Around the Tubes: November 13, 2025

 

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Jodeci, Lenny Kravitz, Dropkick Murphys, Haerts, WINGS, Twisted Sister, The Black Crowes, Arabella Romi, Sofia Camara, Melissa Etheridge, Hazbin Hotel, and The Perfect Line.

- Hulu has debuted the official trailer for "Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”  The eight-episode limited series premieres October 15 with three episodes, with new episodes each Wednesday, and the season finale on November 19.  Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear. Inspired by the popular Murdaugh Murders Podcast.

-  UMe commemorate the 30^th anniversary of Jodeci’s classic third full-length LP, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, with a very special Digital Deluxe Edition out today. Listen HERE. Additionally, the new 2LP version of the album pressed on a standard weight black vinyl is available for purchase HERE.  The Digital Deluxe Edition boasts the highly streamed “Freek 'N You (Mr. Dalvin's Freek Mix)”. For audiences to experience unparalleled full immersion into The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, select tracks are also now available in Dolby Atmos such as “Get On Up,” “Love U 4 Life,” and more.

- Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and consummate creative Lenny Kravitz celebrates the 30^TH anniversary of his seminal fourth full-length album, Circus, with the release of a new Digital Deluxe Edition, out September 19, 2025. This definitive version notably boasts 13 bonus tracks previously unavailable for streaming anywhere. Pre-save Circus (Digital Deluxe Edition) HERE via Virgin Records/UMe.  The unreleased material spans a rare acoustic version of the title track “Circus” in addition to live recordings of such classics as “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” “Let Love Rule,” “Always on the Run,” and more. Additionally, it houses a trio of bonus sought-after studio tracks, namely “Another Life,” “Confused,” and “Is It Me, Is It You?,” which previously were available only a limited edition 10” EP (and were included on a 2018 vinyl pressing of the album) but never surfaced on streaming platforms—until now. As such, Kravitz presents the most comprehensive iteration of Circus and this fertile creative era.

- Dropkick Murphys have just released a new single and video from their powerful and poignant For The People album. Following the success of early track “Who’ll Stand With Us?,” a call to stand together against divisiveness and inequality, the new single and video for “Chesterfields And Aftershave” pay tribute to singer and founder Ken Casey’s late grandfather who was an important role model in his life.  The video, directed by Jon Vulpine, features evocative vignettes that follow a young “Ken Casey” and demonstrate the steadying influence his late grandfather had on his childhood. The video includes historical television clips of Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics games that Ken watched with his Grandfather when he was a child, as well as a clip from the Red Sox 2004 World Series-clinching victory referenced in the song, thanks to the help of MLB, the NHL and the NBA. Watch the video for "Chesterfields and Aftershave" HERE.  Stream For The People via all platforms HERE

- Indie duo Haerts release “Wait for Us,” the third single from their upcoming album Laguna Road. Earlier, they’ve released “Woman on the Line” and  “The Lie” alongside evocative videos directed by longtime collaborator Julian Klincewicz (Beyoncé, Virgil Abloh, Tame Impala, etc.) Don’t miss Haerts live on tour with Vlad Holiday in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yucca Valley and San Diego in November.  “WOMAN ON THE LINE” with JENN WASNER of FLOCK OF DIMES + “THE LIE”

- WINGS is the ultimate anthology of the band that defined the sound of the 1970s. Personally overseen by Paul McCartney, WINGS is available in an impressive array of beautifully designed formats -- all including the timeless international hits “Band on the Run, “Live and Let Die,” “Jet” and “Let 'Em In” -- songs that still feature in Paul McCartney’s live shows to this day.  WINGS arrives in a remarkable variety of formats, including the stunning 3LP Limited Edition Color Vinyl collection, a lovingly curated time capsule of imagery and music for the mega Wings fan, through to the 1CD and 1LP versions for those embarking on their first flights with Wings and/or just beginning a deeper dive into this stage of Paul’s unparalleled career.  See a complete list of formats and/or preorder WINGS HERE.

- Dust off your denim and leather and flex your devil horns: Twisted Sister is back — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” has confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary.  While full details remain under wraps (because even metal legends love a good tease), founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French couldn't contain his excitement about reaching a milestone that once seemed impossible: “Beginning on February 2nd, 1976 in a little bar called The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, NY, Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda and I have called ourselves Twisted Sister and stood shoulder to shoulder for nearly five decades, through multiple personnel changes and thousands of performances. We are proud to celebrate a milestone that once felt unthinkable: a 50-year anniversary!! We have created a music and performance legacy that has and will continue to inspire millions of fans around the world. Twisted Forever, Forever Twisted!”

- GRAMMY and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-nominated rock band, The Black Crowes, led by founding brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1994 album Amorica with a deluxe reissue box set. The deluxe box set, available as a 5LP or 3CD set, chronicles the band's evolution through the songs that became Amorica.  Amorica is set for release on November 14, 2025, via UMe – pre-order/pre-save HERE.  To mark the reissue, The Black Crowes unveiled “Bitter, Bitter You,” an unreleased track from the Amorica era that captures the raw emotion and sonic edge of the original sessions – listen HERE.

