PBS Series Documents The History Of Asian Americans Over 150 Years
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña about the new PBS documentary series, Asian Americans.
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Did They Or Didn't They? 'Quiz' Centers On 2 Accused Game Show Cheats
A limited series premiering on AMC deftly sketches the portrait of a married couple who get put on trial for cheating to win the top prize on the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Newly Launched HBO Max Gives An Access To All Seasons Of 'Friends'
The newest major streaming service HBO Max has launched on Wednesday. It is facing a crowded field, but it has Friends, Sesame Street and HBO.
HBO Max's Original Series: A Guide For The Perplexed
The new streaming service launches with a handful of original series, featuring ballroom culture, Anna Kendrick, Elmo and crafting. We take a look at what's on offer.
Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Helped Comic Hannah Gadsby 'Be Kinder' To Herself
Growing up, the comic — known for her Nanette stand-up special — struggled to read social cues. She says her 2016 diagnosis "shifted the way that I understood myself." Her latest special is Douglas.
Movie Review: 'On The Record' With Russell Simmons' Accusers
A new documentary looks at allegations that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted several women, and places his case against the larger question of how black women are treated by the #MeToo movement.
Remembering Fred Willard, Emmy-Winning Comedy Actor And Improviser
Willard, who died May 15, was known for his scene-stealing roles in the Christopher Guest films Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman, and later the series Modern Family. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Janelle Monae Gets Series Lead Debut In Season 2 Of Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming'
Janelle Monae has her first TV series lead role in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's psychological thriller Homecoming as a vet who wakes up in a rowboat with no memory of who or where she is.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Screenwriter And Director Lynn Shelton
Shelton, who died May 15, directed the films Humpday and Your Sister's Sister, as well as episodes of the TV shows Mad Men and Little Fires Everywhere. Originally broadcast in 2012.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal
Loughlin is facing two months in prison and a $150,000 fine, according to the recommendations of the plea agreement. Her husband is facing five months in prison and a $250,000 fine.