Jimmy Kimmel compared President Trump’s demanding a border wall to “a toddler threatening to keep screaming on the floor of Toys ‘R’ Us until Congress buys him a Hatchimal.”
Feeling boxed in by her reputation for kindness, the comic is weighing whether to leave daytime TV, as her wife wants, or to stay, as her brother urges.
The drama comes to a boil in “Riverdale,” and “Inception” offers a break from reality.
The ousted chief executive Leslie Moonves’s severance pay is a $120 million question, but shareholders didn’t ask about it.
A comedy institution that has propelled comedians to the A-list faces increased competition and high rents. It let go much of its sales and marketing teams.
What you need to know from Tuesday’s TV, music and movie news.
Ms. Gifford and her co-host, Hoda Kotb, have become fixtures on NBC’s morning lineup over the past decade, along with their ever-present glasses of wine.
Here’s what to read and watch to learn more about the series and Elena Ferrante, and prolong the mood and magic of her world.
“If anyone here wants to be President Trump’s chief of staff, just raise your hand and the job is yours,” Fallon told his audience.
“Momentum Generation” explores surfing in the ’90s. And the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs in support of the victims of the synagogue shooting.
Times staff discuss the highs and lows of the eight-episode season adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel.
What you need to know from Monday’s TV, music and movie news.
Catch the season finale of “My Brilliant Friend” on HBO, and watch Pentatonix’s Las Vegas holiday musical special on NBC.
A surprise visit from Lord John Grey and young William brings tension and troubling revelations to the Fraser homestead.
The actor Jason Momoa hosted, in an episode that also included a trailer for a fictitious TV show that asks, “What if Donald Trump was black?”
“Counterpart” returns for a second season. And Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald play mother and daughter in “Dumplin’.”
The meticulous attention to detail in recreating New York in the 1950s for the Amazon show transcends the usual nostalgic kitsch. Our photographer spent three days behind the scenes.
Colbert pointed out that Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, is pleading guilty to things right and left, but hasn’t been guaranteed clemency in sentencing.
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” returns to Amazon. And Michelle Obama speaks in an extensive interview on BET.
A 59-page draft report produced by lawyers for CBS’s board contains new details and allegations about Mr. Moonves, the company’s former chief executive.
What we’re talking about in Tuesday’s TV, music and movie news.
In episodes 5 and 6 of HBO’s adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel, the teenage girls are presented with new experiences, and new dangers.
Defending his business practices on Twitter, the president sounded “like a stoner who just got pulled over on the way home from Burning Man,” Fallon said.
The actress Megan Fox embarks on an archaeological expedition, and aliens face a bleak reality on Earth in “District 9.”
What you need to know from Monday’s TV, music and movie news.
Another year brought another embarrassment of TV riches, as departing favorites gave way to audacious new series, and streaming services brought viewers a world of outstanding foreign fare.
The follow-up to an Emmy-winning first season looks fantastic and hasn’t lost a beat, but its core story repeats itself.
Watch a documentary on the famed Carlyle Hotel. Or stream an Irish comedy series about a newly single, reluctant vlogger.
Tensions escalate on Fraser’s Ridge as Claire is left to fend for herself.
He aspired to be in movie musicals, but made a television career of playing nice guys who were often bumblers.
The show also paid tribute to George Bush, who had been a fan of Dana Carvey’s well-honed impression of him.
The Victoria’s Secret Angels return to the runway, and watch your wildest childhood dreams come true in “Home Alone.”
In 1992, George Bush invited Dana Carvey to the White House for a surprise parody act. “I will miss my friend,” the comedian said on Saturday.
The holiday season is in full swing. As you gather with family and loved ones, this month’s roundup highlights TV shows and movies for all to enjoy.
Top teams face off in conference championship games, and the first season of BBC America’s hit spy thriller is available on Hulu.
Every month, Netflix Canada adds a new batch of movies and TV shows to its library. Here are the titles we think are most interesting for December.
What you need to know from this week’s TV, music and movie news.
Peña talks about playing a D.E.A. agent in “Narcos: Mexico” and Clint Eastwood’s “The Mule,” as well as diversity in Hollywood and getting laughs in films like “Ant-Man.”
“Love After Lockup,” a hit show on WE TV, is part of a trend toward kinder, gentler prison shows, with sympathetic cons and lovestruck civilians.
On Thursday, Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about President Trump’s business dealings. Jimmy Fallon and other hosts celebrated the news.
The author discusses “Nightflyers” on Syfy, whitewashing of his work, future “sexing” and ideas for other “Game of Thrones” prequels.
