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Will Ferrell closes 'SNL' season with Paul McCartney and doppelganger Chad Smith

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:50:46 GMT

The actor was joined by Molly Shannon, his former 'Saturday Night Live' castmate, in a sketch, and a long-running gag with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith continued.

2026 TV upfronts recap: Hi-tech ad buying, creator fever and 'Baywatch'

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As streamers depend more on their commercial tiers, media companies are looking to offer advertisers more bang for their digital bucks.

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt split up five months after welcoming a daughter

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:13:33 GMT

Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt have reportedly called it quits on being a couple, splitting up only five months after welcoming daughter Scottie Rose.

To play Mozart, Will Sharpe had to mine the contrasts of his life and music

Emily Zemler — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To prepare to play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Starz's 'Amadeus,' the actor learned to play piano and conduct, immersing himself in the spectrum of Mozart's work.

Essay: Jane Wickline is 'SNL's' most polarizing player. That's what makes her special

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The fact that Jane Wickline, a featured player on 'Saturday Night Live,' is so polarizing is, in its way, a recommendation. She's different. She's a mystery.

My bucket-list trip to Yorkshire led me to James Herriot, Dracula and the Brontës

Mary McNamara — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire birthed many literary classics. My journey led me to James Herriot, Dracula, the Brontës and Sally Wainwright.

Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson joins 'Dancing with the Stars': 'I kind of manifested this whole thing'

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:30:20 GMT

Jackson Olson, Savannah Bananas second baseman and influencer with 2.1 million TikTok followers, has been announced as the latest athlete to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars.'

Mon ami! Frenchie says goodbye as 'The Boys' comes to a close

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tomer Capone speaks about his character's big scene in the penultimate episode of the Prime Video series and how he still hasn't been able to bring himself to watch it.

A camboy scam, murder and custody fight: Inside 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed'

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson spoke about their new dark comedy thriller series on Apple TV and what they would do in a scenario where they are being scammed.

With 'The Boroughs' and Coachella, Geena Davis plays in a league of her own

Greg Braxton — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Her role as a monster-fighting senior in Netflix's 'The Boroughs' and a cameo at Coachella are the latest headline-making moments for the 'Thelma & Louise' and 'A League of Their Own' star.

The 15 TV shows we're excited about this summer

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If a vacation or road trip isn't in the cards this summer, you can still be transported to far-away places and alternate universes, like in 'Spider-Noir,' 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Lanterns.'

Barry Blaustein, comedy writer known for 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Coming to America,' dies at 71

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Barry Blaustein, a longtime collaborator with Eddie Murphy and former 'Saturday Night Live' writer who penned 'Coming to America' and 'Nutty Professor,' has died. He was 71.

Jennifer Harmon, 'One Life to Live' and Broadway actor, dies at 82

Tracy Brown — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:55:32 GMT

Jennifer Harmon, soap opera star and Daytime Emmy nominee for 'One Life to Live' who also appeared on Broadway, has died at 82.

Appreciation: Critic Rex Reed had a savage streak, but when he loved something, his writing could reach greatness

Charles McNulty — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:36:02 GMT

Rex Reed was known for a sensationalistic writing style and biting criticism, but he could write passionately about movies, TV and theater when they suited his tastes.

'Sábado Gigante' host Don Francisco returns to Univision with a new show

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:24:21 GMT

Don Francisco, the longtime host of the Spanish-language variety show "Sabado Gigante," is set to return to Univision after leaving the show and network over a decade ago.

How 'Welcome to Wrexham' kickstarted a $250-million economic boom for Welsh town

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Before the docuseries' new season debuts, it is already known the club has fallen short of getting promoted to the Premier League, but the show is about much more.

Commentary: 'Outlander' finale marks the end of a great show and an unprecedented age of TV

Mary McNamara — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Time travel in 'Outlander' is as much fact as fiction. Launched in TV's golden age and ending in a time of disruption and contraction, it connects the past to the present in more ways than one.

Diego Calva was asked to 'erase' his Mexican accent. He chose to embrace it instead

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With two films at Cannes and 'The Night Manager' in Emmy contention, the 'Babylon' actor keeps adding to his résumé. In his sights next? Almodóvar.

Martin Short says late daughter Katherine battled 'a long time with extreme mental health'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:49:58 GMT

Martin Short speaks candidly about daughter Katherine's death months after she took her life at age 42. The tragedy has been a 'nightmare' for his family, he says.

'We heisted the heist movie': An oral history of 'Entourage's' trip to Cannes

Derek Lawrence — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Series creator Doug Ellin, star Adrian Grenier and more reflect on the HBO comedy's 'heist' of the 'Ocean's 13' premiere at Cannes, 'one of the more audacious half-hour shoots, ever.'

