Arts Aug 04 Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ has died By Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Politics Jul 25 ‘South Park’ co-creator jokes he’s ‘terribly sorry’ about premiere that angered White House “South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. “We're terribly sorry,” Parker said, followed by… By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins
Arts Apr 09 Watch 6:54 ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ stars on the evolution of their characters as series reaches its end "The Handmaid’s Tale" began as a novel read by several generations and has been turned into a film and an opera. Then, beginning in 2017, a hit series on Hulu that is now coming to its conclusion. Senior arts correspondent… By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Apr 07 Watch 8:18 Noah Wyle on the authenticity of ‘The Pitt’ and what makes it successful Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and… By Geoff Bennett, Lena I. Jackson
Jan 08 ‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed By Jake Coyle, Associated Press “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations… Continue reading
Oct 06 In ‘Nobody Wants This,’ century-old rom-com tropes get a new twist — the cute rabbi By Samira Mehta, The Conversation Nice Jewish men wanting to date non-Jewish women has been a trope of U.S. stage and screen for 100 years. Continue reading
Sep 26 Hoda Kotb announces she’s leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ early next year By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the “Today” show early next year. Continue reading
Sep 20 Fact meets fiction as ‘The West Wing’ cast makes a special White House appearance By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Martin Sheen and others from the cast of “The West Wing,” the hit drama about a liberal president and his staff, were invited by first lady Jill Biden for an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the show. Continue reading
Sep 16 Who won at the Emmys? ‘Shogun,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ lead in trophies By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press “Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for “The Bear,” and “Baby Reindeer” had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some… Continue reading