Celebrity Buzz with Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Gilmore Girls

Aug 6, 2026 | 5:51 AM

Married couple Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita are making a new microseries musical comedy, Theater Kids vs. Zombies, for aTwist. The series features theater students who must stage an epic musical to survive a zombie invasion at their high school. The cast includes Kadyn Kozminski, Jeff Lawless, Amanda Drewes, and Danielle Judovits. Story URL


Peacock has confirmed a second season for The Five Star Weekend, following its success as Peacock’s top scripted series with 2.1 billion minutes watched since its July 9th debut. Jennifer Garner, D’Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny may return, though Gemma Chan is not due to her character’s storyline. The show was conceived as a limited series. Story URL


Disney has successfully sold all advertising slots for its 2027 Super Bowl LXI broadcast. The company secured deals with 58 brands across 34 categories, with nine advertisers are debuting in the Super Bowl. Initially, Disney faced criticism for high ad prices, seeking $10 million for a 30-second spot. Prices fell to $8 million to $9 million, leading to a swift sell-out. Story URL


Air Supply canceled their Fresno concert scheduled for Thursday at the Save Mart Center. The event was called off by organizers just two days prior. The Little River Band was also set to perform. The Save Mart Center announced the cancellation on Instagram, directing fans to refund information. Air Supply, known for hits like “Lost in Love,” formed in 1975. Story URL


Richard Madden will lead the new series Trauma on Paramount+. Madden’s character, Jim Marchant, is a former Royal Marines medic now working as an ER doctor in a bustling London hospital. The plot thickens when terrorists seize the prime minister during surgery. Madden is recognized for roles in Game of Thrones, Bodyguard, and Citadel. Story URL


HBO Max is producing a documentary about Gilmore Girls, which aired from 2000 to 2007. The documentary will feature creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino, and star Lauren Graham. The documentary aims to explore how ‘Gilmore Girls’ became a cross-generational hit and will include unseen behind-the-scenes footage. Story URL


Madeleine Carlisle, 30, daughter of late-night host Stephen Colbert, has resigned from CBS’s 60 Minutes, where she worked as an associate producer for nearly four years. Her departure comes amid widespread turmoil at the network following the appointment of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who is said to be shifting toward more “Trump-friendly” coverage. Story URL


Amazon Prime is developing a new docuseries on First Lady Melania Trump. Her senior adviser Marc Beckman announced that the project will debut sometime later this year, describing it as “a completely different look at her world.” Unlike the previous Brett Ratner-directed film, the new series will follow Melania during President Trump’s second term. Story URL