The Bronc Buzz - March 23, 2026

0:00From the red carpet to Ryder's campus, if it's trending, if it's T, if it's totally campus info, we've got it right here with the Bronk Buzz on 107 7 The Bronk Retro, the feature that is your pop culture power play. From celebrity gossip and blockbuster hits to viral moments and music news, we're bringing you the hottest headlines without the Hollywood attitude. Welcome to the Bronk Buzz! Welcome to the Bronk Buzz. Now ranked as Speed Spots, number 14, Best Entertainment Podcast in America. Live from Reddy University with your daily dose of celebrity gossip, entertainment news, and pop culture tee on 107 7 The Bronk Retro, WRC2, I'm Grace Juarez. ABC made a last minute switch to its prime time lineup, pulling the highly anticipated premiere of The Bachelorette, just days before it was set to air. The network scrapped the season, which was set to star Taylor Frankie Paul after resurfaced video tied to a past domestic incident sparked controversy. Instead of the premiere, ABC failed the time slot with the rerun of American Idol, giving

1:00viewers a familiar alternative on Sunday night. The decision came quickly, with executives saying their priority is supporting those involved as the situation continues to unfold. The sudden cancellation leaves the future of the Bachelorette unclear, with no official word on when or if the season will air. Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindy talks about the issue, and this is batting with Taylor, personally, this is bat for the children, this is bat for the Bachelorette as a franchise, because somebody is going to have to take the blame for not vetting this out. Audio provided by today. For now, American Idol is stepping in to keep the network's reality lineup running while ABC reassesses its plans. Beloved NHL reporter Jesse Pierce has died in a house fire in Minnesota. Pierce, who spent years of covering the Minnesota wild, was just 37 years old. She and her three children, Hudson, Kaden and Avery, were all found dead after the fire broke out early Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to the home after reports of flames coming through the roof, but the

2:01structure was already fully engulfed. Pierce was a longtime contributor to NHL.com, and a respected voice in the hockey community, known for her passion and warmth. Tributes from the NHL and fellow journalists have been pouring in, remembering her as both a talented reporter and devoted mother. Anytime she would come, she had so much positive energy, she was just, she was happy to be a part of it. She was happy, you know, to smile. And she's just one of these people that she was there to help other people. She really, really cared about other people. All of the stuff that Danny just made, it's been very, very difficult to talk. Audio provided by WCCO. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Netflix and HBO executives are sparking major buzz after a recent lunch meeting. Ted Cerandos and Casey Blois were spotted dining together in Hollywood, fueling speculation about potential behind the scenes deals. The highly visible meetup comes as the entertainment industry faces major shakeups, including a massive merger involving HBO's parent company. Blois, whose contract runs through 2027, has been a key force behind hit shows like

3:05Succession and Euphoria, making any potential move a big deal in Hollywood. Forces say the lunch may not have been as low key as it seemed, with some insider suggesting the public setting was intentional. While no official plans have been announced, the meeting has already sparked rumors about possible collaborations, or even a major executive shakeup. For now, both companies confirmed the lunch happened, but what it could mean for the future of streaming remains a big question. That's all for today's episode of The Brunk Buzz. The number three best rumor, number nine best gossip, and number 16 best celebrity podcast in America as rated by millionpodcast.com. Get your daily cup of tea on 1077 The Brunk Retro, WRC2, and on demand anytime at 1077TheBrunk.com slash Brunk Buzz, live from Ryder University, I'm Grace Juarez. And that's a wrap on today's dose of drama, headlines, and all of the Hollywood hype. Check back in tomorrow for more hot tea, fresh gossip, and certified pop culture gold only on The Brunk Buzz. Just in case you missed it, you can listen to every report on demand at 1077TheBrunk.com

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