How Amber Ruffin Built Her Peacock Late-Night Show

Lily James just gave fans a devastating family update. The star was inundated with support as she grieves the passing of her grandmother.MORE: Lily James channels Pamela Anderson in risque sequin gown for Pam and Tommy partyThe actress announced her death with an Instagram post on Wednesday, 23 March, sharing an incredible throwback of the 92-year-old as well as a heartwarming snap of a framed photograph featuring the two of them. The 32-year-old revealed in her heartbreaking tribute that her grandmother is now reunited with her husband, Lily's grandfather.WATCH: Lily impressively transforms herself into Pamela AndersonMORE: Lily James sends fans wild in striking neon suit – and wowShe wrote in her caption: "To my granny, may I live up to your strength, grace and memory."The incredible throwback has a classic blurry and sepia tone, and sees her in an old-school pose as she looks out to the horizon, her curly hair in a traditional updo as she sports a big flower earring.The Pam and Tommy actress continued her dedicatory post by explaining that: "Your stories and life are my inspiration.

Rylan Clark has announced some exciting news with his fans! The 33-year-old is releasing a tell-all book about his incredible decade in the spotlight following what has been one of his toughest years.MORE: Rylan Clark welcomes new addition to his home after split - and fans are shockedThe BBC Radio 2 host, who became a hit with fans after his appearance on the X Factor in 2012, shared a video of his career highlights. The book release comes months after he confirmed his split from husband Dan Neal.WATCH: Rylan Clark shares montage of his decade in the spotlight"TEN: The decade that changed my future. Wow.

Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America earlier this week and had some great news to share with her fans and friends on Thursday morning.MORE: Robin Roberts delights fans with exciting career news close to her heartThe ABC star took to social media to share her usual morning wisdom video, this time called "Thankful Thursday," where she revealed that one of her co-stars was making career strides.WATCH: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaShe shared that one of the members of her Glam Fam, Nicole, had been promoted to coordinating producer, and the entire group couldn't be more proud."Special shout-out to Nicole, she's movin' on up, coordinating producer! We love you Nicole," she said as the rest of the squad cheered for her. MORE: Robin Roberts and Gayle King leave fans stunned with photos from latest appearance"She's my hype girl!" Robin added.

Say what you will about Michael Bay and his cinema bombast, but the guy knows how to make an epic thriller that usually needs to be seen on the big screen. His latest film, “Ambulance,” is a thriller based on the original story and screenplay for the 2005 Danish film “Ambulancen” written by Laurits Munch-Petersen and Lars Andreas Pedersen.

Apple TV+ is having quite the year of television so far, gathering acclaim for shows like Ben Stiller’s “Severance” and “WeCrashed,” with Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto, and is sure to receive attention for strong upcoming series including “Shining Girls” starring Elisabeth Moss and “Slow Horses” featuring Gary Oldman.

LGBTQ+ Walt Disney Company employees and their allies put on a “full stage” walkout Tuesday at various corporate locations across the U.S. to protest what they see as a “lame” and “inadequate” stance taken by the company and its CEO Bob Chapek to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.

Devolver Digital co-founder Mike Wilson has announced an annual game jam that focuses on mental health.Global Game Jam (GGJ) and DeepWell Digital Therapeutics announced that they are launching a new annual jam that will challenge entrants with creating a game that uses themes and mechanics that can be utilised in mental wellness treatment (via IGN).The jam will take place from May 1 to May 22. Those interested can register at the DeepWell website and submit their games.In a press release posted to their website, DeepWell explained that the game submitted must meet the following criteria:DeepWell DTx’s First Annual Mental Health Game Jam is committed to challenging our community to use their skills to create games that demonstrate how video game themes and mechanics can be utilized as treatment.For more details, see our press release: https://t.co/RphYHp8Bqc— DeepWell DTx (@deepwelldtx) March 23, 2022“The environment of a game jam is the perfect place for exploring and experimenting with new ideas and approaches to problem solving.

DANCING on Ice star Brendan Cole stunned This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield by saying the show IS a fix. The three remaining celebs in this year's competition - Brendan, Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt - appeared on the the ITV show earlier today.

