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Stephen Colbert Says ‘Free Speech Is Alive and Well’ After Emmy Win Despite CBS Cancellation: Late Night Is ‘Just as Vital as it Ever Has Been’

Stephen Colbert's Emmy win for outstanding variety series arrived as bittersweet punctuation to a seismic moment in late-night television. CBS announc…

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Mariska Hargitay Leads a Brisk Yet Celebratory Emmys in a Return to Form: TV Review

Mariska Hargitay revived the Emmy Awards as a celebration of television excellence rather than a platform for experimental hosting gambits. The "Law &…

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Apple TV Wins 28 Emmys Thanks to ‘Widow’s Bay’ Sweep, HBO Max Takes Second Place With Help From ‘The Pitt’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’

Apple TV+ dominated the 2024 Emmy Awards, securing 28 total wins and claiming the title of most-awarded streamer for the night. The platform's success…

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Emmys 2026 Snubs and Surprises: Colbert’s Final Season Wins, Oscar Isaac Can’t Stop Matthew Rhys, Taylor Swift Crashes the Party and More

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered the expected mix of establishment victories and genuine surprises, with late-night stalwart Stephen Colbert's…

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The Emmys Gave TV Fans Winners Worth Cherishing — and a Ceremony for Somebody Else

The 76th Emmy Awards delivered victories that vindicated years of passionate fandom while simultaneously undermining the ceremony designed to celebrat…

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‘Industry’ Season 5 Casts Ben Platt, Russell Tovey

Ben Platt and Russell Tovey have signed on for the fifth and final season of HBO's "Industry," bringing fresh energy to the financial drama as it head…

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‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Breaks Down Zoe’s Brutal Episode 5: ‘It’s a Faustian Play She Makes’

Poorna Jagannathan's portrayal of Zoe Macon in HBO Max's "Lanterns" reaches a breaking point in Episode 5, "Lights Out," when the show finally reveals…

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’60 Minutes’ Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Old Ticks, Tricks

CBS News faces a fundamental contradiction as "60 Minutes" enters its 59th season. The network claims the legendary newsmagazine needs reinvention to …

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‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 5 Lights Up Rushville with a Sh*tstorm of Consequences — Spoilers

DC Studios' "Lanterns" deployed its midseason turn with surgical precision in episode five, pivoting from origin-story setup to consequential reckonin…

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Teary-Eyed Kaley Cuoco Recalls Death of Her ‘8 Simple Rules’ TV Dad John Ritter: ‘One of the Worst Days of My Life’

Kaley Cuoco returned to public remembrance Saturday night to honor John Ritter, the actor who played her father on the ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules." Cu…

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FCC Chairman Slams James Talarico as Running a ‘Hoax’ With Jimmy Kimmel Interview, Which ABC Punted to YouTube, to Get ‘Clicks and Donations’

Brendan Carr, the newly appointed FCC chairman under Trump, has launched a sharp attack on Texas Democrat James Talarico over a Jimmy Kimmel interview…

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On ‘Lanterns,’ the Costumes Have a Bird’s-Eye View of the Characters

Cynthia Ann Summers brings a deliberate ornithological vocabulary to HBO's "Lanterns," the network's newest superhero mystery series, treating costume…

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Drops on YouTube as Texas Senate Candidate Says: ‘They’re Worried We’re Going to Win This Race’

Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube on Thursday night, sidestepping potential FCC sancti…

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CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind Our Producers’ (EXCLUSIVE)

CBS Studios has moved aggressively to dismiss a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed by former "Matlock" writer John Lowe, deploying California's an…

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‘Colin from Accounts’ Final Season Is for the F*ck-Ups

Colin from Accounts wraps its three-season run with a finale that doubles down on the show's core appeal: messy people making the hard choices that ma…

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats

Jimmy Kimmel Live circumvented federal broadcast regulations this week by moving an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico of…

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‘Shrinking,’ ‘Paradise,’ ‘Washington Black’ Lead Humanitas Prize Winners List

Apple TV Plus's medical dramedy "Shrinking" and Hulu's post-apocalyptic series "Paradise" emerged as major winners at the 2026 Humanitas Prize ceremon…

