By Lynn Elber, The Associated Press “The First Lady” presents three influential women, three acclaimed actors playing them, and a century of history encompassing wars, presidential scandals and America’s stubborn […]
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Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
By LYNN ELBER, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept […]
If Proven, Smollett Allegations Could Be a ‘Career Killer’
By LYNN ELBER , AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of “Empire,” the Fox TV series that gave […]
Wendy Williams To Take Health-Related Break From TV Show
By LYNN ELBER , AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wendy Williams is taking an extended break from her TV talk show to deal with health issues related to […]
First African-American Top Network Executive Exiting ABC
By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey, who created a deep bench of ethnic diversity in the network’s shows and fired Roseanne Barr […]
HBO Exec: Slave Drama ‘Confederate’ Announcement Mishandled
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — HBO’s programming chief said the cable channel erred in how it unveiled plans for a series envisioning modern Southern slavery, but he defended “Confederate” against […]
Fox Business Host Suspended During Investigation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Fox Business Network host has been suspended after a contributor reportedly accused him of sexual harassment. The network said Thursday it suspended “Making Money” host […]
Drama ‘Shots Fired’ Takes Reversed Layered Look at Police Shootings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The title of “Shots Fired” makes it clear the new drama series is treading on contentious turf. Yes, a police shooting of an unarmed youth is […]
Actress Debbie Reynolds Has Died at Age 84, Son Says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” has died. She was 84. FILE- In this Feb. 15, 1984, file photo, […]
TV Academy Gets First Black CEO in its 70-Year History
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A veteran producer is the newly elected chief executive of the Television Academy and the first African-American to hold the post in the organization’s 70 years. […]
Dave Chappelle, ‘SNL’ Give Thoughtful Finale to Election
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” called on host Dave Chappelle’s wit and Kate McKinnon’s performance of “Hallelujah” for a thoughtful finale to a divisive presidential campaign. Chappelle, claiming […]
Late-Night Hosts Mark Trump’s Election with Jokes, Therapy
LOS ANGELES (AP)–-Late-night hosts pivoted from candidate Donald Trump to President-elect Trump, combining punchlines and audience group counseling after the billionaire’s defeat of Hillary Clinton. “For years I’ve come out […]