TIPPING Point fans swooned over a "brains and beauty" contestant - dubbing her the ultimate "sexy secretary". The latest episode of the ITV quiz show saw Esme join three other players to try and win as much money as possible from the machine.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticEven before Lorne Michaels announced who would be playing Joe Biden on this season of “Saturday Night Live,” there was no doubt that it would be a celebrity rather than one of the show’s castmember. While Kate McKinnon’s ably taken on impressions of politicians from Hillary Clinton to Jeff Sessions, and Beck Bennett’s stepped up to play a befuddled Mike Pence, the vast majority of political impressions in recent “SNL” memory have gone to a celebrity or “SNL” alum.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticAfter decades of speculative fiction about technology coming to get us, “Next” wants to take it to a whole new level. What if, rather than a single piece of tech, an extremely advanced artificial intelligence program became so smart that it could hack the entire plugged-in world? What if it wasn’t just your phone coming to get you, but absolutely anything with an internet connection? In 2020, that’s a terrifying prospect, and one “Next” exploits with intense, frantic urgency.From “24” producer Manny Coto, Fox’s “ten-episode event series” wastes no time unfolding this technological nightmare to everyone’s mounting alarm.

“Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis was put to work on the latest episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”.

first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In addition to celebrities reacting on social media to the widely panned shouting match between the two candidates, many late night hosts also gave their live reactions to televised event. Jimmy Fallon addressed his audience with a heavy sigh, saying, «Man what the hell was that? Was that a debate? I am so… what was it? I am so stressed right now.

Donald Trump’s taxes have been exposed, and the late-night hosts had a field day.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsDetails of President Donald Trump’s tax records made news Sunday when a New York Times report revealed that the former reality television star only paid $750 in taxes for 2016, 2017. Like many social media users, Late Night host Seth Meyers said even that he’s paid more than Trump in income taxes.“$750? I pay more than that in Blockbuster late fees I’m serious,” Meyers quipped Monday night. While it may be entertaining to compare one’s tax payments to Trump’s relitively scant remittance for 2016 and 2017, Meyers took time during his “A Closer Look Segment” to criticize the president and the American tax system.

Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she was the first Black woman to write for a late-night network talk show. On September 25, Ruffin steps into another first as she becomes the first Black woman to launch a talk show, The Amber Ruffin Show, on the new streaming service, Peacock.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe best reality show I watched this year unfolded not on my TV but through an app on my computer screen. In April, a month into quarantine with no end in sight, some friends asked if I wanted to play a virtual version of “The Circle,” Netflix’s already lockdown-friendly series in which contestants live in separate apartments and communicate solely through texts and social media posts.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticIn the absence of trustworthy institutions and the constant simmering resentment pulsing through politics and culture alike, the concept of some vast conspiracy tying all the disparate threads together must be, in its own twisted way, a comfort. When life feels particularly scattered, and faith in brighter days has dimmed, the idea that there are definitive answers out there just waiting to be discovered — no matter how wild they are — is all too tempting as an escape hatch from reality.

Late Night with Seth Meyers. At a virtual press tour for the series, Ruffin explained more about the new show with her fellow executive producers Jenny Hagel and Seth Meyers. "I love NBC.

Dino-Ray Ramos, Amanda N'Duka If there is anyone who could deliver the worst news in the world with a smile on her face and give you hope that everything will be OK, it’s Amber Ruffin.With her sweet and cheery demeanor and a don’t-mess-with-me twist of irreverent shade, Ruffin has written for various shows and her signature comedy has been featured on Drunk History, but she is best known from her work as a writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers. However, we really love her recurring bits on the show including “Amber Says What?” as well as “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” with Jenny Hagel — which serves as fuel for her own late-night talk show The Amber Ruffin Show, which debuts on Peacock Friday, September 25.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsPrior to the 2016 election, Republicans urged White House officials to hold off on picking a successor to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia until after the presidential election. More than four years later and the GOP wavers on their stance as the scramble to fill the vacant seat left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg begins.