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning to Brooklyn for Week of Shows

Jimmy Kimmel returns to Brooklyn this fall for his seventh visit to tape a full week of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" episodes at the Academy of Music's Howard…

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‘The Paper’ Review: Season 2 Can’t Deliver Its One, Big, Diabolical Idea

"The Paper," the "Office" spinoff now in its second season, confronts an identity crisis that the show cannot quite overcome. Where Season 1 left audi…

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NBC Sports Leaders Talk LA 28 Games, Bringing Back the NBA and Innovating in Real Time: ‘If You’re Not Getting Better, You’re Getting Worse’

Rick Cordella has inherited the reins of NBC Sports at a moment when the division operates at peak intensity. The newly promoted chief executive, who …

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Jon Stewart Uses Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer to Troll Donald Trump and His ‘Human Printer’ Aide

Jon Stewart opened Tuesday's "Daily Show" episode with a pointed jab at Donald Trump, weaponizing Nathan Fielding's upcoming Elizabeth Holmes document…

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Broadcast Networks Fire Up San Sebastián

Spain's major broadcaster Atresmedia Cine arrives at the San Sebastián Film Festival with a substantial slate that underscores the Spanish network's d…

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Broadcasters and Streamers Move From Rivals to Partners as Old TV Divide Breaks Down and YouTube Rises Fast – Lumiere Summit

The television industry's central conflict has reached an inflection point. Traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms, locked in rivalry for th…

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About Premium Content Inks International Deals for Mystery and Romance Series, Counterfeit Art Doc (EXCLUSIVE)

About Premium Content, the boutique distribution arm of APC Studios, has secured multiple international broadcast agreements for three original series…

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‘Monsters of God’ Director Eric Goode Breaks Down the Finale Reveal: ‘He Was Like an Alcoholic Running a Liquor Store’

Eric Goode's "Monsters of God," the HBO documentary series that arrived as a spiritual successor to his viral phenomenon "Tiger King," culminates in a…

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‘South Park’ Mocks Trump While Celebrating Emmy Win for Outstanding Animated Program

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's "South Park" punctuated its Emmy victory with characteristic irreverence. The show won Outstanding Animated Program at Su…

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Rob Reiner Wins Posthumous Emmy, Julie Andrews, ‘Widow’s Bay’ Among Others Honored at Creative Arts Emmys

Rob Reiner's career trajectory from sitcom director to prestige television auteur received formal recognition this week when the late filmmaker won a …

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‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 4 Is All About ‘The Weenie'(s) — Spoilers

DC's "Lanterns" has found its rhythm by episode four, deploying the show's central mystery mechanism through what the episode cleverly frames as "The …

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Creative Arts Emmys Night 1: Strong Showings for Bad Bunny, the Muppets, and ‘The Traitors’

# Creative Arts Emmys Begin With Wins for Bad Bunny, Muppets, and 'The Traitors' The first night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards delivered victories…

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Director Michael Dinner Loves a Challenge — and He Had Plenty of Them on ‘Silo’

Michael Dinner has become the go-to director for prestige television that demands both narrative complexity and technical precision. His latest challe…

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RTE’s ‘The Murder Of Mr. Moonlight’ To Explore Infamous Irish Killing; BBC & Banijay Rights On Board Drama Series

RTÉ and the BBC are co-producing a new drama series that examines one of Ireland's most notorious recent murders. "The Murder of Mr. Moonlight," devel…

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Alex Witt Has Wisdom: How MS NOW Anchor Lasted Nearly 30 Years in Cable News

Alex Witt stands as an unlikely monument to longevity in the cable news industry, a sector notorious for churn and reinvention. The MS NOW anchor, nic…

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Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Dunkman’ Returns for Season 2

Shaquille O'Neal's professional dunk league series "Dunkman" has secured a second season renewal for 2027, cementing the former NBA center's investmen…

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‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ Trailer: Shemar Moore Returns in High-Stakes Spinoff

Shemar Moore is stepping back into tactical gear for a high-stakes spinoff that sends his character into exile. Starz announced the premiere of "S.W.A…

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Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan Turn Against Each Other in Hulu and Disney+’s ‘Made in Korea’ Season 2

