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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorTV’s “upfront” ad-sales market is starting to move — and earlier than expected.Just days after the networks wrapped glitzy programming presentations to Madison Avenue executives, Walt Disney Co. is said to have written some business with at least one major media buying agency, according to three executives familiar with recent discussions.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorOne of the news industry’s worst-kept secrets is finally seeing the light of day.Jen Psaki, the White House Press Secretary who resigned from the role a few weeks ago, is slated to join MSNBC in the fall, where she will host a new streaming program that is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023. She will also appear on NBC and during MSNBC’s special programming related to the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 presidential election.

Japanese Breakfast made her Saturday Night Live debut last night (May 21) on the show’s season 47 finale – watch her play ‘Be Sweet’ and ‘Paprika’ below.The singer-songwriter, aka Michelle Zauner, released new album ‘Jubilee’ last year, and appeared alongside host Natasha Lyonne, star of Russian Doll and Orange Is The New Black.Zauner played two of the biggest hits from ‘Jubilee’ on the show. For ‘Be Sweet’, she was dressed in deep red and backed by a four-piece band all in white, before she donned a white frock and was joined by a horn section for ‘Paprika’.Watch the two performances below.Last night’s SNL season finale also saw the departure of longtime cast member Pete Davidson.Fellow cast members Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon and Kyle Mooney also announced they were to leave the show after last night’s episode.The news comes after Davidson remarked in 2021 that he was “ready to hang up the jersey” with regards to his stint on SNL.Elsewhere on the 47th season of the show, Post Malone made his Saturday Night Live debut, with Selena Gomez also be making her debut on the NBC programme as host.During his performance, the rapper was joined by Fleet Foxes to premiere ‘Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol’, a song from his forthcoming album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’.The May 7 episode of SNL, meanwhile, featured Arcade Fire as musical guests, following the release of their latest album ‘WE’ last Friday.

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWhen CNN presents an exclusive interview Sunday evening between Jake Tapper and Trevor Reed, recently released from Russia after nearly three years of imprisonment, the network has the potential to spur a new strain of activism around U.S. citizens incarcerated abroad.Reed, who spoke with Tapper for several hours Thursday in Florida, was released “because the Biden administration engaged in a prison swap with Russia, and in the past, that has been seen as controversial,” says Tapper during a recent interview. “The family wants those days to disappear.”During the hour-long special, Reed talks about his experiences overseas, some of which, Tapper says sound like something out of a “horror movie franchise.” He also speaks about his interest in helping other American families who have relatives detained unlawfully overseas.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorChad is leaving Studio 8H.Pete Davidson, who joined “Saturday Night Live” as a relative unknown and has become a superstar whose presence graces gossip pages daily, is expected to leave “Saturday Night Live” after the broadcast of this weekend’s season finale, according to a person familiar with the matter. He is one of a handful of long-serving cast members including Kenan Thompson, Cecily Strong, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon whose tenure on the show has come up for scrutiny at the conclusion of recent seasons.

Steve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the  stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious  hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time  host Martin and former  cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun. I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support.

Steve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the  stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious  hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time  host Martin and former  cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun. I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMalika Andrews is capping off a quick journey that has taken her from the sidelines of NBA games to a central seat at many of its big events.The sportscaster is taking over the host duties of ESPN’s NBA Draft, succeeding Rece Davis, who led the broadcast for more than a decade. In doing so, Andrews cements her status as one of ESPN’s mainstay journalists, having been awarded hosting duties on “NBA Today” in 2021.The June 23 Draft broadcast, emanating from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, will top off Andrews’ busy schedule in weeks ahead. She will also host the NBA Draft Lottery telecast this evening at 8 p.m.

Post Malone painted the town red after celebrating his "Saturday Night Live" debut as the musical guest alongside first-time host Selena Gomez in New York City over the weekend. The 26-year-old musician reportedly enjoyed a "wild" night out at the show's afterparty at L’Avenue at Saks, as he arrived in a packed sprinter van with Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, and holding a lit cigarette and a Bud Light.  Posty — whose full name is Austin Richard Post — was reportedly having such a good time that he "hung out with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels" all night "before being asked to leave at 5:30 a.m," according to Page Six.