Casting without borders: Inside top casting directors' global search for talent

Daniel Vaillancourt — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thanks to technology, international production and audiences unafraid of subtitles, top casting directors can now find talent just about anywhere. Here's how they do it.

To earn some countries' film tax incentives, you have to pass the test

Leila Jordan — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As film production goes global, many nations seek to balance benefit to the local film community with investment from abroad. 'Cultural tests' for incentives can help.

Matt Damon returns as Brett Kavanaugh on 'SNL' and gives moms a Mother's Day gift

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 10 May 2026 06:39:14 GMT

Hosting for the third time, the actor played Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the cold open and was joined by Aziz Ansari, who returned to play Kash Patel.

'Amadeus' honors play and film while adding more shenanigans

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Using Peter Shaffer's play as its basis, this five-part miniseries starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany can be repetitious but there is still much to like.

With Valerie Bertinelli, 'Love, Again' explores the struggle of Alzheimer's and caregiving

Jim Halterman — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor-writer Nancey Silvers and director David I. Strasser discuss the themes of the Lifetime film and the heavy responsibility of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

James Cameron once said 'Avatar' Neytiri design began with a young Q'orianka Kilcher. Now, she's suing

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 8 May 2026 00:14:56 GMT

Q'orianka Kilcher is suing James Cameron, his production company, Disney and several others, saying they used her likeness in the "Avatar" films without her permission.

In 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' Sally Field's co-star is an octopus. She thinks you'll like it too

Emily Zemler — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 79-year-old actor who stars in Netflix's adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's 2022 novel remains committed to her craft, but would like to see more roles for older women.

Matthew Perry's prized possessions up for auction: 'Friends' memorabilia, Batman and Banksy

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 6 May 2026 19:09:03 GMT

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' memorabilia, fine art and other possessions are going up for auction next month. The proceeds will go toward his nonprofit, to assist people with addiction.

'Daredevil: Born Again' showrunner on how that big courtroom reveal sets up Season 3

Tracy Brown — Wed, 6 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

'Daredevil: Born Again' showrunner Dario Scardapane and director Iain B. MacDonald break down the Season 2 finale, Matt Murdock's fate, the cameos and what's in store for Season 3.

Whitney Leavitt is leaving 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' after Season 5 wraps

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 6 May 2026 00:47:25 GMT

Whitney Leavitt says Season 5 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will be her last. She didn't envision her path to fame would be through the reality series, but said she wouldn't change a thing.

Commentary: 'Gary' is a riveting snapshot of Mikey and Richie before the events of 'The Bear'

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:39:52 GMT

FX released on Tuesday a surprise flashback episode of 'The Bear,' written by Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who star as cousins Mikey and Richie on a road trip to Gary, Ind.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon's cause of death confirmed

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 5 May 2026 19:34:48 GMT

Officials reveal the cause of death for Nicholas Brendon, the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor who died in March at age 54. He was suffering from multiple health issues.

CBS' 'Tracker' is moving from Canada to L.A., thanks to beefed-up state tax incentive

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 19:07:12 GMT

CBS' 'Tracker' is set to earn $48 million in tax credits after relocating its production to California.

Why the star of 'PEN15' had to stop talking to her father to finally hear herself

Rachel Brodsky — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Anna Konkle spent years portraying a version of her younger self on screen. In her new memoir "The Sane One," she finally addresses the parts of her history that didn't fit into a sitcom.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:20:54 GMT

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.

In this 'Lord of the Flies,' the boys get more backstory but the tragedy remains the same

Stuart Miller — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jack Thorne's adaptation is largely faithful to William Golding's 1954 novel, but with the help of director Marc Munden, they added some flourishes.

Jack Thorne's 'Lord of the Flies' is a timely, engrossing miniseries true to novel

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 4 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Jack Thorne, the co-writer of 'Adolescence,' admirably adapts William Golding's 1954 novel about boy castaways into a miniseries for Netflix.

SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative deal with the studios

Cerys Davies — Sun, 3 May 2026 22:24:49 GMT

After resuming negotiations last week, the actors' union announced a tentative deal with film and TV studios.

Olivia Rodrigo hosts 'SNL' and debuts new song, while Aziz Ansari takes on Kash Patel

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:57:28 GMT

The pop star made her hosting debut, and pulled double duty as musical guest, while comedian Aziz Ansari made a cameo in the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel.

Judge to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen: 'You two need to stay away from each other'

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:11:59 GMT

At a hearing in Utah, a judge issued three-year protective orders for the 'Mormon Wives' star and her ex-boyfriend, requiring them to stay at least 100 feet away from each other.