Hulu and Disney+ are banking on star power and geopolitical intrigue to sustain interest in "Made in Korea," the prestige K-drama that carries a repor…

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Danny and Nia Booko Leaving ‘The Valley’ for Season 4 After Being the Focus of Controversy: ‘Our Priority Is Protecting Our Peace’

Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez Booko have exited "The Valley," the Bravo reality series, after three seasons. The couple announced their departure throug…

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Alex Cooper’s ‘Love Overboard’ Canceled by Hulu After One Season

Alex Cooper's foray into unscripted television production ends before it gains momentum. Hulu has canceled "Love Overboard," the dating competition se…

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‘Lanterns’ Stars Aaron Pierre, Jasmine Cephas Jones on John’s Backstory Episode and How Being Black Informs His Quest to Become Green Lantern: ‘Fear Is Instilled in Our Ancestry’

HBO Max's "Lanterns" finally peels back the layers of John Stewart's origin story in its third episode, revealing the deep personal and ancestral root…

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Korea’s Showbox Launches Microdrama Label Showbite, Sets Sights on Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

Showbox, South Korea's prolific film and content studio, enters the booming short-form video market with a new label called Showbite. The company will…

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‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 3 Reveals John Stewart’s Stunning ‘OutKast’ Origin Story — Spoilers

HBO's "Lanterns" reaches its creative peak in episode three, pivoting from Green Lantern origin mythology to confront the racial dynamics embedded in …

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‘Robot Chicken’ Celebrated 25 Years of Adult Swim with an Absurd, ‘Circus of the Stars’ Crossover

# 'Robot Chicken' Marks Adult Swim's Silver Anniversary with Unhinged 'Circus of the Stars' Special Seth Green and Matthew Senreich's "Robot Chicken"…

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Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cabin Needed to Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ Before Inviting the Show Back for Season 2

Michael Kutryk, owner of the cabin that served as ground zero for HBO's breakout renovation series "Heated Rivalry," faced an unexpected dilemma after…

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Final Emmy Predictions in 116 Categories: HBO Max Poised to Dominate With ‘The Pitt’ as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Hacks’ Chase Opposite All-Time Records

HBO Max enters the final stretch of Emmy season with commanding momentum across 116 categories, positioning the streamer to capture a historically dom…

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Leanne Morgan Had To Give LA Writers “Grace” To Capture Her Southern Voice: “They’re In A Bubble Out There”

Leanne Morgan's journey from Tennessee to Los Angeles to star in her Netflix sitcom reveals the persistent friction between regional authenticity and …

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‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Tests the Limits of Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Obsession

Blake Crouch's "Dark Matter" returns to Apple TV+ after a two-year hiatus with Season 2, and the sophomore run exposes the fundamental tensions in the…

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Bill Maher Delivers Lamest Dolly Parton Tribute Yet

Bill Maher's recent "Real Time" episode devolved into an awkward exercise in self-censorship and lowered stakes, culminating in what critics describe …

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Composer Atli Örvarsson Brings Scandinavian Loneliness — and Techno Flair — to ‘Silo’

# Atli Örvarsson's Sonic Architecture for 'Silo': From Isolation to Duality Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson has crafted a musical vocabulary for Ap…

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Inside ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 20: How Peacock’s Changes Led to 1.8 Billion Minutes Viewed, That Wild Reunion and Why Lindsay Hubbard Said No to the Show

Peacock's overhaul of "Married at First Sight" has delivered blockbuster streaming numbers, with Season 20 reaching 1.8 billion minutes viewed on the …

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‘I Love L.A.’ Season 2 Casts Katy O’Brian, Lindsay Sloane, Michael Rispoli, Nelson Franklin, Rajat Suresh (EXCLUSIVE)

HBO's "I Love L.A." continues to build its ensemble for Season 2, tapping five guest stars to join the comedy series. Katy O'Brian, Lindsay Sloane, Mi…

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‘Who Has Time to Watch All This Crap?’: Inside 10 Anonymous Emmy Ballots as Voting Officially Closes

The Television Academy's Emmy voting process closed this week, and the ballots tell a story of exhaustion, pragmatism, and honest reckoning with an in…

