Hulu’s ‘Virgin Island,’ a Dating Show for Celibates, Opens Applications

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The fate of CBS owner Paramount Global remains way up in the air, and the future of broadcast TV in general remains a big question mark. But as CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said on Tuesday at the Banff World Media Festival, that’s not stopping her from plotting her primetime development plans way into the future.

Two Love Island stars may be packing their bags and signing up for a very different type of adventure, as it has been reported they are lined up to appear in this year’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. According to The Sun, the two ex-Islanders competing in the series known as TV’s toughest reality show will be Chloe Burrows, who appeared on Love Island in 2021, and Adam Collard, who was on the dating series in 2018 and 2022.

Selome Hailu Julianna Margulies will not be returning to Apple TV+‘s “The Morning Show” for Season 4. Sources tell Variety that the decision was made before the controversy stirred by a podcast that featured Margulies last year, and that she was offered a one-episode appearance in Season 4 that she turned down.

Taylor Swift wowed the Scottish crowd on her first UK tour date Friday evening, earning five-star reviews across the board for her three-and-a-half-hour performance in Edinburgh.

AppleTV+’s The Morning Show is amping up the star power further with the addition of Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard in a major arc across Season 4. She will portray ‘Celine Dumont,’ a savvy operator from a storied European family.

ABC‘s High Potential drama series starring Kaitlin Olson is searching for a new showrunner following the exit of Rob Thomas, who has served as showrunner and executive producer since the pilot, sources confirm to Deadline.

After a brief half-term hiatus, Cat Deeley has returned to our screens this week, resuming her hosting duties on This Morning. Not only have we missed her and Ben's on-screen antics, but also her endless style inspiration. This week, she's more than compensated for it, stepping out in a timeless tailored skirt from the high street that's incredibly versatile.The 47 year old donned the Beige Long Tailored Maxi Skirt from River Island on Tuesday's episode, which is priced at £38 here.The skirt, composed of 96% cotton, is perfect for the summer months, with the breathable fabric designed to keep wearers cool in the heat.

Love Island star Jess White has opened up about her mum being on another iconic dating show - and that she encouraged Jess to apply. Jess was confirmed as one of the first contestants to be looking for love on series 11 of Love Island, and has revealed that seeking out a relationship on TV runs in the family. Jess explained to The Sun: "So my mum went on – when she was younger – she went on the knockoff version of Blind Date with someone called Bruce something.

Love Island may only be starting this evening (3 June), but a villa twist is already in store for the islanders. Once the singletons have entered the villa, they will choose who to couple up with just moments after meeting one another.

Manuel Betancourt The 21st century cheerleader is an athlete unlike any other. With a wide-eyed grin, flashy makeup and a glittering bow to match, she is required to be sturdy yet feminine; pliant yet steely. In “Backspot,” D.W.

Billie Eilish has said that she won’t be doing a three-hour long set when she takes to the stage on her upcoming tour.The singer recently dropped her third album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ and announced a world tour to celebrate the release, but has told fans she won’t be performing hours’ worth of material during the show.Speaking to fans on the app StationHead for a Q&A, the artist shared her thoughts on the idea of her performing an especially lengthy concert.“I’m not doing a three-hour show, that’s literally psychotic,” she said, according to an audio snippet shared on X.She continued: “Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that.

Charlotte Smith was one of four female Countryfile presenters who were unceremoniously dropped from the programme back in 2009 due to alleged ageism. Also involved in the controversial reshuffling were Michaela Strachan, Juliet Morris and Miriam O'Reilly, who later achieved victory against the BBC in an employment tribunal.The ruling stated Charlotte had lost her job due to ageism. During the proceedings, Charlotte had testified: "I was told by a member of the team that I would not be able to pass the primetime test because I was not young or pretty." Not long after winning the tribunal it was announced Charlotte would return to Countryfile after five years.

Hulu Originals is staying in the dating show lane by picking up a new reality dating series called Virgin Island.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the date of the next general election.

ITV has confirmed when Love Island will be returning to our screens. The eleventh series of the popular reality show will return as a fresh load of Islanders head to the villa looking for love.

Love Island fans were delighted on Wednesday afternoon when a start date for the new series was confirmed.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that on Monday, May 27 all Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed due to the Spring bank holiday. It has also confirmed people due to receive a scheduled payment on that day will instead see the money land in their bank account on Friday, May 24.

MGM/Imax’s The Blue Angels lands a hefty $1.3 million on just 255 domestic Imax screens from limited showtimes in the large format exhibitor’s exclusive theatrical engagement. The Paul Crowder film, with Glen Powell and Bad Robot as producers, follows the Navy’s famed demonstration flying squadron. It also “ushers in a new era for IMAX Documentaries, or Docu-busters,” the company said. It’s no. 9 at the domestic box office

It's safe to say Mancunians are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Prime Video continues to expand its game show output, announcing two more new shows on Tuesday at Amazon’s upfronts presentation: “Buy It Now,” hosted by JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and the holiday-themed event “Wish List Games” hosted by Nick Cannon (“The Masked Singer”). Both feature tie ins to Amazon’s shopping portals.