Latest updates: Disney Upfront presentation reveals new FX, Hulu series and more
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Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo delivered a dynamic performance at the Disney Upfront, featuring hits like "Drop Dead," "good 4 u," and "get him back!," and concluded by singing with Jimmy Kimmel's daughter, Jane.
- Rodrigo's original documentary, "Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u," is currently available for streaming on Disney+.
- The 2027 Grammy Awards will air live on ABC for the first time since 1972, marking a significant shift, and will also be available on Disney+ and Hulu, with nominations announced on November 16, 2026.
- Disney and The Country Music Association have extended their partnership through 2032, with the CMA Awards streaming live on Disney+ for the first time alongside ABC broadcasts, starting with the 60th Annual CMA Awards on November 18, 2026.
- This extension continues a 20-year collaboration, aiming to expand CMA's reach and elevate country music through Disney's platforms, according to CMA CEO Sarah Trahern.