Get into the holiday spirit with “A Very Nutty Christmas.” And Jack Nicholson loses his mind in “The Shining.”
Every month, Netflix Australia adds a new batch of movies and TV shows to its library. These are the ones we find most interesting.
Our TV critic Margaret Lyons has suggestions, including “Killing Eve” which is finally coming to a subscription streaming service.
What you need to know from Thursday’s TV, music and movie news.
The “Late Show” host said Mueller Claus was coming to town. “He sees you when you’re tweeting,” he sang. “He knows your hair is fake.”
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” finishes off its fall season, and “Coco” offers a seemingly innocent emotional reckoning.
A trove of text messages details a plan by Mr. Moonves and a faded Hollywood manager to bury a sexual assault allegation. Instead, the scheme helped sink the CBS chief, and may cost him $120 million.
What you need to know from Wednesday’s TV, music and movie news.
In “Widows,” “House of Cards” and other productions this year, women are not willing to play by the rules imposed by men. The result is exhilarating drama.
After a police officer mistakenly shot a black Army veteran on Thanksgiving, Noah said it appeared that “the Second Amendment is not intended for black people.”
Watch the tree-lighting ceremony in the “86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” and experience genius in “Searching for Bobby Fischer.”
Several of the author’s works, including “Matilda” and “The BFG,” are coming to Netflix as animated shows.
His cartoon show, loved by the 12-and-under crowd and by many much older fans as well, spawned two movies and a Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
What you need to know from Tuesday’s TV, music and movie news.
“How can one man possess all the stupidity of mankind?” asked the “Daily Show” host.
“This Is Us” finishes out an emotional season, and George Clooney makes a comeback in “Ocean’s Thirteen.”
In episodes 3 and 4 of the HBO mini-series, the cast changes and the neighborhood gets both brighter and more dangerous.
Songs, sketches and the ultimate ’90s show: Our TV critic Margaret Lyons has recommendations.
What you need to know from Monday’s TV, music and movie news.
Brother and sister find themselves at the center of devastation in “Manifest,” and watch Jim Carrey do what he does best in “The Mask.”
Jamie, Claire and Ian (and Rollo) begin to settle Fraser’s Ridge. But not everyone is pleased.
Elsewhere in the network landscape, Dick Wolf proves he still has the ratings touch, and audiences rediscover the medical drama.
Janelle James, Liza Treyger and Emmy Blotnick smuggle funny political jokes into bits on dating and relationships.
As “The Walking Dead” reaches its midseason finale, two N.F.L. rivals try to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Watch the satire “Sorry to Bother You.” Or stream the FX comedy series “Baskets.”
And what are you craving? Our TV critic Margaret Lyons has suggestions.
The writing in “Narcos: Mexico” was uneven, but Diego Luna and Michael Peña bring the force and charisma that made past iterations so compelling.
Chris Marker’s 13-episode documentary series (streaming on VHX) is a heady but playful examination of the impact of ancient Greece on modern life.
Rupert Grint stars in the British series “Sick Note” on Netflix. And an episode of Vice’s HBO show looks at the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
The temple, which accused Netflix and Warner Bros. of copyright infringement, will be credited in episodes of the show that have already been filmed.
Connie Britton and Eric Bana play a California designer and the sociopathic grifter who targeted her in Bravo’s adaptation of the hypnotic audio series.
Sign of the times? The University of Iowa, home to the famous Writers’ Workshop, now has a television-writing course.
The “Late Night” host is alarmed that the president wanted to prosecute Hillary Clinton and James Comey — and that he takes Jeanine Pirro seriously.
“Mystery Science Theater 3000” returns on Netflix. And “Mirzapur” tells an Indian gangster story.
Here’s a highly subjective pop-culture menu for you to choose from over the holiday.
Colbert used President Trump’s words against him: “Did Donald Trump just knowingly provide cover for a murderous autocrat? ‘Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t.’”
Chess is omnipresent in Norway, the home to the world champion Magnus Carlsen. And, somehow, it has become cool.
With Mike Birbiglia making his Broadway debut, now is a great time to revisit one of his solo shows on Netflix. And Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in “Queen America.”
Twenty years after Bill Clinton was impeached, “The Clinton Affair” and “Slow Burn” put the women who accused him of sexual misconduct in a new light.
Joel Hodgson, the creator of “MST3K,” and Jonah Ray, the host of the Netflix version, which returns Nov. 22, discuss the show, past and present.
What’s going on in Tuesday’s TV, music and movie news.
Americans will get to vote on which of two turkeys — Peas or Carrots — gets pardoned, the “Tonight Show” host informed his viewers.
