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Top TV of 2023: AP’s selections include ‘Succession,’ ‘Jury Duty,’ ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Swarm’

Dec. 05, 2023 16:46 PM EST

With so many shows on TV and streaming services, it's impossible not to miss a gem or two. This year's top television offerings as selected by The Associated Press include a mix of dramas and comedies that will draw you in. Some are new, some have already ended their runs and some...

Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals

Nov. 20, 2023 21:47 PM EST

Hannah Waddingham's friends weren't exactly ready to celebrate Christmas when they received an invitation to attend a live taping of her holiday special last May at the London Coliseum. It “was uncommonly sweaty in London,” recalled Waddingham, "and there was us putting out an...

America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote

Nov. 09, 2023 23:42 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a room filled with several influential Hollywood figures, “Barbie” star America Ferrera used her platform to address an ongoing industry issue: Latino representation in film. “According to the numbers, the dominant narrative our industry puts into the...

Do you believe? Cher set to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

Nov. 01, 2023 08:47 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa. Organizers of this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event. Cher will make her...

Upcoming 'Sesame Street' season stars Ariana DeBose, Brandi Carlile, ASL and an octopus chef

Oct. 17, 2023 08:03 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The upcoming season of “Sesame Street” features an octopus as a chef, an exploration of American Sign Language and Quinta Brunson giving Cookie Monster a little bit of attitude. The 54th season of the iconic children's show debuts Nov. 9 on MAX with a gentle...

Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection

Oct. 16, 2023 16:12 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million during an auction over the weekend of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein. The collection amassed by Jein, who died last year at the age of...

Missing the Emmy Awards? What’s happening with the strike-delayed celebration of television

Sep. 17, 2023 11:03 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a normal year — if there is any such thing in Hollywood anymore — the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony would be Monday night, and the many nominees from shows like “ Succession " and “ Ted Lasso " would be claiming their trophies or happily clapping for the winners. ...

Bryant Gumbel's 'Real Sports,' HBO's longest-running show, will end after 29 seasons

Sep. 06, 2023 16:09 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Bryant Gumbel's “Real Sports” newsmagazine on HBO will end its run after 29 seasons on the air, the network said on Wednesday. The show has been like a “60 Minutes” of sports, taking a look at social and economic issues beyond the games, and has won 37...