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'Scooby-Doo: Origins' reveals its mystery-solving pup, and he's a very good boy

Maira Garcia — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT

Look at those eyes, those paws, that shiny coat. Is he the best mystery-solving dog? Yes, he is.

'DTF St. Louis' begins with sex, death and 'deviancy.' Then things get really interesting

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Writer-director Steven Conrad and star-executive producer David Harbour break down their HBO limited series, which exhilarates by refusing to 'satisfy lurid expectations.'

Matthew Rhys promises he's not 'disturbing.' But his TV characters definitely are

Emma Fraser — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rhys showcases his range with two Emmy-contending roles this season, in Netflix's mystery-thriller 'The Beast in Me' and Apple TV's horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay.'

In the marvelous 'Alice and Steve,' a May-December romance pushes friends apart

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hulu's British comedy starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement puts the titular best friends at odds when Alice's 26-year-old daughter begins dating the much older Steve.

Inside the rise of the professional reality TV star

Tyler Coates — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From 'Survivor' to 'The Traitors,' 'The Valley' to 'Top Chef,' reality TV fame doesn't have to be fleeting. Why familiar faces are increasingly central to the form.

15 brilliant British crime dramas old and new to keep you cool for the summer

Mary McNamara — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here are 15 British crime dramas, new and old, to watch. The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.

How to watch the 2026 Tony Awards and everything else you need to know

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:15:59 GMT

The 2026 Tony Awards, hosted by pop star Pink, will air live Sunday on CBS. Here's everything you need to know about the ceremony.

Anthony Head, British star of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Merlin' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dies at 72

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:20:17 GMT

British actor Anthony Head, whose decades-long acting career includes roles in 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died. The actor's family announced his death on Friday. He was 72.

This 'Cape Fear' has terror, but also a sexting scandal, social media and drones

Stuart Miller — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nick Antosca was a fan of the 1962 and 1991 film versions of 'Cape Fear,' and while his remake for Apple TV keeps the Southern Gothic sensibility, it also has modern twists.

'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' chronicles trial chaos: 6 takeaways from the documentary

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:20:24 GMT

Netflix's docuseries takes a look back at the pop star's 2005 trial and the chaos that ensued with interviews from journalists, lawyers, fans and people close to Jackson and his accuser.

Kathy Hilton won't be WeHo Pride's grand marshal after backlash from community

Tracy Brown — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 20:16:18 GMT

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' Kathy Hilton will not be the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade Grand Marshal Icon after backlash for her alleged Trump ties.

'Cape Fear' reinvents itself again with chilling, charming Javier Bardem

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:24:23 GMT

The Apple TV series remake about a psychopath seeking revenge on a lawyer, played this time by Amy Adams, nods to its predecessors while including new twists.

Dismissed 'Love Island USA' contestant Vasana Montgomery apologizes for racial slur video: 'No excuse'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 18:00:09 GMT

'Love Island USA' contestant Vasana Montgomery, who was booted from the series ahead of its premiere this week, issues a statement apologizing for her racial-slur social media videos.

Essay: Farewell to Maddy Perez, the complicated Latina baddie who dominated 'Euphoria'

Cat Cardenas — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Alexa Demie found her breakout role as Maddy Perez in the HBO series 'Euphoria,' which just wrapped its final season. Her take on the 'Latina baddie' archetype may be the show's most memorable performance.

JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 'Love Story' is a 'lens' on the 'intensity' of fame, stars say

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode of The Envelope, Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly discuss how they prepared for their roles as the most famous couple in America and the nature of celebrity.

'SNL' star Marcello Hernández to host 2026 ESPYs as show leaves L.A. for New York

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 20:14:05 GMT

Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPY Awards, which are leaving L.A. for New York after more than 25 years.

6 nonfiction Emmy contenders to watch this season

Steve Dollar — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the founding of the country to one of its greatest filmmakers and beyond, these nonfiction films and TV series are worth paying attention to this Emmy season.

