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Beloved television personality dies after decades on air as fans pay tribute
A beloved television personality has died after decades of entertaining viewers. Peter Napolitano, better known by NBC viewers as Produce Pete, has died at the age of 80. Steven Bognar, the Managing Editor of WNBC-TV, shared the sad news on X…
Television Publicity Executives Committee Announces 2026 Leadership Team (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCU publicist Natalia Cedres will join the Television Publicity Executives Committee 's 2026 leadership team, Variety has exclusively learned. The announcement was made by TPEC chair Wendy Zocks, who will remain in her role for another year. In…
Television Publicity Executives Committee Names 2026 Leadership Team
The trade organization representing high-level television publicity professionals has named a leadership team for 2026 that features many familiar faces. Wendy Zocks will resume her role as chair of the Television Publicity Executives Committee…
Zack Olin Joins Disney Television Animation as Head of Development and Current Series
Disney Television Animation has named Zack Olin senior vp development and current series. The studio, part of Disney Branded Television, is behind shows including Phineas and Ferb — which recently announced a third feature-length movie based…
Disney Television Animation Names Zack Olin SVP Development & Current Series
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Television Animation, the studio behind animated hits such as Big City Greens and Phineas and Ferb, has brought on Zack Olin as senior vice president of Development and Current Series. In his role, Olin will oversee development…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: January 26th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
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Peter Napolitano, 'Beloved' TV Personality 'Produce Pete,' Dies at 80
Beloved television personality Peter Napolitano has died after more than 30 years on air Napolitano, better known as “Produce Pete,” was 80 NBC New York announced his death as tributes poured in on social media Peter Napolitano, a…
How to Watch American Idol: Live Stream Season 24 Premier, Auditions, TV Channel
The first episode of American Idol season 24 has arrived, featuring Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Ryan Seacrest, and the latest cast of contestants, debuting Monday night. When: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM ET TV Channel:…
Cheapest Freely TV box ever launches with over 400 FREE bonus channels
A BRAND new box filled with hundreds of free TV channels and on-demand movies has launched as an eventual successor to Freeview. British firm Manhattan TV is the second company to release a standalone Freely device, which beams channels into living…
'The most stressful TV experience on record': Alex Honnold and the rise of potential death as live entertainment
Well, have your balls descended back out of your body yet? Netflix's Skyscraper Live has been and gone, and it may well qualify as the single most stressful viewing experience on record. Alex Honnold's unassisted ascent of the 508 metre Taipei 101…
How to Watch Bruins vs Rangers: Live Stream NHL, TV Channel
The Boston Bruins take on the New York Rangers in this Monday night NHL matchup at Madison Square Garden, and you can catch all the action with Fubo on NHL Network. When: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM ET TV Channel: NHL Network, NESN, MSG…
Wild insider: Could we see Marc-André Fleury unretire? Plus trade rumblings, TV tweaks
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-André Fleury was the third of the Minnesota Wild's distinguished alumni to get introduced before Saturday's ceremonial opening faceoff. There was Alex Goligoski and Eric Staal, both of whom also played in their…
Everything new on Apple TV in February 2026
It's already nearly February, somehow, and if you're in the mood to stream something fresh on Apple TV, there's plenty to look forward to on Apple 's oft-overlooked streaming service. After starting the year off strong with the return of…
The BBC once made the arts 'utterly central' to television - 100 years later they're almost invisible
On the evening of January 26 1926, members of the Royal Institution and other guests climbed three flights of draughty stairs to a tiny workshop in Soho's Frith Street. They were there to witness the first public presentation of what inventor John…
Nothing motivates like an existential threat' - I think RGB TVs are the best thing to happen to OLED TV fans in years, here's why
2026 is going to be the year of RGB TVs. The biggest TV makers have sets coming out using next-gen RGB backlight technology, which basically replaces the blue or white backlight of a traditional mini-LED LCD TV with one that has full RGB color…
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