Tca 2018: Seven Burning Questions (column)

The characters on “Severance” — at least, the “innie” versions of them — don’t experience time like the rest of us. Innies exist only on a subterranean floor in the headquarters of Lumon Industries, a company that splits some employees’ consciousness into a work self and a not-work self. While their “outies” can socialize and sleep and […]

The NAACP Image Award nominations have been revealed — with “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer, rapper Kendrick Lamar, comedian Kevin Hart and NFL hall of famer-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe competing for Entertainer of the Year. The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on Feb. 22 during the two-hour live broadcast of the […]

Peacock has released the trailer for “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” a new docuseries delving into the history of the prolific late-night sketch show and the comedians that made it possible. According to an official logline, “‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ is a four-part docuseries honoring the legacy of ‘SNL,’ with over 60 contributors, including ‘SNL’ alumni, […]

“I come from an age when an ‘app’ was an appetizer,” says Al Roker. “Not something you downloaded on your phone.” He’s quickly learning to change with the times. Roker will play a significant role in a new app from “Today” that helps users with tips about wellness — including exercise, diet and more.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right party Front National, has died. He was 96. His family confirmed the news in a statement sent to the AFP and said he died “surrounded by his loved ones.” One of France’s best known and most controversial political figures, Le Pen led the Front National Party from […]

After a decade under the helm of Jonas Holmberg, the 48th Göteborg Film festival will inaugurate a new era under the reign of artistic director Pia Lundberg. Big names expected between Jan 24-Feb. 2 take in Julie Delpy, Thomas Vinterberg, Mohammad Rasoulof, Joshua Oppenheimer, Thomas Alfredson and Trine Dyrholm.  In this exclusive interview, the former head […]