Trevor Noah returns to Netflix with a new stand-up special. And the “Masterpiece” adaptation of “Little Women” lands on Amazon.
A discussion of the first two episodes of HBO’s adaption.
Based on the first book of the beloved Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante, the series faces high expectations. How does it fare? Here’s what to read.
The provocative Korean filmmaker tries TV in this AMC adaptation of a John le Carré thriller.
Taylor Swift’s new record deal, weird props for sale and more from Monday’s TV, music and movie news.
Including a terrific spy mini-series and a ridiculous cooking show.
A six-part spy series debuts on AMC. And Season 3 of “The Last Kingdom” lands on Netflix.
Claire is visited by an otherworldly stranger. Brianna’s visitor might as well be a stranger, too.
A new, six-hour adaptation of a John le Carré novel is filtered through the melodramatic sensibility of the Korean director Park Chan-wook.
Carell also appeared in a reunion of sorts with some of his former cast mates from “The Office.”
“My Brilliant Friend” makes its debut, and witness strife and genius in “Good Will Hunting.”
An Alexander McQueen documentary debuts on Amazon. And a Sundance TV series looks back at the Jonestown massacre.
Joel Waldfogel’s new book concludes that the massive disruption the internet has wrought on the creative industries has created a pop culture renaissance.
A Showtime documentary series, directed in part by Alex Gibney, traces the often fraught relationship between the American presidency and the F.B.I.
What you need to know from today’s TV, music and movie news this week.
The newest iteration of “Narcos” takes the audience back in time to Guadalajara in 1985, to the beginnings of a drug war that still hasn’t ended.
“President Trump is supporting bipartisan criminal justice reform, just in time for his entire administration to be indicted by Robert Mueller,” Noah said.
Desiree Akhavan’s new, raw comedy debuts on Hulu. And Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest film is on Netflix.
The new seven-year deal is said to be worth $5.1 billion, a significant increase over the current deal for $4.2 billion and eight years.
Need ideas? Our TV critic Margaret Lyons has recommendations, including something creepy, something silly and something doggy.
Her character, Harriet Oleson, a fixture of the long-running series, never missed a chance at small-town social climbing or petty backbiting.
Showtime’s mini-series “Escape at Dannemora,” starring Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano and Patricia Arquette, takes a somber approach to a startling story.
What you need to know from Thursday’s TV, music and movie news.
The author of nine acclaimed novels, including “Give Me Your Hand” and “Dare Me,” is adapting four (four!) of them for TV.
How endless sequels, boundless TV revivals and self-perpetuating social media feeds are robbing us of closure.
The “Late Show” host said the president’s foul mood had aides trying to avoid him. “Yes, they’re all holed up in the one place he’ll never go: a salad bar.”
“Grey’s Anatomy” closes out Season 15, and snuggle up with a box of tissues to watch “Wonder.”
Two movie veterans return to TV in “The Kominsky Method,” a Hollywood sort-of-comedy from the sitcom king Chuck Lorre.
HBO’s newest series is a faithful rendering of the story by Elena Ferrante and a counterpoint to cable drama’s testosterone-driven past.
What you need to know from Wednesday’s TV, music and movie news.
The animated commercial for the food retailer Iceland, featuring a baby orangutan, noted that the palm oil industry contributed to the destruction of rain forests and habitats.
Playing a shabby acting coach in his first ongoing TV role since the 1970s, the “Wall Street” star confronts the realities of growing older, onscreen and in his own life.
The “Late Late Show” host razzed the tech giant for the anticlimactic news that it would set up headquarters in New York and the Washington metro area.
A new sci-fi series debuts on YouTube Premium. And the CMA awards air on ABC.
The director, writer and actress discusses taboos and shame in her new Hulu show “The Bisexual,” debuting Friday.
The singer accused West and Kid Cudi of copying her stage set. Their designer said Lorde “wasn’t the first person to use a floating glass box, she won’t be the last.”
It was a routine case save for one detail: The accused thief bore an uncanny resemblance to the actor David Schwimmer.
HBO has officially kicked off marketing for the eighth and final season of the fantasy epic, the biggest hit in its history.
“Donald Trump is a well-known stickler for fire safety, because with all the hair spray he’s easily the most flammable president in U.S. history,” Stephen Colbert said.
Grab those tissues: “We’ll Meet Again” is back for Season 2. And a reboot of a 1980s cartoon has its premiere on Netflix.
Time travel, princesses of power and a documentary about the darkest parts of the internet.
What you need to know from Monday’s TV, music and movie news.
Daly speaks about “Downstairs,” the play Theresa Rebeck wrote for him and his sister Tyne. He also discusses his life and his arts activism.