The new limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel stars Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, whose life becomes “intertwined with the lives of generations of men from the Trask family — notably those of Adam (Christopher Abbott) and Charles (Mike Faist).”
Throughout the trailer we hear Cathy’s narration as she muses on the evils of the world. “Evil is not always apparent at first glance,” she says. “It can come cloaked in goodness, or beauty, or love. The heart of our oldest stories.”
We see Adam immediately taken with Cathy, but his brother Charles is wary. “A girl like that doesn’t just fall out of the sky,” Charles warns. “She’s going to tear you to pieces, and I don’t want to watch it.”
The story later follows Cathy and Adam’s twin boys, Cal Trask, played by Joseph Zada, and Aron Trask, played by Joe Anders.
The seven-episode series is directed by Zoe Kazan, the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan, who previously adapted the novel into a 1955 film that launched the career of James Dean.
ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ stars Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa. (Andrew Eccles/Disney)
A new crop of celebrities is trading their day jobs for dancing shoes as Dancing with the Stars gears up for season 35.
The new season brings a fresh celebrity cast, returning fan-favorite pros and a new addition to the professional lineup following the first-ever season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
The full celebrity cast and professional dancer pairings for season 35 were revealed Wednesday exclusively on Good Morning America.
This season’s cast includes actresses Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali; Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson; chef Giada De Laurentiis; reality TV stars Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Tyler Cameron; singer Taylor Hanson; Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality Guillermo Rodriguez and more.
Adele Zaikman will join Dancing with the Stars season 35 as a pro after winning the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
Zaikman was crowned the winner during the series’ Aug. 31 finale, earning a spot as a professional dancer in the DWTS ballroom.
Season 35 will also see the return of longtime pro Sharna Burgess, who will compete for the first time since season 30 in 2021.
Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli are returning to the judges’ table, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returning as co-hosts.
Dancing with the Stars season 35 will kick off with a two-night premiere Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Following the two-night premiere, the show will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
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The teaser trailer for La Bola Negra has arrived. Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming film from Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. The movie’s cast includes musician Guitarricadelafuente, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. It tells the story of three generations of men whose lives are intimately connected. The movie is also one of the rare Netflix titles to get a theatrical release. It opens in cinemas on Oct. 16 …
Also arriving on Oct. 16 is season 4 of Tulsa King. The series, which stars Sylvester Stallone, premieres to Paramount+ on that date. The streamer has released a teaser trailer for the fourth season. It finds Stallone’s Dwight fighting to legitimize his empire and protect his crew from dangerous new enemies. Martin Starr, Jay Will, Vincent Piazza, Annabella Sciorra, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington and Frank Grillo also star in season 4 …
Moana is wayfinding its way to premium digital platforms. The live-action adaptation of the Disney animated film will be available to purchase on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango on Sept. 8. Additionally, the film will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD starting on Oct. 6. Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as the titular wayfinder while Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui … Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
(L-R) François Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max)
Some familiar faces are suiting up for season 2 of Heated Rivalry.
Cast members returning to the Crave/HBO Max hockey romance series alongside stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams include François Arnaud and Robbie G.K., who play Scott Hunter and Kip Grady; Sophie Nélisse, who plays Rose Landry; and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, who plays Svetlana Vetrova.
Others reprising their roles are Christina Chang and Dylan Walsh as Shane Hollander’s parents, Yuna and David; Callan Potter and Benjamin Roy as Shane’s teammates Hayden and JJ; and Kamilla Kowal as Hayden’s wife, Jackie.
The returning cast joins the recently announced new additions, which include Justice Smith as Harris Drover, Charlie Gillespie as Troy Barrett, Daniel Diemer as Ryan Price, Shaheen Jafargholi as Fabian Salah and Edvin Ryding as Luca Haas.
Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney, is based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid and follows the rivals to lovers story of Ilya Rozanov (Storrie) and Shane Hollander (Williams).
Season 2 is set to premiere in spring of 2027 on HBO Max in the U.S.
