‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Premiere Sees 15% Decrease Versus Season 2 As Audience Wanes Across First 5 Episodes — Samba TV Report

Paul Rudd is taking on a surprising new role!

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IKEA finally confirmed the opening date for its long awaited new store which is due to open its doors next week - with pictures and videos showing the outside of the branch.

Warnings have intensified as a major heatwave continues across southern Europe bringing with it temperatures hotter than 40C.

Naman Ramachandran Coverage of the iconic Wimbledon tennis tournament has led to record-breaking numbers for U.K. broadcaster BBC. There were 54.3 million streams of the BBC’s coverage on streamer iPlayer and BBC Sport online during the two-week long competition – up from 53.8 million in 2022. On BBC One, there was a peak audience of 11.3 million to watch Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in five sets in the men’s singles finals, the highest since the U.K.’s Andy Murray won in 2016. The match was also streamed live 4.1 million times on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport online, an increase of 58% from 2022.      During the women’s singles final, where Czech player Markéta Vondroušová triumphed over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, there was a peak audience of 4.5 million on BBC One – an increase from 2022’s 3.1 million. The match was streamed 1.3 million times on BBC iPlayer, an 85% increase from 2022. Across the tournament, 25.6 million watched Wimbledon on BBC TV.   

ABC said in a press release.“The Golden Bachelor,” which will air this fall on Mondays at 10 p.m., centers on “one hopeless romantic” who will be “given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”“It’s never too late to fall in love again,” Turner told Good Morning America.Turner was married to his high school sweetheart, Toni, for 43 years. They have two daughters, Angie and Jenny, as well as two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton.

Chicken Soup For The Soul’s Laura Florence will expand America‘s Got Talent maker Fremantle’s FAST business out of LA.

The Real Housewives of New York City season 14 just started, but there’s already a major mystery consuming the fandom: Which restaurant kept getting bleeped out during the premiere?

You gotta love when a studio decides to take a bit of a risk when it comes to marketing a film. It’s always fun when you watch a trailer and realize that a marketing team has really felt inspired when they worked on something.

Ariana Grande and her husband Dalton Gomez have reportedly split.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christian Bale is probably not going to play Batman again after “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” The Oscar-winning actor told ScreenRant last summer that he would only play Batman for a fourth time if Christopher Nolan was directing, but Nolan doesn’t appear to be interested in returning to the comic book genre. YouTuber HugoDécrypte asked Nolan point blank if he would make “another superhero movie.” Nolan bluntly answered, “No.” The question came during a speed round in which HugoDécrypte also asked the “Oppenheimer” filmmaker if he “could make a TV show one day.” Nolan also answered “no.” The director wasn’t as definitive when asked if he would want to direct a “Star Wars” movie. Nolan passed on giving an answer.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International When “World on Fire” premiered on the BBC in September 2019, no one could have known that the World War II drama would be one of the last major scripted debuts on the public broadcaster before the pandemic. The PBS Masterpiece co-production — which follows the interconnected lives of British and European families during the outbreak of war — confirmed it would return at the end of its Season 1 finale, but the onset of the COVID-19 crisis just four months later and its impact on global production made the prospect of setting up a continent-spanning war drama all the more unlikely. Yet with some heroic scheduling, rewritten scripts and clever location and CGI combos, Season 2 returned to British screens on Sunday after a four-year hiatus, premiering to an audience indelibly changed by a global and life-altering event of their own.

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Kelly Rowland shared that spoiling Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s gender reveal for Blue Ivy was her biggest mistake calling it the “worst moment ever”.The former Destiny’s Child singer discussed the moment on Billy Mann’s Yeah, I F**ked That Up podcast. She explained how she didn’t realise that she had revealed the gender until she saw the headlines circulating the next day.“Oh my God. When I made a mistake and told the sex of (Beyoncé)’s baby when she was pregnant with Blue,” Rowland told Mann after being asked about her biggest mistake.“That was the worst moment ever.

Jill Martin is sharing a recent diagnosis.

EXCLUSIVE: Tenderfoot TV, the podcast company behind series such as To Live and Die in LA and Up and Vanished, is expanding its slate.

The first-ever “Golden Bachelor” star has been announced.

The story of how “Minx” Season 2 was moved to Starz is almost as interesting as the content in the actual show. You see, after Season 2 had been shot, Warner Bros.

Sean Gunn, the actor who played the lovable townsman on the hit show, is calling out Netflix for his lack of residual pay. Sean, the 49-year-old brother of Marvel and DC director James Gunn, shared with on Friday that he was out on the picket line for the first day of the SAG-AFTRA strike to mainly «protest Netflix.» The streaming service currently streams all seven seasons of as well as the 2016 revival, . Sean played Kirk in all seven seasons of the show, as well as all four episodes of the revival, both of which star Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel as the beloved mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore«I was on a television show called for a long time that has brought in massive profits for Netflix,» Sean told. «It has been one of their most popular shows for a very long time, over a decade.