Claire Danes' 'Beast in Me' Emmy chances, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Danes is vying for her ninth acting nomination, 31 years after her first, for her role as a writer suspicious of her developer neighbor in Netflix's limited series.

One Shot: How 'Pluribus' found its surreal beauty in an empty desert city

Daron James — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bland desert urbanism, stripped of people, communicates both loneliness and surreal beauty in Vince Gilligan's sci-fi drama 'Pluribus.'

Navigating Hollywood's 'boys' club' prepared these actors for 'The Pitt'

Max Gao — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Acting isn't practicing medicine, but for 'The Pitt's' Isa Briones, Supriya Ganesh and Sepideh Moafi, the challenges women of color face in showbiz mirror those of their characters.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after accusing CBS News bosses of 'murdering' the program

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 02:01:01 GMT

The veteran correspondent is leaving after a dispute with his bosses at CBS' '60 Minutes.'

In 'Not Suitable for Work,' Mindy Kaling takes on the 'many highs and lows' of her 20s

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:39:13 GMT

The TV creator's latest show documents five 20-somethings living in New York, an experience similar to her own, when she moved to the city after college to make her career in comedy.

Owain Rhys Davies, actor who appeared in 'The OA' and 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' dies at 44

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:29:08 GMT

Actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearances in TV series 'The OA' and 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' died suddenly, his family announced Sunday. He was 44.

6 drama actors on learning to say no, what shooting in L.A. means to them and more

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Katherine LaNasa, Billy Magnussen, Zahn McClarnon, Tom Pelphrey, Michelle Pfeiffer and Karolina Wydra sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Drama Roundtable.

In homage to the original, 'Alien: Earth' made a 64-minute 'Alien' movie. Here's how

Bob Strauss — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creator Noah Hawley, star Babou Ceesay and more of the 'Alien: Earth' creative team break down Season 1's standout episode, 'In Space, No One...'

A new hotspot emerges in the UK's TV production boom

Emily Zemler — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With shooting locations in and around London oversaturated, Wales has emerged as a key production location for series such as 'Industry,' 'The Other Bennet Sister' and 'Young Sherlock.'

Shaikin: MLB's wild pitch: Using fan-despised TV blackouts as leverage against players

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Major League Baseball's team owners want fans to think that the players are ultimately the ones responsible for broadcast blackouts and streaming headaches.

'Love Island USA': A new racial-slur scandal rocks the villa ahead of the season premiere

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 23:45:07 GMT

'Love Island USA' will be down one contestant heading into its newest season this week: Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear amid a scandal over a racial slur.

One Shot: Inside 'Abbott Elementary's' best Halloween costume gag yet

Daron James — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:11:13 GMT

Costume designer Hachy Mendez-Smith explains how the scholastic mockumentary balanced 'authentic' with 'comedic' in a hilarious shout-out to Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.'

'Euphoria' has ended after three seasons. Why Sam Levinson wanted to honor Angus Cloud with the finale

Tracy Brown — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:24:37 GMT

'Euphoria' is officially over after three seasons. 'It's a tragic one in the end, but it's the truth,' creator Sam Levinson said of the series finale.

In 'Not Suitable for Work,' Mindy Kaling couples rom-com antics with professional ambition

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:08:58 GMT

Mindy Kaling's latest comedy series features an ensemble cast of 20-somethings in New York, centering on roommates Abby (Avantika) and AJ (Ella Hunt) as they navigate love and work.

'The Diplomat's' creator wanted to kill off a key character. Why saving him saved the show

Debora Cahn — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, Debora Cahn explains why a 'baller move' she planned for 'The Diplomat' turned out to be the wrong one — and how she changed course.

How 'Stranger Things' crafted the many faces of Vecna

Emily Zemler — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Duffer brothers, actor Jamie Campbell Bower and more from the 'Stranger Things' creative team talk about turning the series' archvillain into a multifaceted figure.

As streaming wars wear on, Emmy success could give Peacock and Paramount+ a boost

Gregory Ellwood — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With titles like 'The Madison' and 'All Her Fault,' newer streamers are hoping to replicate the Emmy playbook that helped put Netflix and Amazon Prime Video on the map.

