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Newlywed Taylor Swift can continue to celebrate with Emmy nominations and a legal win

Tracy Brown — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:43:40 GMT

Just days after her wedding, Taylor Swift has scored a legal victory and her 'Eras Tour: The Final Show' earned five Emmy nominations.

Sepideh Moafi of 'The Pitt' is 'still in disbelief' about her first-ever Emmy nod

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 21:19:07 GMT

The actor earned her first-ever Emmy nomination for her turn as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi in the second season of HBO Max's popular medical drama.

Rhea Seehorn celebrates her 'Pluribus' Emmy nomination as she waits to hear about Carol and the atom bomb

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:04:12 GMT

The actor said she was grateful to the team for the show's 18 nominations, which included a nod for drama series, and particularly the show's creator, Vince Gilligan.

Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy nomination for 'The Bear'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:48:23 GMT

Rob Reiner earned a posthumous Emmy nomination for his guest role as restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr in 'The Bear' Season 4.

'Hacks' breaks record for most Emmy nominations for a comedy in a single year

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 18:06:45 GMT

'Hacks' received 24 Emmy nominations, breaking the record for most noms for a comedy series previously set by 'The Studio' and 'The Bear.'

'The Pitt' scores 25 nominations overall, including 13 acting nominations

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:39:24 GMT

The HBO Max series earned a nod for drama series for the second year in a row and received 13 acting nominations, just one shy of tying the record set by 'Succession.'

Michelle Pfeiffer gets an Emmy nomination for 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:53:21 GMT

The veteran actor scored an acting nomination for her role as Shyanne Millet in Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles," and she also earned a nod for producing the series.

Zendaya gets third Emmy nom for lead actress in 'Euphoria' amid a blockbuster year

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:46:38 GMT

Zendaya's Emmy nomination for the final season of 'Euphoria' comes as the actor is in the midst of a press tour for 'The Odyssey' and will reprise her role in the 'Dune' trilogy later this year.

The biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Emmy nominations

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:44:34 GMT

Our awards columnist surveys the most unexpected inclusions and omissions of the 2026 Emmy nominations.

Matthew Rhys, 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Beast in Me' Emmy nominee, challenges studios: 'Take the risk'

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:38:53 GMT

The actor spoke about his performances in Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" and Netflix's "The Beast in Me" and how they were challenging in different ways.

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel score Emmy nominations

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:40:10 GMT

The two hosts targeted by President Trump will face off in the variety series category, along with 'The Daily Show,' 'Last Week Tonight' and 'SNL.'

Emmy nominations 2026: List of nominees

Tracy Brown — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been announced.

Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' dies at 87

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 03:14:15 GMT

Louise Lasser, the star of the soap opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," died at her home in Manhattan on Monday. She was 87.

'El Señor de los Cielos' is winning the World Cup, just like Telemundo planned

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 18:39:41 GMT

The long-running Telemundo drama series "El Señor de los Cielos" has landed some newfound fame ahead of its 10th and final season, thanks to an aggressive ad campaign employed throughout the World Cup.

Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards

Maira Garcia — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:01:44 GMT

The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor will host the awards ceremony on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.

2026 Emmy nominations predictions: Our awards expert makes his final picks

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Beef,' 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' seem set to run the table in this year's Emmy nominations, but there's still intrigue to be found in the race, writes columnist Glenn Whipp.

How to watch the 2026 Emmy nominations and everything else you should know

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Emmy nominations, including when and how to watch the announcement.

In 'Chris & Martina,' a tennis rivalry and cancer battles are no match against friendship

Stuart Miller — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tennis great Martina Navratilova spoke about the Netflix documentary that recounts her rivalry and friendship with Chris Evert; we also recommend five other new documentaries.

Tom Sandoval's ex Victoria Robinson accuses him of abuse; her restraining order is denied

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 01:33:38 GMT

Tom Sandoval's ex girlfriend, model Victoria Robinson, filed a dueling restraining order against the reality star, claiming he pushed her down the stairs and attacked her father.

Comcast's Sky to buy Britain's ITV in $2.1-billion deal

Meg James — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:20:55 GMT

The move comes a week after Comcast announced it would peel off its NBCUniversal and Sky units, creating a new public company

Who is on Elle Woods' playlist? '90s bands like No Doubt and Sleater-Kinney

Angelina Mazza — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To root 'Elle' in Seattle's '90s grunge scene and the Riot Grrrl movement, the team behind the show included music from bands that were on the rise at the time, leaning into their own nostalgia.