Matthew Perry poses for a portrait during CBS’ 2014 Summer TCA tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 17, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. (Christopher Polk/CBS via Getty Images)
A documentary about the late Matthew Perry is headed to Netflix.
The streaming service has announced a new three-part documentary series about the Friends actor, who died on Oct. 28, 2023, at 54 years old.
Called The One About Matthew Perry, this will be the first in-depth, definitive documentary about the actor. It is directed by Emmy Award winner Mary Robertson and premieres to Netflix on Oct. 27.
The series will feature never-before-heard testimonies from Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, as well as lifelong best friends of the actor. It will also have unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family’s private archive.
“Told through intimate testimonies from close family and friends, this documentary event reveals the real Matthew Perry—generous, funny, vulnerable, larger than life—and the battles he fought to become the man behind the icon. A raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy,” according to the docuseries’ logline.
“Matthew Perry was one of the comedic geniuses of our time. Through his many films, TV and stage performances, and his unforgettable portrayal of Chandler Bing, he made millions of us laugh, connect, and feel a little less alone,” Robertson said in a press release. “He also gave us so much more by bravely speaking about addiction. Yet the public only knew part of his story. That’s why we set out to make this series: to let the people who knew and loved Matthew reveal the person behind the public figure.”
Perry Bowick also released a statement on the docuseries.
“It’s taken time for me to feel ready to share these memories and what it was like to love Matthew through all the complexity of his life—to see him as a whole person, not just as Chandler, and not just as someone who struggled with addiction,” she said. “As his sister, he shaped who I am today, the person I strive to be, and the work to which I’ve devoted my life. Matthew had a beautiful heart and a generous spirit, and even in his darkest moments, he could still make you laugh and feel loved. I hope this series gives everyone who loved him, whether personally or from afar, a deeper appreciation for who he truly was, and the legacy he leaves behind.”
Jonathan Bailey on the red carpet of the world premiere of the film ‘Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato’ at the Cinecitta studios in Rome on Dec. 4, 2025. (Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
Jonathan Bailey has dropped out of the upcoming West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George.
The announcement comes almost a month after Bailey’s Wicked co-star Ariana Grande announced she was exiting the same production.
Bailey took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday to announce his decision to depart the musical revival.
“Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering. … After much consideration, I have decided to also step back from Sunday in the Park with George,” Bailey wrote.
The actor continued, “This brilliant, introspective musical has been a real passion project for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have shared in its journey with this team. Among many things, the story explores the deep connection between George and Dot, a beautiful, devoted pairing, and I so look forward to seeing what the team, and the two actors who will now take on these roles, will create with it.”
Bailey ended his statement by sending well-wishes to the musical’s company.
“I wish the very best to the entire company. I will be cheering them on as they continue with this production,” Bailey wrote.
It is currently not known who will take over the production’s leading roles after Bailey and Grande’s departures. The production took to its Instagram Story to share a statement of its own after Bailey announced his exit.
“Following Ariana Grande’s withdrawal, Jonathan Bailey has informed the producers that he has also decided to withdraw from Sunday in the Park with George. Work on the production continues,” the statement reads. “Casting decisions are actively under way, and the creative team is reshaping the production around a new company while preserving the ambition and artistic integrity of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical.”
The statement concludes with, “Further casting and production details will be announced in due course.”
Sunday in the Park with George is scheduled to begin performances at the Barbican Centre in London in 2027.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ hosts and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro appear on Good Morning America, September 1, 2026. (ABC News)
The judges’ panel is set for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli ready to face a new cast of celebrity and pro dancers.
Inaba and Tonioli have been on the judges’ panel together for each of the show’s 35 seasons, while Hough started on the show two decades ago as a pro dancer before becoming a judge in season 29.
Hough said this upcoming season of DWTS feels different than others.
“You can expect what you know and love about Dancing With the Stars but also an energized show,” Hough said Tuesday on Good Morning America. “We have so much momentum. The cast is incredible. The pros are energized.”
