Television

Shepard Smith resigns from Fox News

Smith, Fox’s chief news anchor and anchor of its afternoon news program, “Shepard Smith Reporting,” said the decision to leave…

October 11, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘We’re not alone’ – ‘Sesame Street’ tackles addiction crisis

Ten-year-old Salia Woodbury, whose parents are in recovery, meets with “Sesame Street” character Karli. Sesame Workshop is addressing the issue…

October 10, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

College-scandal movie got early decision from Lifetime Network

But another sort of drama happened behind the scenes: a flat-out sprint to produce a ripped-from-the-headlines film while viewers are…

October 9, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Reboot of reality show on weight loss films in Santa Fe

The New Mexico Film Office announced Friday that work is under way in the Santa Fe area on a 10-episode…

October 5, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Police: ‘Jersey Shore’ star arrested in LA after struggle

Ortiz-Magro was taken into custody after police responded to a report of a physical altercation in the Hollywood Hills, police…

October 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies

This 1972 file image shows singer and actress Diahann Carroll. Carroll died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after…

October 4, 2019

Performing Arts

Shane Gillis no longer joining ‘SNL’ cast after outcry over racist language

The comedian, who was announced Thursday as a featured player for Season 45, was criticized for using slurs against Asians…

September 17, 2019

Performing Arts

Hurt Christie Brinkley pulls out of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

ABC said in a statement that Brinkley is unable to continue this season after surgery to her wrist and arm.…

September 17, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ host Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy

Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday that after a short period of optimism when he stopped chemotherapy, his…

September 17, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘SNL’ adds three to its cast, including an Asian American comic

Bowen Yang who, along with Chloe Fineman and Shane Gillis, will join the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” premiering its…

September 12, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Reality star ‘The Situation’ released from federal prison

The 37-year-old reality television star’s publicist says he was released from prison in Otisville, New York, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday.…

September 12, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Trump again attacks ‘Will & Grace’ actress Debra Messing

Messing apologized earlier this week after tweeting in support of an Alabama church sign that reads “a black vote for…

September 5, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Valerie Harper, TV’s Rhoda, has died at 80

Valerie Harper, who scored guffaws and stole hearts as Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms in the 1970s, has died,…

August 30, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’

The game show posted a video Thursday on Twitter showing the 79-year-old host back on set and promising “a good…

August 29, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Eddie Murphy to host ‘SNL’ for the first time in 35 years

Eddie Murphy will host “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 21, marking the former cast member’s first hosting appearance since 1984.Richard…

August 29, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

We’re buying what Kristen Dunst is selling in ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’

Kirsten Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs in “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.”Patti Perret/Showtime Or it won’t. Still, as…

August 24, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ features its first same-sex couple

On Tuesday night’s episode, host Chris Harrison takes “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant Demi Burnett aside to say that he’s “come…

August 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Reliable Source: Sean Spicer, long-rumored to be in talks for ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ will compete this season

Sean Spicer talks with reporters and members of the media outside the West Wing on July 25, 2017 – days…

August 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Could we be any more excited? ‘Friends’ fans nuts for merch

If you’re a “Friends” superfan, there are lots of ways to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary on Sept. 22. “It…

August 20, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

The Smothers Brothers mark their CBS firing 50 years ago

The Smothers Brothers, Tom Smothers, left, and Dick Smothers, have stepped out of retirement to commemorate the day 50 years…

July 30, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75

Walt Disney Co. chairman Bob Iger announced Taylor’s death in a statement Saturday. Disney says Taylor died Friday in Glendale,…

July 27, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

National Geographic aims to solve Amelia Earhart mystery

Robert Ballard and a National Geographic expedition will search for her plane next month near a Pacific Ocean atoll that’s…

July 24, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Lifetime to follow up on ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docu-series

The network announced Tuesday that it has ordered “Surviving R. Kelly: The Aftermath,” a four-part series that includes interviews with…

July 23, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

With ‘Uncharted,’ Gordon Ramsay proves he’s indeed no Anthony Bourdain. At least not yet.

The National Geographic series “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted” offers a cuddlier version of the fiery chef exploring the food cultures of…

July 21, 2019