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Opening Ceremony Misses the Boat
The Paris Games began with a new look and sparkled with Celine Dion. But the show suffered from bloat similar to TV’s other spectacles.
The Paris Games began with a new look and sparkled with Celine Dion. But the show suffered from bloat similar to TV’s other spectacles.
The head-spinning pace of U.S. political news continues to give the hosts plenty to talk about.
The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions.
A diverse cast of characters and a murder to solve each school year have helped make this teen drama one of Netflix’s longest-running original shows.
“Batman: Caped Crusader,” a new animated series, is not concerned with making its hero likable — either to the citizens of Gotham or to its audience.
A selection of entertainment highlights this weekend, including “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
The new installment draws on decades of Marvel and X-Men history. It helps to know the back stories ahead of time.
Politics has become so much like entertainment that the first thing we do to make sense of the moment is to test it against a sitcom.
The streaming era turned on a fire hose of content that’s drowning viewers. We need TV that feels created by humans, not served up by an algorithm.
Reality TV staples like “Love Island” and “Bachelor in Paradise” often take place in luxury resorts to set the mood. But not all resorts love the attention.
Colbert said the ex-president was “focused on the real issue gripping the country: desperately workshopping a new nickname for Kamala Harris.”
Rupert Murdoch, el patriarca, ha intentado cambiar el fideicomiso irrevocable de la familia para preservar sus negocios mediáticos como fuerza conservadora. Varios de sus hijos se oponen.
The new Hulu series, set at a prestigious Los Angeles dance studio, harks back to the vibes of an earlier age.
Most record companies didn’t think “The First Family,” which he and his writing partner created, was a good idea. It went on to become the fastest-selling album of the pre-Beatles era.
When the athletes march in — or float in, as they will in Paris on Friday — you can enjoy the illusion that it’s a small world after all.
A loose Netflix adaptation turns Boccaccio’s story cycle into a gleeful satire of class war in plague times.
The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.
“I guarantee he will attract suburban women, and I already have his slogan: ‘Yes, We Glen!’” Colbert said.
New Yorkers have been baffled by fake filming notices appearing around the city. Who’s behind them?
The litigation stems from a March 10 interview in which George Stephanopoulos, the network’s star anchor, referred to a civil case brought against Mr. Trump by E. Jean Carroll.
Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch, has moved to change the family’s irrevocable trust to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back.
The league rejected a bid by Warner Bros. Discovery to match Amazon’s offer.
The actress dialed up the zaniness in the TV reboot of a Terry Gilliam fantasy classic, created by the team behind “What We Do in the Shadows.”
“Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose” examines the contradictions of one of the best (and most complicated) players in baseball history.
The author of humorous short stories finds emotional connections in tales that engage with tech. But he’s more interested in the ties between humans.
The Harris campaign’s embrace of the Gen Z term puzzled cable news analysts of a certain age, but Stephen Colbert was glad to clear things up.
A police procedural drama staged a tent encampment for a film shoot at Queens College. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators felt it trivialized their movement.
President Biden is set to address the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office to discuss the end of his re-election bid.
An adaptation of the 1981 film on Apple TV+ gives us time-traveling bandits of greater height and lesser amusement.
A contestant on the reality show “Race to Survive: New Zealand” killed and ate a weka during filming. The contestant, who said he was hungry, has apologized for “disrespecting New Zealand.”
After news broke that President Biden would endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, the internet was rife with clips and memes from the show.
She starred in “Doraemon” and other animated shows watched by nearly every child in Japan, and her voice became widely recognized.
How the sex therapist disarmed her audience.
The “Late Show” host is putting his aviators on a shelf, now that the president has ended his re-election campaign.
El episodio de esta semana se especializó en todo tipo de personas que consiguen las cosas que quieren y necesitan —o al menos lo intentan— de todas las maneras posibles.
