The tension between fear and relief in Jerrod Carmichael's new special, 'Rothaniel'
In his new HBO special, Carmichael comes out — working through both joy and despair on stage.
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Two Indian half-sisters are the talk of 'Bridgerton' — and of modern-day India, too
Kate and Edwina Sharma are having quite an impact on 19th century English society — and 21st century India. Their role in the Netflix show has sparked talk of colorism, colonialism and women's rights.
The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap
In a statement, Academy president David Rubin said Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful.
Betty White's TV scripts and other personal belongings will be auctioned off
The collection includes the late beloved actress's original director chair from The Golden Girls set and an autographed copy of the show's pilot script.
'61st Street' is a well-acted — but none too subtle — crime drama
AMC's new series takes a detailed look at the intersection of crime, policing and the courts. But while its story is compelling, 61st Street is ultimately marred by a script that seems too obvious.
'The Dropout' nails the ending – even though Elizabeth Holmes' story isn't over
Confronted with the mess she's made at her startup Theranos, Holmes simply runs at the end of the Hulu show.
'Tokyo Vice' offers a stylized tour of Japan's criminal underworld
HBO's new eight-part series follows an American crime reporter who intends to take Japanese journalism by storm — but first must learn how to navigate the churning opacity of 1990s Tokyo.
'Sesame Street' is welcoming a new friend to the neighborhood
Ameera debuts on Ahlan Simsim — an Arabic-language Sesame Street series for children in the Middle East and North Africa. She's meant to reach kids who are displaced because of conflict.
Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child
Actress Sarah Lancashire transforms into the iconic Julia Child, the chef who popularized French cooking in America.
Estelle Harris, whose acting credits include 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story,' has died
Harris hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza's short-fused mother on "Seinfeld" and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the "Toy Story" franchise. She was 93.