Television

'La La Land' Breaks Golden Globe Record; Trump Mentioned Often

8:31am January 09, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

La La Land was a big winner at Sunday night's Golden Globe awards. So was Moonlight, and the TV series The People v. O.J. Simpson. Plus, the stars had plenty to say about President-elect Trump.

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Arts

When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions

8:40am January 08, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.

Arts

Cuban-Americans Take Spotlight In Netflix Reboot Of 'One Day At A Time'

6:16pm January 06, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Netflix releases a new take on an old show, Norman Lear's One Day at a Time. This time, the show follows a Cuban-American family.

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Benedict Cumberbatch plays the famed detective on Masterpiece Mystery! Presents Sherlock.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Sherlock' And The Entertainers We've Lost

11:32am January 06, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

We dive into the hit show starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, then celebrate Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, George Michael and others. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week.

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host two new shows along with participating in breaking and political news coverage. She's shown here on Jan. 28, 2016, before the start of the Republican presidential primary

Megyn Kelly Is Leaving Fox News To Join NBC News

4:38pm January 03, 2017

by Laura Wagner

Kelly's decision to move to NBC, a network that President-elect Donald Trump and some conservative pundits have branded as "liberal," isn't a complete surprise.

'Celebrity Apprentice' Returns With Schwarzenegger In Charge

7:36am January 03, 2017

by Eric Deggans

After Donald Trump starred on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice, a new host takes over the boardroom. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the show shifts from Trump Tower to sunny Los Angeles.

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Arts

Having Thick Skin Is A 'Survival Technique,' Says Comic Jeff Ross

3:03pm January 02, 2017

Ross says he learned to "dish it out and take it" as a kid in Newark, NJ. He likens celebrity roasts to "a party where everybody goes and has a good time." Originally broadcast Sept. 13, 2016.

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William Christopher, far right, was best known for his role as Father Mulcahy on the 1970s TV show M*A*S*H. He died Saturday in California at the age of 84.

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'MAS*H' Actor William Christopher Dies At 84

2:50pm January 01, 2017

by Maggie Penman

The actor, who was best known for his role as Father Mulcahy on the television sitcom M*A*S*H, died after a battle with lung cancer.

Arts

'Late Show' Host Says He Has Finally Found His Post-'Colbert Report' Voice

1:27pm December 30, 2016

The comic initially avoided joking about politics on The Late Show for fear that he would fall into his Colbert Report persona. Originally broadcast Nov. 2, 2016.

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Showtime Revives 'Twin Peaks' But Says Little About 2017's Plot

8:50am December 28, 2016

by Eric Deggans

One of the most anticipated TV shows of the new year may sound familiar. Twin Peaks is coming back more than 25 years after FBI Agent Dale Cooper first started investigating Laura Palmer's murder.

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