Stand-up comedian and creator Corey O’Brien and his longtime boyfriend, former NFL player Ryan “R.K.” Russell, are teaming up for their first professional collaboration with the short-form digital comedy series “The Parking Guy” set to premiere Sept. 3. The scripted series stars O’Brien as Doug, a parking enforcement officer navigating awkward, absurd and unexpected interactions while working what the show describes as “the world’s most-hated profession.” Russell serves as creator and director, while O’Brien and Russell executive produce through Russell’s Red Velvet Productions. Designed as a social-first, short-form episodic comedy, “The Parking Guy” will roll out digitally across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. The premiere season will feature an ensemble of guest stars including Margaret Cho, Jessica Marie Garcia, Willam Belli, Zainab Johnson, Alexandra Shipp, Jerrie Johnson, Alexa Mansour, Dewayne Perkins, Courtney Parchman, Nico Santos, Alec Mapa, Nnamdi Ngwe, D.K. Uzoukwu, Cyrus Hobbi, Deitra Leak, Rachael Harris and Justen Ross, among others. Corey O’Brien stars in “The Parking Guy.” O’Brien, who’s been dating Russell since 2019, told TheWrap of the exclusive announcement that working together was a natural progression in their relationship as “each other’s biggest cheerleaders,” but they “wanted it to be on something that we were both…

This year, more than 180 programs were nominated for Emmy Awards. While eight of those shows hit double digits in nominations, 88 of them — almost half the total — had to settle for a single one. Those one-nom programs ranged from “Antiques Roadshow,” claiming its usual spot in the Outstanding Structured Reality Program category, to “Your Way Out — Coinbase,” one of the finalists for Outstanding Commercial. But one show, “Your Friends & Neighbors,” did something remarkable: It earned only one Emmy nomination, but that nom was for Outstanding Drama Series. Voters thought the Apple TV series’ second season was one of the eight best dramas on television in 2025-2026, but somehow they didn’t feel it warranted recognition in any of the 120 other categories. How incredibly rare is that? So rare that it hasn’t happened since 2009, when the HBO series “Big Love” got the top nod for its third season without receiving anything else. That was the only other time the feat has been achieved in this century. “It was very surreal,” creator and showrunner Jonathan Tropper said. “It took me a minute to comprehend it. It sort of felt like winning the popular vote as opposed…

Focus Features has greenlit “Old Friends New Friends,” a new comedy from writer-director Mike Birbiglia. Birbiglia will also produce the movie alongside Jacob Jaffke and Joe Hartwick for Oddball Entertainment. Birbiglia’s latest is set to star Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan and Dylan Gelula. The official logline for “Old Friends New Friends” reads: “When a tight-knit group of college friends travels to a summer camp for their old friend’s wedding, they discover he’s built a new life – with new friends – forcing them to confront what they’ve lost, who they’ve become and whether growing up means growing apart.” Birbiglia, an Emmy-nominated comedian, has performed solo shows around the world and has written and directed two previous features — 2012’s “Sleepwalk With Me” (which was based on his own autobiographical one-man show and subsequent book) and 2016’s “Don’t Think Twice.” He’s also appeared in features like “Trainwreck” and “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (he’s also set to appear in Judd Apatow’s Glen Powell-led “The Comeback King” next year) and television series including “Orange Is the New Black” and “Billions.” Additionally, he’s done four comedy specials for Netflix, including “The Good Life” from last year. Focus is having a very…

49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio on suspicion of prostitution before pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges.

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York got collared by police over the weekend on suspicion of engaging in prostitution … and the details of the bust are super embarrassing. According to court docs … Jed went hooker hunting online … and responded…

The Sony-Marvel blockbuster is on the verge of taking out James Cameron’s classic epic.

Chesea Handler poured chilled vodka down Jenny Mollen’s ear while the pair was vacationing in Mallorca.

The Irish actress, whose husband Jack Lowden is rumored to be up for 007, said it would be interesting “for girls and women, to see someone who can just take all that pent-up anger and direct it somewhere.”

