Trivia News Today — August 12, 2026
Tiffany Haddish Pleads Guilty to Driving Under the Influence, Gets 12 Months of Probation and more — today's trivia signal.
From the world of entertainment, we've got updates on a star's run-in with the law and a look back at some familiar faces. Tiffany Haddish, the actress and comedian known for her roles in films like Girls Trip and Like a Boss, has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and has been sentenced to 12 months of probation. Meanwhile, fans of The Daily Show can get a behind-the-scenes look at the show's history with the release of audition tapes for some of its most well-known hosts, including John Oliver and Michael Che.
In other news, the American Civil Liberties Union is calling for transparency from the Federal Communications Commission regarding the early license renewal of ABC. The ACLU is questioning the FCC's rationale for its review and is demanding the release of records. On a more exciting note, Netflix has set a November release date for its teen thriller The Body and has dropped the first look photos. The show is just one of many new and upcoming titles that will be vying for viewers' attention as the streaming wars continue to heat up.
Today's signal:
• Tiffany Haddish Pleads Guilty to Driving Under the Influence, Gets 12 Months of Probation (rollingstone.com)
• ‘The Daily Show’ Releases Audition Tapes for John Oliver, Michael Che, Current Hosts and More (variety.com)
• ACLU Demands FCC Release Records Pertaining to ABC Early License Renewal, Alleging Agency’s Stated Rationale for Review ‘Does Not Seem Credible’ (variety.com)
• Netflix Teen Thriller ‘The Body’ Sets November Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup) (variety.com)