Month: March 2026

NBC has officially renewed Reba McEntire’s comedy ‘Happy’s Place’ for a third season as part of its 2026–2027 lineup. The pickup was announced Monday, Feb. 2, alongside a renewal for fellow hit sitcom St. Denis Medical.

Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBC & Peacock, said in a statement: “Both St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup A huge thank you to the producers, casts and crews of both shows who have brought these wonderful stories to life and will now continue to tell their laugh-out-loud stories.”

McEntire stars as Bobbie, who inherits her late father’s Tennessee tavern only to learn she has an unexpected business partner: Isabella, a half-sister she never knew, played by Belissa Escobedo. Season 2 saw the bar reopen amid the fallout of a long-hidden secret, testing relationships and reinforcing the show’s central theme that family is defined by loyalty, not blood. The ensemble cast includes McEntire, Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. The series has also become known for buzzy guest appearances, with Season 2 featuring comedy standouts such as Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Cheri Oteri.

The renewal follows a strong second season, with overall averages up 15% in the demo and 22% in total viewers during the first quarter of 2026. The series airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and returns after the Winter Olympics, with episodes also streaming on Peacock. A specific premiere date for Season 3 has not yet been announced.

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Production has officially started in and around London on Season 2 of Netflix’s spy thriller Black Doves, with Keira Knightley (Helen) and Ben Whishaw (Sam) returning to their roles.  A premiere date has not been set as of press time.

The new season of the series, created by Joe Barton, adds Neve Campbell, Ambika Mod,  and Sam Riley to the cast as the storyline follows Helen navigating a treacherous path while her handler, Mrs. Reed (Sarah Lancashire), faces threats.

Per Netflix, the new season will see “Helen (Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organisation she serves: the Black Doves. But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband, Wallace (Buchan), preparing to become Prime Minister, she is walking a more treacherous line than ever. As Helen’s enigmatic handler Mrs. Reed (Lancashire) is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves, Helen is reunited with her best friend Sam (Whishaw). The once high-end triggerman is now reduced to lonely drinks in Soho bars and low-rate hits. As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponized, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything.”

Returning cast members from Season 1 include Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey and Molly Chesworth, with additional new faces including Babou Ceesay, Sylvia Hoeks, Goran Kostic and Samuel Barnett.

Show creator Barton said in a press release: “I couldn’t be more excited to delve back into the world of our murderous little spy family. To have so many of our amazing cast returning and also being able to add some of my absolute favorite actors into the mix is such a great joy. Downing Street will never be the same again…”

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Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its upcoming comedy, The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria (‘Desperate Housewives’). The photos show Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster laughing together by a pickup truck.

Netflix promoted the project in a post on X: “Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster are set to star in THE FIFTH WHEEL. Directed by Eva Longoria. A group of best friends reconnect on a weekend in Vegas when a hot outsider (played by Kim Kardashian) crashes the party — forcing them to face their messy lives and unraveling friendships. Written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito.”

The story centers on a group of high school friends reuniting for a weekend in Las Vegas. Their plans take an unexpected turn when a “hot outsider” (Kardashian) arrives, forcing the group to confront their complicated lives, poor choices, and strained relationships.  The cast includes Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson, and Scott MacArthur.

The Fifth Wheel marks Longoria’s second feature film as a director and her first collaboration with Netflix. She previously directed Flamin’ Hot (2023) for Hulu and Disney+.

For Kardashian, The Fifth Wheel is her first leading role in a feature film; she previously appeared in Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair and American Horror Story Season 12.  Song was recently seen opposite Kate Hudson in the Netflix sports comedy Running Point, and co-starred in The Last Showgirl opposite Pamela Anderson. Glaser has recently gained attention after her memorable performance in the Tom Brady roast special on Netflix, and as host of the Golden Globes. She is also developing a new comedy project at Universal where she would star, with Judd Apatow producing. Feimster starred in Netflix’s action comedy Fubar with Arnold Schwarzenegger and lent her voice to Zootopia 2.

No official release date for The Fifth Wheel has been announced yet.

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Britney Spears was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local law enforcement. TMZ was first to report the news of Spears’ arrest.

The 44-year-old singer was arrested around 9:30 p.m. by the California Highway Patrol in Ventura County. Records show she was released early Thursday morning after spending the night in custody, and her vehicle was towed from the scene. Authorities have not publicly released additional details about the traffic stop, though law enforcement sources say the arrest involved a suspected DUI.  Spears is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, 2026.

In a statement following the incident, a representative for Spears said, “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.” The spokesperson added, “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

The representative also noted that the singer’s sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James — whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline — will be spending time with her as family members work on a plan focused on her well-being. “Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being.”

The arrest comes during a period of intense public attention surrounding Spears’ personal life. She has remained closely watched since a judge ended her 13-year conservatorship in 2021, which had granted control of her finances and personal decisions to her father, Jamie Spears. In recent years, she has frequently shared videos and personal reflections on social media, often filmed at her home in Thousand Oaks. Her Instagram account appeared to have been deactivated shortly after the news of the arrest surfaced.

One of the most successful pop artists of the past few decades, Spears is widely known as the “Princess of Pop,” with chart-topping hits including “…Baby One More Time,” “Oops!… I Did It Again!,” “Womanizer,” and “I’m a Slave 4 U.” She also won a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Dance Recording for her hit “Toxic.” Recently, she reportedly sold the rights to her music catalog to the publishing company Primary Wave for an estimated $200 million.

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