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says family has his back

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:06:30 GMT

'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover revealed in an interview with NBC's Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.

With 'Elle,' don't think twice about 'Legally Blonde.' You'll still have a good time

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:00:19 GMT

Lexi Minetree stars as Elle Woods in Prime Video's series that revisits the 'Legally Blonde' protagonist as a 16-year-old high school student.

'Zorro' is L.A.'s masked hero, but France makes him magnifique

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:43:00 GMT

Jean Dujardin stars in this wonderful French take on the masked vigilante, who has been out of the hero game for 20 years and jumps back in.

'47 Ronin' director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for Netflix fraud case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:21 GMT

Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.

Commentary: Commemorate America's 250th with these 6 series, historical and satirical

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As America's 250th anniversary approaches, a number of TV docuseries and web series, both historical and satirical in nature, offer timely civics lessons.

Alannah Keyser is latest fired 'Love Island USA' contestant to apologize for using a racist slur

Tracy Brown — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:41:19 GMT

Ousted 'Love Island USA' contestant Alannah Keyser has apologized for a past video of her using a racist slur that circulated on social media.

Daveigh Chase, 'Lilo and Stitch' and 'The Ring' actor, cause of death revealed

Hannah Fry — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:49:58 GMT

Former child star Daveigh Chase, who terrified viewers climbing out of a television screen in "The Ring" and voiced the lovable outcast Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died of AIDS, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said.

Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:36:57 GMT

Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits.

Commentary: 'The Bear' moved us to tears over its five seasons, ending on a happy, loving note

Robert Lloyd, Mary McNamara — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Times critics discuss the final season of the lauded FX series, its overall legacy and how its lead character, Carmy, laid the foundation for the Bear, even if he could not stay.

John Oliver scores dream job: Soap opera gigs on 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives'

Greg Braxton — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" will realize one of his big wishes in July with a guest spot on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."

Sigh. Again? 'Love Island USA' confirms another contestant fired over apparent use of racial slur

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:47:21 GMT

'Love Island USA' contestant Alannah Keyser, facing backlash for apparently using a racial slur in a recently resurfaced social media post, has left the villa for good.

'The Bear' at closing time: Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White reflect on five seasons

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actors at the center of Christopher Storer's FX series discuss the finale, what it means to leave their characters behind and what they imagine for the Bear and its crew.

Appreciation: Sitcom mastermind James Burrows made TV feel like family

Robert Lloyd — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Burrows' comedies created on-screen families that continue to shape how television feels like home.

The hottest new rock star is the Vampire Lestat — with help from Bowie, Iggy and Freddie

Precious Fondren — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The sound, the look, the swagger: The three steps that vaulted Anne Rice's seductive bloodsucker from 'Interview With the Vampire' to the top of the mosh pit.

James Burrows, prolific comedy director behind 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

Nardine Saad — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:26:12 GMT

James Burrows, revered sitcom director who made hits out of 'Taxi,' 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' has died. He was 85.

No time to rewatch 'House of the Dragon'? Here's everything to know for Season 3

Tracy Brown — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'House of the Dragon' Season 3 is here. Here's everything you need to remember from the first two seasons of the Targaryen family war.

'Sugar,' with Colin Farrell as an alien private eye, gets a new and improved second season

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Colin Farrell is back for Season 2 of Apple TV's L.A.-based neo-noir 'Sugar,' which has a new showrunner and sports a new look.

Daveigh Chase, former child star of 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Spirited Away' and 'The Ring,' dead at 35

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:21:02 GMT

Daveigh Chase, of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' fame, died of complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, her father confirmed.

An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With 'I Love L.A.,' Rachel Sennott made comedy from chaos

Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of "I Love L.A." — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.

Las Culturistas Culture Awards: 6 best moments from the show

Maira Garcia, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From a ripped Shrek to show-stopping musical performances, here are our favorite moments from the show and how hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang say they materialized.

Former 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:13:51 GMT

Jeremy Clarkson, formerly of 'Top Gear,' reveals his cancer battle in two episodes of his Prime Video series 'Clarkson's Farm.' 'I promise I'll be fine,' he tells his co-hosts.