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‘SubwayTakes’ Host Kareem Rahma Did Not Need to ‘Get Off the Internet’ to Get to the Emmys

Kareem Rahma's YouTube series "SubwayTakes" has vaulted the creator from internet obscurity into Emmy contention, proving that viral digital content n…

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‘Big Brother: The Group Chat’ Sets Kate Lawler & GK Barry As Hosts Of ITV2’s ‘BBUK’ Companion Show

ITV2 has tapped Kate Lawler and podcast personality GK Barry to host "Big Brother: The Group Chat," a new companion show that replaces "Big Brother: L…

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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reveals Season 6 Release Date, First Look at New London Setting (TV News Roundup)

Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" is leaving New York for London. The sixth season, retitled "Only Murders in London," premieres December 8 on Hul…

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‘Variety Confidential’ Podcast Releases Special Episode Diving Into the Business of True Crime Storytelling

True crime content has emerged as one of streaming's most dependable profit centers, and Variety's "Variety Confidential" podcast examined exactly how…

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USA Network Orders Rome-Set Medical Drama ‘Diplomatic Immunity,’ From Matt Corman and Chris Ord

USA Network has moved quickly to expand its scripted lineup with a straight-to-series order for "Diplomatic Immunity," a Rome-set medical drama penned…

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Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulu has canceled "Not Suitable for Work," the comedy series created by and executive produced by Mindy Kaling, after a single nine-episode season. Th…

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Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press

Paramount Skydance denied leaking confidential communications to the press on Monday after California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a scheduled …

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John Oliver Embarrasses Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over ‘Godawful’ YouTube Reality Show and ‘Real World’ Past

John Oliver's Sunday episode of "Last Week Tonight" turned its satirical microscope on Sean Duffy, Trump's Secretary of Transportation, dissecting the…

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‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 2 Flips the Script to Start Hunting the Manhunter — Spoilers

HBO's "Lanterns" shifts gears in its second episode, moving beyond the pilot's world-building to crack open the mystery that will likely define the se…

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‘Days of Our Lives’ EP Ken Corday Plans Concert To Benefit SAG/AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Assistance Program

Ken Corday, the executive producer and composer behind the long-running NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," has announced plans for a third benefit…

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Martin Short Gets Honest: What It’s Like to Be All Over the Emmy Race, Thanks to Three Very Different Projects

Martin Short's Emmy ballot this year reads like a retrospective of his career's range. The legendary comedian and actor collected nominations across t…

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‘One Piece: The Battle Of Alabasta’ Adds Four To Season 3 Cast In Roles Of Koza, Toto, Pell & Chaka

Netflix's live-action "One Piece" adaptation continues to expand its ensemble for the Alabasta arc with four new castings that bring fresh star power …

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HBO Max Is Free Right Now For 7 Days With This Prime Video Promo

# HBO Max Offers Free Week Through Prime Video as Awards Season Heats Up HBO Max is extending a seven-day free trial to Prime Video subscribers, a st…

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‘The Pitt’ Season 3 First Look: Even Dr. Robby Didn’t Know His First Day Back Would Be This Hard

# 'The Pitt' Returns with Season 3 Drama as Dr. Robby Faces Unexpected Challenges The Emmy-winning medical drama "The Pitt" pulls back the curtain on…

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How ‘Abbott Elementary’ Pulled Off Its Big Phillies Game Episode

"Abbott Elementary" brought the chaos of a live sports broadcast into the controlled world of scripted television, and the logistical feat required mo…

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Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Oz’ Star, Dies at 70

Michael Wright, the magnetic actor who brought fierce intensity to HBO's "Oz" and the 1991 film "The Five Heartbeats," died on Wednesday. He was 70. …

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How ‘Beef’ Director Jake Schreier Builds a Oner for Maximum Anxiety

Jake Schreier's approach to the Netflix limited series "Beef" reveals a director who understands how technical virtuosity can amplify emotional storyt…

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Top of the Line: Why Vince Gilligan Isn’t Stressed About Streaming

# Vince Gilligan's Unhurried Approach to Streaming Television Vince Gilligan operates in an unusual space for a prestige television creator. While mo…

