Newsom Trolls Trump, Netflix Scores Big, and Broadway Takes a Hit

In a lighthearted jab at President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom created a bingo game to poke fun at the President's State of the Union address. Newsom's "Trump Crash Out Bingo" card featured various phrases and topics that might be mentioned during the speech, including a "random Nicki Minaj callout." While the game was meant in jest, it highlights the ongoing tension between the two politicians.

In other news, Netflix is celebrating the success of its latest docuseries, "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model." The three-part series, which premiered on February 16, has already racked up 14.2 million views, making it the most-watched show on the platform for the week. The docuseries features interviews with former contestants, winners, judges, and even creator and host Tyra Banks, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the popular reality competition show.

Meanwhile, on Broadway, the recent snowstorm has taken a toll on ticket sales. According to the latest box office numbers, receipts for the week ending February 22 were down 6% from the previous week, with a total of $31,554,841. Attendance was also down 2%, with 242,027 people attending shows during the week. While some shows, like "Hell's Kitchen" and the British cast of "Operation Mincemeat," managed to escape the worst of the weather, others, like "Juliet" and "Chicago," took significant hits.

In television news, Etan Frankel, the showrunner behind Peacock's "Joe vs. Carole," has signed a first-look deal with Fox Entertainment. The deal will see Frankel develop and produce scripted series for the studio, with a focus on premium, genre-driven content that can attract an international audience.

Finally, NBC is casting real-life couple Tim Daly and Tèa Leoni in its upcoming comedy pilot "Newlyweds." The show, co-created by Gail Lerner and Jamie Lee Curtis, marks a reunion for the couple, who previously played a husband and wife on the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary." Pam Fryman is set to direct the pilot.

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it's clear that streaming platforms are becoming increasingly important players. Netflix's success with "Reality Check" is just the latest example of the platform's ability to draw in audiences with compelling content. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by Broadway shows in the wake of the snowstorm serve as a reminder of the importance of adaptability and resilience in the entertainment industry.