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This week......
(augmented TV shows summer camp)
a new summer, but with some problems....
(Switches screen to a lion)
A day in TPIR history.....
(switches screen to Donald Faison)
and by some reason of Winsanity.......
Let's................ Get................... Lit!
Amy Irons: From around the world....across the country....and in your neighborhoods, NOW......in its 9th consecutive year, this is.................................
And now, the (Nearly) world-famous contestant...Pierre Kelly!
Me: Welcome to Game Show Live! Let's get right into it with.......
The Tubi opening toss up story.
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Amy: Some members of our viewing audience will receive......
Some strawberry hibiscus tea from Whataburger. It's brand new tea that'll give you a healthy taste everytime. Find it at a Whatabuger near you. Now that you survived the toss up story and the ad, you get this segment from.............Pierre Kelly!
Me: Isn't that cool? We're back!
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Somebody got a kickstarter and it's this:
This is the reason why.
And now the curtain behind it.
What is Arcane Awakenings?
Urban fantasy stories usually begin after magic has become part of the world. Mystic forces are wielded by a chosen few. Hidden societies already exist, plotting and scheming while hoarding arcane knowledge and manipulating human events. Supernatural wars are fought, and monsters roam the streets looking for unsuspecting victims.
But where does the story truly begin? Who first realized magic was real? What caused the veil between worlds to blur, merging the physical world and the realms beyond?
Was it a sudden shift in the natural order? A mage unleashing a forgotten ritual finally completed? An ancient race of beings entering the modern world? Was it the creation of a new god? Or the clash of two armies wielding unknown elements, resulting in unforeseen consequences?
Arcane Awakenings is an anthology about the emergence of magic.
These stories are about the collision of magic, supernatural creatures, and paranormal elements within a contemporary world, centered in cities and urban landscapes. These stories follow characters navigating hidden magical subcultures, solving mysteries, and balancing mundane life with supernatural threats: vampires, werewolves, faeries, demons, and more.
Whether it is a fractured reality or a run-in with the supernatural, ordinary people encounter the impossible and are changed forever. From one city to the next, these characters experience terror, chaos, and wonder while the arcane awakens for the first time in their lives.
Some stories explore the role of the hero, and others that of the villain. New supernatural creatures, dark mysteries, and haunting tales creep through the streets. These tales are filled with thrilling adventures of dangerous discoveries, hidden powers, and those forced to bear them.
Arcane Awakenings is about the birth of urban fantasy worlds and the characters who live in them.
Who We Are
Arcane Awakenings brings together 18 passionate creators writing 17 original urban fantasy stories centered on one shared concept: the awakening of magic.
Our contributors include independent authors, world builders, and fantasy lovers united by a passion for supernatural storytelling. Some members of the team have worked on self-published fiction, collaborative projects, online serial fiction, and creative anthology work, while others are making their publishing debut.
The next contestant on The Price is Right is none other than the biggest single-game winner of all time.
The longtime CBS game show had a price that was extra right for contestant Vanesa McCaskel from Virginia, who took home more than $240,000 in cash and prizes on the May 8 episode, setting the record for the largest amount won in a single pricing game in the show’s 54-year history.
The retired vet tried her luck on the BetMGM sponsored “The Lion’s Share” on the Mother’s Day-themed episode. She started off winning $2,500 then $25,000 before landing on $100,000 twice and even picking up a mother-daughter trip to Morocco, ultimately giving her a $240,150 haul.
"From ‘Come on Down’ to playing ‘The Lion’s Share,’ it all felt so surreal,” Vanesa raved in a press release, “a dream moment that only kept getting bigger. I was nervous, excited and everything at once. Winning over $200,000 is life changing.”
As for what she plans to do with her winnings? “Invest wisely, enjoy a little and treat my mom to a special surprise.”
McCaskel's win of $240,150 surpasses the previous record single game win of $210,000, which was set on a 2016 episode.
Since taking over hosting duties from the late Bob Barker in 2007, Drew has constantly found himself amazed by the continued love and adoration for The Price is Right—even if he was slightly overwhelmed by the audiences at first.
“I couldn’t believe how loud it was,” he recalled to Variety in 2025. “I thought my hair was gonna blow back. I used to wear an Apple watch. I had to change the settings because all of a sudden, my watch was going off all the time during the show, telling me I was in a loud environment.”
And of course, it was important to him to “keep the memory of Bob alive.”
“I’m not replacing anybody,” he explained. “I’m just doing a show that he used to do.”
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The Masked Singer is heading into Season 15 with a new production company and likely a new, East Coast location.
Fox has renewed the singing competition for a midseason bow in the 2026-27 broadcast season. However, it no longer will be produced by Fox Entertainment Studios after Fremantle-owned Eureka Productions beat a number of rivals for the right to make the show.
