Television
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Underdog soccer series 'Ted Lasso' finds itself the big dog
Jul 15, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The creators of the Apple TV+ comedy series 'œTed Lasso'ť have gotten used to hearing lots of backhanded compliments. People will tell them they didn't e...
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Feder: When Chicago plumbed the depths of trash TVJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - Chicagoans are justifiably proud of their role in propelling Oprah Winfrey to national stardom and serving as hometown boosters of her phenomenally popular and socially ...
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New to streaming this week: A 'Space Jam' sequel and new John Mayer tunes
Jul 13, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • ...
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Commercials' Dr. Rick is a Hersey grad, and he also makes noises when sitting downJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Heights native Bill Glass appreciates the irony surrounding the popularity of the Progressive Insurance commercials where he plays Dr. Rick, a self-help guru w...
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Phillipa Soo, Kathryn Hahn among Emmy nominees from the suburbsJul 13, 2021 1:00 am - Phillipa Soo received a Tony nod and was part of a cast Grammy win for the Broadway hit "Hamilton." And on Tuesday, the role of Alexander Hamilton's loving wife, Eliza, ...
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'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each
Jul 12, 2021 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - "The Crown" tied with "The Mandalorian" for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday with 24 apiece, but the Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-...
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Cedric the Entertainer to host live Emmy Awards ceremony
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cedric the Entertainer will host the Emmy Awards in September as the ceremony returns to a live telecast after last year's pandemic-forced virtual eve...
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Nickelodeon celebrates 'Blue's Clues' anniversary with movie
Jul 12, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Nickelodeon says it is making a new movie featuring stars of 'œBlues Clues & You!'ť to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original show that was a mai...
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'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease
Jul 12, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Jaren Lewison was at his USC freshman orientation when he got the call to screen test for the Netflix series " Never Have I Ever." He got the job and filmed s...
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Algonquin librarian's run on 'Jeopardy!' ends after two wins, $60K+Jul 12, 2021 1:00 am - Jen Jazwinski of Algonquin, who called her appearance on “Jeopardy!” “so stinking fun,” saw her run come to an end Monday. The youth services librarian from the Algonqu...