• Season 2 of 'House of David' starring Stephen Lang launched on Prime Video on Friday, March 27, 2026, streaming to audiences nationwide.
• Fox's three-part series 'The Faithful: Women of the Bible' debuted its first installment on March 22 with Minnie Driver as Sarah and Jeffrey Donovan as Abraham, focusing on Old Testament narratives.
• The second episode highlighting Rebekah played by Alexa Davalos premieres Sunday, March 29, signaling Hollywood's renewed interest in religious stories previously deemed too controversial for TV.
• Lady Gaga celebrates her 40th birthday on March 28, 2026, marking a major milestone after performing with Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
• Reba McEntire turns 71, hailed as an absolute legend in country music with a career spanning decades.
• Vince Vaughn reaches 56, recently attending a movie premiere in March 2026, while Dianne Wiest turns 78 and Julia Stiles celebrates her birthday.
• 50 Cent announced a $100 million partnership with Planet Hollywood to launch PH Live, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Times Square, New York City, on March 27, 2026.
• The immersive space will host surprise concerts, movie premieres, exclusive A-list parties, and feature curated menus including 50 Cent's favorites like steak with mac and cheese and a signature burger.
• This deal redefines New York City nightlife, positioning 50 Cent as a major entertainment mogul with a high-tech hub in a prime location.
• The Kennedy Center confirmed comedian Bill Maher as the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient on March 26, 2026, days after White House denial labeled reports fake news.
• Maher becomes the 27th honoree following Conan O'Brien and Kevin Hart; he quipped, 'It's like an Emmy, except I win,' in a Kennedy Center release.
• White House communications director Steven Cheung called prior Atlantic reporting 'Literally FAKE NEWS,' and press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Maher would not receive the award.
• Actor Eiza González stars in the comedy film 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' alongside James Marsden and Vince Vaughn, marking her entry into comedy acting.
• The film premiered at SXSW before its official release on Hulu on March 27, 2026, bringing a new comedy offering to the streaming platform.
• González expressed excitement about stepping into a comedic role and playing a fun and quirky femme fatale character in the ensemble cast.
• NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas held second place in Q1 2026 ratings with 6.93 million total viewers and 1.04 million viewers in the key 25-54 demographic, marking growth from the previous quarter.
• CBS Evening News, now anchored by Tony Dokoupil since January 5, averaged only 4.24 million total viewers and 532,000 demo viewers through March 20, significantly trailing competitors.
• NBC's ratings increased from 6.22 million total viewers in Q4 2025 and showed slight growth compared to Q1 2025's 6.6 million viewers, indicating sustained viewership momentum.
• The Academy announced Thursday a 10-year agreement with AEG to move the Oscars ceremony from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, 9 miles away, beginning in 2029.
• The move coincides with the telecast's transition from ABC to YouTube in 2029, marking a significant shift in both the ceremony's broadcast home and physical location.
• The Dolby Theatre will host the final years of the ceremony on ABC, concluding with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced their 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour launching this spring, with dates spanning from Minneapolis to California, Texas, and Washington D.C.
• The tour represents a significant return to the road for the legendary rock artist and his longtime backing band.
• According to reports, Springsteen indicated the tour is 'going to be political,' suggesting the performances will carry thematic resonance beyond typical rock concerts.
• Netflix announced its second price increase in just over a year, with the standard plan without ads rising to $19.99 and the premium plan climbing to $26.99, both increases of $2 per month.
• The ad-supported standard plan will cost $8.99, up $1 from its previous price, reflecting the company's monetization strategy across its tier offerings.
• These price changes were reflected on Netflix's website Thursday as the streaming service continues expanding its content library amid ongoing subscriber growth.
• Diana Ross celebrates her 82nd birthday on March 26, 2026, joined by Steven Tyler at 78, Martin Short at 76, Jennifer Grey at 66, and Kenny Chesney.
• The Supremes icon, born Diane Earl but renamed Diana due to a birth certificate error, continues performing despite her age.
• Martin Short recently attended the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival screening of 'You Had to Be There.'
• Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, veterans of the original 'A Different World' sitcom, have joined the ensemble cast of its upcoming sequel series announced on March 26.
• The classic 1980s NBC show, a spin-off from 'The Cosby Show,' follows students at the fictional Hillman College.
• This revival taps into nostalgia for 90s Black sitcoms amid growing demand for diverse streaming content on platforms like Peacock or Netflix.