- Australian alt-pop/country artist Arabella Romi has released her emotionally charged new single, “Psychopath,” now available on all streaming platforms (here). The track explores the anxiety, overthinking, and vulnerability that come with long-distance love, reflecting on the mental toll it takes when trust and communication begin to feel fragile.  “Psychopath” is a raw and honest reflection of Arabella’s own experiences, questioning loyalty and grappling with the fear of emotional disconnection. The lyrics capture the spiraling thoughts that come with distance, asking, “Am I crazy, baby? Am I a psychopath?” as the protagonist contemplates whether their partner’s feelings are still genuine or if someone else has stepped into their place.

- Rising pop star Sofia Camara announces her upcoming new EP Hard To Love releasing on October 10 via 21 Entertainment and Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, with international support from Mercury Records in the US and Polydor Records in the UK. Additionally, she announces the expanded Healing Hearts Tour with her first-ever North American headline shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.  PRE-SAVE HARD TO LOVE HERE.  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

- NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, announced the next episode of its Soundcheck music series will feature performance highlights and an exclusive backstage interview with Grammy and Oscar Award-winning musician Melissa Etheridge. Soundcheck: Melissa Etheridge will broadcast Wednesday, September 17 at 8 p.m. on NJ PBS (check local listings and stream on MyNJPBS.org/live.) Check out the full episode on the NJ PBS Soundcheck page now and the NJ PBS YouTube channel after broadcast.

-  War is coming to Hell in Prime Video’s teaser trailer for Season Two of the hit adult animated musical series, Hazbin Hotel. The trailer teases Vox’s dark rise to power against Charlie Morningstar and her hotel’s mission. The second season of Hazbin Hotel, premiering October 29, consists of eight episodes, with two episodes rolling out weekly through November 19. The series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.  Additionally, Seasons One and Two of Helluva Boss, the second series in the Hellaverse universe, along with a new original episode titled, “Mission: Zero,” will be available on Prime Video on September 10.

- Hosted by Deborah Norville (“Inside Edition”), THE PERFECT LINE challenges individual players to place items in the correct order. With every new line comes a fresh category and a brand-new metric to master. Contestants who land their item in just the right spot split the cash for that round, with a chance to win over $15,000 across the game. The winner then takes on The Finish Line, a high-pressure finale that tasks them with matching five items to five values to complete the ultimate Perfect Line and take home their full bank.  THE PERFECT LINE premiered in syndication Monday, September 8 (check your local listings).  Bonus airings begin airing on Game Show Network, Monday, September 15 (5:30pm Weeknights)

The Most Anticipated Question of 2025-26 Television

  

1.  Who killed Lester on Only Murders in the Building?  The one problem with the format of the show is that we are likely going to lose a beloved character every season (unless we get another Ben Glenroy situation).  Last season the carousel stopped for loveable doorman.  So, who killed and publicly left him in the Arconia’s fountain?

 

The most we ever learned about Lester was during the killer reveal party in season two where we got a lot of Lester’s backstory including a rivalry with Tracy Letts.  Did noted playwright Tracy Letts murder Lester?  Though in the penultimate episode of last season, there was a peculiar scene where Mabel learns that Glen Stubbins had died and weirdly the camera pans to a television report about the disappearance of the gangster Nicky “The Neck.”

 

It seems safe to assume that the case Téa Leoni wanted the trio to investigate Mr. Neck (the characters share a last name).  Are Lester and Nicky’s deaths related?  Did Téa have Lester killed to convince the trio to work the case?  Whatever the answers are, it is a given that hilarity will ensue.  Only Murder in the Building returns tomorrow with three episodes on Hulu.

 

Bonus Question: Who Will Be Murdered at the End of Season 5?  The way Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short have been talking during press in the lead up to the new season, it seems safe to assume there will be a season 6.  If there is a season 6, that means we are getting yet another death.  After taking a season off, Teddy Dimas is back and my money is on him.  Though the show has alternated male and female deaths so we would be due for a lady to die.  Maybe klepto Uma will steal from the wrong person.

 

2.  Will Jay Manage to Get His Soul Back on Ghosts?  Now that is a cliffhanger.  Will Jay get to live out his life and go straight to hell whenever he dies?  Okay, the easy answer to this question is yes.  The harder question, is just how will Samantha get Jay’s soul back?  Will she have to trade it will someone?  Can she trick Elias into giving it back?  Ghosts premiere October 16^th on CBS.

 

 

3.  What Happens in New Vegas, Will it Stay in New Vegas?   We got a very interesting tease at the end of season one of Fallout, when we saw Hank in a power suit fly past a sign letting us know he was entering New Vegas.   New Vegas, of course, being the setting for the fourth game of the series and set sixteen years prior to the events of the television show.

