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In the American Gods season 2 opener, Shadow (Ricky Whittle) approaches The Carousel, which will ... you know what, it's tough to explain.

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'American Gods' Is Back For Season 2, Awash In Style, Color And Blood

5:01am March 08, 2019

by Glen Weldon

The Starz series based on Neil Gaiman's novel about a clash between gods of the Old World and the New is back for season 2, having assembled a huge cast of characters — too huge, arguably.

Alex Trebek Announces He Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

7:47am March 07, 2019

The longtime Jeopardy! host announced via web video that he has advanced pancreatic cancer. It has low survival rates, but Trebek joked about his 3-year hosting obligation under his contract.

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Bon Appétit's New Program Builds On What Fans Love About 'It's Alive'

9:17am March 05, 2019

Rachel Martin visits the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen to talk to Brad Leone about his new streaming series It's Alive: Goin' Places.

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Luke Perry, pictured above in 1987, died Monday at the age of 52.

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Remembering Luke Perry, Who Made An Unreal Fantasy Boyfriend Real Enough

7:45pm March 04, 2019

by Linda Holmes

Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210 for most of the series' 10 seasons, died Monday at 52. His iconic high-school rebel never went out of style.

Luke Perry, seen here last October during a press appearance for the TV series Riverdale, has died following a massive stroke, his publicist said Monday.

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Luke Perry Dies; Former '90210' Actor Was 52

3:08pm March 04, 2019

by Bill Chappell

While Luke Perry was best-known for playing a teenager, he was in his early 20s when he joined the cast of Beverly Hills 90210.

Wade Robson met Michael Jackson more than 30 years ago. "He was one of the kindest, most gentle, loving, caring people I knew," Robson says. "He also sexually abused me for seven years." Robson, pictured above, and James Safechuck — who also met Jackson

'Leaving Neverland' Makes Powerful But One-Sided Case Against The King Of Pop

5:30pm March 03, 2019

by Eric Deggans

Two men who met Michael Jackson as children in the '80s allege the pop star sexually abused them for years. Reliance on personal testimony is both the strength and weakness of HBO's Leaving Neverland.

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Michael Jackson arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse during his child molestation trial in May 2005.

'Leaving Neverland' Is Hard To Watch — But Important To See

1:38pm March 01, 2019

by David Bianculli

A new HBO documentary explores whether Michael Jackson used his fame and money to seduce young boys and their families into enabling a hidden pattern of serial pedophilia.

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News Brief: Congressional Democrats Investigate Trump's Business, North Korea Summit Fallout

5:08am March 01, 2019

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has scheduled an open interview with former Trump Organization business booster Felix Sater on March 14.

Taran Killam as Benedict A. Juniper, James Urbaniak as Howard Pine and John Mulaney as Simon Sawyer.

Arts

The Show Tunes And Plaid Pants Of The 'Documentary Now!' Sondheim Send-up

5:00am February 27, 2019

by Linda Holmes

The IFC series Documentary Now!, which has been in fine parody form for three seasons, plays around with Stephen Sondheim's Company and Broadway conventions in a new episode.

Pamela Adlon stars as Sam Fox, a single working mother, in the FX series Better Things.

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Pamela Adlon: 'Better Things' Season 3 Is 'An Exaggerated Version Of My Life'

2:03pm February 26, 2019

by Terry Gross

Adlon nearly stopped working on her FX show after co-creator Louis C.K. admitted to sexual misconduct with multiple women. She severed ties and, after an extended break, decided to continue the show.

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