Noah Wyle's Emmy chances for 'The Pitt' Season 2, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt' has already exceeded the major acting categories Emmy haul of Wyle's last hit medical drama, 'ER.' Season 2 is likely to add several more statuettes to the pile.

From 'Gandhi' to 'Wonder Man,' Sir Ben Kingsley still sets the scene

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Whether in an Oscar-winning epic or a Marvel comedy, the British actor never loses his sense of drama. He recently sat down with The Envelope to tell stories as only he can.

Defending their throne: Emma D'Arcy on preparing for battle on 'House of the Dragon'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 3, Rhaenyra Targaryen finally gets to pick up a weapon, a feat that Emma D'Arcy says was a long time coming and nearly hampered by an ACL injury.

One Shot: How 'Death by Lightning' re-created a game-changing political convention

Daron James — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A rousing speech at the 1880 GOP convention launched James Garfield to the nomination — and the White House. The team behind Netflix's limited series breaks down how they re-created it.

The Emmys' new Legacy Award for classic TV shows, explained

Jim Halterman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Television Academy chief Maury McIntyre breaks down the Emmys' new Legacy Award, which will honor TV series that have had a 'profound and lasting impact' on the medium.

Yes, Zendaya and Tom Holland have already tied the knot. The groom confirmed it himself

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:27:22 GMT

'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland won't spin too many details about his under-the-radar wedding with Zendaya, except that it's already happened.

Andrew Bird gets 'painfully sincere' at mental health benefit concert celebrating 'The Pitt'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:29:17 GMT

Intimacy was key to the sold-out "Andrew Bird and Friends" concert, which took over Largo to benefit mental health organizations for healthcare workers.

6 showrunners on how to keep production in L.A., their advice to young writers and more

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

The writers behind 'All Her Fault,' 'The Audacity,' 'Wonder Man,' 'The Comeback,' 'The Testaments' and 'The Gilded Age' sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable.

How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' reimagined the sound of Westeros

Leila Jordan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff has a distinct sound from both the original series and 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how it came together.

How 'Spider-Noir' nailed the looks of 1930s New York — in black-and-white and color

Bill Desowitz — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The team behind the MGM+/Prime Video series explains how they achieved the series' distinctive dual look.

Tyra Banks was rooting for Netflix. Now, she's suing it over 'America's Next Top Model' doc

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:07:11 GMT

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over the docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,' claiming that selective editing painted the former supermodel in a negative light.

Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:05:50 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.

'Love Island USA' executive producer James Barker dies after 'medical emergency' during filming

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:16:59 GMT

The team behind 'Love Island USA' is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died during filming. He died last week after suffering an 'unexpected medical emergency.' He was 40.

Fox Corp. to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:32:40 GMT

The deal will combine the Murdoch family's media assets, which include broadcast channels, with the San José-based streaming company that has 100 million viewers.

How Connor Hines won over Ryan Murphy and beat impostor syndrome to make 'Love Story'

Connor Hines — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his 'obsession' with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love.

5 adult animation series that tackle serious subjects without missing a beat

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot).

'Industry' is TV's last golden age drama

Matt Brennan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's true: They don't make 'em like they used to. How HBO's sexy, seamy office drama bucked the trend.

Gene Shalit, beloved and bushy film critic on the 'Today' show, dies at 100

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:15:45 GMT

Gene Shalit, the funnyman film critic who captured the hearts of "Today" show viewers across four decades of work, has died. He was 100.

'The Listeners' moves slowly but demands that you hear the hum

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Starz's drama centers on a woman named Claire, played by Rebecca Hall, who is afflicted by a low but persistent background noise called "the hum," going to lengths to find relief.

Under fire from parents, 'CoComelon' turns to UCLA to prove its videos aren't 'crack for kids'

Iris Kwok — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Moonbug Entertainment, the studio behind the popular preschool cartoon 'CoComelon,' enlisted UCLA researchers to win over skeptical parents.

Kaley Cuoco announces she is expecting her second child with fiancé Tom Pelphrey

Tracy Brown — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:34:55 GMT

Kaley Cuoco has announced she is pregnant and expecting her second child with fellow actor and fiance Tom Pelphrey: 'Little sissy on the way!!!'

