bold and wholly original vision for The Flood."The pair continued, "Following our extraordinary experience together on Weapons, we could not be more excited to reunite with Zach and the team at Vertigo, as well as Amblin to bring this ambitious film to audiences around the world."Likewise, Cregger said the Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema team "were an absolute dream to collaborate with on Weapons, and I couldn’t be happier to dive in with them again. Jennifer is one of a kind, and I’m beyond excited to see her in this role."Weapons was released in 2025 and earned $270 million worldwide. The original horror film from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema also earned an Oscar for best supporting actress for Amy Madigan's performance as Aunt Gladys. She is set to reprise the character in the film's upcoming sequel, Gladys.The Flood will release in theaters on Aug. 11, 2028.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jennifer Lawrence attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 26, 2026, in Paris, France. (Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Christian Dior)Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in an upcoming film from director Zach Cregger.Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have announced that Lawrence will take on the leading role in the science-fiction thriller The Flood. This original movie will be written, directed and produced by the Resident Evil, Weapons and Barbarian director, Cregger.While plot details are being kept under water, Amblin Entertainment is set to produce the movie alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment.Warner Bros. Pictures' Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy said in a press release that "Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most gifted and compelling actors working today, and we are thrilled to have her at the center of Zach’s bold and wholly original vision for The Flood."The pair continued, "Following our extraordinary experience together on Weapons, we could not be more excited to reunite with Zach and the team at Vertigo, as well as Amblin to bring this ambitious film to audiences around the world."Likewise, Cregger said the Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema team "were an absolute dream to collaborate with on Weapons, and I couldn’t be happier to dive in with them again. Jennifer is one of a kind, and I’m beyond excited to see her in this role."Weapons was released in 2025 and earned $270 million worldwide. The original horror film from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema also earned an Oscar for best supporting actress for Amy Madigan's performance as Aunt Gladys. She is set to reprise the character in the film's upcoming sequel, Gladys.The Flood will release in theaters on Aug. 11, 2028.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Chad Lowe shares memories of daughter after her death at 13
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0500
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Chad Lowe, Kim Painter, Nixie Lowe, Fiona Lowe and Mabel Lowe attend the Red Carpet Premiere Event for 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' at Walt Disney Studios, February 04, 2023 in Burbank, Calif. (Steven Simione/Getty Images)The 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, has died, the family confirmed in a statement to ABC News.“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the Lowe family said Wednesday of their daughter Fiona Lowe. "She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance."No cause of death was given for Fiona, one of the couple's three children.“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time," they continued. "If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”Lowe, an actor, director and producer, and Painter, a producer, have been married for 16 years.Lowe, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, celebrated Fiona's 13th birthday in a post on Instagram last November, writing, "Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!"Last year, the family of five lost their home in the deadly blaze that devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.Chad Lowe described the resilience of his daughters in a post on Instagram, writing, "The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Chad Lowe, Kim Painter, Nixie Lowe, Fiona Lowe and Mabel Lowe attend the Red Carpet Premiere Event for 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' at Walt Disney Studios, February 04, 2023 in Burbank, Calif. (Steven Simione/Getty Images)The 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, has died, the family confirmed in a statement to ABC News.“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the Lowe family said Wednesday of their daughter Fiona Lowe. "She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance."No cause of death was given for Fiona, one of the couple's three children.“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time," they continued. "If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”Lowe, an actor, director and producer, and Painter, a producer, have been married for 16 years.Lowe, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, celebrated Fiona's 13th birthday in a post on Instagram last November, writing, "Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!"Last year, the family of five lost their home in the deadly blaze that devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.Chad Lowe described the resilience of his daughters in a post on Instagram, writing, "The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Ashley Padilla and more celebrities make 'TIME'100 Next list
