Hello friends! I’m Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the The listour weekly roundup of what’s new and noteworthy. This week, my clever colleagues have recommended a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen to, read, and binge. I’m taking you through my favorites.

What to watch

🎥Adam Sandler enters the stage, guitar in hand

• When: Adam Sandler: I Love You is now available on Netflix.

• What you need to know: The beloved comedian returns to stand-up for the first time since 2018 with a filthy yet endearing special featuring multiple musical interludes.

• The special is directed by Josh Safdie, who is responsible for Sandler’s chaotic and critically acclaimed portrayal of Uncut gemstones.

• Sandler told E! News that he didn’t recommend his teenage daughters watch the film, even though his wife Jackie appears briefly in it.

• Why I’m going to watch: As much as I love watching Sandman transform into a dramatic actor, you can see him having fun when he’s at his craziest. Me too!

📺 Only murders in the building is a star-studded affair

• When: The first episode of Only murders in the building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu.

• What you need to know: This season, the podcasters tackle the antics of the entertainment industry while adapting their story into a movie.

• There’s still a murder to solve.

• Meryl Streep’s arrival in the final season may have been hard to top, but there are a slew of new cast members, including Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy and Zach Galifianakis.

• Why I’m going to watch: Yodel writer Lily Herman said one of her favorite things about the show is that every season she says, “They’ll never top this,” but somehow they always manage to.

🎥 Gary Coleman documentary shows the toll of stardom

• When: Gerrit begins streaming on Peacock on August 29.

• What you need to know: The documentary explores the life of Gary Coleman, from his tumultuous career as a child star to his health problems and legal troubles with his parents.

• The trailer mentions that the Different strokes The star’s life was “full of disappointments” leading to his “suspicious” death in 2010 at just 42 years old.

• His friends and family, including his ex-wife, tell their side of the story in the 90-minute film.

• Why I’m going to watch: By Quiet on the set According to the Brat Pack documentary, the theme of 2024 seems to be the Hollywood machine taking another look at the impact its youngest actors have.

What to binge eat

▶️ After Baywatch casts a shadow on the sunniest TV show

• When: The four-part docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun is now streaming on Hulu.

• What you need to know: Bay watch was more than just the most watched TV show in the world, with 1.1 billion views per week in 1996. The action film series about lifeguards was a cultural phenomenon.

• Jason Momoa, Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson are just some of the Bay watch actors who became household names in the period from 1989 to 2001.

• The show’s stars are now speaking out about how it has both “empowered” and “hurt” them.

• Why I’m going to watch: At the end of the trailer, Anderson says, “I’m really proud of everything I’ve done… almost.” Relatable queen!

▶️ The Rings of Power is a feast for the eyes

• When: The first three episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video from August 29.

• What you need to know: The series is set thousands of years before the events of the Hobbit And Lord of the Rings novels, follows elves, wizards, dwarves, orcs, and other fantastic creatures in Middle-earth.

• It is perhaps one of the most expensive TV series of all time, with a lot of investment in dozens of actors, elaborate costumes and lots of action.

• Why I’m going to watch: Fan favorite character Tom Bombadil, who did not appear in Peter Jackson’s LOTR trilogy, makes its debut this season.

We’ll be back next week with our latest picks. Want more recommendations? Check out our guides to the best summer entertainment.

Are there other things you’re excited about? Let us know in the comments below.