‘The Story Of Late Night’: CNN Launches Companion Podcast & Sets Premiere Date

Following the verdict in the high-profile murder trial of Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, late-night hosts took a break from jokes and began their shows by somberly addressing the conviction. In one of the most closely watched trials in recent memory, a panel of jurors found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty on all three charges in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, several late night hosts addressed the news at the start of their shows.

Dave Burd’s record-breaking FX comedy Dave returns for seconds this summer and will feature a slate of notable guest stars ranging from Lil Nas X to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

UPDATED with release date: Pink Skies Ahead, the drama written and directed by Kelly Oxford that MTV Entertainment Studios acquired ahead of its world premiere at last year’s AFI Fest, will premiere commercial free on MTV and simulcast on Pop TV on Saturday, May 8 at 9 p.m. It will bow as part of MTV’s newly launched Mental Health is Health initiative.

EXCLUSIVE: Production has begun on the fifth season of Hallmark Channel’s hit series Chesapeake Shores. Robert Buckley (The Christmas House, iZombie) joins the new season’s ensemble cast, led by Meghan Ory, Treat Williams and Diane Ladd. Emmy winner Pheof Sutton (Cheers, Terriers) also joins as new showrunner on the 10-episode season set to premiere Sunday, August 15.

EXCLUSIVE: Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s upcoming docuseries The Story of Late Night, has launched a podcast division.

Netflix has set June 18 for the worldwide release of Season 4 of its popular Spanish YA drama series Elite.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been looking incredibly stylish on their recent nights out, and their latest date night in West Hollywood was no exception! The Savage X Fenty founder, 33, gave off major vintage vibes with her look, sporting a gorgeous black mini dress with tassels hanging from the end of the skirt (inches above Rihanna’s knees). The stunning singer tossed her hair up into a bun and wore a long leather trench coat with fur cuffs and collar.

Rihanna, 33, was looking incredible during her latest outing! The singer enjoyed dinner at The Nice Guy restaurant in West Hollywood, CA  on Apr. 10 while wearing a green mini dress that had a floral pattern on it underneath a brown shearling coat. She also wore matching green heels and a matching stylish head scarf.

Wondery Launches First UK Podcast U.S. podcast publisher Wondery is launching its first international podcast in the shape of British Scandal, which will unpick famous UK scandals including the Cambridge Analytica data breach and the Alexander Litvinenko poisoning.

Summer loving! Bachelor in Paradise has been greenlit for season 7 after the coronavirus pandemic restrictions halted production last year — and fans will be watching their favorite stars on the beach before they know it.

Selena Quintanilla's life and work before her 1995 death will debut its second part May 4, weeks before its planned May 14 release.The streaming service announced the news with a teaser, which features Christian Serratos' Selena performing «Bidi Bidi Bom Bom» in a sparkly purple jumpsuit that the singer wore during her 1995 Houston Astrodome performance.Netflix says that the second part of the series will chronicle «the years of hard work and sacrifice the Quintanilla family navigate together as

Netflix has set a new premiere date for Selena The Series Part 2. The final installment of the two-part series, starring Christian Serratos as iconic singer Selena Quintanilla, will premiere May 4. It was originally scheduled for May 14. The streamer also unveiled a teaser (above) and key art (below).

EXCLUSIVE: Diversion Media, a publishing business that has worked with the authors behind the books that became Pitch Perfect, Ford V. Ferrari and The Mauritanian, is aggressively expanding its audio operation as it looks to build more IP that it can develop for film and TV.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAfter more than five years, Serial Box is jettisoning its name: The episodic audio-fiction company is rebranding as Realm — and simultaneously expanding its business model to release original shows as free, ad-supported podcasts.Until now, the New York-based producer’s serialized audio stories have been available only as à la carte purchases.

WarnerMedia has named Asif Sadiq to the newly created role of senior vice president, equity and inclusion, international. Sadiq will be based in London, working to implement a comprehensive strategy to address all aspects of diversity across WarnerMedia’s workforce, programs, content, suppliers and community alongside the rest of the equity and inclusion team.

EXCLUSIVE: The second season of Disney Junior’s animated mystery adventure Mira, Royal Detective is set to debut April 5 at 5pm EDT on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW, with a new episode airing every Monday for eight weeks after.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, Netflix announces July 23 Season 2 release date for “Sky Rojo”; Mexican animated feature “Cranston Academy: Monster Zone” sells in key territories; Tern Television hires David Marshall as head of entertainment; Channel 7’s Australian Ivan Milat docu-series heads abroad; ITV preps for the 100th anniversary of Poirot’s first appearance; and Channel 5 commissions “Wonderful Wales with Michael Ball” from Wildflame Productions.Netflix Spain has announced that

Dwayne Johnson hinted that big news about Black Adam was coming and he was right!

Haley Bosselman editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus announced the premiere date for Season 2 of “Home Before Dark.” “Home Before Dark” will return on June 11 on Apple TV Plus. Season 2 consists of ten episodes that will release week-to-week each Friday.