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South African Crime Novelist Deon Meyer Bestsellers to Get TV Adaptations From Both Worlds, Paradoxal (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/global…

CBS News Undergoes Significant Layoffs as Bari Weiss' Restructuring Begins hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…

'Assassin's Creed': Setting & Time Period Confirmed As Netflix Series Starts Production & Four Join Cast deadline.com/2026/03/assass…

ABC moved quickly to delete as much promotional material for Taylor Frankie Paul "The Bachelorette" season after it was pulled days before premiering. variety.com/2026/tv/news/a…

CBS News will lay off about 6% of staffers in a new round of cost cutting under Paramount Skydance. The layoffs come after Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News, articulated a plan to make CBS News more relevant to younger, digitally-savvy generations. Employees were informed of the move Friday in a memo from Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski: “It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it.  New audiences are burgeoning in new places, and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest so that we can be there for them.  That means some parts of our newsroom must get smaller to make room for the things we must build to remain competitive. But these are very hard choices and today is a difficult day.” variety.com/2026/tv/news/c…

John Lithgow reportedly almost quit playing Dumbledore in HBO's HARRY POTTER series because of the backlash over being associated with J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views. But Lithgow says the books are "against intolerance and bigotry." He's aware Rowling will come up “in every interview I will ever do for the rest of my life.” variety.com/2026/tv/global…

BTS member RM has suffered an ankle injury ahead of the K-pop group’s Netflix comeback concert. RM is stil expected to perform, but his movement on stage will be “partially limited” due to the injury he suffered in rehearsals. “During a performance rehearsal on March 19, RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital to undergo a detailed examination and treatment,” a statement reads. “A medical diagnosis confirmed a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear, and a talus contusion (which includes ligament damage and inflammation). As advised by medical professionals, he must wear a cast and strictly limit movement for a minimum of two weeks to concentrate solely on his recovery. While RM expressed a firm commitment to deliver a high-quality performance at this symbolic comeback stage at Gwanghwamun, the company, in close consultation with the artist, has made the decision to prioritize the medical opinion to preemptively prevent any further strain on his injury. Accordingly, RM’s on-stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited.” variety.com/2026/music/glo…

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86. Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning: It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives. While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us. variety.com/2026/film/news…

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway's "Chess" this summer. The "Glee" star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele's return to the stage has made "Chess" one of the season's hottest tickets. wp.me/pc8uak-1lH2Pk

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For Oscar Issac, making intimate doc "King Hamlet" with director and wife Elvira Lind was never "promotional." "Part of the kind of unwritten contract of doing it was that this might never see the light of day,” he said. “That’s kind of the baseline. Sure, we can film this stuff, but I can’t guarantee it, and I likely won’t want it to be shared with the public. Especially when we’re shooting down in Florida with my mom. Because of that, I think I was relaxed. There wasn’t a sense of: this is made for public consumption.” variety.com/2026/film/glob…

#ProjectHailMary has grossed $12M in previews at the box office, the biggest preview haul of the year so far: • Topped #Scream7’s $7.8M preview haul • The #RyanGosling-led sci-fi film is projected to open between $63M and $65M, which would mark the biggest debut of 2026 • Those numbers would also make it Amazon MGM’s biggest opening ever, topping 2023’s #CreedIII ($58M) variety.com/2026/tv/news/b…

CBS News also is terminating its century-old CBS News Radio service, which serves approximately 700 stations variety.com/2026/tv/news/c…

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@BrightlyAgain Colin Campbell and Tom Bower - truly a frightful, gruesome twosome.

#grifter #MeghanMarkle Lady C & Tom Bower EXPOSE Meghan’s NEW Surrogacy Secret — Now She’s Threatening to SUE youtu.be/fkA3lIo3YpU

Bert was stolen 22 February 2026, while owner @CalverVictor was in hospital being treated for cancer. Thief is a relative who also took Bert's papers, devastating Victor & also his elderly father. Bert is a lifeline for Victor. Has CRN Last seen Glennifer Farm #Wokingham #RG41

It's #PetTheftAwarenessWeek IS THAT PET STOLEN? Research who you are getting your new pet from. New pets should be checked for a microchip. If you've mistakenly bought a stolen pet - You should make contact with the true owner. Found a cat? Theft-by-Finding is a crime #ScanMe

#FindRubyFriday is here again, but RUBY is still #missing Why did Ruby disappear in seconds in the park that day, never to be seen again? There is a reward for information leading to Ruby's location or wellbeing. Missing May 2018 #buckinghamshire #Uk #PetTheftAwarenessWeek