Priyanka Chopra turned to her husband, Nick Jonas, for an assist in taking down her slicked-back ponytail after the couple enjoyed a day out at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships  at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, on Saturday. The actress took to Instagram to share a funny video of their car ride home, in which Jonas appears focused on working his fingers through her ultra-tight hairstyle, even using a flashlight to aid the process. At the end of the clip, Chopra lets out a quiet «Ow» as he continues twisting at the base of the pony. «Ponytails are complicated,» she wrote in her caption. The fashionable pair stepped out in complimenting styles for the outing, with Chopra — who will celebrate her 41st birthday on Tuesday — in a green watercolor-style dress with ruffled sleeves and black boots and Jonas, 30, in a tan houndstooth suit and tie.A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra)Jonas took to his own Instagram to share some personal snaps from their date. «Beautiful day out at the tennis with my ❤️» he wrote.

Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old grandfather from Indiana, is set to star in The Golden Bachelor, ABC newest iteration of The Bachelor franchise set to premiere in the fall.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK has a new South Asian-focused film talk show.

Moody’s Investors Service, which rates corporate creditworthiness, said it expects agreements with three Hollywood guilds will collectively cost big media companies it follows $450 million to $600 million more per year. That includes the recently ratified DGA deal and eventual settlements with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Moody’s covers most of the entertainment industry, although some smaller, independent players aren’t captured in the number.

Doja Cat is getting candid.

Paul Rudd being Paul Rudd. Claud, a musician signed to Phoebe Bridgers' Saddest Factory Records, recently ran into Rudd inside the VIP tent at one of Taylor Swift’s concert and decided to introduce themselves.That introduction paid off because the next thing you know, Claud and Rudd are dancing in their music video for «A Good Thing.»In a TikTok post, Claud explains how working with Rudd came to fruition and how kind the actor was to them. The singer explains they approached Rudd and told him they had a song on their album, Supermodels, called «Paul Rudd.»A post shared by Claud (@claud.mp3)«He was so nice about it and he gave me his email and he was like, 'Send it to me! I'd love to hear your album,'» Claud says.Claud goes on to discuss the meaning behind the «Paul Rudd» song, explaining that, «It's me trying to envision myself as this cool and confident, charismatic, lovable character,» like the song's namesake, despite feeling that they are «often not.»Rudd actually responded to Claud, saying that he loved the album and agreed to be in the video for «A Good Thing.» In the music video, Rudd wears a mailman uniform and delivers an inspired monologue about a visually-impaired ferret.«He came for the whole entire day,» Claud explains in their TikTok post.

Gwyneth Paltrow was all smiles posing arm-in-arm with her lookalike daughter, Apple Martin, and her mom, Blythe Danner, as the three generations united at a recent garden party. The sweet family moment came as the Goop founder co-hosted a dinner with Gucci and fashion stylist Elizabeth Saltzman at her home in the Hamptons, New York, on Saturday. The soiree served as a celebration of Gucci's Summer Stories collection and Goop's new skin-care product, Youth-Boost Peptide Serum.Paltrow, 50, looked stunning as ever in a printed two-piece set by Gucci with white sandals.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor When Sean Hannity handed off his Fox News program to Laura Ingraham last Thursday night, he had company. On-air switches between cable-news hosts make for bright moments on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, with the audiences at home and producers in studio looking at warm exchanges between personalities like Hannity and Ingraham or Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell. The chatter between former CNN hosts Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon generated so much attention that producers often let the segment bleed into Lemon’s first segment of the night and even time reserved for commercials. These days, Hannity has begun letting a new crowd bear witness.

Sci-fi films have always been equally about commenting on today’s society as well as showing off new, fun futures. And it’s clear that “The Pod Generation,” though about a society with advanced technology and a seemingly futuristic way to experience a pregnancy, has plenty to say about our current human situation.

Taylor Swift ‘Era.’On July 22-23, Swift is heading to Seattle’s Lumen Field for two huge concerts with high-profile special guests HAIM and Gracie Abrams as part of her mega, globe-trotting ‘Eras Tour.’As expected, ticket prices aren’t exactly a bargain.At the time of publication, the cheapest tickets we could find were going for $1197 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that may seem quite pricey, our past coverage on last-minute Taylor Swift tickets indicates that prices should drop later in the week.In fact, it’s happened in Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh and virtually every other stop on the tour.Therefore, we recommend returning to this story and refreshing this link all week.You just may find a surprising deal.Looking for more information before committing to seeing Swift in Seattle?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of Taylor’s pair of Denver gigs can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Richard Ashcroft has recreated the music video for The Verve’s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ for Sky Sports. Check out the clip below.The singer recreated the visual accompaniment to the 1997 hit for a Sky Sports promotion of Formula One, and filmed the clips a couple of days before last week’s British Grand Prix 2023 kicked off.Instead of walking the streets of London as in the original video, Ashcroft is seen performing the track around the UK’s Silverstone Circuit, which hosted the first British Grand Prix in 1948.