The Oscars don't have a Hilary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence. But 'Las Culturistas' do

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers spoke about how their love of awards shows birthed Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they come up with the categories and the evolution of their podcast.

UFC Freedom 250: What to know about the White House bouts, Paramount and the lawsuit

Greg Braxton — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A scheduled UFC bout on the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary has sparked controversy and a lawsuit.

Commentary: Russell T Davies has left 'Doctor Who' again, but change is the essence of the show

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, the showrunner of the long-running BBC sci-fi series announced he was departing the series again, and while the show may be in limbo, evolution is part of its nature.

Glen Walker is returning to broadcast news, months after being cut from KTLA

Cerys Davies — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:18 GMT

Earlier this year, KTLA cut a handful of its veteran broadcasters, including Glen Walker. He is now starting a new role as a rotating anchor on two of Fox's local L.A. news stations.

'Doctor Who' Christmas special canceled so BBC can figure out the show's 'long-term future'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:50:22 GMT

The BBC has scrapped its previously announced 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf have also exited the franchise.

Zendaya's chances of a 'Euphoria' Emmy three-peat, by the numbers

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

Don't rule her out: 'Euphoria' already made Zendaya the youngest lead drama actress winner (2020) and the first Black actor to win the category twice (2022).

With 'The Boys,' 'Satan's writers' room' made a satire to afflict the comfortable

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

Creator Eric Kripke and cast members Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso and Karen Fukuhara break down 'The Boys' finale and look back on the series' legacy.

Thanks to BookTok, authors are the new 'rock stars.' And Hollywood is taking notice

Gary Goldstein — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As this year's Emmy race proves, the excitement around popular books as intellectual property for film and TV adaptations shows no signs of slowing.

6 music supervisors select their TV shows' best needle drops

Kara Warner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We asked the music supervisors from six Emmy contenders to pick the needle drops they love most from their shows' latest seasons.

One Shot: How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' made its climactic battle so 'sinister'

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

Getting inside Dunk's helmet helped viewers get inside his head during the first season's harrowing 'trial by seven,' explains cinematographer Gustav Danielsson.

'Michael' hits streamers, $900-million mark. 'The Verdict' also draws viewers, and threats

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:58:42 GMT

As biopic 'Michael' crosses $900 million at the global box office, Netflix's molestation trial docuseries 'The Verdict' rises, and a prosecutor reports threats from Michael Jackson fans.

Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire doc shows how trauma lingered behind a band's relentless positivity

Stuart Miller — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:07:04 GMT

Drummer, DJ and director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson talks about how the funky but aspirational band was much more than its biggest hit; plus, three other documentaries to watch in June.

6 television actors on being judged for their looks, why AI is 'lame' and more

Mark Olsen — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Jamie Bell, Linda Cardellini, Camila Morrone, Michael Peña, Andrew Rannells and Constance Zimmer sit down with moderator Mark Olsen for the 2026 Emmy Limited Series / TV Movie Roundtable.

Sarah Goldberg didn't want to be 'the girl next door.' So she charted a tougher path

Sarah Rodman — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As an ethically compromised therapist to Silicon Valley bigwigs in 'The Audacity,' Goldberg shines in yet another role that defies easy categorization. That's exactly how she likes it.

Nicola Walker is adored in Britain. With 'Alice and Steve,' everyone else can catch up

Mary McNamara — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lauded and loved in the U.K. for her roles in iconic series including 'Unforgotten,' 'River' and 'Last Tango in Halifax,' Nicola Walker is getting her first big American push with 'Alice and Steve.'

Why TV was the perfect form for Netflix's new 'Lord of the Flies'

Jack Thorne — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, writer Jack Thorne explains how the medium's 'chapter structure' breathes fresh life into William Golding's classic parable.

Step away from the athleisure. 'Brentwood mom' fashion is TV's hottest trend

Clarissa Cruz — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This Emmy season, moms' (and dads') looks aren't limited to yoga pants. Top costumers explain how casual chic, on-trend office wear and quiet luxury are reshaping parental fashion.

'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.

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.

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.

'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.'

'I didn't want to work for anybody': Inside Byron Allen's journey from comic to media mogul

Stacy Perman — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A relentlessly driven, shrewd deal-maker and entrepreneur, Allen is used to defying skeptics and seeing opportunity in assets overlooked by others.

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.

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.