Happier than ever, Gary Oldman isn't ready to quit 'Slow Horses' anytime soon

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With five seasons aired and two more in the can, the Oscar winner has hit his stride as dissolute spymaster Jackson Lamb. 'Murderous' diet notwithstanding.

Reality star Matt Brown of 'Alaskan Bush People' is found dead, family confirms

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:14:41 GMT

Matt Brown, who starred on the reality series 'Alaskan Bush People,' is found dead in the Okanogan River in Washington state.

Rhaenyra and her many dragons take King's Landing in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 final trailer

Tracy Brown — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:37:34 GMT

The final 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 trailer teases the brutal Battle of the Gullett and Rhaenyra Targaryen taking back King's Landing.

Fired '60 Minutes' correspondent Cecilia Vega said she faced censorship and is 'fearful' for the news program

Cerys Davies, Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:06 GMT

After being fired on Thursday, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega reveals she had been facing political pressure and censorship at work.

With 'American on Purpose,' Craig Ferguson wanted to celebrate America's unusualness and humanity

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The former late-night host's new CNN series takes him on a road trip across the country, where he encounters only-in-America monster trucks, lowriders and haggis tacos.

Commentary: Deborah and Ava aren't done: 'Hacks' delivers a fairy-tale TV finale

Robert Lloyd, Mary McNamara — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After five seasons, the HBO Max series starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder has reached its end; Times critics Robert Lloyd and Mary McNamara discuss the show's legacy and finale.

Joy Behar temporarily steps back from 'The View' as she takes her play to London

Cerys Davies — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:10:27 GMT

Joy Behar is taking a temporary leave from the daytime talk show, "The View." The comedian will focus on bringing her play "My First Ex-Husband" to its first international audience in London.

Two real-life priests inspired Brad Ingelsby's latest crime drama 'Task'

Brad Ingelsby — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To follow up the acclaimed 'Mare of Easttown,' Ingelsby writes for The Envelope, he looked to two men of the cloth with divergent views of faith and doubt.

The secret to Ashley Padilla's 'SNL' success? Being a 'quiet little freak'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In two seasons as a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy, Padilla has distinguished herself by choosing not to be the loudest voice in the room.

Jason Bateman's 2026 Emmy chances, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bateman does double duty in Netflix's 'Black Rabbit' and HBO's 'DTF St. Louis.' Does it make him twice as likely to nab his second Emmy?

Netflix isn't airing the World Cup. But it still has big World Cup programming plans

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before the streamer televises the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League finals, it's laying the groundwork with scripted and documentary projects about 'the beautiful game' this summer.

Carrie Preston reveals the Season 3 guest star to whom she sent a 'stalker-level fan email'

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, we kick off Emmy season with Carrie Preston, who plays an offbeat investigator in Robert and Michelle King's 'Columbo'-inspired comedy 'Elsbeth.'

Grizz Chapman, '30 Rock' actor who received kidney transplant from a fan, dies at 52

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:06:02 GMT

Grizz Chapman, known for portraying the mild-mannered bodyguard of Tracy Morgan on the NBC megahit '30 Rock,' has died at 52. The actor battled kidney disease for years.

Trailer: Robert Pattinson is Chris Hansen, 'To Catch a Predator' host, in A24 'Primetime' thriller

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:58:49 GMT

Sneak a peek at Robert Pattinson's eerie portrayal of 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in the new A24 thriller that revisits how far the show went to create TV history.

Pierre Deny, French actor who played a luxury-brand exec in 'Emily in Paris,' dies at 69

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:08 GMT

Pierre Deny, a French actor who starred as luxury brand executive Louis de Léon on Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' in addition to many other roles, died Monday of ALS at 69.

Chalamet's quest for greatness 'is what every actor is thinking.' 'Beef' stars included

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton, who play Gen-Z strivers in Season 2 of Netflix's limited series, open up about money, career ambition and their Midwestern roots.

