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Twila (Haley Lu Richardson), left, and Beatrice (Emilia Clarke) become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union in “Ponies.”

‘Ponies’ merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy

“Ponies” is a bit of a unicorn. The Peacock series that stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as widows of CIA operatives who become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union has real stakes, and real blood. But its tone is comic first and foremost.

Podcaster Evy Babic (Nina Kiri) thinks she hears something in the unsettling “Undertone.”

What to stream: Paul Simon, ‘Undertone,’ ‘In the Hand of Dante’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

A Paul Simon concert special, a minimalist auditory horror about a paranormal podcaster in “Undertone” and Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings.

Comedian Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings.

It’s Bullseye and Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack) to the rescue, for toys of course, in “Toy Story 5.”

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

The fireworks display in Sleepy Hollow is popular in the Fox Valley.

Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

Hundreds of visitors browse artwork, handcrafted goods, and curiosities during AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair in downtown Elgin.

Side Street Studio Arts to transform Elgin’s cultural landscape with new riverfront home

Side Street Studio Arts has spent more than 13 years In downtown Elgin creating opportunities for artists, performers, students, and audiences throughout the Fox Valley. One of the most anticipated events is AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair on Aug. 8.

The newly renovated RiverEdge Park in Aurora welcomes concertgoers back after a yearlong hiatus. The multimillion-dollar renovation expanded the venue’s capacity and improved amenities for musicians, their crew and their fans.

After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert season

After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.