Celebrity Buzz with Sherri Shepherd and Bob Iger

Feb 3, 2026 | 5:55 AM

Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show has been cancelled after four seasons. The production company cited the “evolving daytime television landscape” for the decision and said the cancellation “does not reflect on the strength of the show” or Shepherd’s talent, adding they plan to “explore alternatives for it on other platforms.” Final episodes will air this fall. Story URL


Turning Point USA announced the lineup for its All-American Halftime Show, created after the NFL chose Bad Bunny to headline this year’s Super Bowl. The event will feature Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Brice, for a celebration of “faith, family & freedom.” The show will stream live on multiple right-wing outlets including Daily Wire+ Story URL


Alamo Drafthouse is under fire after announcing that customers must soon order food and drinks on their phones during movies. CEO Michael Kustermann said the change will create “a smoother, more responsive experience without added distraction.” Critics disagree, saying the move breaks the chain’s long-standing “Don’t talk. Don’t text” policy. Story URL


Simone Johnson, known in the ring as Ava Raine, has ended her six-year tenure with WWE. Johnson described the move as a “difficult but necessary” decision. The daughter of Dwayne Johnson, she became WWE’s first fourth-generation wrestler when she signed in 2020. Her grandfather Rocky Johnson and great-grandfather Peter Maivia were also professionals. Story URL


Apple renewed Your Friends & Neighbors for a third season months before the second season’s debut. The comedy, starring Jon Hamm, will return with season two on April 3 on Apple TV+, beginning with one episode followed by weekly releases through June 12th. The well-reviewed series follows Hamm as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a suburban father turned thief. Story URL


Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company won’t pursue more intellectual property purchases as Netflix and Paramount compete to acquire Warner Bros. Speaking on an earnings call, Iger said the takeover battle highlights Disney’s valuable assets. “I don’t really feel that we have a need to buy more IP. We’re just going to continue to create our own,” Iger explained. Story URL


Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations from nine women in a Monday social media statement, calling them “completely and simply untrue.” Gaiman said he has “emails, text messages and video evidence” contradicting the claims. He accused journalists of creating an “echo chamber” and dismissed reporting as click bait rather than fact-based journalism. Story URL


RiffTrax and Shout! Studios launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund four new Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. The campaign set a $20,000 goal but has raised over $350,000 as of Monday, with funding running through March 16. Mike Nelson returns as host alongside Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett as robot friends Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot. Story URL