Discovery Channel Orders Little People Wrestler Series ‘Big Little Brawlers’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler, the youngest ever player to reach the final in the PDC World Darts Championships, prepared for the biggest performance of his career... with an omelette.

The incredible journey of young darts sensation Luke Littler has left the nation in awe. The 16-year-old, now preparing to compete in the semi-final of the PDC World Darts Championships, has become the youngest player to reach the final four, managing to defeat a five-time world champion in the process.

Teenage sensation Luke Littler is taking darts by storm this winter thanks to his tremendous run at the World Championship.

The Disney Channel has been the home of so many child stars over the years, especially in the early aughts. And now many of those young actors are all grown up and having children of their own!

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco and Ali Wong — have announced major nationwide tours that will send them far and wide all over North America.They’re not the only acts hitting the road, though.Our team found 107 (!) major stand-ups, podcasters, improvisers, duo acts, “Saturday Night Live” cast members, authors, crowd work comics and storytellers likely headed to a venue in your neck of the woods in the very near future.Plus, in May, over 300 (yes, you read that right) comedians are descending upon Los Angeles for the second Netflix is a Joke Festival.Want to see who’s out and about these next few months?You’re in the right place, chuckleheads.Below, you’ll find the 107 biggest comedians on tour separated by sub-genres like household name headliners, ‘SNL’ cast members, ‘Daily Show’ alumni, up-and-comers and many more for your scrolling pleasure.So sit back, relax and get ready to LOL, LMAO, ROFL and plain ol’ laugh.Runs Jan. 5 through Sept. 7.Known for Seinfeld, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and Bee Movie.Runs Jan. 6 through June 23.Known for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Upside and Get Hard.Runs Jan. 11 through May 4.Known for Big Mouth, The Sack Lunch Bunch, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.Runs Feb. 16 through July 21.Known for Old Dads, F is for Family and The Mandalorian.Runs Jan. 19 through May 26.Known for Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Does and Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea.Runs Jan. 20 through June 14.Known for The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Jeff Foxworthy Show and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?Runs Jan. 12 through Feb. 18.Known for Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls and Baby Mama.Runs May 3 through June 15.Known for Only Murders in the Building, Three Amigos and Father of the

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large There are several popular social media accounts that graph weekly cable network schedules, and it’s always stunning to see how many schedulers have just given up. Nearly every cable network, large and small, now mostly program marathons of their most popular shows. You know about “Ridiculousness” on MTV, of course.

Shailene Woodley is speaking on the possibility of Big Little Lies season 3!

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Here we go again? Warner Bros. Discovery is flirting with the idea of acquiring Paramount Global. If a deal involving the Redstone empire comes to fruition, it would mark another transformative mega-merger for Hollywood legacy brands, following on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, AT&T’s difficult marriage with Time Warner in 2018 and the subsequent Discovery-WarnerMedia tie-up that closed in April 2022.

The People’s Choice Country Awards is returning to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House for its 2024 show. The two-hour ceremony will air Thursday, Sept. 26 beginning at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

George Strait, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Garth Brooks as well as up and coming icons like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs and Tyler Childers.Plus, if you ask us, any year that promises Southern Fried rockers Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Nathaniel Rateliff on tour will surely be a good time.Alright, no more line dancing around it.Here are the 50 biggest country concert tours that just might be coming to a city near you in 2024.Feat. Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town.Runs May 4 through Dec. 7.Feat. Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker on select dates.Runs April 20 through Aug. 25.Runs Feb. 7 through May 11. Feat. Carly PearceRuns Feb. 3 through June 29.Feat. Whiskey Myers, Neal McCoy, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart and Old Crow Medicine Show on select dates.Runs April 5 through Sept. 14.Runs April 26 through June 29.Feat. Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts.Runs Feb. 22 through May 4.Runs Feb. 7 through May 10.Runs Jan. 18 through Feb. 3.Runs Jan. 31 through June 26.Runs Jan. 15 through Feb. 27.Runs Jan. 5 through March 2.Runs Jan. 19 through March 21.Runs March 1 through July 20.Feat. Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins and Ella Langley on select dates.Runs April 4 through Aug. 9.Feat. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, the Middle East, Matt Maeson and Levi Turner on select dates.Runs Feb. 9 through Dec. 19.Feat. The Avett Brothers, Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters, The Wilder Blue, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.Runs April 12 through Aug. 16.Feat. S.G. Goodman, Wynonna, Shovels & Rope, Allison Russell and Sylvan Esso on select dates.Ru

Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones, Drake with J. Cole, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel’s final MSG concerts.Whoops, we forgot to mention Zach Bryan, Green Day, Noah Kahan, Adele and The Eagles’ farewell tour.Don’t sleep on Bruce Springsteen, either.Or Phish and Wu-Tang Clan’s first ever Las Vegas residencies.And we’re just getting started. We’ve got 39 more huge names at the ready for you, below.Alright, no more need to beat around the bush.

