Strictly Come Dancing review – delighted new hosts help show feel genuinely fresh The presenters look terrified and some of the celebs are hard to identify, but Strictly remains a rare refuge of joy The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
A deadly crash and the perilous history of LA’s news helicopters: ‘The eye in the sky’ An on-air helicopter crash killed journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, shaking LA’s news tradition The Guardian - US · Sep 19
Kathy Griffin still won't stay silent Nine years after her politicized exile, the comedian still has plenty to say — and so should other stars Salon · Sep 19
Girl orphaned by Super Bowl reporter’s drugging and a deadly Kansas crash is ‘extreme victim’, granddad says Parents of Eleanor, 3, both died within a year. Her dad’s killer was just convicted. Now a man faces trial in her mother’s car crash death The Guardian - US · Sep 19
‘A losing battle’: will UK public service broadcasters survive amid US onslaught? Jobs and programme budgets in firing line at BBC, Channel 4 and ITV as they are outgunned by YouTube and Netflix The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
John Wilson on his unlikely concrete movie: ‘There might be a kind of sickness in shooting things this way’ The creator of How To with John Wilson has returned with his first film, a documentary about how to sell a documentary about concrete The Guardian - US · Sep 19
The Guide #261: There is so much good telly this autumn you may never go outside again In this week’s newsletter: From the incredible divorce drama War to the hilarious return of The Paper, there’s too much TV to choose from even for a confirmed addict like me The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Jury convicts woman of negligent homicide in death of TV reporter Danette Colbert and an accomplice, Rickey White, were also convicted of racketeering in death of Telemundo reporter The Guardian - US · Sep 18
Why Jenna Ortega and Sydney Sweeney Skipped the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet Jenna Ortega and Sydney Sweeney both missed the 2026 Emmys red carpet. Here's what's confirmed about their nominations, their shows and who did show up instead. Fashion Times · Sep 18
Youth review – It feels like a streamer has sanded down the edges of Sharon Horgan’s brilliant, sharp writing 3/5 ‘Youth’, about a woman who’s single in her fifties, is missing the pathos of ‘Catastrophe’ and the nastiness of ‘Motherland’ The Independent UK · Sep 18
Gabby Logan issues scathing takedown of 'depressing' Sydney Sweeney advert The Euphoria star, 29, divided fans after appearing naked in a sports betting campaign Evening Standard · Sep 18
BBC cash reserves hit lowest level in a decade after big single-year spend Exclusive: Reserves at public service arm drop 66% as broadcaster undertakes large cuts in effort to save £500m The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
'National treasure' Alan Cumming honoured by MSPs after Emmys win Alan Cumming has been honoured by MSPs following his third consecutive win at the Emmy Awards The National (Scotland) · Sep 18
Ex-Brookside actor arrested in Spain after jumping bail ahead of fraud trial Philip Foster, 51, is wanted to serve an eight-and-a-half-year jail sentence. Evening Standard · Sep 18
Bored Panda · Sep 18 Nepo Baby’s Show Hit With Scathing Reviews As Viewers Grow Sick Of Whitewashing: “Worst Series Of The Year” "Creative license at its worst," one viewer said of the new season of Netflix's true crime show.
Inverse · Sep 18 4 Years Later, Star Trek's Best New Character Completes Her Arc The story of La'an isn't over in 'Strange New Worlds,' but according to Christina Chong, one part of her story is over.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Felicity Green obituary Innovative journalist who as fashion editor of the Daily Mirror brought the latest 1960s looks to millions of readers
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Susan Calman: Tall Tales review – comic’s first tour in 10 years is raw and riotous Faux truculent and palpably adorable, the standup is in her element exposing her supposed flaws and the unseen idiocies of her TV career
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 ‘I want us to be loud’: Arts Council England’s new chair aims to reconnect young people with culture In first interview since starting job – and after visiting school where arts are central – Dawn Airey says she wants to fix ‘shocking’ lack of access
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Josh Widdicombe reveals what he was made to do in Strictly audition: ‘I thought I was rubbish’ The comedian will make his Strictly presenting debut in Saturday’s launch show
Evening Standard · Sep 18 BBC Breakfast icon addresses 'show return' question after Naga Munchetty quits The presenter, 44, was asked about whether she would return after her Channel 4 show was cancelled
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 TV tonight: more zombies get an ass-kicking in The Walking Dead spin-off Maggie and Negan renew bitter rivalries as Dead City returns for a third series. Plus: the Lycett Arms is open for merriment and mayhem. Here’s what to watch this evening
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Chelsea Handler Threatens To Sue Comedian Salma Hindy After She Claims Palestine Conversation Cost Her Opening Gig Comedians Chelsea Handler and Salma Hindy have offered conflicting accounts of why Hindy stopped opening Handler's shows, with a dispute over Palestine at the centre.
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano's Death: Woman Who Drugged and Robbed Men Convicted in Shock Jury Verdict A Louisiana jury convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, while Rickey White was convicted of racketeering.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Youth to Brothers: the seven best shows to watch this week Sharon Horgan’s post-divorce comedy is scabrously funny and poignant, while Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey bring their real-life bromance to TV