Wesley Snipes' Debut Novel Explores Damnation And Salvation
The acclaimed actor's new book is fantasy fiction with heavy religious themes.
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'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'
In "Stormborn," lots of long-hoarded information was finally shared, and in a massive sea battle, buckles got gruesomely swashed.
The Next 'Game of Thrones' Could Be Set In Post-Apocalyptic Africa
HBO has optioned the novel Who Fears Death by sci-fi writer Nnedi Okorafor. And the man behind GoT — George R.R. Martin — is at the helm.
TV Networks Bring Back Game Shows 'Battle Of The Network Stars,' 'The Gong Show'
Several game shows from the '70s and '80s have been revamped for summer TV, including Battle of the Network Stars, The Gong Show and Match Game. NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast talks about whether these shows are diversionary fluff or filling a summertime need.
'Awkward' And 'Insecure' Get To The Root Of Writer Issa Rae's Humor
As a self-described "awkward black girl," Rae says she often felt that she was straddling two worlds growing up. She created and stars in the HBO series Insecure. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2016.
'Last Chance U': Netflix Docuseries Follows Troubled Community College Football Stars
Last Chance U is a docuseries on Netflix that takes viewers inside the football program at East Mississippi Community College, where troubled football stars try to work their way back to top schools.
'Hawaii Five-0' Casting Announcement Doesn't Fix CBS's Larger Diversity Problem
CBS announced the three new actors who will be joining the cast of its cop drama. To no one's surprise, all are nonwhite. But the network still has work to do.
Kermit The Frog Actor Fired Over 'Unacceptable Business Conduct'
Steve Whitmire had been the voice of Kermit the Frog for 27 years when he was fired in October by Disney executives. Whitmire is speaking out now on why he was let go.
What Did 'The Defiant Ones' Show Us?
The HBO mini-series portrays the story of Apple Music's Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, who came together to work on some of the 20th century's most important music.
'Dr. Who' Is A Woman: Jodie Whittaker Chosen To Play Lead In British Sci-Fi Series
The 13th Doctor in the long-running British sci-fi series Dr. Who will be played by Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to take the role. The move is long overdue for some and an outrage for others.