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500
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Ashley Padilla attends Gold Derby's Breakout Awards Panel during the Newport Beach TV FEST at Lido Theater on June 6, 2026, in Newport Beach, California. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach TV FEST)Ashley Padilla has been revealed as one of the three TIME100 Next cover stars for 2026. The comedian was recognized as one of 100 emerging leaders, including a group of notable entertainers TIME described as the world's most influential rising stars.Among the celebrities included on this year's list are Curry Barker, Isa Briones, Eiza González, Molly Gordon, Yerin Ha, Joshua Henry, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Infiniti, Joey King, Charles Melton, Sarah Pidgeon, Dominic Sessa, Troye Sivan and Chase Sui Wonders.Bob Odenkirk penned an essay about Padilla to coincide with the recognition."She creates beautiful, human comedy out of small moments, with precision and joy that somehow always comes from a place of love. Sketch comedy can crystallize the human condition like no other art form—it beats ol’ Shakespeare hands down—and Ashley delivers on this promise," Odenkirk wrote. "She shows us recognizable people who, in compromised moments, fight like hell to restore their dignity; who can’t let it go; and who remind us of us ... if we can take it."Padilla also spoke to TIME about her experience working on Saturday Night Live.“I find it so collaborative and fun,” Padilla said. “Everyone’s just trying to make people laugh—it can’t be too serious.”Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Ashley Padilla attends Gold Derby's Breakout Awards Panel during the Newport Beach TV FEST at Lido Theater on June 6, 2026, in Newport Beach, California. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach TV FEST)Ashley Padilla has been revealed as one of the three TIME100 Next cover stars for 2026. The comedian was recognized as one of 100 emerging leaders, including a group of notable entertainers TIME described as the world's most influential rising stars.Among the celebrities included on this year's list are Curry Barker, Isa Briones, Eiza González, Molly Gordon, Yerin Ha, Joshua Henry, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Infiniti, Joey King, Charles Melton, Sarah Pidgeon, Dominic Sessa, Troye Sivan and Chase Sui Wonders.Bob Odenkirk penned an essay about Padilla to coincide with the recognition."She creates beautiful, human comedy out of small moments, with precision and joy that somehow always comes from a place of love. Sketch comedy can crystallize the human condition like no other art form—it beats ol’ Shakespeare hands down—and Ashley delivers on this promise," Odenkirk wrote. "She shows us recognizable people who, in compromised moments, fight like hell to restore their dignity; who can’t let it go; and who remind us of us ... if we can take it."Padilla also spoke to TIME about her experience working on Saturday Night Live.“I find it so collaborative and fun,” Padilla said. “Everyone’s just trying to make people laugh—it can’t be too serious.”Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
'Wednesday' wraps production on season 3
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:10:00 -0500
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Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in season 3 of 'Wednesday' (Cr. Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2026)Wednesday has wrapped production on season 3.The spooky Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega announced the news on Sept. 30 – a Wednesday, of course.Production on the new season began earlier this year near Dublin, Ireland. It was previously announced that Winona Ryder would be joining the cast, reuniting her with her frequent collaborator Tim Burton, as well as star Jenna Ortega, whom she previously acted alongside in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Also joining the cast of season 3 are Eva Green as Morticia Addams' sister Aunt Ophelia, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan, Kennedy Moyer, Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance.“Our goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,” said co-creator and showrunner Alfred Gough. “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.”Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Fred Armisen and more.No word yet on when the third season will debut.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in season 3 of 'Wednesday' (Cr. Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2026)Wednesday has wrapped production on season 3.The spooky Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega announced the news on Sept. 30 – a Wednesday, of course.Production on the new season began earlier this year near Dublin, Ireland. It was previously announced that Winona Ryder would be joining the cast, reuniting her with her frequent collaborator Tim Burton, as well as star Jenna Ortega, whom she previously acted alongside in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Also joining the cast of season 3 are Eva Green as Morticia Addams' sister Aunt Ophelia, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan, Kennedy Moyer, Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance.“Our goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,” said co-creator and showrunner Alfred Gough. “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.”Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Fred Armisen and more.No word yet on when the third season will debut.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
In brief: 'The One About Matthew Perry' official trailer and more
