Television

Larry Wilmore On Being Nerdy, Breaking Taboos And 'The Nightly Show'

2:39pm August 31, 2016

The self-deprecating former host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show talks about getting his start and finding humor in politics. Originally broadcast Feb. 19, 2015; Aug. 20, 2015 and May 16, 2016.

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Perry, Lochte To Compete On 'Dancing With The Stars'

7:04am August 31, 2016

Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry ran for president and now he's contestant on Dancing With The Stars. The field also includes Maureen McCormick, who played Marsha on The Brady Bunch and swimmer Ryan Lochte.

Sports
Arts

Ryan Lochte Just Wants To Dance, Apparently — With The Stars!

12:24pm August 30, 2016

by Linda Holmes

The casting of Ryan Lochte on Dancing With The Stars is an awfully speedy performance by the Hollywood redemption machine.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Ross was a fixture on PBS. The Joy of Painting invited viewers to watch over Ross' shoulder as he created small masterpieces in under 30 minutes.

Arts

The Real Bob Ross: Meet The Meticulous Artist Behind Those Happy Trees

7:22pm August 29, 2016

by Danny Hajek

Don't be fooled by his mild PBS persona; the beloved painter was actually an exacting artist and businessman with — brace yourself — naturally straight hair.

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ITV Hoped To Roust Coach Potatoes By Shutting Down For An Hour

7:01am August 29, 2016

The British network shut down for one hour Saturday morning. It was part of a national event aimed at boosting Britons' fitness levels. Some claimed the blackout was the network's finest programming.

Rihanna performs at MTV's Music Video Awards in 2012. This year, the singer will accept the Video Vanguard Award.

Music & Culture

At MTV's Video Music Awards, It's All About 'Moments'

11:42pm August 28, 2016

by Stephen Thompson

This year's VMAs feature Rihanna, Beyonce, and several minutes of Kanye West doing whatever he wants — all vying for social-media dominance in the hours, days and weeks ahead.

Music & Culture

Musicians 'Let It All Out' At MTV's Video Music Awards

5:10pm August 28, 2016

Complex magazine writer Alex Gale talks about the more than 30-year history and previews what to expect for Sunday night's Video Music Awards on MTV.

Actress Constance Zimmer attends the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on on January 17, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.

Arts

First-Time Nominations Reveal The Changing Face Of The Emmys

9:08am August 28, 2016

by Eric Deggans

Cuba Gooding Jr., Rami Malek and Constance Zimmer all have one thing in common: this year is the first time each has been nominated for an Emmy. Their nominations hint at deeper changes in television.

Why Would Millions Tune Into 'Slow TV'?

8:49am August 26, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Norwegian TV producer Thomas Hellum describes why his programs — which feature hours of train rides, fishing, and knitting — help viewers slow down and return to life in 'real time.'

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RuPaul on the set of his hit reality show, RuPaul's Drag Race.

Arts

Shante, He Stays: RuPaul Reflects On Decades Of Drag — And 2 Emmy Nominations

5:05pm August 25, 2016

by Kelly McEvers

RuPaul is the most recognizable drag queen in America. His hit show, RuPaul's Drag Race is up for two Emmy Awards as it begins filming its ninth season. But drag, he says, will never be mainstream.

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