Television
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'On My Block' cast seeks truth in playing inner-city teens
Mar 27, 2020 7:00 am - WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Cast members of Netflix's 'œOn My Block'ť say they feel honored to be able to represent teenagers who've long seen themselves portrayed as ...
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Kristen Bell hosts Nick pandemic special for kids, families
Mar 27, 2020 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a 'œkid's-eye view'ť of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families ...
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How to watch Netflix with friends while staying socially distantMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - We're all stuck inside and looking for more ways to connect with our friends and loved ones. Communal viewing, or watching a video with a bunch of other people over our ...
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Binge on: What to watch when you've seen everything else
Mar 25, 2020 6:00 am - The coronavirus crisis has us stuck at home, socially distanced and stoically trapped. Everything's canceled, closed, kaput. So NOW you're interested in what the TV crit...
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Octavia Spencer, Netflix share Madam C.J. Walker's story in 'Self Made'Mar 25, 2020 6:00 am - Madam C.J. Walker may be one of America's most successful "pull yourself up by your own bootstrap" stories, but many have never heard of her. However, that's changing, t...
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Book review: Insightful, detailed 'Untold Story' dives backstage at NBC's 'The Office'Mar 25, 2020 6:00 am - "The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History" by Andy Greene; Dutton; 464 pages The show started as practically a s...
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Maine South alum to appear on 'Jeopardy' todayMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - An alumnus of Maine South High School in Park Ridge will compete on "Jeopardy!" today. According to a news release from Maine Township High School District 207, Adam Smi...
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Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
Mar 23, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who's suing cable giant Comcast alleging racial...
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Netflix's 'Self Made' tells of first female millionaire
Mar 23, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Madam C.J. Walker may be one of America's most successful 'œpull yourself up by your own bootstrap'ť stories, but many have never heard of her. However, ...
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Daring sleuth Miss Fisher is back in new Acorn TV movieMar 23, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - The intrepid and daring Phryne Fisher, last seen in an internationally popular TV mystery series, is getting the welcome back she deserves in "Miss Fisher ...