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How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Pulled Off That Madcap Puppet Episode

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" delivered one of the franchise's most audacious creative swings in Season 4's fifth episode, "Level Five Transporter A…

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‘Outer Banks’ Star Madison Bailey On Show’s “Lack Of Queer Representation,” Desire To Play LGBTQ Role: “I’ve Been Manifesting It”

Madison Bailey, the openly pansexual star of Netflix's "Outer Banks," has spoken publicly about the show's limited LGBTQ representation as the series …

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‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Renewed For Third & Final Season At Netflix; Season 2 Gets Premiere Window — Watch The Teaser

Netflix has renewed "Blue Eye Samurai" for a third and final season, bringing closure to the acclaimed animated action series. The streamer announced …

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Trouble In Paradise: John Ross Bowie & Brian Posehn On Who Ruined Utopia In ‘Stuart Fails’ E5

John Ross Bowie and Brian Posehn navigate the latest comedic catastrophe in Episode 5 of HBO Max's "Stuart Fails To Save the Universe," the spinoff se…

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Billy Bob Thornton Says “Holly­wood Wasn’t Nice” to Taylor Sheridan, But That “Texas Accepted” Him

Billy Bob Thornton credits Texas with saving Taylor Sheridan's career after Hollywood rejected him. The actor and producer described how Sheridan face…

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Josh Radnor Is ‘Not Even a Little Bit’ Close to His ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Co-Stars: ‘You Just Go Out and Live Your Life’

Josh Radnor has distanced himself from his "How I Met Your Mother" castmates in the years following the sitcom's 2014 finale. Speaking on the "Half th…

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Bigger Than the Program: HBO’s Perseverance Should Pay Off at the 2026 Emmys

HBO Max's Emmy campaign strategy this year demonstrates the streamer's refusal to cede ground in the increasingly crowded prestige television landscap…

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Paramount’s Purchase of Warner Bros. Could Cost 4,500 TV and Film Production Jobs and Hurt a Damaged Indie Film Biz

A Los Angeles County study warns that David Ellison's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount could devastate the region's entertainment wor…

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‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Creator Kurt Sutter Endorses Charlie Hunnam’s FX Series ‘Legends’ That Reunites Cast Of Biker Drama: “I Think You’ll Dig It”

Kurt Sutter has blessed Charlie Hunnam's new FX project, lending his creative blessing to a venture built directly from the bones of his own creation.…

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Jonathan Tropper On ‘Lucky’ Finale Twist & How Ryan Gosling’s Voice Got In His Head For ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ – Crew Call Podcast

Jonathan Tropper, creator of Apple TV+'s limited series "Lucky," sat down to discuss the finale's pivotal twist involving crime boss Priscilla, played…

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‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as a ‘Singularly Talented Actor’ With a ‘Deep Understanding of Human Nature’

Tim Kring, the creator of the superhero ensemble series "Heroes," offered a public tribute to Hayden Panettiere following her recent struggles with me…

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Disney and ABC Pushing Back on the Trump FCC Is a Sneaky, Low-Risk Move That Could Make Them Look Like Heroes

Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging what they characterize as violations of their First Amendment rights. …

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‘Widow’s Bay’ Breakout Kate O’Flynn Knows Patricia Is a ‘Weirdo’ — and That’s Why People Love Her Character

Kate O'Flynn arrives at her breakthrough moment with refreshing self-awareness. The Irish actress, nominated for her first Emmy for her role as Patric…

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‘Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan Shuts Door On Previously Announced ‘6666’ Spinoff: “I Would Never Do That”

Taylor Sheridan has officially canceled the long-gestating "6666" spinoff, reversing course on a project he announced years earlier. The "Yellowstone"…

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Ariana Madix Teases “Unseen Footage” At ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Reunion That “Cleared A Lot Of Things”

Ariana Madix hosted the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion taping on August 10, with the special set to air on Peacock on August 31. The Vanderpump Rule…

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Rosie O’Donnell Shines in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Hosting Debut, Attacks ‘Mango Mussolini’ Trump and Gives Moving Hayden Panettiere Tribute

Rosie O'Donnell took the helm of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" for a week-long hosting stint, delivering sharp political commentary and personal tributes that s…

