Television

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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Behold the assembled contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Season 2.

Arts

What To Watch For When Watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

3:31pm August 25, 2016

by Glen Weldon

The search for America's Next Drag Superstar(TM) continues, as the drag competition returns for a second All-Star season on Thursday. We humbly offer a guide for the perplexed.

Harry Shum, Jr. is one of the stars of YouTube's Single By 30.

Arts

The Old-Fashioned Romantic Comedy Pops Up On YouTube With 'Single By 30'

11:18am August 25, 2016

by Linda Holmes

It may be a recent arrival in original TV content, but YouTube has rolled out a pleasantly traditional romcom about friends who may or may not (oh, come on) fall in love.

John Krasinski's character returns to his small hometown when his mother (Margo Martindale) is hospitalized with a brain tumor in The Hollars.

Arts

Actor John Krasinski Takes Stock Of His 'Lottery-Ticket Life'

4:06pm August 24, 2016

Krasinski says he's thankful for his big break "every single day." Three years after the wrap of The Office, he continues to branch out. He's now directing and co-starring in the film The Hollars.

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NBC's Bob Costas interviews the gold-medal winning U.S. gymnastics team in Rio on Aug. 9: Madison Kocian (from left), Laurie Hernandez, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Simone Biles. NBC broadcast more than 6,000 hours from the games on various platforms, but

NBC Declares Rio A 'Media' Success, Though TV Ratings Were Down

3:50pm August 23, 2016

by Eric Deggans

NBC broadcast more than 6,000 hours from the Summer Olympics on various platforms and hailed it as a big triumph, even though TV ratings dropped off substantially from London in 2012.

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