Tom Holland have defended the star from homophobic comments over a scene in his recent Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room.The psychological thriller focuses on the real-life story of Billy Milligan who was arrested for his involvement in a New York shooting in 1979, and through a series of interviews with Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried) audiences learn about his mysterious past.During one scene, which has circulated online in recent days, Holland’s character is seen having sex with a man in a club, before doing drugs and performing oral sex.However, many fans have been forced to defend the actor from homophobic reactions to the moment, with one tweeting: “PEOPLE ARE ONLY WEIRDED OUT BY TOM HOLLAND DOING THAT SCENE BECAUSE OF RAMPANT HOMOPHOBIA !”.Another added: “Why are people so mad about tom holland playing a queer character? the homophobia today is bonkers,” while a third wrote: “The fact that a single scene on an Apple Plus show featuring Tom Holland has brought out so much homophobia from the stupidest people is… actually it’s not even a little surprising, it’s just annoying.”Many more have shared their reactions:PEOPLE ARE ONLY WEIRDED OUT BY TOM HOLLAND DOING THAT SCENE BECAUSE OF RAMPANT HOMOPHOBIA !— jabba (@jabbagfx) July 16, 2023why are people so mad about tom holland playing a queer character? the homophobia today is bonkers— luma

The Rise And Fall Of Britpop, explores Pulp’s impact on the scene alongside the rivalry between Blur and Oasis.Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley developed and present the podcast, which released its first four episodes last week (July 10), charting how Britpop rose to domination and its lasting effect on the UK music industry and pop culture.Episodes five to eight have now been made available to listen to on BBC Sounds, while the four new instalments will be broadcast on BBC 6 Music on July 19.The fifth episode will turn the lens away from the heavyweights of Blur and Oasis, focusing instead on Sheffield’s Pulp. The episode will tell the Jarvis Cocker-led band’s story, from recording in a semi-detached house in their hometown to writing songs in a tent the night before headlining Glastonbury.Episode six will return to catch up with Blur and Oasis who, at this point in time, were embroiled in a bitter chart battle in August 1995.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter For Tom Cruise, one of the most effective ways to sell tickets to blockbusters like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Mission: Impossible” sequels has been recounting the horrors and headaches of performing his own death-defying stunts. In the lead-up to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” however, Cruise hasn’t been able to talk up the antics of hanging off a runaway train or jumping out of airplanes on late-night shows due to the ongoing writers strike. And now, as the actors join the picket lines against Hollywood film and TV companies, the realm of promotion for upcoming projects is getting a lot narrower. According to SAG-AFTRA guidelines, stars aren’t allowed to appear on daytime shows like “Good Morning America” or “Today,” attend premieres, participate in interviews for completed work or even post about projects on social media while the strike is in effect. Talent is also unable to go to conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con, which is held at the end of July.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent São Paulo’s Biônica Filmes, behind Carolina Markowicz’s Toronto hit “Charcoal” and her upcoming “Toll,” is driving into English-language production, backing “The Eyes of Another,” from Maria Arida, as Biônica taps into an exciting new generation of young women filmmakers in Brazil. “Eyes” marks the feature debut from Arida, currently based out of São Paulo, who drew attention with “Instinct,” her AFI thesis film, a 17-minute short which world premiered at London’s BFI Flare, then had its U.S. premiere at the Phoenix Film Festival where it won the award for best Latin American short. It is written by Liz Buda (“Getting Meisnered”). 

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Patrick Wilson said in an interview on the “Reelblend” podcast that Zack Snyder’s “Watchmen” adaptation helped pave the way for “The Avengers” and the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe to take a much lighter approach to the comic book genre. Snyder’s dark and operatic take on Alan Moore’s graphic novel proved divisive, as the film didn’t even make it past $200 million at the worldwide box office. Wilson revealed “Watchmen” is “the only movie of mine that I have watched front to back since a premiere,” adding, ‘That movie is awesome.” “I just wanted to look at it as an older guy, as a filmmaker,” Wilson added. “I knew Zack was ahead of the curve. It’s weird to say that audiences weren’t ready for it. But you need a movie like that. You need movies to go so dark that then ‘Avengers’ can go so light. I do believe in that…I’d love to do that movie now. It would be so awesome to just do it now.”