Celebrity Buzz with Anthony Clark and Julianna Margulies

Jimmy Kimmel Live drew 2.4 million viewers during Tuesday’s midterm coverage, its highest-ever midterm telecast. That marks a 53% jump from 2022’s 1.6 million viewers. The show averaged 2.5 million viewers for the full week, ranking No. 1 in late night for all 7 weeks this season. Season 25 is on track to be Kimmel’s most-watched in 12 years. Story URL

Anthony Clark, comedian and star of CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, died Tuesday at age 62. Co-star Mike O’Malley announced the news on X, calling Clark “a hilarious guy.” The two spoke just three weeks before. Clark starred in all 122 episodes of Yes, Dear, which ran six seasons beginning in 2000. He also appeared in The Thing Called Love and The Rock. Story URL

Karla Souza has been cast as the lead in ABC’s untitled Grey’s Anatomy spinoff set in West Texas. She plays Dr. Carolina “Lina” Hall, a cynical doctor running a rural medical center. Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis created the series. Production begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico in early 2027, with a 2027-28 season premiere expected. Story URL

Netflix is preparing a documentary series about Russell Brand, following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. Netflix will continue hosting his 2018 comedy special but will no longer promote it. The judge called Brand a “sexual predator,” praising the women’s “determination and bravery.” Story URL

Julianna Margulies will star in the new MGM+ romantic comedy series The American Heiress, based on Daisy Goodwin’s novel. She’ll play Isabella Cash, mother of an American heiress seeking a title in 1893 Victorian England. Goodwin, who created ITV’s Victoria, serves as showrunner. Production begins this month in the United Kingdom. Story URL

Irma P. Hall, celebrated for playing strong matriarchs in Soul Food and the Coen brothers’ The Ladykillers, has died at 91. A former schoolteacher for 27 years, she earned a Cannes special jury award for The Ladykillers and an NAACP Image Award for Soul Food. Her family called her legacy one of “talent, dedication and compassion.” Story URL

Benson Boone will perform at the NHL’s 2027 Discover Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve in Salt Lake City. The 24-year-old, known for his chart-topping “Beautiful Things,” will perform during the first intermission at Rice Eccles Stadium, where the Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche. The game airs on TNT, HBO Max, and TruTV. Story URL

Kate Berlant and John Early will co-host the 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 6, 2027. A rep called them “the funniest, strangest and most brilliantly unpredictable performers working today.” The pair, known for their Emmy-nominated Peacock special Would It Kill You to Laugh?, say they’re “honored to host the coolest one.” Story URL

FX and Hulu have renewed ensemble comedy Adults for a third season, expanding to 16 episodes. Season 2 grew viewership 60% over Season 1 on Hulu globally. Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw also signed a new overall deal with FX Productions. The show holds an 88% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Story URL