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Final Season Of 'Last Chance U' Focuses On Laney College Football
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The fifth and final season of Last Chance U — Netflix's verité series — is its best. It follows the football team at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., through a rocky season.
Regis Philbin, Longtime TV Host, Dies At 88
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Philbin rose to fame with the nationally syndicated program Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and enjoyed continuing success as host of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. He would have been 89 in August.
How A Kid's Game Became A Netflix Hit
Thursday, July 23, 2020
The Netflix game show Floor is Lava is based on a children's playtime staple and quickly became a pop-culture sensation when it debuted last month.
In 'The Answer Is ...' Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Carefully Curates His Responses
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
In his new memoir, the TV icon reflects on his cancer diagnosis and presents brief, sometimes compelling glimpses into his history, as he aims to convince the world he's just an average guy.
TV Review: 'P-Valley'
Monday, July 20, 2020
P-Valley is a new drama on Starz about Black strippers working a club in the Mississippi Delta. It's one of the year's most provocative dramas.
2 New Shows, 'David Makes Man' And 'Twenties,' Are Now Available For Streaming
Thursday, July 16, 2020
David Makes Man, a series about a Black teenager dealing with his friend's death, debuted on HBO Max. Showtime has released Twenties, a show about a young Black woman learning to navigate life.
NBCUniversal Debuts 'Peacock' Streaming Service
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The last announced major streaming service debuts widely. It's NBCUniversal's Peacock. Here's what it offers and how it stacks up against everything else out there.
'Do Right By Us': Black 'Survivor' Alums Say The Reality Was Harmful Stereotypes
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Alums of the unscripted CBS hit say the show routinely stereotypes Black contestants. They state its production is hampered by systemic racism that makes it tougher for Black participants to succeed.
Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Playing Biracial Cartoon Characters
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The white actors will no longer play characters on Big Mouth and Central Park. Instead, they ask that Black voice actors be cast. Nick Kroll, co-creator of Big Mouth, apologized and agrees.
HBO Releases A 'Perry Mason' Makeover
Monday, June 22, 2020
HBO has released a 1930s-era noir mystery series starring Matthew Rhys. The new series has reimagined 1950s courtroom drama, Perry Mason.
If You're Grieving Right Now, Here Are 5 Shows That Get It
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
It may sound odd to highlight fictional stories about grief at a time when so much of the real thing is around. But experts say there is catharsis in watching someone struggle with familiar feelings.
Entertainment Companies Express Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
Friday, June 12, 2020
Big streaming services are highlighting TV shows and movies about black life and dropping movies like Gone With The Wind in support of Black Lives Matter.
Dismantling 'The Bachelor's' Racist And Sexist Elements Has Only Just Begun
Friday, June 12, 2020
ABC may believe it has faced down some criticism by naming its first black man, Matt James, to star in The Bachelor. The biggest question hanging over this moment is simple: Why did it take so long?
'Cops' Show Canceled Amid Worldwide Protests Against Police Violence
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Cops, the popular TV show that was about to enter its 33rd season, has been canceled by the Paramount Network. It has been criticized for years for glorifying police and unfairly portraying suspects.
Is It A Crime In Britain To Cheat On A Game Show? New AMC's Miniseries Has An Answer
Monday, June 01, 2020
Stephen Frears is directing a three-part miniseries based on the true story of Charles and Diana Ingram — a British couple accused of attempting a heist on the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Elmo Debuts With His New Talk Show
Friday, May 29, 2020
The Not Too Late Show with Elmo has premiered on HBO Max Wednesday, becoming the very first late-night style talk show hosted by a 3 1/2-year-old monster.
Newly Launched HBO Max Gives Access To All Seasons Of 'Friends'
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The newest major streaming service HBO Max has launched on Wednesday. It is facing a crowded field, but it has Friends, Sesame Street and HBO.
Movie Review: 'On The Record' With Russell Simmons' Accusers
Sunday, May 24, 2020
A new documentary looks at allegations that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted several women, and places his case against the larger question of how black women are treated by the #MeToo movement.
Janelle Monae Gets Series Lead Debut In Season 2 Of Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming'
Friday, May 22, 2020
Janelle Monae has her first TV series lead role in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's psychological thriller Homecoming as a vet who wakes up in a rowboat with no memory of who or where she is.
Review: TV Series 'Snowpiercer'
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Snowpiercer is a new series on TNT based on Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho's film by the same name.