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Robin Thede aims for laughs, longevity and legacy

Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 08:43 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Success in television can be measured in many ways, but one of Robin Thede's sure tell signs is longevity. "A season four is a testament to the most appreciation, right? Because we've seen a lot...

Emily in Paris: Parisians face influx of Netflix hero's fans

Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 08:36 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

The immense success of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" has transformed a quiet, untouched square in the French capital into a tourist magnet. In the historic Latin Quarter and just a short...

Q&A: Lewis Capaldi feels 'naked' releasing new documentary

Monday, 8 January 2024, 08:19 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Lewis Capaldi's first album went multiplatinum and led to chart-topping hits, sold-out stadiums, and a Grammy nomination for the singer-songwriter. Besting that with his sophomore album was daunting...

Cedric the Entertainer enjoying life in his 'Neighborhood'

Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 08:20 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

"The Neighborhood" might be a hit sitcom now, but needed some careful planning before laying down a solid foundation. "We shot the pilot twice. We had to recast. And so, there was moments where...

'White House Plumbers' exploits absurdities of Watergate

Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 08:18 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

In May 2017, comedian John Oliver tauntingly coined the phrase " Stupid Watergate " to refer to then-President Donald Trump's ever-growing list of scandals at the time, including his reported dealings...

Steve Austin 'vulnerable' in 'Stone Cold Takes on America'

Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 08:17 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin missed out on many seemingly mundane experiences during his legendary, bloodied, broken-bodied rise to becoming one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. But the Texas...

How 'Perry Mason' captured 1930s Los Angeles, race divisions

Monday, 1 January 2024, 08:15 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Early in the second season finale of "Perry Mason," the titular character pulls up on his motorcycle to Los Angeles City Hall and pauses for a long moment. He stares up at the edifice, as if sizing up...

The Pink Ladies get their origin story in Paramount+ series

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:13 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

Four years before Frenchy, Rizzo and Sandy ever donned their own pink jackets, a group of friends at Rydell High leaned into their image of "bad girls," called themselves the Pink Ladies and created a...

Beavis and Butt-Head return as wonderfully moronic as ever

Saturday, 30 December 2023, 08:14 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press

The 1990s are making a comeback, with scrunchies acceptable again, "Night Court" back on TV and fanny packs and flannel all the rage. But it's not the '90s until two of the most idiotic teenagers...

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