Month: February 2026

‘Sherri,’ the daytime talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd, has been canceled after four seasons in syndication.

Debmar-Mercury, which both produces and distributes the series, said they plan to explore moving the show to a digital platform. “This decision is driven by the evolving daytime television landscape and does not reflect on the strength of the show, its production – which has found strong creative momentum this season – or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said in a joint statement. “We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms.”

Sherri tapes live in front of a studio audience at Chelsea Studios in New York City and will continue airing its current fourth season, with production expected to wrap in the fall. Shepherd, an actress, comedian, Emmy winner, and former co-host of The View, launched the talk show in fall 2022. It initially filled the Fox station time slots previously occupied by The Wendy Williams Show, which Debmar-Mercury ran for 13 seasons before Wendy Williams exited due to health issues.

Industry economics appear to have played a key role in the decision, with the financial pressures facing syndicated daytime talk shows influencing Fox Stations’ choice not to continue the series, even as the group maintains other syndicated hits like Family Feud.  When the show was renewed for Season 4 last year, Shepherd reflected on her connection with viewers, saying, “I don’t take it for granted that people welcome me into their homes daily. I work so hard to bring escapism to viewers’ lives through joy, laughter and inspiration, and I’m grateful that the audience has embraced what we do. I look forward to raising the bar and turning up the volume as we plan for our season four return.”

The announcement of Shepherd’s cancellation follows similar news from NBCUniversal, which revealed this week that The Kelly Clarkson Show will also end after its current season, leaving The Drew Barrymore Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show as the last major daytime talk programs operating under the traditional syndication model.

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Harrison Ford has been named the 61st recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award, presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Ford, 83, will be presented with the honor at the Actor Awards, streaming live from Hollywood’s Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Netflix March 1.   The SAG-AFTRA life achievement accolade honors an actor who demonstrates the “finest ideals of the acting profession.” It also recognizes his work on various humanitarian and environmental causes.

The union’s president, Sean Astin, said in a statement: “Harrison Ford is a singular presence in American life; an actor whose iconic characters have shaped world culture. We are honored to celebrate a legend whose impact on our craft is indelible.”

Ford has previously earned numerous accolades, including the Critics Choice Career Achievement Award (2024), Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award (2002), AFI Life Achievement Award (2000) and more.  He said in a statement:  “I am deeply honored to be chosen as this year’s recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. To be acknowledged by my fellow actors means a great deal to me. I’ve spent most of my life on film sets, working alongside incredible actors and crews, and I’ve always felt grateful to be part of this community.”

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The Kelly Clarkson Show will conclude with its current seventh season, officially bringing the daytime hit to an end after weeks of uncertainty about its future. Clarkson’s contract was set to expire after Season 7, and while there had been discussion about continuing the program with a new host, NBCUniversal instead opted to end the series entirely. Production will continue as scheduled, with episodes airing through fall 2026. Clarkson will host most remaining episodes, with occasional guest hosts filling in during planned absences.

NBCUniversal executive Tracie Wilson, EVP of Syndication Studios, called the program “an extraordinary collaboration,” crediting Clarkson’s warmth and authenticity for making viewers feel “seen, heard and a little bit better about their day.” Valari Staab, chairman of NBCUniversal Local, thanked Clarkson and the production team for delivering a consistently engaging and high-quality series.

The announcement follows a deeply challenging period for Clarkson, who took time away from the show to support her children, ages 11 and 9, while their father, Brandon Blackstock, underwent cancer treatment. Blackstock passed away in August.  Clarkson said in a statement: “Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives.” She reflected on the show’s run and her gratitude to those involved, saying, “I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ both in Los Angeles and New York… Because of all of that, this was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting.” She added that fans haven’t seen the last of her, noting she will continue making music and could appear on The Voice in the future.

Since premiering in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show has earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and four for Clarkson as Outstanding Talk Show Host. It averages roughly 1.2 million same-day viewers in syndication and airs in more than 200 markets nationwide. The show has also built a massive digital presence, surpassing 2 billion annual views across major social platforms for three straight years. Much of that success has been driven by Clarkson’s viral “Kellyoke” performances, which regularly draw millions of views.

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‘Avengers’ co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo reunite in the trailer for the new Amazon MGM Studios thriller, Crime 101, which also stars Halle Berry. The film is an adaptation of a Don Winslow novella, directed by Bart Layton.

In the 3-minute preview, we see Hemsworth’s character, Mike – an elusive thief who meets Berry’s character Sharon, a disillusioned insurance broker whose desperate situation causes them to team up once she sees how he lives in luxury. Ruffalo plays the detective trying to catch them in the film.

The ensemble cast also includes Barry Keoghan, Jennifer Jason Leigh,, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins and Nick Nolte. Hemsworth wrote on X: “So excited for everyone to see Crime 101 with an incredible story and great cast.”

‘Crime 101’ is set for release on Feb. 13, , before its eventual streaming debut on Amazon Prime. See the trailer: HERE.

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Arizona authorities say the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is being investigated as a possible abduction, after concerning evidence was found at her home near Tucson.

Investigators do not believe Nancy Guthrie left her home willingly and believe that she was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning,  according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Guthrie was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area on Saturday night, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Her family reported her missing on Sunday around noon local time, authorities said.

Investigators do not believe Nancy Guthrie left her home willingly and that she was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office told ABC News.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night at her residence in the Catalina Foothills area, where she lives alone. Family members reported her missing around midday Sunday after learning she had not attended church. Deputies processed the home later that day and determined it should be treated as a crime scene.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe she did not leave voluntarily. “She did not leave on her own. We know that,” Nanos said during a Monday briefing. He added, “We do in fact have a crime scene. We do in fact have a crime.” Officials declined to share specific details about what raised alarms at the home, but said the circumstances were suspicious enough to involve the department’s homicide team. The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are also assisting.

Authorities said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and relies on daily medication that, if missed for more than 24 hours, “it could be fatal,” according to Nanos. Investigators emphasized that her disappearance is not related to cognitive decline. “This is not dementia related. She’s as sharp as a tack. The family wants everyone to know that this isn’t someone who just wandered off,” Nanos said.

Search and rescue crews, supported by drones, aircraft, search dogs, and volunteers, scoured the area late into Sunday night but found no sign of her. By Monday, officials scaled back those efforts, shifting their focus fully to the investigation. “Right now, we don’t see this as a search mission as much as we do a crime scene,” Nanos said. Deputies are reviewing security footage from the home and nearby residences and have recovered Nancy Guthrie’s cellphone. Neighbors were urged to check home surveillance systems for anything unusual.

Authorities said there is no indication the public is in danger and that they are not aware of any threats toward Savannah Guthrie. The sheriff’s office confirmed it has been in contact with her security team, and Nanos said Savannah Guthrie is currently in Arizona.

On Monday’s broadcast of the “Today” show, co-anchor Craig Melvin shared a statement from the family. “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” Savannah Guthrie said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.  We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.” Sheriff Nanos echoed that appeal to the public, saying, “I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls.”

Savannah Guthrie later posted on Instagram: “we believe in prayer. we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. we believe in goodness. we believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him. thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. we need you. “He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” a verse of Isaiah for all time for all of us. Bring her home.”

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