'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie says sister's case now a homicide investigation; LAPD says it is not

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:09:33 GMT

'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie says his sister who went missing last year is 'no longer alive,' according to police. The LAPD swiftly said the case has not been reclassified as a homicide.

Sinbad just celebrated his 'homecoming' in Pasadena years after a debilitating stroke: When to catch him next

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:46:03 GMT

Sinbad, after he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2020, announced his comedy comeback on Wednesday — with Pasadena's historic Ice House the site for his 'homecoming.'

Patrick Muldoon's cause of death confirmed after actor-producer was found at his home

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

Causes of death for Patrick Muldoon, the actor and producer known for projects including 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Riff Raff,' have been confirmed.

She's the oddball in 'Pride and Prejudice.' But in 'The Other Bennet Sister,' Mary's the star

Emily Zemler — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On the set of 'The Other Bennet Sister,' Ella Bruccoleri talks about portraying Mary Bennet, the heroine at the center of a take on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'

Meet the riveting young actors who brought 'Half Man's' dangerous brother act to life

Barry Levitt — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nine months, five auditions, one fateful moment: A connection at their chemistry read set the tone for Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell's collaboration in 'Half Man.'

In 'Man on Fire,' a new Creasy, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, capably takes the helm

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The latest adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's novel of the same name is a meat-and-potatoes action series led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a damaged security operative.

Adapting Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' for TV was 'magical realism'

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Isabel Allende and the showrunners of Prime Video's new Spanish-language series spoke about adapting the Chilean author's novel and how it authentically portrayed the story.

'Fantastic': Super champion Jamie Ding finishes his winning run on 'Jeopardy'

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:41 GMT

Jamie Ding's time on 'Jeopardy!' has come to an end, but not before the New Jersey man racked up the fifth-longest winning streak in the game show's history.

Nodding to 'Jaws,' 'Widow's Bay' casts a shadow on an island with strange happenings

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:31:49 GMT

Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root lead Apple TV's series set on a New England isWeland that's waking up just in time to greet tourists with strange supernatural events.

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created the Punisher and Ms. Marvel, dies at 73

Tracy Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:47:07 GMT

Gerry Conway, a comic book writer who co-created Marvel and DC characters such as the Punisher, Ms. Marvel and Jason Todd, has died at age 73.

Marcello Hernández: Catch him, if you can

Suzy Exposito — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Latino comic brought 'Sabado Gigante' to 'Saturday Night Live.' Come May 10, he and Feid will headline the first all-Spanish comedy show at the Hollywood Bowl for Netflix Is a Joke fest.

What to snag at the 'And Just Like That...' auction, from Carrie's manuscript to Charlotte's heels

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you've ever daydreamed about owning an item from Carrie Bradshaw's closet or the writing desk where she penned her famous memoir, this L.A. event may be your golden ticket.

Dylan Carter, former contestant on 'The Voice,' dies in crash

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:35:52 GMT

Dylan Carter, a contestant on 'The Voice,' died in a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina. He won over judges with a rendition of Whitney Houston's 'I Look to You.'

NFL goes Hollywood: Inside its plan to conquer streaming and movies

Sam Farmer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The NFL is working on its first scripted streaming series and it's exploring ways to incorporate the sport into more scripted TV shows and movies.

From a pastor's son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah

Sam Farmer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:32 GMT

How NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts.

How Fox's reboot of 'Fear Factor' became a surprise hit

Cerys Davies — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fox's reboot of "Fear Factor" has been a surprise hit for the network, reflecting American audiences' continued interest in house-based reality.

Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins will compete on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Katie Simons — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:05:57 GMT

'Summer House' star Ciara Miller and 'The Traitors' contestant Maura Higgins will be among the celebrities competing on 'Dancing With the Stars' this season.

From Hawkins to NYC: 'Stranger Things: Tales of '85' and 'Kevin' transport to animated otherworlds

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Tales From '85' gives a new story that takes place between seasons of the original Netflix series, while Prime Video's 'Kevin' offers a New York-set series with humans and animals.

After 'Baby Reindeer,' Richard Gadd mines toxic masculinity in the brutal, bloody 'Half Man'

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creator Richard Gadd and his co-star Jamie Bell speak about their new HBO series that examines toxic masculinity and the destructive bond between two men.

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets, known as 'The Gambler,' dies at 67. Police are investigating cyberbullying claims

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:50:44 GMT

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets, an antiques enthusiast known by fans of the A&E series as 'The Gambler,' was found dead on Wednesday. Lake Havasu City Police say they are investigating cyberbullying claims.

