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How Hollywood Landscape Changed For Black Creatives Over Time

4:09pm June 12, 2020

Regina Hicks has been a TV producer for over two decades, producing and writing for black-led shows. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the changing landscape for black creatives in Hollywood.

Matt James, who was a prospective suitor on The Bachelorette, will take on the role of The Bachelor in the show's 25th season.

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Dismantling 'The Bachelor's' Racist And Sexist Elements Has Only Just Begun

3:25pm June 12, 2020

by Eric Deggans

ABC may believe it has faced down some criticism by naming its first black man, Matt James, to star in The Bachelor. The biggest question hanging over this moment is simple: Why did it take so long?

Kipo (center) and friends make their surprisingly cheerful way through a post-apocalyptic hellscape beset by giant mutant animals in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.

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'Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts' Returns, Weirder And Warmer Than Ever

7:13am June 12, 2020

by Glen Weldon

Netflix's post-apocalyptic animated series about a girl and her friends in a world of giant mutant animals is so colorful and sunny it makes the end of the world look ... kinda fun.

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'Cops' Show Canceled Amid Worldwide Protests Against Police Violence

2:54pm June 10, 2020

by Eric Deggans

Cops, the popular TV show that was about to enter its 33rd season, has been canceled by the Paramount Network. It has been criticized for years for glorifying police and unfairly portraying suspects.

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Michaela Coel plays Arabella in the HBO drama she created, I May Destroy You.

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'I May Destroy You' Is HBO's New Unforgettable, Unmissable Drama

5:00am June 07, 2020

by Linda Holmes

A new drama series showcases writer and actor Michaela Coel in the story of a woman whose life is upended by sexual assault.

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After Retooling Because Of COVID-19, 'Patriot Act' Returns To Netflix

6:24am June 04, 2020

by Sam Sanders

Comedian Hasan Minhaj recently returned to Netflix with his award-winning show, Patriot Act, after it was initially postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Is It A Crime In Britain To Cheat On A Game Show? New AMC's Miniseries Has An Answer

5:25pm June 01, 2020

by Eric Deggans

Stephen Frears is directing a three-part miniseries based on the true story of Charles and Diana Ingram — a British couple accused of attempting a heist on the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

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3 New Options Enhance The Spectrum Of TV Viewing Opportunities

2:05pm June 01, 2020

by David Bianculli

Critic David Bianculli recommends the BBC Shakespeare plays, now available on Britbox. He's also been previewing HBO Max, a new streaming service, and the PBS documentary, An Accidental Studio.

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Elmo Debuts With His New Talk Show

5:01pm May 29, 2020

by Eric Deggans

The Not Too Late Show with Elmo has premiered on HBO Max Wednesday, becoming the very first late-night style talk show hosted by a 3 1/2-year-old monster.

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Comedian Ramy Youssef On His Golden-Globe Winning Hulu Series 'Ramy'

5:56am May 29, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Ramy Youssef, whose Hulu series is based on his own life growing up in an Arab Muslim family in New Jersey. His character is a much more blundering version of himself.

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