The company, a longtime broadcaster of N.B.A. games, is trying to keep the lucrative broadcast rights as the league negotiates a new contract.
This latest installment in a long-term Frontline series is an intimate look at two American families, who work hard but struggle to make ends meet.
A judge also threw out a separate lawsuit against the network brought by a specialist in Russian disinformation.
The celebrated 1990s police procedural is coming to Peacock in August.
President Biden’s decision to bow out after a disastrous debate confirms that in a TikTok era, TV is still the biggest political arena.
As a comic book series to honor the Turtles’ 40th anniversary debuts, here’s a look back at their milestones.
The opening ceremony airs on NBC. MTV reboots a reality show.
Ms. TerBlanche played Gillian Andrassy, a Hungarian princess whose story line was beloved by fans.
Rhaenyra sends a gift to the common people of King’s Landing. There may be some strings attached.
Major networks broke into regular programming as journalists abandoned Sunday plans and dialed in from home.
What would President Bartlet do?
A new host, an embrace of social media and some excellent casting led to the former also-ran becoming the summer’s buzziest show.
The actress, nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for her performance in “Roots,” is still going strong with appearances in the TV series “Fallout” and the upcoming movie “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Viewership peaked on Thursday night starting around the 15-minute mark of Donald Trump’s speech, as he delivered a vivid reconstruction of last weekend’s assassination attempt.
Test your knowledge of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Natalie Portman stars in an elaborate adaptation of Laura Lippman’s novel about a pair of 1960s murders.
Late night was subdued on Monday, after a gunman tried to kill former President Trump. Later in the week, the hosts discussed the R.N.C., JD Vance and Matt Gaetz.
The last night of the Republican National Convention featured glimpses of a more sober tone — and a whole lot of testosterone.
Once again, a show with little following has become hugely popular once it starts streaming on Netflix.
Both sociopolitical thriller and parable, this Viaplay series presents a future that can feel uncomfortably plausible.
“It’s the first positive news he’s had in months,” Fallon said on Thursday.
He basically invented the stand-up special in 1960 and continued to be a source of comic brilliance until his final years.
The finale has become so famous in part because it offered a rare moment of real surprise from a taped prime-time television sitcom.
Newhart, who died on Thursday, became a standup star in the early 1960s and later developed two hit sitcoms built around his nervous Everyman persona.
He was a show-business neophyte when he stammered his way to fame in 1960. He went on to star in two of TV’s most memorable sitcoms.
Inspired by the very (very) brief reign of Queen Jane, the Amazon series has fun rewriting Tudor history — complete with magical creatures.
After time away from the spotlight, the right-wing host is increasingly welcomed by Trump’s inner circle. He also made a surprise visit to Fox’s convention studio.
In his prime-time debut, the senator and “Hillbilly Elegy” author showed what he has to offer his running mate.
The host, who had been blunt but sympathetic toward Mr. Biden after the president’s debate performance, all but called on aides to help him exit the race.
Set during the plague in 14th century Italy, Netflix’s “The Decameron” finds dark humor in a group of nobles and their servants trying to survive.
J.D. Vance and Nikki Haley, among other Republicans at the convention, seem to have gotten over their reservations about the former president.
Nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday. The Emmys ceremony is planned for Sept. 15, on ABC.
The hit Hulu comedy moved the action to Broadway for Season 3, which in turn helped the songwriting duo inch closer to joining the exclusive club.
The categories are more confusing than ever and worthy shows were left out, but this year’s nominations also included some thrilling picks.
The actor’s supporting actress nod was one of 18 nominations the show received for its final season. She called the honor “a really beautiful end” to her time on the show.
A production technique gave the impression that Rachel Maddow and other star anchors were reporting in Milwaukee, not from 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
His roles both had close real-world analogues, the first a power-hungry Christian nationalist, the second an Elon Musk-like character.
The actress, who plays a stalker in the hit Netflix series, said she has always believed her character is in many ways “quite charming and innocent.”