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0500
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The official trailer for The One About Matthew Perry has arrived. Netflix has shared the trailer for the documentary series about late Friends star Matthew Perry from director Mary Robertson. The docuseries features testimonies from Perry's close family and friends and is described as "a raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy." The documentary debuts on Oct. 27 ...More from season 2 of Rivals is shown off in the newly released trailer for the upcoming batch of episodes. The show, which stars David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner and Nafessa Williams, returns for more on Hulu on Nov. 11 ...Charlie Sheen is teaming up with his father, Martin Sheen, for a new series at AMC and AMC+. The half-hour comedy is called Happy Jack. It's been greenlit for six episodes in which Charlie and Martin will play father and son on the small screen ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
The official trailer for The One About Matthew Perry has arrived. Netflix has shared the trailer for the documentary series about late Friends star Matthew Perry from director Mary Robertson. The docuseries features testimonies from Perry's close family and friends and is described as "a raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy." The documentary debuts on Oct. 27 ...More from season 2 of Rivals is shown off in the newly released trailer for the upcoming batch of episodes. The show, which stars David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner and Nafessa Williams, returns for more on Hulu on Nov. 11 ...Charlie Sheen is teaming up with his father, Martin Sheen, for a new series at AMC and AMC+. The half-hour comedy is called Happy Jack. It's been greenlit for six episodes in which Charlie and Martin will play father and son on the small screen ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' gets Hulu premiere date
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500
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Jen Affleck appears in this photo released on Sept. 3, 2026. (Disney/Nik Roberts)The Mormon wives are headed to the West Coast.Hulu has announced the release date for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' upcoming spinoff series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. The brand-new show is set to premiere all 10 episodes of its first season on Nov. 12."A new group of dynamic young mothers in Orange County collide in a community where beliefs are not just their religion; they are their identity. While some defend their way of life, fighting against modernity, others embrace change, becoming a platform to disrupt the status quo," according to the show's official synopsis. "Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok."The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County includes Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron and Salomé Andrea.Additionally, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck trades in Utah for California as she moves from the original show to the cast of this new spinoff series.Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives debuted on Hulu Sept. 10. The show has already been renewed for seasons 6 and 7, despite many of its cast recently announcing supposed departures from the program.Whitney Leavitt had long been planning to depart the show after season 5. In recent weeks, both Taylor Frankie Paul and Mikayla Matthews insinuated in social media posts that they would not return for future seasons. Fans assume with Affleck's turn on the Orange County spinoff that she will also leave the original show. If so, this leaves Jessi Draper, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley and Miranda Hope as the four remaining original cast members on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Hulu. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jen Affleck appears in this photo released on Sept. 3, 2026. (Disney/Nik Roberts)The Mormon wives are headed to the West Coast.Hulu has announced the release date for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' upcoming spinoff series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. The brand-new show is set to premiere all 10 episodes of its first season on Nov. 12."A new group of dynamic young mothers in Orange County collide in a community where beliefs are not just their religion; they are their identity. While some defend their way of life, fighting against modernity, others embrace change, becoming a platform to disrupt the status quo," according to the show's official synopsis. "Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok."The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County includes Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron and Salomé Andrea.Additionally, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck trades in Utah for California as she moves from the original show to the cast of this new spinoff series.Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives debuted on Hulu Sept. 10. The show has already been renewed for seasons 6 and 7, despite many of its cast recently announcing supposed departures from the program.Whitney Leavitt had long been planning to depart the show after season 5. In recent weeks, both Taylor Frankie Paul and Mikayla Matthews insinuated in social media posts that they would not return for future seasons. Fans assume with Affleck's turn on the Orange County spinoff that she will also leave the original show. If so, this leaves Jessi Draper, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley and Miranda Hope as the four remaining original cast members on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.Disney is the parent company of ABC News and Hulu. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500