Masked Singer also is going to stick with one season per year, which it brought in for Season 14.
The move is interesting because it puts production of one of Fox’s biggest hits – arguably the show that had the most impact on the unscripted business in the States before The Traitors came along – into the hands of a third party.
It’s not the show’s first production change; the first season in 2019 was produced by Endemol Shine North America before it was taken over by the then-named Fox Alternative Entertainment for Season 2.
The Masked Singer also is likely to move from Los Angeles, where its most recent season was shot, to the East Coast.
Eureka is keen to cement a deal for the production in New Jersey. The Garden State offers production tax incentives of 30% on qualified expenses with up to 40% on certain studio projects. New Jersey, unlike California and many other states, also accepts unscripted in its tax incentive scheme.
Fox insiders noted that the move also could benefit the show from a talent perspective; it now will have more access to East Coast stars, including Broadway performers and those working in New York.
Eureka Productions, which is owned by Fremantle, is no stranger to big-budget productions. It is producing Netflix’s upcoming Willy Wonka-themed series The Golden Ticket and has produced series including Megan Thee Stallion-starring KPopped for Apple TV and The Mole for Netflix. The company also has worked regularly with Fox; it produces Rob Lowe’s The Floor, Jay Pharoah-hosted game show The Quiz with Balls and dating show Farmer Wants a Wife.
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Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has commissioned Warner Bros ITVP Spain to create a local adaptation of Talpa Studios’ format The House of Hide & Seek.
RTL 4’s original The House of Hide & Seek Locally titled El Escondite the show is based on the classic hide and seek game using a set with more than 120 hiding places, where the audience will follow every move of the contestants in real time.
The House of Hide & Seek was created by Talpa Studios and David Grifhorst and developed in collaboration with Fox Entertainment Studios in the US. The project was originally commissioned by RTL 4 in the Netherlands in conjunction with the Videoland platform, which will release its first version this year.
The Spanish version will be produced at Talpa Studios’ hub in the Netherlands. Its sale into Spain marks the first international agreement for the format.
In each episode, six celebrities compete in a series of rounds that combine riddles, tension and strategy, alternating on-set challenges with intense searches inside the set in front of a live audience.
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FOX today announced the debut of Nation's Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place. The series will debut this summer starting Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Nation's Dumbest, a proven format across multiple international territories, channels celebrities' inner school spirit as they head back to summer school, facing a mix of brain-teasing tasks, fast-paced physical challenges, and long-buried classroom knowledge. Each week, the 'smartest' celebrity graduates, narrowing the field until a high-stakes final exam determines who will be left standing with the distinction no one wants - the title of The Nation's Dumbest.
Enrolled in this season's all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang.
"Nation's Dumbest takes an instantly relatable format and flips it in a way that's 'smart,' unpredictable, and genuinely funny," said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. "It's a competition where the goal is to avoid winning, and that twist - combined with Jack Whitehall's sharp comedic voice and a great celebrity cast - makes it a bold, high-energy series built for big, co-viewing audiences."
"I can confidently say we have the absolute dumbest television format in the world - and for once, that's by design, said Ryan O'Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios. "Nation's Dumbest celebrates humor, humility and the universal experience of not always getting it right. With Jack Whitehall leading the chaos and a cast fully in on the joke, it's a bold, irreverent series packed with big laughs and real surprises."
Based on a format from Montreaux Films, Nation's Dumbest is executive produced by Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney and Jenny Groom for BBC Studios. James Breen and Michael O'Sullivan also executive produce, with Breen serving as showrunner.
Jack Whitehall is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He most recently starred in the series, "The 'Burbs" opposite Keke Palmer; and opposite David Duchovny and Carice Van Houton in the thriller, "Malice." He's recently wrapped production on the indie rom-com, "Whodunnit" opposite Lana Condor and Randall Park; and the thriller "Legacy" opposite Anjelica Huston and Lucy Hale. Up next, he'll be back on tour with his Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence UK tour.
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E!, the go-to destination for high-quality pop culture and entertainment news, is expanding their unscripted slate with the addition of new original mixology competition series Cocktail Wars. Hosted by Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, the 10-episode series will debut this summer.
Cocktail Wars pits America's buzziest mixologists against each other in a lively, high-stakes showdown for $10,000 per episode. Hosted by Joey Fatone and Lance Bass, who are joined by a series of celebrities and an expert judge, each episode features a fast, fiery battle of skill, creativity, humor, and flair. From playful flavor combinations to eye-catching technique, the focus is on having a good time, taking risks, and serving up drinks with personality. Each shake, stir, and splash could be the winning touch or the one that sends them home. It's a cocktail competition where the vibes are high, the drinks are strong, and the bragging rights are everything.