Stephen Fry is to condemn antisemitism in Channel 4‘s forthcoming alternative Christmas message.The actor and comedian will point to an increase in incidents in the UK following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, as reported by the Metropolitan Police in his message which air will after King Charles’ message on Christmas Day (December 25).“Since October the seventh there have been 50 separate reported incidents of antisemitism every single day in London alone, an increase of 1350 per cent according to the Metropolitan Police,” he will say, according to Channel 4.“Shop windows smashed, Stars of David and swastikas daubed on walls of Jewish properties, synagogues, and cemeteries. Jewish schools have been forced to close.

K.J. Yossman Stephen Fry is set to deliver a deeply person Alternative Christmas Message for U.K.

Mike Birbiglia has toweled off and is ready to dive back in.Fresh off the release of his new Netflix special “The Old Man and the Pool,” the 45-year-old comedian is already pounding the pavement.First up, he’ll play a whopping nine (!) shows at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre from Dec. 15-23 in a residency he’s calling ‘Christmas Parmesan.’Then, in 2024, the “Don’t Think Twice” writer, director and star will hit the road for his 34-gig ‘Please Stop The Ride Tour’ which includes stops in Troy, NY’s Troy Savings Music Hall on Wednesday, May 15 and Rochester, NY’s Kodak Center on Thursday, May 16.“I’m going on tour with my all new hour of comedy,’ Birbiglia shared on Instagram.

Laura Dern is speaking on the possibility of Big Little Lies season 3!

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events “The View” co-host Sunny Hoston is taking a little more time to enjoy the TV milleu. The multi-hyphenate is in the early stages of developing her first novel, “Summer on the Bluff,” as a television series for Amazon MGM Studios. The series will be produced Hostin’s Sunny Hostin Productions, Amazon MGM Studios and Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment.

SAULT have finally played their first ever live show, and brought out Little Simz and Michael Kiwanuka to celebrate the occasion – watch everything that went down below.The mysterious collective, who are yet to reveal any of their names or faces, have steadily released music since their debut ‘5’ in 2019. SAULT have never officially confirmed their bandmembers; however, producer Inflo is generally regarded as the leader, with Cleo Sol, Kid Sister, Chronixx and more providing uncredited vocals.A few days ago, the collective confirmed a world tour as well the date of their first ever show, which was held at London’s new venue Drumsheds.

Busta Rhymes has revealed that is working on something with Little Simz.In a new interview with The Guardian, the rapper was asked about women in rap today.“Right now, there is a huge female presence that has been really good for the culture. There has been an incredible and significant amount of dope women MCs that haven’t got the proper shine they deserved over the years.

The Disney Channel has been the home of so many child stars over the years, especially in the early aughts. And now many of those young actors are all grown up and having children of their own!

Little Simz and Stormzy leading the way.Both acts are up for four awards each with the former up for Best Female Act (in association with Shea Moisture), Album of The Year, Video of The Year and Best Hip Hop Act while the latter has been nominated for Best Male Act, Album of The Year, Song of The Year, Video of The Year.The annual celebration of Black music and culture, which is now on its 26th edition, will return on on February 7 at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye have also received three nominations each.Raye and PinkPantheress will go up against Little Simz for Best Female, and they are also in the running for Song Of The Year with ‘Escapism’ and ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt 2’.‘Sprinter’ by Central Cee and ‘Who Told You’ by ‘J Hus’ are the final Song Of The year contenders, and the rappers are also up for Best Male Act.J Hus’ ‘Beautiful And Brutal Yard’ and Raye’s ‘My 21st Century Blues’ are also nominated for Album Of The Year.MOBO Founder Kanya King CBE said: “We are proud to champion this year’s incredible lineup of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more.“This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and artform and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive.”Little Simz, Knucks, Central Cee, PinkPantheress and the late Jamal Edwards were among the winners at last year’s event which was staged at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.The full list of hosts and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.