He continued, “It’s going to be an incredible season. I cannot wait.”
Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+ and streaming the next day on Hulu.
This season’s celebrity cast members announced so far include Savannah Bananas second baseman Jackson Olson, as well as The Traitors star Maura Higgins and Summer House star Ciara Miller.
The full cast will be announced Wednesday on GMA.
This season will also see Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returning as hosts.
Ribeiro said on GMA that the “magic” of the show is the thoughtful pairings of celebrity and pro dancers, while Julianne Hough teased a special theme night she’s looking forward to this season.
“The fashion is going to be really fun with one specific theme night,” she said. “For me at least, I’m very excited.”
Tune in to Good Morning America on ABC on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET to see the full cast of season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Kelly Clarkson has said goodbye to daytime TV. The singer hosted the series finale of The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday after seven years on the air. The series spanned over 1,200 episodes. Clarkson ended her series by performing “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters. She also participated in a segment called Kelly By Request, where she invited fans to request songs from her catalog for her to perform. The lineup included “Since U Been Gone,” “Sober,” “Stronger” and “Piece by Piece” …
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has announced a new reality series. Cooper’s company Unwell is set to launch Unwell Summer Games on YouTube Sept. 7. It is a summer version of Unwell Winter Games, which debuted earlier this year. The show finds 16 reality stars competing head-to-head for $250,000 …
Copperhead has added some stars to its cast. Deadline reports that Jason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland have joined the cast of the thriller starring Miles Teller. The film follows a veteran detective who is forced to team with a young federal agent when an undercover drug deal explodes into violence …
Steve Gerben as Will and Shane Gillis as Shane in episdoe 10 of ‘Tires’ season 3. (Netflix)
Tires is rolling into season 4.
Netflix has renewed the comedy series for a fourth season. The show is co-created and co-written by its star Shane Gillis. John McKeever co-created, directs and executive produces, while star Steve Gerben also co-created and executive produces the series.
“It’s cool to get to make another season of Tires,” Gillis said in a press release.
McKeever also gave a statement on the renewal. “I love this show and everyone who works on it. Excited to make more,” he said.
Tracey Pakosta, Netflix vice president of U.S. Comedy, said, “Tires continues to deliver the unapologetic comedy and authentic point of view Shane, John and Steve’s fans know and love, and season 3 hitting its highest-ever Top 10 ranking proves this fandom just keeps growing. We love working with this team and can’t wait to see what’s next for the Valley Forge crew in season 4.”
Tires follows Will (Gerben), “the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain” who “attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis).”
The show has filmed all three of its previous seasons in Pennsylvania. It has worked with over 250 local vendors and businesses in the state across six towns: West Chester, Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Oaks, Frazer and Glenside.
Season 3 of Tires debuted on Aug. 13. In addition to Gillis and Gerben, it starred Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias and Thomas Hayden Church.
Lionel Richie on ‘American Idol’ (Disney/Brian Bowen Smith)
Singer Lionel Richie has checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution after headlining a summer concert over the weekend, ABC News has learned from a source close to the singer’s tour, which began in June.
The “Hello” artist performed in St. Louis at The Muny’s annual summer finale concert on Saturday night.
According to the outlet, concertgoers reportedly saw Richie appearing to struggle toward the end of the show and performing his final song, “All Night Long,” while sitting down.
Richie’s hospitalization comes more than two months after he experienced dizziness onstage during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in Minnesota on June 24.
Several videos shared online at the time showed Richie performing while seated during that show.
Richie subsequently postponed two shows — one in Columbus, Ohio, and another in Chicago — after being advised by doctors to “rest and return to full health,” according to Live Nation Chicago.
He returned to the stage on June 30 for a performance with Earth, Wind & Fire in Pittsburgh.
On July 4, Richie shared a message on Instagram, thanking his followers for their concern and support.
“Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love,” he wrote in part. “I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you.”
Along with his rescheduled tour dates, Richie is expected to take the stage at the Wynn in Las Vegas in October and November for his King of Hearts shows.
