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Will Yun Lee has been promoted from guest star to series regular in HBO Max’s upcoming family drama *How to Survive Without Me*. He plays Dr Marcus Chen, an oncologist who treated family matriarch Beverly and continues to support some of her relatives after her death, giving him…
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has filed an ethics complaint against Thrive LA, a political group that supports Mayor Karen Bass, over satirical adverts criticising Raman’s homelessness record. Her campaign says the adverts may breach political advertising disclosure rules and is asking city officials to act before…
Kentucky family court judge Lauren Ogden has been suspended for 30 days after a judicial conduct commission found misconduct across seven cases. The findings include courtroom behaviour such as eating and texting during a hearing and unzipping her robe to reveal a shirt printed with champagne glasses, as…
▶Roger Marshall warns Republicans could lose the Senate, while polling accuracy is questioned. The bulletin also covers calls to make homeownership more attainable and the return of The Terminal List
Billy Crystal’s one-person show, 860, opened to largely positive reviews and drew audiences at close to full capacity, signalling a strong start as Broadway’s autumn season gathers pace. It grossed $1.2 million across seven performances, even with opening night tickets comped, and has extended its run through 14…
Marriott Bonvoy has recruited NFL players and former players to create travel guides for cities hosting games in the league’s 2026 season. The campaign connects football fans with local restaurants, attractions and lesser-known places, as the NFL expands its international schedule. The hotel group has released 37 guides,…
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil for the United States two days after losing the presidential runoff to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. His departure came as a deadline to surrender his regular and diplomatic passports expired, amid reports that he was under investigation; it remains unclear whether he…
Peacock has brought forward the premiere of its two-part documentary OJ’s Accomplice to 1 November, from December, as renewed attention focuses on the O.J. Simpson case. The timing follows a New York Times investigation published earlier this month, and reflects Peacock’s aim to release the series while the…
Four Taylor Sheridan series, *Dutton Ranch*, *Marshals*, *Landman* and *Lioness*, appeared on Amazon Store’s Top TV Shows charts in October 2026. Their presence suggests Sheridan’s programmes continue to attract viewers beyond their initial releases, while the chart performance of *Dutton Ranch* and *Marshals* points to ongoing interest in…
“Nobody Wants This” Season 3 drew 6.2 million views in its first four days on Netflix, fewer than either of its previous season debuts. It was still the biggest opening weekend for a returning Netflix comedy series so far in 2026. Season 1 opened with 10.3 million views…