Television

Arts and Entertainment

‘Game of Thrones’ earns a record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nods

Emilia Clarke, left, and Kit Harington perform in the final episode of “Game of Thrones.” On Tuesday, the program was…

July 16, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Disney cancels premiere after death of star Cameron Boyce

Disney Channel said in a statement Thursday that instead of the July 22 event, the telecast will be dedicated to…

July 11, 2019

Film

Rip Torn of ‘Larry Sanders Show,’ ‘Men in Black,’ dies at 88

Award-winning television, film and theater actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, his publicist announced Tuesday.Stephen Chernin/Associated…

July 10, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Alaska Native girl leads animated kids TV show in U.S. first

Characters, from left, Tooey, voiced by Sequoia Janvier; Trini, voiced by Vienna Leacock; and Molly, voiced by Sovereign Bill, are…

July 9, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Laugh-in’ comedic actor Arte Johnson dies at 90

Family representative Harlan Boll says Johnson died early Wednesday of heart failure after a three-year battle with bladder and prostate…

July 3, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Climate-change anxiety is now a part of growing up: Pop culture has caught on

Ivy George, left, and Laura Dern play Amabella and Renata Klein in “Big Little Lies.”Jennifer Clasen/HBO Can you blame them?…

June 30, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ co-star Beth Chapman dies of cancer

Beth Chapman, the wife and co-star of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman, died on Wednesday.…

June 26, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘The Office’ to leave Netflix for NBCUniversal in Jan. 2021

Cast members, from left, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Craig Robinson and Steve Carell celebrate the 100th episode of the television…

June 26, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ producer: ‘Appropriate’ action planned in leak of James Holzhauer’s loss

James Holzhauer competes on his final episode of “Jeopardy!”Jeopardy Productions Inc. Then, Sunday afternoon, Friedman and his fellow producers received…

June 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Chicago librarian dethrones record-shattering ‘Jeopardy!’ champ

Chicago librarian Emma Boettcher, 27, who wrote her thesis about “Jeopardy!” clues, called on her knowledge of Shakespeare to defeat…

June 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Nat Geo’s ‘Hot Zone’ runs cold on action

Dr. Nancy Jaax (Julianna Margulies) and Wade Carter (Liam Cunningham) prepare to enter the Reston Monkey Facility in “The Hot…

May 28, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Adam Levine leaving ‘The Voice’ after 16 seasons

Carson Daly made the announcement Friday morning on the “Today” show. Daly said Gwen Stefani will return for season 17…

May 24, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

1990s drama ‘Party of Five’ reboot involves deported parents

The cast of the new “Party of Five” is, from left: Niko Guardado as Beto Buendia, Brandon Larracuente as Emilio…

May 22, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Alabama stations refuse to air ‘Arthur’ episode showing a same-sex wedding

These small, furry mammals were both men in the fictional universe of the children’s show “Arthur,” and Alabama Public Television…

May 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Sesame Street’ welcomes a Muppet in foster care, the latest addition to its inclusive cast

Elmo hugs Karli, his new friend.Zach Hyman/Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the show, has welcomed Karli, a Muppet…

May 21, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Who’s ready for a new Archie Bunker, live on your TV?

A 90-minute ABC special will celebrate Norman Lear, writer, director and producer of classic comedies “All in the Family” and…

May 18, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Mr. Ratburn comes out as gay and gets married in the ‘Arthur’ season premiere

Mr. Ratburn, far right, walks down the aisle with his soon-to-be husband.WGBH/PBS Kids In the season premiere, which aired Monday,…

May 15, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Alex Trebek on his cancer: ‘My oncologist says I’m doing well, even though I don’t always feel it’

“My oncologist says I’m doing well, even though I don’t always feel it,” Trebek said Wednesday on “Good Morning America,”…

May 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Adam Sandler is hosting ‘SNL’ for the first time. Will he bring back Canteen Boy?

It may be a little early in the year for another installment of “The Hanukkah Song,” but Sandler’s homecoming lends…

May 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Video: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner get married in surprise wedding

But his night became even more memorable when, in a “Game of Thrones”-like twist, the 29-year-old heartthrob married actress Sophie…

May 2, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ winner James Holzhauer keeps dominating. Does it matter if he broke the game?

The answer, unfortunately for Koral, was the guy to his left: James Holzhauer, the frighteningly talented “Jeopardy!” player who has…

April 23, 2019

Food

Rachael Ray’s ‘30 Minute Meals’ changed how we cook. Now she’s back to teach a new generation.

The first time we heard those words, it was 2001, and the Food Network had just given a very big…

April 16, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Sara Gilbert exits ‘The Talk,’ cites work-life balance

Gilbert announced Tuesday on CBS’s “The Talk” that she’s decided to exit as a co-host because of her packed work…

April 9, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Let’s talk about ‘Project Runway’ stars using ‘old lady’ to describe unflattering clothes

Tim Gunn was the original mentor on “Project Runway.” He encouraged contestants to “make it work.”Photo for The Washington Post…

April 6, 2019