Mulaney’s late-night experiment and the eccentric Showtime satire were mostly ignored by the Emmys. But never bet against Stringer Bell.
HBO earned 91 Emmy nominations, trailing both Netflix, which took 107, and FX, which had 93.
Las nominaciones para la 76ª edición de los premios Emmy se anunciaron el miércoles. A continuación encontrarás la lista actualizada.
The actor discusses his complex role in the latest “Star Wars” series, which just wrapped up its first season.
The historical drama has been renewed for “likely” two more seasons after being billed originally as a limited series.
The Netflix drama’s Emmy haul included nominations for the two stars and for best limited series.
The star of “Scandal” demonstrates her range in the Hulu series about an ex-con’s daughter and her relatable traumas.
The show set a new high for the most Emmy nominations in a single year for a comedy series, beating out “30 Rock” for the record.
The distinction between the two categories has gotten muddled in recent years.
The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony is planned for Sept. 15. See all the nominees below.
“Bando Stone & the New World,” his new album due Friday, tells a story about the potential end of the world — and the conclusion of his pseudonymous musical project.
The top nominees are announced at 11:30 a.m. ET. “Shogun” and “The Bear” are poised to have a big day.
Gen X’s quintessential bad girl was never really all that bad.
The comedian’s YouTube epic, “The Domino Effect,” is nervy humor, with both punches and punchlines that reflect his years in prison.
The former Fox host, a longtime foil of the show, said he knew he had “no friends here.” “Well, not just here,” Stewart replied.
His natural rectitude landed him roles on hundreds of TV dramas and comedies, including the beloved “Car Pool Lane” episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington discuss their series, which finds humor and struggle in a father and daughter repairing their relationship after a long prison term.
The first night of the Republican National Convention sought to strike a new note. But some of the lyrics were familiar.
The top nominees are announced at 11:30 a.m. ET. “Shogun” and “The Bear” are poised to have a big day.
Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers offered sober reflections about democracy. So did Anthony Anderson, though he found some humor in the reaction to the shooting.
El príncipe Aemond hace una jugada, es decir, otra más después de quemar a su propio hermano
Like “Harley,” the series is set among Gotham’s villains and goons, with a similarly lewd and rowdy vibe.
Tori Spelling, Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano and fans of Ms. Doherty shared tributes to the actress, who died on Saturday.
As Brenda Walsh, Doherty was the engine of the series that set the template for what a modern teen drama would look like on television.
In an interview, the actor discusses his new series, humble origins and the freedom age brings. “That gives me a tremendous amount of energy to move forward,” he said.
In the real world, noble ideals don’t guarantee a victory.
ABC and CNN gear up for the Games. CBS airs the season premiere of the reality competition show.
Prince Aemond makes a move — another move, that is, after the one where he blasted his own brother with dragonfire.
The gunman appeared briefly in a television commercial that was filmed at Bethel Park High School, where he was a senior at the time.
Conocida sobre todo por su personaje de Brenda Walsh en la serie de culto de la década de 1990, la actriz continuó trabajando con ahínco después de un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama en 2015.
In video footage, everything was pandemonium. It was still images that defined the attack and its aftermath.
By preaching that you didn’t have to already be slim to work out, Simmons reshaped the fitness industry — and ushered in the modern era of exercise.
The actress, who died on Saturday, was best known for “Beverly Hills, 90210,” but she wasn’t only a teen idol.
Over the past eight months, the “90210” and “Charmed” star spoke frankly and candidly about her cancer and her tumultuous career.
Ms. Doherty, who also had roles in the TV series “Charmed” and the comedy-thriller “Heathers,” had continued to work after a breast cancer diagnosis.
He turned exercise from an arena of musclebound pride into a variety act of cross-dressing gags, teeny-weeny shorts and saucy repartee.
After rising to fame in the 1980s, Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, mingled with celebrities, wrote dozens of books and was named as New York’s “loneliness ambassador.”
Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking therapist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost anyone else.
Former President Donald J. Trump is set to formally accept his party’s nomination on Thursday, during his first major televised speech since the assassination attempt on Saturday.
After seeing “Husbands” and “Minnie and Moskowitz,” the actor from “Drive My Car” and the new Apple TV+ series “Sunny” said, “I couldn’t go home. I just kept bicycling around.”
The drama surrounding the president’s bid for re-election has captured voters’ interest.
She was married to John Belushi until his fatal drug overdose in 1982. She went on to celebrate his comic talent in books and a documentary.
A former N.F.L. player’s mother criticized ESPN for giving an award honoring her son to the British royal. In his speech, Harry said he respects her advocacy.
The hosts returned from the holiday break to a glut of news, including President Biden doubling down on his decision to seek re-election despite concerns about his health and George Clooney calling for Biden to drop out.
For once, a presidential Q. and A. was must-see TV. But it didn’t put an end to the summer’s biggest drama.
Four picks across television, film and podcasting that highlight a fundamental human fear: complete lack of control.
“It’s crazy the election of 2024 could be decided by the Sexiest Man Alive of 1997,” Kumail Nanjiani, the guest host, joked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Anchored by beautiful performances, this Apple TV+ superhero show surpasses its own genre clichés.
She was an evangelist for older women having sex with younger men, and the health benefits that she said came with it.
Gregory fue encontrado sin vida el 13 de junio en su coche, junto con su perro de servicio.
“You know you’re in trouble if even Danny Ocean is saying, ‘We can’t pull this one off,’” Desi Lydic joked after George Clooney called for Biden to drop out.
The hit sitcom, whose main character was an alien, was seen from 1986 to 1990 but would endure in memory as a characteristic artifact of 1980s pop culture.
The interview will air in prime-time on NBC on Monday, the first night of the Republican National Convention.
The network’s C.E.O., Mark Thompson, has promised a more robust digital strategy as people flee traditional cable packages.
The ABC anchor, in a surreptitious recording, said, “I don’t think he can serve four more years.”
“People waited all day for white smoke to emerge from the capital, signaling a new leader,” Jimmy Fallon joked after Congressional Democrats met in Washington on Tuesday.
This stylish sci-fi series, on Apple TV+, stars Rashida Jones as a grieving woman with an unexpected new companion.
Will Guidara, who has a co-producing and writing credit on Season 3, talks about the power of surprise and the calling of restaurant work.
David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?
“He’s basically the guy doing 30 in the left lane, and he ain’t moving for anybody,” Jimmy Fallon said of President Biden on Monday.
La guerra que tanto se intentaba evitar finalmente estalla, en un combate de dragones espectacular y desgarrador.
A new documentary about the young women who dance for the Dallas Cowboys illuminates the deep contradictions at the heart of the profitable franchise.
As Aemond Targaryen, the young actor quickly became one of the “Game of Thrones” prequel’s most intriguing and fearsome characters.
Jenn Tran hands out roses on ABC. Kevin and Franklin Jonas host a show with the relatives of stars.
This week brings all-out warfare and the death of a key character.
He left college to try out acting. Now, he’s set to become one of the most powerful people in Hollywood.
The deal, approved by Paramount’s board, would usher in a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.”
Pop culture is serving up dark visions full of labyrinthine bunkers, endless loops and characters who feel hopelessly mired. Welcome to the stucktopia.
A longtime “Freaks and Geeks” fan reconsiders what it means to be one of the cool kids.
The former “Glee” star turned a childhood fascination with game shows into a TV gig. “I could do it forever,” she says.
She makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it’s her turn to enjoy herself: movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son.
Respectfully but firmly, the ABC anchor pressed President Biden on the basic questions that Americans had asked themselves over the past week.
She was a frequent sight on the series, which began in 2019, and impressed fans with her straightforward attitude.