"We're excited to be part of Cocktail Wars and team up again for something this fun," said Lance Bass and Joey Fatone. "With this much talent, a little competition, a lot of cocktails and just enough chaos to keep things interesting - that's usually where we thrive."
"We are beyond thrilled to welcome Lance and Joey to E! with Cocktail Wars," said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment, VERSANT. "Blending competition, creativity and personality, this show will deliver must-watch moments where nostalgia, pop culture, and mixology are in sync."
Cocktail Wars is executive produced by Texas Crew Productions and R&D Media. David Karabinas, Rick Cikowski, Chip Rives, James Macnab and Brad Bernstein are executive producers for Texas Crew; Russ McCarroll is showrunner and executive producer for R&D.
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It's Only a game so..................
Television and entertainment personality Wells Adams - best known for his work on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise and current co-host of The Vanity Index on Golf Channel - will serve as co-host for Big Break x Good Good Presented by Golf Galaxy, as the ground-breaking golf reality competition show returns to Golf Channel this August.
A self-admitted golf nut and long-time fan of Big Break, Adams joins Big Break Dominican Republic winner, former LPGA Tour pro and Golf Channel personality Blair O'Neal as co-host for Season 24.
"As a self-proclaimed 'golf-sicko,' Wells is the perfect person to pair with Blair to host the return of Big Break," said Tom Knapp, Golf Channel EVP and GM. "His well-documented experience and success in reality television combined with the interviews and "inside golf" conversations he has on The Vanity Index on Golf Channel make him a bit of a Big Break unicorn. I also think he'll be a really good fit for fans of Good Good Golf. We're very happy to have Wells on our Big Break team."
Adams initially gained recognition as a contestant on the reality series The Bachelorette and currently serves as the bartender on Bachelor in Paradise. He currently co-hosts and produces The Vanity Index Podcast alongside Full Swing producer Chad Mumm, airing Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel. He has also hosted the baking reality competition show Sweet Empire and recently appeared on the reality series The Traitors.
Taking place at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Big Break x Good Good Presented by Golf Galaxy renews Golf Channel's transformative golf reality competition series, in partnership with Good Good Golf. The original series broke ground in television entertainment beginning in the early 2000s and ran for a record-breaking 23 seasons.
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A new group of couples are preparing to have their relationships tested after Netflix renewed Temptation Island for a third season.
The renewal comes less than a month after the second season dropped on the platform.
The dating series has performed well for the streamer, with Season 2 hitting Netflix’s Global Top 10 ratings with 2.5M views in its first week. This was broadly in line with the ratings for the first season, which also made it into the Top 10 when it was released in March 2025, where it averaged 2.7M views in its first week.
It’s the latest dating hit for Netflix, which has found success in the genre with Love Is Blind, and more recently, Age of Attraction, which was renewed for a second season after debuting with 3.8M views over its first week.
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And luckily, it's a Mistplay Game Break. Here's a game we haven't done in a long time. It's.......................
What TV show am I describing?
This musical police procedural, which aired on ABC in 1990 and ended with just 11 episodes,[125] has been cited as one of the worst television series ever[126] as it ranked No. 8 on TV Guide's 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time list in 2002.[127] The show was a critical and commercial failure from the beginning and was canceled by the network after 11 episodes.[128] Owing to the combination of its bizarre nature and its high-powered production talent (including an Emmy win for composer Randy Newman),[129] it became infamous as one of the biggest television failures of the 1990s.
So......What were we watching? Find out after this 2016 throwback.
And this is what else you came for................The answer. It is.............................
Cop Rock. Way before Buffy the Vampire slayer had a musical episode. Anyone remember it?
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And now here's something you'll really enjoy.
Lilian Garcia did the Oba Femi strut on WWE Raw. pic.twitter.com/34UbhM8MH9
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 12, 2026
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Back in 2016, this appeared on GSN.........
Winsanity had Clueless alum Donald Faison asking people to put things in order for big big prizes. Somebody with the guts and brains to be smart could win some cash, a car among other things. It was something to see but by the second season......
It went in the way of Tattletales. This time, 2 contestants got to play for $10,000 just like any other GSN show would. Throughout the show, they stacked facts and they were never out of it until round 3 is over. The top winner wins to tackle the final 5 for big cash. I guess the second season had a vast improvement over the first because wither season brought fun to GSN in general.
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Amy: Pierre Kelly's wardrobe was dressed by Geek Fuel at geekfuel.com. This is Amy Irons for Game Show Live!, a presentation of Pacific Quay Entertainment, Local Now Productions and Jackbox Media Services which may or may not be reponsible for the litter we made up.
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