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Charles Kelley performs at EXIT/IN on Aug. 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.In a video he shared on Instagram Tuesday alongside his wife, Cassie McConnell Kelley, the singer said he has multiple myeloma."Hey everybody, just wanted to give a quick update on some health issues I'm dealing with," he said. "I had this — a couple random rib fractures that happened, which sparked my doctor into having me do several different blood tests."Kelley continued, "And one of the blood tests we did, they found a blood cancer in there called multiple myeloma and it's rare."The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer where too many plasma cells crowd "out normal cells in the bone marrow that make red blood cells, platelets and other white blood cells."The CDC adds that it's the most common type of plasma cell tumor and develops in the bone marrow and can spread throughout the body. According to the agency, scientists are still unclear about why some people get myeloma and others don't, but age is the most significant risk factor.Men are also more likely than women to develop myeloma, according to the CDC.Despite the diagnosis, the "Need You Now" singer said he is hopeful."I'm young, I feel healthy, and the treatments, I will have to say, have just come so far, even in the past five years that, even a life expectancy is just far exceeds what it used to be," he said, adding that he has leaned on a friend of his who is also diagnosed with multiple myeloma.He talked about upcoming shows lined up with Lady A, including several Christmas shows. He also mentioned that he has the first six months of treatment but didn't specify when that will be. However, Kelley said that he doesn't believe that it will be "too super invasive.""I can still work," he said. "I think physically I will feel like myself. I'll have tough days, but you know, I wanna keep working. Even going out last weekend after even knowing the news, it was like this is where I belong."Kelley continued, "I need to be happy and doing what I love to do and spending and soaking up as much time with my family as I can as well. But I'm hopeful, I really am and we just want to let you all know and I'll try to let you in when I feel like it's appropriate throughout the journey and it's just another hurdle and you know I'm pretty confident that we're going to get through it."Previously, Kelley has been open about his sobriety journey. After starting recovery in August 2022, he has spoken in depth about the process with his fans."It helped me so much," he said. "I think in the same spirit of the way we've kind of shared a lot of my sobriety journey just getting this stuff off your chest is so freeing and it takes the power away from it a little but that we wanted to let you know what was going on."He added, "We're going to get through it. I think in sobriety, it's all about one day at a time and that we're not in control and so that's the way we're looking at it.In the comments section of Kelley's post, his fellow band members shared their support.Hillary Scott wrote, "The strongest duo right here! Love y'all so much! You've got this!"Dave Haywood added, "Covering you in prayer brother. Love y’all. We’re all here for you!"Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Charles Kelley performs at EXIT/IN on Aug. 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.In a video he shared on Instagram Tuesday alongside his wife, Cassie McConnell Kelley, the singer said he has multiple myeloma."Hey everybody, just wanted to give a quick update on some health issues I'm dealing with," he said. "I had this — a couple random rib fractures that happened, which sparked my doctor into having me do several different blood tests."Kelley continued, "And one of the blood tests we did, they found a blood cancer in there called multiple myeloma and it's rare."The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer where too many plasma cells crowd "out normal cells in the bone marrow that make red blood cells, platelets and other white blood cells."The CDC adds that it's the most common type of plasma cell tumor and develops in the bone marrow and can spread throughout the body. According to the agency, scientists are still unclear about why some people get myeloma and others don't, but age is the most significant risk factor.Men are also more likely than women to develop myeloma, according to the CDC.Despite the diagnosis, the "Need You Now" singer said he is hopeful."I'm young, I feel healthy, and the treatments, I will have to say, have just come so far, even in the past five years that, even a life expectancy is just far exceeds what it used to be," he said, adding that he has leaned on a friend of his who is also diagnosed with multiple myeloma.He talked about upcoming shows lined up with Lady A, including several Christmas shows. He also mentioned that he has the first six months of treatment but didn't specify when that will be. However, Kelley said that he doesn't believe that it will be "too super invasive.""I can still work," he said. "I think physically I will feel like myself. I'll have tough days, but you know, I wanna keep working. Even going out last weekend after even knowing the news, it was like this is where I belong."Kelley continued, "I need to be happy and doing what I love to do and spending and soaking up as much time with my family as I can as well. But I'm hopeful, I really am and we just want to let you all know and I'll try to let you in when I feel like it's appropriate throughout the