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' pregame show

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:01:52 GMT

Mike Tomlin was coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons. This fall, he will transition to TV as a studio analyst for NBC's 'Football Night in America.'

Zach Galifianakis' charming 'This Is a Gardening Show' gives you food for thought

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Premiering on Earth Day, the actor promotes agrarian life in this series composed of 15-minutes episodes about different types of fruits and vegetables.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II knows his 'Man on Fire' is a 'dangerous' risk: 'I've got thick skin'

Greg Braxton — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor takes on a series adaptation for Netflix of the A.J. Quinnell novels after scoring a hit with Marvel's 'Wonder Man' on Disney+.

After Taylor Frankie Paul investigation, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will resume production on Season 5

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:54:37 GMT

Filming on the Hulu reality series paused in mid-March after the Draper City Police Department in Utah launched an investigation that involved Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

'The Boys' co-stars Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit reportedly marry in Australia

Tracy Brown — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:23 GMT

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit, who met on the set of 'The Boys,' have reportedly married in an intimate ceremony in Australia.

Commentary: Michelle Pfeiffer redefines the role of grandma, with a full life and glamourous style

Mary McNamara — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 67-year-old actor is lighting up the small screen in 'The Madison' and 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' in roles that give new meaning to the character of grandmother.

Patrick Muldoon, 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place' actor, dies at 57

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:29:27 GMT

Patrick Muldoon, an actor and producer known for his roles on 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Starship Troopers,' has died. He was 57.

Christina Applegate says she is 'getting stronger and better every day' amid hospitalization reports

Malia Mendez — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:29 GMT

Christina Applegate is thanking fans and friends for their well wishes after the 'Dead to Me' star was reported to be hospitalized in L.A.

When you break up, who gets to keep the cat? In Aubrey Plaza's 'Kevin,' nobody does

Stuart Miller — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Co-creators Joe Wengert and Aubrey Plaza, along with the star-studded comedy cast, talk about their adult animated series for Prime Video featuring talking animals and their escapades.

'4x20: Quick Hits' spotlights trailblazers and moments in pot history

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hulu's anthology of four short documentaries, executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel, center on the theme of cannabis and include subjects like 'Harold & Kumar' and High Times magazine.

Lisa Rinna shares what it would take to get her back on 'Real Housewives'

Katie Simons — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:28:05 GMT

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and 'The Traitors' alum Lisa Rinna spoke candidly about her time with the franchises during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

Christopher Meloni reacts to 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' cancellation: 'It was a great ride'

Tracy Brown — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:11:41 GMT

'Law & Order: Organized Crime' star Christopher Meloni thanked fans for 'sticking with [Elliot Stabler] and welcoming him back' after the show's cancellation.

'Beef' Season 2: The creator breaks down how he depicted petty revenge with OJ and a wiener dog

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lee Sung Jin, the creator of Netflix's anthology series 'Beef,' explains how a couple's argument inspired Season 2, and why cycles, relationships and class struggles are central to the story.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul W. Downs

Eric Ducker — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'Hacks' co-creator and star would check out antiques, peruse Chevalier's Books and have the best chocolate croissant in the world.

'Real Housewives' star Lisa Hochstein arrested for allegedly spying on ex-husband

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:35:16 GMT

'Real Housewives' star Lisa Hochstein and her boyfriend Jody Glidden are facing felony charges for allegedly spying on the housewife's ex-husband amid an acrimonious split.

Feuding couples and class clashes fuel climactic Season 2 of 'Beef'

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:12:53 GMT

The Netflix anthology series returns with a new season featuring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a troubled couple that becomes entangled with a Gen Z couple with their own set of issues.

Post-Stephen Colbert, CBS still wants an original late-night show

Meg James — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:24 GMT

Despite striking a one-year deal with Byron Allen, "we are still going to develop other ideas, other concepts," said George Cheeks, the chair of TV Media at Paramount.

Travel aboard a real-life Hogwarts Express at a new SoCal 'Harry Potter' experience

Tracy Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:37:17 GMT

A new Hogwarts Express experience will let you live out your 'Harry Potter' dreams aboard a real moving train at the Southern California Railway Museum.

The families in 'Margo's' and 'Big Mistakes' are loud and problematic, but easy to love

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dan Levy's 'Big Mistakes' gives us a family sucked into a dodgy situation, while 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' spins a sentimental tale about single motherhood and sex work.

In 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' they're a dysfunctional, ferociously loving family

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Apple TV series, created by David E. Kelley and based on Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel, stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Elle Fanning and Nick Offerman as a loving but dysfunctional family.