James Blunt is throwing cold water on claims that he’s the naked British singer Hayden Panettiere said she was forced into a bed with on a yacht when she was just 18. James shared a Substack article on social media Monday that argues he is NOT the…

Simone Biles took to her Instagram to share photos from her latest vacation to the Dominican Republic following her health scare.

“I’m back in the ballroom, baby,” Burgess said in the reveal video Monday.

Erling Haaland debuted a bold buzz cut after letting go of his signature long hair and revealed why he made the dramatic change.

Shelley Fabares, best known for playing Mary Stone in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and Christine Armstrong on ‘Coach’, has died. She was 82 years old. Shelley also starred opposite Elvis Presley in his films, ‘Girl Happy,’ ‘Clambake’ and ‘Spinout’ in the ’60s. Her husband, ‘M*A*S*H’ star Mike Farrell, confirmed her death to several outlets, saying she died Aug. 22 in Los Angeles. More from Entertainment Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtXPiqI2cLorKaPrfpKc4g?sub_confirmation=1 Exclusives from #EntertainmentTonight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwITQ__CeH2Y_7g2xeiNDa0vQsROQQgv

Newly released files have fully exposed the bitter reality of the Murdoch family trust war in a real-life ‘Succession’ story.

Calling all wannabe residents of Halloween Town! Disney Store’s new The Nightmare Before Christmas collection is live now, filled with frightful delights. Bursting with tricks and treats, it…

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Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez shop in London, Naomi Campbell hits the beach and more snaps…

Generative artificial intelligence tools will be used to work with IP owners to create safe interactions for children with characters across toys, apps and platforms.

Martha Stewart is serving up her latest ventures on a new platform. Nearly two years after the lifestyle expert’s documentary Martha premiered on Netflix, she’s working with the streaming service…

Molly McNearney wouldn’t mind if husband Jimmy Kimmel retired from late night soon. The co-head writer and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!—who shares kids Jane, 12, and Billy, 9, with her…

Ted Cruz laughed off questions Monday about a potential presidential run in 2028, telling CBS News correspondent Major Garrett, “We’ll have this conversation another time.” Cruz sat down with Garrett for a wide-ranging interview during Monday’s edition of “CBS Mornings.” At two different points throughout their conversation, Cruz found himself on the receiving end of questions about a potential presidential run after President Trump leaves office in 2028. Garrett began that line of questioning by noting that Cruz lasted longer than any other Republican nominee against Trump in the 2016 Republican primary race. However, when asked whether or not he is planning to run for president again in two years, Cruz responded, “Look, I’m right now focused, No. 1, on the midterms,” referring to this fall’s forthcoming senate and congressional elections. In the same conversation, Cruz touched on this year’s Texas senate race between Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico. Of the latter, Cruz said, “He would be a great candidate in California. He’s not a great candidate in Texas.” Later, Garrett pressed Cruz again about his potential presidential ambitions. “I have no announcement for you,” Cruz said with a laugh, adding, “We’ll have this conversation another…

A Kentucky couple was arrested for allowing their three children to live in a filthy home, which had poor conditions including black mold and dead bugs in their fridge. Timothy MacDonald and Lana MacDonald have been charged with second-degree criminal abuse. Both Timothy and Lana appear to have been released, and they are not listed as being detained at the Pike County Detention Center as of time of publication. Authorities learned of the family’s living conditions when the Kentucky State Police were called to a home in Pike County, Kentucky, on the evening of Tuesday, August 18. State troopers and an employee with the Department for Community Based Services reported to the home around 5:30 p.m. for a welfare check, according to WYMT. 2 Men Arrested After 2 Kids Were Found in Home That ‘Smelled like Death’ Upon their arrival, authorities knocked on the door. No one answered, but the authorities reportedly heard small children and a dog inside. An officer then resorted to knocking on a window, and a girl opened the front door. She reportedly told authorities that her mother was busy working in her bedroom and her father was not home. However, Timothy showed up on an…

Compagno had been a host on ‘Outnumbered’ and will join ‘The Five’ in September.

