The Jennifer Hudson Show Unveils Season 4 Launch (TV News Roundup)

The Jennifer Hudson Show Returns for Season 4

"The Jennifer Hudson Show" is set to return for its fourth season, premiering on Monday, September 15. This new season will continue to engage and inspire its loyal audience, offering daily motivation and a joyful space where viewers can "Feel the Love." This message is brought to life through Jennifer's genuine and heartfelt voice in every episode. The show will also bring back the popular "Spirit Tunnel," which recently earned it its first Webby and Shorty Awards.

The upcoming season will feature celebrity guests, online trends, and the latest pop culture news. Previous episodes have welcomed notable figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama, Demi Moore, Angela Bassett, Mikey Madison, and Tina Knowles. The show has also highlighted the cast of "No Good Deed," featuring Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, and Luke Wilson, the ensemble of "The Six Triple Eight," and the cast of "G20" with Viola Davis. Musicians like Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Keith Urban, SZA, and Jelly Roll have also made appearances.

Produced by JHud Productions and Telepictures, a Warner Bros. Television Group company, "The Jennifer Hudson Show" continues to be a standout in the talk show landscape. The season’s key art offers a glimpse into what fans can expect.

New Season of "Invasion" Set for Release

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the third season of "Invasion," the sci-fi drama series created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil. The 10-episode season will debut on Friday, August 22, with one episode followed by a new episode weekly until October 24.

"Invasion" follows an alien invasion from multiple global perspectives. As the ultimate apex aliens emerge, heroes must work together using their experience and expertise to save humanity. New relationships form, while old ones are tested and sometimes broken. Season 3 will focus on these perspectives colliding during a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership.

Returning cast members include Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza, and Enver Gjokaj, with Erika Alexander joining as a new series regular. The series is created by Kinberg and Weil, who also serve as executive producers alongside other industry professionals. The first and second seasons are available globally on Apple TV+.

"The Chelsea Detective" Gets a Fourth Season

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV and German public television broadcaster ZDF have greenlit a fourth season of the original British crime drama series "The Chelsea Detective." Developed by Expectation, the new season will see Detectives Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) investigate crimes in London’s elite Chelsea neighborhood.

Season 4 promises four new murders, leading Max and Layla to uncover webs of corruption and deceit across Britain’s upper echelons. Returning cast members include Sophie Stone, Lucy Phelps, Peter Bankolé, and Frances Barber. Acorn TV senior Vice President of Programming Don Klees expressed excitement about the new season, highlighting the high stakes and engaging cases.

Production has begun in London, with the new season set to stream on Acorn TV in 2026. It will consist of four episodes, each 90 minutes long.

"The Advocate with Sonia Baghdady" Goes National

ABC Localish series "The Advocate with Sonia Baghdady" has been greenlit for nationwide broadcast syndication. It will air on major networks starting the week of September 6. Hosted by Baghdady, the lifestyle series features inspirational interviews with celebrities and everyday people, focusing on health, wellness, and hope.

Produced by equalpride studios and distributed by Sewee Entertainment, the show initially launched in 2024 and won a 2025 Telly Award for its episode “Nowhere to Go.” equalpride CEO Mark Berryhill praised the show’s storytelling and its ability to inspire audiences.

"Sweetpea" Season 2 Adds New Cast Members

Sky and STARZ have announced that Tamsin Greig and Rish Shah will join Season 2 of "Sweetpea." The season follows Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) after she kills her boyfriend, AJ, in the Season 1 finale. As Rhiannon navigates her new job, Marina (Leah Harvey) is determined to find her. A copycat killer threatens to expose Rhiannon, forcing her to question if AJ was right: is she a monster?

Shah will play Rhiannon’s romantic interest, Gabriel, while Greig stars as AJ’s mother, Liv. Taj Atwal and Jenny Walser will also join the cast. Executive producers Ella Purnell, Ella Jones, and Patrick Walters expressed excitement about the new season, emphasizing higher stakes and moral dilemmas.

Muck Media Hires New Head of Production

Muck Media, known for projects like "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller" and "Science Fair: The Series," has hired Yuna Ma as its new head of production. Ma brings extensive experience in documentary production and has worked on projects like "Harry & Meghan" and "One Night in Idaho."

Darren Foster, co-founder of Muck Media, praised Ma’s track record and her ability to lead productions from development to delivery. Ma will help expand Muck Media’s slate and support the launch of a new podcast this fall. Other projects produced by Muck Media include "Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth," "We Can Be Heroes," and "Mucho Mucho Amor."