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entertainmentFriday, August 28, 2026

Pompeo returns to ER, 'Whisper Man' lands

Ellen Pompeo is trading Grey Sloan Memorial for a new hospital, and Netflix's latest crime thriller is getting strong early reviews. Today's entertainment news is mostly about new projects landing, with a couple of throwback tributes mixed in.

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New projects and reviews

A couple of high-profile projects are generating buzz today, one a star vehicle and the other a tightly-paced thriller.

#01theindustry.coAug 28

Ellen Pompeo. Jon Batiste. Katy O’Brien.

Ellen Pompeo is playing a deaf ER nurse in Hulu's 'Not A Sound,' a drama about investigating a colleague's murder. It's her first major TV role since leaving Grey's Anatomy.

by The Industry2 min readRead original

#02www.eonline.comAug 28

Ellen Pompeo Cast in New Medical Role on TV & It's Not Grey's Anatomy

Multiple outlets are covering Pompeo's new medical drama, confirming the project is real and she's leading it. The role is a significant departure from Meredith Grey.

by Marissa DowRead original

#03deadline.comAug 28

‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Robert De Niro, Adam Scott And Killer Cast Fuel Explosive Netflix Crime Drama

Deadline's review calls 'The Whisper Man' an explosive Netflix crime drama with a killer cast including De Niro and Adam Scott, and praises its tight pacing under two hours.

#04www.hollywoodreporter.comAug 28

‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott in Netflix’s Twisty Airport Paperback Serial-Killer Procedural

The Hollywood Reporter's review is more measured, calling it a twisty airport paperback procedural, but notes strong performances from the cast.

Tributes and nostalgia

The entertainment world continues to reflect on the legacy of Tim Curry, with new remembrances from his former co-stars.

#05deadline.comAug 28

Tim Curry’s ‘Wild Thornberrys’ Co-Stars Lacey Chabert, Flea & Danielle Harris Remember His “Uncanny Humor & Naughty Wit”

Lacey Chabert, Flea, and Danielle Harris remember Tim Curry's 'uncanny humor and naughty wit' from their time on 'The Wild Thornberrys,' adding a personal note to the week's tributes.

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AMC's "The Walking Dead: Dead City" Season 3, Episode 6 titled "Genesis," features an alternate reality storyline exploring the tensions between Negan and Renata while Maggie is caught in the middle. Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan discusses this creative deep-dive and reveals behind-th
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe: Raj's Return In Episode 6 Explainedwww.tvline.com
The article analyzes Episode 6 of "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," highlighting the return of a legacy cast member from "The Big Bang Theory." It details behind-the-scenes insights, including discussions about cow stomachs and free-fall stunts featured in the episode. The pie
Jeff Goldblum Guest-Starred In One Of The Simpsons' Most Ambitious Episodeswww.tvline.com
Jeff Goldblum made his television debut as an extra in "Columbo" before starring in a classic episode of "The Simpsons." In Season 7's "A Fish Called Selma," he voiced Troy McClure's agent, MacArthur Parker. The episode features Phil Hartman as Troy McClure, who marries Selma to
From Barbie logos to medieval manuscripts: step inside Teddy Blanks’ film title design processwww.itsnicethat.com
Teddy Blanks, co-founder of Chips and title designer for films like Barbie and Werewolves by Wolves, discusses his creative process for film title sequences. He emphasizes that while titles can set the mood or add humor, they are a small part of the overall film experience and sh
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Britney Spears models lingerie while reflecting on feeling ‘like a robot’ during restrictive conservatorshippagesix.com
The “Gimme More” hitmaker was released from a 13-year conservatorship in 2021.
Keke Palmer Celebrates Birthday With Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sonswww.eonline.com
Baby, this is Keke Palmer’s birthday party. The Emmy-winning actress celebrated her 33rd birthday surrounded by some of her closest friends from throughout the years, including Sean “Diddy”...
Tony Romo 'Accepts Full Responsibility' For OWI Arrestwww.tmz.com
Tony Romo is owning up to that OWI bust in the wake of his 3 new citations ... and in talks with CBS about potentially returning to his job, TMZ has learned. A spokesperson tells TMZ ... "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has…
Inside the Halloween Horror Nights ‘Stranger Things’ House and Epic Effort to Bring the Duffer Brothers’ World to Lifewww.hollywoodreporter.com
Creatives from Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort take The Hollywood Reporter inside their final house and first-ever lagoon show.