Emily Compagno is moving from “Outnumbered” to “The Five,” joining Fox News’ top-rated panel show as a full-time co-host beginning Sept. 8, the network announced on Monday. Compagno will join Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters at the table, while Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr. will continue rotating in the show’s liberal seat. “Fifteen years later, ‘The Five’ remains a powerhouse and appointment viewing for millions of Americans,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement. “Emily is a highly accomplished host whose energy and talent have made her a standout across Fox News Media.” “I couldn’t be more honored to join ‘The Five,’ a team I have long admired and have been fortunate to work alongside over the years,” Compagno added. “Having an official seat at the table on what I truly believe is the most fun show on television is an incredible privilege.” Compagno joined Fox News as a contributor in 2018 and has co-hosted “Outnumbered” since 2021. She is also the author of “Under His Wings,” published by Fox News Books, which debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list. The move places Compagno on a program that has emerged…

HuffPost’s National desk has been reduced to three reporters as BuzzFeed’s latest round of layoffs took effect Monday. Management laid off 10 members of the HuffPost Union in total. Jessica Schulberg, who was laid off after 11 years at the publication, said on X that the desk had seven reporters before Monday’s cuts. It had already been reduced from 14 reporters to seven just over a year ago. “Today is my last day at HuffPost,” Schulberg wrote. “After 11 years, I was laid off.” BuzzFeed announced in July that it would eliminate approximately 180 positions across BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty, amounting to 35% of the company’s workforce. The cuts mark BuzzFeed’s first major restructuring since Byron Allen became majority owner and CEO in May. Allen acquired a 52% stake in the company through a $120 million deal, succeeding BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive. The HuffPost Union issued a statement Monday responding to the layoffs. Schulberg said the union, which is represented by the Writers Guild of America East, successfully fought off proposed cuts to severance and unused PTO payouts for affected members. “Together, we fought off cuts to severance and PTO payout, which has provided me with so…

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In a shakeup recasting, HBO’s “Harry Potter” series has tapped Kit Harington to play Gilderoy Lockhart, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who dropped out of the role due to scheduling conflicts. Hoult’s casting was announced earlier this month, but when shifting production schedules led to conflicts with the “Superman” actor’s other projects, HBO released him from the role, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. Harington, who is no stranger to HBO, will now play the defense against the dark arts professor in “Chamber of Secrets,” which will align with the show’s second season. Season 2 is slated to begin filming this fall. The casting marks a continuation in Harington’s partnership with HBO, having starred in both “Game of Thrones” as well as “Industry,” for which he is also slated to appear in the financial drama’s fifth and final season. He’ll reprise his role as Lord Henry Muck in “Industry” after first being introduced in Season 3. Harington will take on the role played by Kenneth Branagh in the original film series, though it won’t be Harington’s first time portraying Gilderoy Lockhart: he voiced the role in “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Edition” of the second novel in J.K. Rowling’s book series. More to…

A former White House press secretary said it’s a ‘known thing’ that Melania Trump is paid to appear at Donald’s events.

The ‘Game of Thrones’ star will play the fan-favorite character in Harry Potter season two.

John Leguizamo, Oscar Nuñez and TK are among the honorees for the 6th annual Celebración of Cinema & Television, which will take place Oct. 2 in Beverly Hills. The event recognizes on- and off-screen achievement in the Latino and Hispanic entertainment community. Leguizamo will receive the Career Achievement Award “in recognition of his more than four decades of groundbreaking work across film, television, comedy, and theater,” the release read. The Emmy winner and four-time Tony Award nominee can be seen in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster “The Odyssey.” Judy Reyes will receive the Trailblazer Award “in recognition of her outstanding body of work across film, television, and theater,” according to the press release. She currently stars in ABC’s “High Potential” and ABC/Hulu’s “Scrubs.” Oscar Nuñez will accept the Vanguard Award. The Emmy winner broke out as Oscar Martinez in NBC’s “The Office,” the same character he plays in Peacock’s “The Paper.” “To honor this remarkable class of Latino and Hispanic artists is nothing short of a gift, especially during a time that has been difficult for our communities,” Critics Choice Association Member and Co-Programmer Clayton Davis said in a statement. “Latino and Hispanic storytellers keep creating from a place of joy and defiance, turning our histories and culture into art…