Selena Gomez stepped out in a casual ensemble as she grabbed lunch in New York City on Sunday.The Monte Carlo actress, 29, donned an all white tracksuit complete with a zip-up jacket and sweats.The ex of The Weeknd was joined at lunch by fellow Disney Channel alum Sofia Carson who wore a white shirt, black leggings and black and silver high heels. Getting a bite to eat:Selena Gomez stepped out in a casual chic ensemble as she went to grab lunch in New York City on SundayThe Wizards of Waverly Place star wore a black Louis Vuitton purse with the strap running across her body.She walked in matching white shoes though she opted for dark black sunglasses. Selena tied her hair back in a loose bun, and it was combed over to the left in the front.And she kept her jewelry to a minimum for her casual day look.

Selena Gomez brought the laughs to Saturday Night Live!

SNL to promote the second season of her Hulu series or do a bang-on impression of , she also did it to find love.“One reason I'm really excited to host SNL is because I'm single,” Gomez said in her opening monologue. “And I've heard that SNL is a great place to find romance. Emma Stone met her husband here, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, and Pete and….Machine Gun Kelly.” Gomez is absolutely right.

Selena Gomez is having a fun night on the town.

Selena Gomez made her Saturday Night Livehosting debut with a little help from herOnly Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin.The former Disney darling, 29, was joined byMartin, 76 - who has frequently hosted the show in the past - in abit where he played a gag inventor of the Whoopee Cushion and other famous practical joke devices.The star also poked fun of Martin and her other co-star Martin Short, 72, in heropening monologue, saying, 'I was so honored to work with Steve Martin and Martin Short, especially after I googled them to find out who they were.' Debut:Selena Gomez, 29, made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut with a little help from her Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve MartinGomez put her toned legs on display in a short little black dress, which she paired with black high heels. The segment on Martin’s inventor character waspart of the show American Inventors, where Gomez played the host, Taylor Gosh.'The automobile, paper cup, dancing, computer.

Selena Gomez is looking for love! The singer and actress took to the stage in her hosting debut over the weekend, and used her monologue to find a date.«One reason I've been very happy to host is because I'm single,» Gomez shared. «And I've heard SNL is a great place to find romance!»«Emma stone met her husband here,» Gomez shared, listing couples who met on the sketch series.

Steve Martin crashed his Only Murders co-star Selena Gomez’s first episode as host of SNL, for a pre-taped sketch on whoopie cushion inventor, Archie Gizmo.

Selena Gomez and Melissa Villaseñor—as Sofia and Vanessa, respectively— channeled their inner chola on SNL for a sketch that saw the Latina duo hosting a talk show, A Peek At Pico. Both Gomez and Villaseñor are of Mexican descent.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe industry hasn’t gathered for in-person TV upfront presentations since 2019, and so much has changed — including the ways that Madison Avenue heavyweights are spending their money.Billions of dollars are at stake during the upfront sales process, a period when big marketers such as Apple, McDonald’s and Procter & Gamble reserve TV spots in hopes of locking down lower prices. And this year’s scramble for ad dollars is likely to be more intense, complex and confusing than anything in recent memory — even the 2007 session when networks changed how they measured audiences who were using DVRs.

Japanese Breakfast is set to make her Saturday Night Live debut next week, appearing as the musical guest on the show’s season 47 finale.The singer-songwriter, aka Michelle Zauner, released new album ‘Jubilee’ last year, will appear on the May 21 edition of the long-running show, with Russian Doll and Orange Is The New Black star Natasha Lyonne on board to host.“Help!!!!!!!!” Japanese Breakfast simply wrote on Twitter to announce her performance. Last month in an interview backstage at Coachella, Zauner told NME: “This year is about enjoying myself.

It seems like the Cannes Market continues to surprise us with each new announcement. French director Jacques Audiard‘s (“Rust & Bone“) next film has been officially announced and you’re likely going to do a double-take when learning what it’s about.