 

What is most interesting about this development is that for anyone who played the game (which I currently doing), there is no definitive ending to the game.  For those that have not played the game, there are multiple factions and who you side with will give you very different endings.  Is House still alive even though I recently bludgeoned him to death with a nine iron?  Is Ceaser still alive even though I just blew him up with a grenade?  Does the Brotherhood of Steele still have a presence in New Vegas even though I blew up their base?  It will be interesting what they choose to be cannon.  I am guessing all the main players are still alive and have been fighting ever since despite the multiple definitive endings in the game.  Fallout season two premieres December 17^th on Prime Video.

 

4.  Will We Get More Later Timeline on Tell Me Lies?  The first season, we only got two scenes of the later timeline, the very first and very last scene.  We got a little more in the second season, including a bombshell that Stephen dropped on Bree’s wedding.  That may be the most interesting timeline now, so will we get even more of the later timeline in the third season?  Though there will clearly still be plenty of plot in the college timeline considering Iris Apatow is joining the show as a freshman, and of course one with a secret.  Mmm, could she be related to Macy?  No date for the third season yet, but filming recently finish so it is likely to premiere later this year or very early next year.

 

5.  What Is Going on with Marvel TV?  After announcing Disney+, the House of Mouse quickly canceled all Marvel television shows and folded the Marvel TV division into Marvel movie side to streamline and connect everything going forward on their streaming service.  Except outside of Loki, Wandavision, and its spinoff Agatha All Along, those shows mediocre to bad and viewership steadily declined.  Adding insult to injury, Marvel started to tank at the box office too.

 

So maybe big budget television shows that are requirement for their movies was not the best idea.  Now what?  The shift has already begun, going back to street level shows with the Daredevil reboot.  But there still remains two shows made under the old system.  But Wonder Man, coming in December, and Vision Quest, set to release next year, will likely come and go as quickly as Ironheart. 

 

After that?  The only other live action show currently in production is the second season of Daredevil.  If I were to guess, those other Netflix shows will also get rebooted.  Well maybe not Iron Fist, unless they do a Heroes for Hire. I just hope they also bring back Cloak and Dagger.  But it does feel like the entire MCU is in a holding pattern until they reboot the entire thing after Secret Wars. 

 

Here is everything I will be watching this fall (Premiere dates in parentheses):

 

Mondays

8:00: The Neighborhood – CBS (10/13)

8:00:  St. Denis Medical 0 NBC (11/3)

8:30: DMV – CBS (10/13)

 

Tuesdays

Only Murders in the Building - Hulu (Tomorrow)

The Morning Show – Apple TV+ (9/16)

Loot – Apple TV+ (10/14)

Star Wars: Visions (10/28)

Fallout – Prime Video (12/17)

9:00:  Alien: Earth – FX/Hulu (3 episodes left)

9:00: The Lowdown – FX (9/23)

9:00:  Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Disney+ (12/10)

 

Wednesdays

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox – Hulu (4 episodes left)

Gen V – Prime Video (9/17)

Marvel’s Zombies – Disney+ (9/24)

8:00:  The Challenges: Vets and New Threats – MTV (already started)

8:00:  Survivor – CBS (9/25)

8:00:  Shifting Gears – ABC (10/1)

8:30: Abbott Elementary – ABC (10/1)

10:30: Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head (already premiered)

 

Thursdays

Nobody Wants This – Netflix (10/23)

A Man on the Inside – Netflix (11/20)

8:30: Ghosts – CBS (10/16)

9:00: Peacemaker – HBO Max (already started)

 

Sundays

9:00: Task – HBO (Yesterday)

9:00:  The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – AMC (Yesterday)

9:00:  Welcome to Derry – HBO (10/26)

10:30:  I Love LA – HBO (11/2)

57 Channels and Only This Is On: September 7, 2025

  

Alien: Earth:  We finally got the flashback to explain how the spaceship ended up so ill-fated.  Though, my new question is just how did all these incompetent workers manage to grab all these seemingly very intelligent aliens as a specimen.  As we saw in the prequel movies, those people did not have very successful run-in with the aliens they met.

 

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox:  Again, I did not follow this story when it happened, but it is completely wild they continued to prosecute Knox when the black dude was quickly convicted and said she was not there when he was there.  There is absolutely no connection between the two.

 

The Challenge: Vets and New Threats:  I know CT is a legend and all, but how can they accuse of him of tanking?  Look at him.  There is a good reason why he was one of the few guys who skipped climbing the wall earlier in the season.  But I do not know why his team was disqualified.  They still finished.   But Leka has no one but herself to blame for going home.  How does a former collegiate athlete gas out before the five-minute time limit was over?  Five-minute suicides seem like something any athlete, even at the high school level, should be able to do.

 

Peacemaker:  Did I miss where they said which universe that opening scene took place in?  Did it happen in both?  And just why is Rick Flag alive?  Was there no Starro mission in that universe?  That is why I hate multiverse stories.  Too many questions.  But is the main Peacemaker really that stupid to say, “Best universe ever” right into Harcourt’s ear.  That is going to be very suspicious.