Jenn Lyon builds Underdog Cheer Squad in NBC comedy

The ladies of “Palm Royale” make their scandalous return in a new trailer from Apple TV.

The comedy series returns for its second season on November 12 with the first episode, followed by one weekly episode until January 14, 2026. Season 2 from creator and executive producer Abe Sylvia follows Maxine who left as a social pariah after a scandalous public breakdown.

According to the official synopsis, “She will have to call on her deep well of cleverness and cunning to prove once and for all that not only does she belong, but that she may have what it takes to rule this city. Along the way, she will uncover untold truths and ultimately understand what this city is really built on… secrets, lies, and the occasional crime.”

The show stars Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern, who also serve as executive producers. They are joined by Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber. The ensemble cast also includes Claudia Ferri, Jason Canela, Jordan Bridges, James Urbaniak, Roberto Sanchez, Rick Cosnett and Ryan Dorsey.

Additionally, the second season will feature guest stars from John Stamos, Patti LuPone, Vicki Lawrence and Matt Rogers.

Watch the trailer for “Palm Royale” below:

TRAILERS

NBC has released the official trailer and first photos of Jenn Lyon as a real-life cheerleading coach in NBC’s comedy series “Stumble.”

The series is set in the world of competitive cheerleading, with the official logline describing it as “a mockumentary about the ridiculously high-stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.”

In addition to Lyon, the cast includes Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar and Georgie Murphy. Kristin Chenoweth will appear as a recurring guest star.

“Stumble” comes from writers and executive producers Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof. Dana Honor also serves as executive producer through Defining Eve Productions, along with Monica Aldama, retired cheerleading coach and star of the Netflix docuseries “Cheer.” Jeff Blitz directed and produced the pilot. Universal Television is the studio.

The series premieres Friday, November 7 at 8:30 PM ET/PT on NBC. Episodes can be streamed the next day on Peacock.

Watch the trailer and first images of “Stumble” below:

HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios have unveiled the first trailer for Season 2
“Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,” will be released on HBO Max on October 23. The ten-episode season runs weekly through December 25.

Season 2 follows Fionna and Cake as they journey through the multiverse, where they must embark on new adventures as Huntress Wizard “embarks on a quest with fatal consequences.”

“Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” stars: Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan and Ashly Burch, with returning guest cast Anna Akana, Dee Bradley Baker, Maria Bamford, Matthew Broderick, Frank Collison, Andy Daly, Gray DeLisle, Harvey Guillén, Patti Harrison, Manny Jacinto, Tom Kenny, Kris Kollins, Marc Maron, Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, Olivia Olson, Vico Ortiz, Chelsea Peretti, Jeremy Shada, Hynden Walch and Pendleton Ward, among others.

Watch the trailer for season 2 of “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” below.

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Oxygen has unveiled three trailers for a trio of series that will debut on the network on November 9. The night of great new programming kicks off with season three of “Snapped: Behind Bars,” “Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins” and “Killer Grannies,” hosted by June Squibb.

The third season of “Snapped: Behind Bars” takes “viewers behind prison walls to meet convicted individuals from “Snapped” who are now willing to discuss their cases.

Season four of ‘Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins’ focuses on complex relationships that end in untimely tragedy, with Jenkins providing her professional perspective on various issues.

“Killer Grannies” will “chronicle cases involving a killer no one would suspect: Grandma. Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and in-depth interviews with investigators, prosecutors, friends and family, each episode will peel back the plastic cover of the couch to discover why and how these maternal matriarchs of the family can become deadly.”

Watch the trailers for ‘Snapped: Behind Bars’, ‘Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins’ and ‘Killer Grannies’ below.

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Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Michelle Wolf’s new comedy special, “Michelle Wolf: The Well,” premiering worldwide on October 21.

According to the official synopsis, Wolf’s comedy special “gets real about white women, serial killers and adjusting to motherhood – combining fearless honesty with her signature humor and social insight.” The special is her first new hour for Netflix since “Joke Show” and follows her 2023 special, “It’s Great to Be Here.”

Watch the trailer for “Michelle Wolf: The Well” below:

EXECUTIVE NEWS

Rena Ayer has been named senior vice president of content and talent partnerships at Red Seat Ventures, reporting to Chris Balfe, founder and CEO.

Ayer will be responsible for developing and overseeing Red Seat Ventures’ portfolio of content partnerships and selection of major talent relationships.