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Charles Esten Recounts Sweet First Encounter With Hayden Panettiere During ‘Nashville’ Audition: “What A Great Gift It Was To Act With You”

Charles Esten shared memories of his late co-star Hayden Panettiere following her death Sunday at age 36. The actor, who played Deacon Claybourne on t…

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Before She Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards, Mariska Hargitay Goes For Gold With Triple Nominee ‘My Mom Jayne’

Mariska Hargitay enters the Emmy season riding twin waves of professional momentum. The Law & Order: SVU star, now in her 27th season as Capt. Olivia …

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Kevin Macdonald On Capturing Pep Guardiola For Prime Video’s ‘A Beautiful Obsession’: “Like Having Robert De Niro Play A Football Coach”

Kevin Macdonald, the Oscar-winning director behind documentaries like "Touching the Void," has completed a two-year project following Pep Guardiola an…

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Lisa Kudrow on Watching ‘Friends’ After Matthew Perry’s Death, ‘Romy & Michele’ Sequel and Why ‘The Comeback’ May Be “Highlight” of Her Career

Lisa Kudrow enters awards season with dual nominations for the final season of HBO's "The Comeback," her mockumentary series about a fictional fading …

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John Oliver Brutally Mocks Trump for Sacrificing Staff in Airplane-Swap Incident

John Oliver opened the latest episode of "Last Week Tonight" by skewering Donald Trump over a recent airplane-swap incident that occurred while Trump …

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‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger

HBO Max's "Lanterns" opens with a gutsy narrative gambit: the apparent death of its protagonist Hal Jordan in the season premiere. Kyle Chandler, who …

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‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 1 Lights Up Small-Town America with Big Mysteries and a Massive Twist — Spoilers

HBO's "Lanterns" premiere delivers a sprawling introduction to a grittier take on DC Comics' Green Lantern mythology, packing ambitious world-building…

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‘Lanterns’ Star Kyle Chandler Weighs In On Premiere Twist That Sets In Motion “The Whole Mystery” Of HBO Series

Kyle Chandler's debut as Hal Jordan in HBO's "Lanterns" opens with a narrative curveball that launches the entire series mystery. The premiere introdu…

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‘Lanterns’ Creators On That OMG First Episode Ending – Crew Call Podcast

HBO and DC's "Lanterns" delivered a jaw-dropping first episode that reshapes the entire narrative arc of the series. Creators discussed the shocking e…

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Netflix Fires Back Against Tyra Banks’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries Defamation Lawsuit

Netflix has moved to dismiss Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over the streamer's "America's Next Top Model" docuseries, arguing that Banks herself made…

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Renewed for Season 19 at MTV

MTV has renewed "RuPaul's Drag Race" for Season 19, extending one of television's most durable reality competition franchises. Paramount+ simultaneous…

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‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners

"The Pitt," the legal drama that has quietly become one of streaming's most respected shows, dominated the 2026 Astra TV Awards with six wins, cementi…

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+

MTV and Paramount+ have secured the future of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" empire with renewals across all three flagship series. The main competition wil…

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Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats

Disney's streaming ambitions rest on four pillars that executives believe will drive subscriber growth and revenue across its portfolio. Company leade…

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Astra TV Awards 2026 Winners Include ‘Hacks’, ‘The Pitt’ & ‘Shrinking’ — Full List

HBO's "The Pitt" dominated the sixth annual Astra TV Awards, capturing seven trophies at Saturday's ceremony in Los Angeles. The victory positions the…

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Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’

Darren Walker, the newly appointed president and CEO of production company Anonymous Content, hosted an intimate gathering at his Los Angeles home to …

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‘Abbott Elementary’ Is Always in the Right Ballpark — Literally So, for One Very Special Episode

# 'Abbott Elementary' Takes a Field Trip to the Ballpark in a Episode That Captures the Show's Magic "Abbott Elementary" ventured outside its Philade…

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As Superhero Movies Get Blander, Animated Comic Book Adaptations Have Gotten More Interesting

Superhero cinema finds itself in a peculiar bind. The live-action blockbuster machine churns out increasingly formulaic spectacles, each one following…

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