First-yearUCLAhead football coachDeShaun Fosterwas a man of few words today at Big Ten media day. His formal introduction as Chip Kellys replacement was, shall we say, short on substance. Then he froze, and mentioned UCLAs location in Los Angeles. UCLA’s new head football coach DeShaun Foster meets the press WednesdayMichael Hickey/Getty Images Thankfully, he didnt bring up beating Medicare. We, um…Im just basically excited, really. Social media wags pounced. Watch on Deadline If there isnt a UCLA Football- Were in L....

EXCLUSIVE:More spooky times ahead in Canada, whereGhosting withLuke Hutchieand MatthewFinlanhas been renewed at public broadcasterCBC. As with season one, they will be joined by celebrity guests. A winter 2025 season launch has been slated on streaming service CBC Gem. ‘Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan’CBC Hutchie and Finlan are the creators, executive producers and stars of the show. Executive producers for Blue Ant Studios are Hornburg, Mark J.W. Bishop, Donna Luke and Jennifer Harkness....

Love is Blindis headed to the UK andNetflixis stepping up promo with trailer and launch date. A two-minute trailer can be viewed below. The UK version will be hosted by Matt and Emma Willis. Emma and Matt WillisNetflix Another urges: If theres a deep connection, then just tell me. The UK series is produced byMarried at First Sight UKmakerCPL Productions. It is is executive produced by Nazleen Karim, Dermot Caulfield, Murray Boland and Nick Walker....

Over on the BBC, the likes ofGods of Snookerhave met critical acclaim. For Sony, the deal is its latest partnership with non-traditional TV makers. Last year, itunveileda pact withThe Guardiannewspaper to adapt column inches into content. L-R (clockwise from top) Ferran Soriano, Manchester City’s league-winning team, Wayne GarvieCity Group; Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images; Sony U.S.-based global technology investment firm Silver Lake has a shareholding of just over 18%.

Im very sorry that anyone has had an experience onStrictlythat hasnt been wholly positive, he said. That is something we do reflect on and I am sorry about that. Graziano Di Prima leftafter it was reported that he had kickedformer partner Zara McDermott. Strictly Come Dancing: Zara McDermott (middle right) with Graziano Di PrimaBBC/Guy Levy Watch on Deadline Davie said he was disappointed when he heard about the allegations. I am editor in chief of this organization, he added....

A voluntary redundancy scheme was launched today. Headcount this year sat at 17,611. Severance payments topped 50M this year, according to the report, a three-year high. The TraitorsBBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells Of serious concern is the rapid rise oflicense feerefuseniks over the past few years. Tavaziva stressed that the vast majority of our audiences remained commited to paying the licence fee. BBC Studios said BBC Commercial is on track to meet its five year returns commitment of 1....

The exec said Comcast expects an 11-year deal with theNBAwill soon be announced. A third package is being pursued by Prime Video and Warner Bros Discovery. Peacockwill get 50 exclusive regular-season and post-season games, Cavanagh said, including national Monday night games and doubleheaders. Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr with NBC Sports' Jim Gray after winning the NBA Championship in 1997Manny Millan/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images The NBA brings in a broad, diverse and youthful audience that is culturally relevant, the exec said....

To summit Mount Everest requires incredible tenacity, fitness and a willingness to negotiate the risk of death. Thats onDoc Talk, theWebby Awards-honored podcast produced by Deadline and John Ridleys No Studios. Listen to the episode above or on major podcast platforms includingSpotify,iHeartandApple. The documentary ‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa’Netflix; Nō Studios

Elisabeth Hasselbeckappeared on theFox NewsshowHannityto call out her former co-hosts atThe Viewfor their support of Kamala Harris. Thats why this announcement came right now. They dont want us talking about what happened. Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Fox News’s ‘Hannity’Fox News You gotta be kidding me. Hasselbeck: The mainstream media don’t want us talking about that.

George Clooneyhas endorsedKamala Harris presidential bid, while offering praise to PresidentJoe Bidenfor saving democracy once again. In a statement, Clooney said, President Biden has shown what true leadership is. Hes saving democracy once again. George ClooneyGetty Images Were all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest. Clooney was one of the co-hosts of the event. He wasnt even the Joe Biden of 2020....

He has not commented on the allegations against him. The BBCs annual report showed that Edwards was the corporations highest-paid news anchor. Lineker was the BBCs highest-paid presenter for the seventh consecutive year. Huw EdwardsBBC The annual report only provides a partial picture of BBC talent pay. Total talent pay stood at 140M, which was a four-year high. Below is a list of the BBCs 20 highest-paid presenters.

Biden posted a letter on X/Twitter on Sunday, announcing his decision to stand down in the2024 election. Soon after, Biden announced that he was endorsing Vice PresidentKamala Harrisfor president. I know yesterdays news was surprising, and it was hard for you to hear. Joe BidenKent Nishimura / AFP / Getty Images But it was the right thing to do, Biden said. I know it is hard because you poured your heart and soul into me....

Harris walked out to the song during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters yesterday evening in Delaware. Her mother, Tina Knowles, endorsed Harris over the weekend. Watch on Deadline Neither Harris nor Beyonces representatives could be contacted before press time. Beyoncé and Kamala HarrisMichael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images; Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Bidenannouncedhe would not run in the best interests of the Democratic Party and endorsed Harris as the next President....