“Rena is a dynamic media executive with a wealth of experience, and we are pleased to welcome her to our team,” Balfe said in a statement. “Her entrepreneurial spirit, sharp business acumen and operational excellence make Rena the perfect fit as we continue to scale our content business.”

With more than a decade of media experience, Ayer was responsible for driving growth and scaling partnerships during her tenure at Sirius XM and Audible. In her previous roles, she has launched innovative subscription models, expanded global platforms and built alliances with top creators and brands.

Red Seat Ventures develops media properties by partnering with market-leading talents, brands and personalities. The company provides investment capital, technology and skilled management to help launch new businesses.

PRICES

NYC Media, the broadcast network and production group for the City of New York, received five awards at the 68th annual New York Emmys for the first season of the original series, “The NYC Field Guide: How to Thrive in the Five.”

The prizes include:

As part of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), NYC Media will see the debut of four new programs this October, such as ‘A Manhattan Fantasy’, following the creation of Fort Tryon Park and The Met Cloisters, ‘Beauty Passport NYC’, an exploration of New York’s beauty culture, ‘Sheroes’, a weekly radio program created, hosted and produced by Carmel Holt, which highlights the voices of women in the marketplace. on the air and in music and “Wow, I Never Knew That!”, a series that focuses on various facts and the origins “behind the things you are already familiar with.”

Season two of “The NYC Field Guide: How to Thrive in the Five” is now in production.

PARTNERSHIPS

Fawesome, a free ad-supported streaming platform, will expand its Spanish-language content library through new partnerships with Latin American and international distributors.

The expansion reinforces parent company Future Today’s continued investments in serving Latin American audiences in the US. Fawesome’s new content includes telenovelas, classic Mexican films, popular Turkish and Korean dramas, reality competitions and inspiring religious series from partnerships with TV Azteca, Carcacol, Cisneros, Hemisphere, Intermedya and Olympusat.

In addition, several FAST channels have been added to the service, such as Caracol Mix, Teleonce and Bein Sports. More recently, Future Today partnered with Jorge Balleste, an experienced executive in Spanish-language programming and audience engagement, to help expand the company.

Formerly of TelevisaUnivision, Balleste has helped lead the company’s growth in Latin American markets, working closely with Di Lorenzo to identify, acquire and program content that authentically reflects the tastes and preferences of Latin American viewers in the US.

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WME and Group Effort Initiative (Group Effort) have joined forces for the latest iteration of NXT Industry Sessions, running from October 27 to November 21.

NXT Industry Sessions is a free and virtual course started by WME in 2020 to democratize access to the entertainment industry. Ryan Reynolds, co-founder of Group Effort, will be featured as one of the NXT Series speakers.

The program will feature additional speakers from the media industry and include case studies, quizzes, an industry terminology guide and live Q&As where students will have the opportunity to speak directly to entertainment industry executives.

WME will host an in-person networking and career day at its New York and Los Angeles offices for participants who complete the program. The event will feature career panels, mock interviews and networking opportunities for participants with industry executives and recruiters.

Registration for the NXT Industry Sessions is now open at www.WMENXT.com.

OFFERS

NBCUniversal has unveiled a list of 19 brand sponsors the studio is partnering with for BravoCon 2025. These sponsors will attend the star-studded convention and promote their brands with exclusive services, goods and special events.

Of the 19 sponsors, twelve are new to the convention, while the remainder are returning BravoCon affiliates. State Farm and T-Mobile take center stage as presenting sponsors. Premiere Partners include Carnival Cruise Line, Hilton, Lexus, Nexxus, TRESemmé, Vaseline, Wayfair and Wendy’s. Supporting partners include Colorox and TJ Maxx, and other brands participating in the convention’s Ultimate Bravo Shopping Experience and Bravo Bazaar include Dove, SheaMoisture, BuzzBallz, CALIA, European Wax Center and more.

Karen Kovacs, President of Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal said in a press release: “Bravo remains at the heart of today’s cultural conversation. Our fans are fiercely loyal, deeply passionate and truly connected to both the content and talent they love. Their dedication offers brands a unique opportunity to go beyond engagement and become part of the community itself. Every aspect of this weekend was created with the fans at the core.”

BravoCon 2025 marks the fourth year the convention celebrates Bravo’s shows and stars. It will take place from November 14 to November 16 at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nev.