journey and it's just another hurdle and you know I'm pretty confident that we're going to get through it."Previously, Kelley has been open about his sobriety journey. After starting recovery in August 2022, he has spoken in depth about the process with his fans."It helped me so much," he said. "I think in the same spirit of the way we've kind of shared a lot of my sobriety journey just getting this stuff off your chest is so freeing and it takes the power away from it a little but that we wanted to let you know what was going on."He added, "We're going to get through it. I think in sobriety, it's all about one day at a time and that we're not in control and so that's the way we're looking at it.In the comments section of Kelley's post, his fellow band members shared their support.Hillary Scott wrote, "The strongest duo right here! Love y'all so much! You've got this!"Dave Haywood added, "Covering you in prayer brother. Love y’all. We’re all here for you!"Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
'Heated Rivalry' creators announce Irina Foundation charity
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500
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Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams in 'Heated Rivalry' (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max)The creators of Heated Rivalry are giving back.Accent Aigu Entertainment, the production company behind the hit hockey romance series, has launched the Irina Foundation in support of LGBTQIA+ and underserved communities in sports and the arts.Kate Spade New York is the charity’s inaugural donor, with men’s grooming brand Harry’s also named as an early supporter of the fund.“For many of us, some of life’s most meaningful moments happen on a team, in a studio or on a stage - places where we find our people, discover what lights us up and feel like we belong,” AAE co-founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady say in a statement. “We’ve been incredibly lucky to build something we love and along the way find a community that means so much to us. The Foundation is our way of giving back. We’re grateful to Kate Spade and Harry’s for seeing that vision and helping us make it possible.”The foundation takes its name from the charity created by Heated Rivalry characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series. Shane and Ilya’s charity is named after Ilya’s late mother, Irina, who struggled with her mental health.“We chose the name Irina Foundation because, at the heart of Heated Rivalry, Irina represents something much bigger. She reminds us that behind every struggle is a person who deserves to be seen, loved and supported,” said Jayme Alter Wilson, president of Accent Aigu Entertainment. “The Foundation is our way of honouring that message. We hope to channel the love people have for the world Rachel has created, and for Shane and Ilya, into something that can make a meaningful difference in the real world.”Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, is currently in production. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams in 'Heated Rivalry' (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max)The creators of Heated Rivalry are giving back.Accent Aigu Entertainment, the production company behind the hit hockey romance series, has launched the Irina Foundation in support of LGBTQIA+ and underserved communities in sports and the arts.Kate Spade New York is the charity’s inaugural donor, with men’s grooming brand Harry’s also named as an early supporter of the fund.“For many of us, some of life’s most meaningful moments happen on a team, in a studio or on a stage - places where we find our people, discover what lights us up and feel like we belong,” AAE co-founders Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady say in a statement. “We’ve been incredibly lucky to build something we love and along the way find a community that means so much to us. The Foundation is our way of giving back. We’re grateful to Kate Spade and Harry’s for seeing that vision and helping us make it possible.”The foundation takes its name from the charity created by Heated Rivalry characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series. Shane and Ilya’s charity is named after Ilya’s late mother, Irina, who struggled with her mental health.“We chose the name Irina Foundation because, at the heart of Heated Rivalry, Irina represents something much bigger. She reminds us that behind every struggle is a person who deserves to be seen, loved and supported,” said Jayme Alter Wilson, president of Accent Aigu Entertainment. “The Foundation is our way of honouring that message. We hope to channel the love people have for the world Rachel has created, and for Shane and Ilya, into something that can make a meaningful difference in the real world.”Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, is currently in production. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
'The Love Hypothesis' getting book sequel, film adaptation in works from Amazon MGM Studios
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500
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Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman star in 'The Love Hypothesis.' (Philippe Bossé/Prime Video)Adam and Olive may no longer be fake dating, but they are coming back for more.The Love Hypothesis author Ali Hazelwood has announced the upcoming release of a sequel to the popular novel, called The Two-Body Problem. The new book will release on Feb. 2, 2027. The writer made the announcement in a social media post Tuesday."'I wrote a sequel to The Love Hypothesis' is not a sentence I thought I’d say a year or so ago, but now I weirdly can’t imagine a world in