'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee had a stroke last fall. Here's how the TV doc is bouncing back

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:09:38 GMT

'Dr. Pimple Popper' star Sandra Lee suffered a stroke last November while filming her popular reality show. She's still dealing with the fallout from it.

How Jerry West found catharsis by speaking openly before his death in 'The Logo'

Stuart Miller — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kenya Barris, making his documentary directorial debut, speaks about meeting with the Lakers legend and forming a 'kinship' and why 'Winning Time' may have pushed West to participate.

Appreciation: Sid Krofft's subversive and fantastical TV puppet worlds will live on

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:04:00 GMT

Sid Krofft, who died on Friday, was the soft-spoken, creative half of a brotherly duo that made puppet-filled worlds that continue to influence today.

'Percy Jackson' star Walker Scobell is skipping prom, so enough with the death threats

Tracy Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:32:55 GMT

Walker Scobell of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is skipping prom and wants people to stop sending death threats to teenage girls just for their proximity to him.

Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations: 'Dangerous reckless lies'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:58 GMT

Katy Perry's rep says Ruby Rose's allegations that the pop star sexually assaulted her at a club in Australia nearly 20 years ago are 'categorically false.'

'The Dark Wizard' examines the soaring life and death of a legendary climber

Stuart Miller — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Among the documentaries to watch this month include one on climber Dean Potter, 'Secret of the Bees,' 'Trust Me: The False Prophet' and '#Skyking.'

How streaming platforms reignited the YA boom

Itzel Luna — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Diverse storylines, coupled with the global reach of streaming platforms, have reignited an explosion of YA adaptations, and it's a race that isn't slowing down.

John Nolan, 'Batman' and 'Person of Interest' actor, dies at 87

Yvonne Villarreal — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:43:51 GMT

John Nolan, a veteran British stage and screen actor and the paternal uncle of filmmakers Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, has died at 87.

'The Audacity' makes it hard to find anyone (or anything) to root for in Silicon Valley

Robert Lloyd — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Glatzer's AMC series stars Billy Magnussen as a tech CEO surrounded by questionable, unsympathetic characters.

On 'SNL,' Colman Domingo makes hosting debut with cool vibe and plenty of laughs

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:32:21 GMT

The actor made his debut as host of 'Saturday Night Live,' an overdue recognition that displayed his sketch comedy talents.

Why Telemundo has emerged as one of the nation's hottest news outlets

Meg James — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Telemundo and its news anchor Julio Vaquiero have become bicultural stars amid a busy news cycle and a surge in pride for the Spanish language.

Where's the worst place to get stung by a bee? Bryan Cranston has thoughts

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:56:31 GMT

Bryan Cranston is looking back on 'Malcolm in the Middle' given the recent Hulu revival, and the comedy icon confirms he was shaved, painted and stung in the name of comedy.

BAFTA says review of racial slur scandal found 'structural weaknesses' but no malicious intent

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:29:24 GMT

BAFTA Board of Trustees says it is 'determined to learn from what happened' in the racial slur scandal that overshadowed its annual awards celebration in February.

NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: 'Time to move on'

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:12:59 GMT

Veteran play-by-play announcer Mark Jones has been a staple on ESPN since 1990. His final broadcast on the network will be Sunday for the Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics game.

'Malcolm in the Middle' is back. It was 'like lightning in a bottle' for Jane Kaczmarek

Greg Braxton — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor who played mom Lois in the rollicking family comedy talks about 'Life's Still Unfair,' the miniseries revival, alongside Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz.

'Charlie's Angels' soars to a golden milestone

Greg Braxton — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited this week at PaleyFest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABC's iconic detective series.

Natasha Lyonne responds to reports she was escorted off of plane at LAX

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:32:01 GMT

Natasha Lyonne is responding after she was reportedly removed from an airplane at LAX by Delta staffers who struggled to communicate with the actor.

On the 'Laguna Beach' reunion, this former love triangle is back for nostalgia, not drama

Ashley Spencer — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:03:58 GMT

Kristin Cavallari, Lauren Conrad and Stephen Colletti spoke about reuniting with their co-stars for a special on the Roku Channel and the effect the show had on their lives.

On a 'difficult day,' Jason Segel and Harrison Ford found 'Shrinking' finale together

Amy Amatangelo — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:10:49 GMT

If the Season 3 finale of 'Shrinking' feels like a series finale, that's on purpose. Jason Segel breaks down his emotional concluding scene with Harrison Ford.

Surprise! Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards

Iris Kwok — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:07:16 GMT

Raise your glass, pop singer Pink will host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7.