'What's the Story, Wishbone?' tells how a cute dog on TV brought literature to life for kids

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A documentary about 'Wishbone' tells the story of how the popular PBS children's TV show was made with a group of artists, a cast of children and a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer.

6 standout stand-up specials to keep an eye on in this year's Emmy race

Rachel Brodsky — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Six stand-up comics share the stories behind their Emmy eligible specials.

Kevin Hart addresses Tony Hinchcliffe's joke: 'What do you want me to do? Drag him off?'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 27 May 2026 01:25:37 GMT

Kevin Hart's Netflix roast is still stirring up controversy from viewers offended by Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd, including Floyd's brother, Terrence, who expected the comedian to step in.

Stephen Colbert's surprise public access spot sparks short-lived CBS copyright fray

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:25:02 GMT

Stephen Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' spot had former bosses CBS and its parent company Paramount in a brief tizzy over the weekend, hours after his buzzy late-night sign-off.

Lindsie Chrisley arrested on DUI charge after allegedly swerving around another car, speeding

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:35:05 GMT

Lindsie Chrisley was reportedly arrested in Georgia on suspicion of driving under the influence. She is reality star Todd Chrisley's daughter with his first wife.

6 comedy actors on surviving bad reviews, making their castmates break and more

Lorraine Ali — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Danielle Deadwyler, Donald Faison, Sabrina Impacciatore, Justine Lupe, Lamorne Morris and Chris Perfetti sit down with moderator Lorraine Ali for the 2026 Emmy Comedy Roundtable.

'Jury Duty': 'Company Retreat' star Anthony Norman reveals his post-stardom plans

Justin Ray — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Norman's unscripted reaction to the show's climactic setup surprised even the series' creator, Lee Eisenberg: 'It took my breath away,' he says.

Column: Welcome to the most underwhelming Emmy race in years

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With many past winners and popular contenders out of the running this year, the 2026 Emmys are likely to be heavy on TV that's just ... fine, our columnist writes.

'Spider-Noir' remixes Spider-Man into a Humphrey Bogart-like superhero

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With Nicolas Cage starring as the Spider, the series, available in color and in black and white, is a retro reimagining of the well-known superhero.

L.A. Times BuzzMeter: Predicting the 2026 Emmy winners

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our panel of experts returns for another season of fearless Emmy predictions.

'Sofia the First: Royal Magic' brings back a beloved princess, along with new friends and a foe

Amy Amatangelo — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Disney Jr.'s first preschool princess returns in a new sequel series that features a few new characters and a villain voiced by Broadway star Eden Espinosa.

Stephen Colbert takes final bow on 'The Late Show' with Paul McCartney as last guest

Greg Braxton — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:57 GMT

The beloved late-night host brought the curtain down on his CBS late-night series after 11 years, with appearances by several stars, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.

Joe Hunter talks getting zero votes, 'Joetation,' and blocking 'Survivor' players online

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:49:09 GMT

'Survivor 50' player Joe Hunter has made it to the final three in the grueling competition show twice, but both times, he got little love at tribal council. Now the fan favorite is reflecting on what went wrong.

'The Boroughs' brings a lively group of seniors into a predictable sci-fi adventure

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:07:22 GMT

Alfred Molina, leading a cast of veteran actors, plays Sam, a retired engineer who moves to a retirement community where strange things are afoot.

'What just happened?' Jeff Probst spoils 'Survivor 50' finale during live broadcast

Katie Simons — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:02:57 GMT

Jeff Probst accidentally revealed the loser of a finale challenge ahead of the scene airing during the 'Survivor 50' live finale.

No time for a 'Mandalorian' rewatch before getting your 'Grogu' on? We got you covered

Tracy Brown — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:24 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu, Rotta the Hutt, the Anzellans and more before watching the new 'Star Wars' movie.

Commentary: 'The Late Show' is ending, but not Stephen Colbert or late-night TV

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Stephen Colbert inherited 'The Late Show' in 2015, it was during a golden age of late-night TV, and though it's evolved since, the appetite from viewers remains.

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