
TV
‘Dr. Oz’ show ending next month, as star runs for Senate
Some Pa. television stations had already dropped Oz's show for fear that federal “equal time” rules would compel them to offer space on the air to his political rivals.
3 years ago
Jussie Smollett convicted of staging attack, lying to police
A jury has convicted Jussie Smollett on five of six charges he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself and lied to Chicago police about it.
3 years ago
Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack
Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week, accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago.
3 years ago
15-year-old Philly entrepreneur appears on Shark Tank
Trey Brown was just 12 years old when he used his birthday money to start “SPERGO,” a colorful, sporty apparel company.
3 years ago
Underfunded Philly schools are the setting for new Quinta Brunson ABC comedy ‘Abbott Elementary’
The comedian drew on stories from her mother, a longtime Philadelphia public school teacher.
3 years ago
Autopsy shows that actor Michael K. Williams died of drug intoxication
Actor Michael K. Williams, known for playing Omar Little on "The Wire" and an Emmy nominee, died of acute drug intoxication in what a medical examiner said was accidental.
4 years ago
Hoagies get an Emmys shoutout as ‘Mare of Easttown’ wins stoke talk of second season
Kate Winslet’s Wawa-inspired character really connected with fans.
4 years ago
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
4 years ago
‘Mare of Easttown’ receives 16 Emmy nominations
'Mare of Easttown' received Emmy nominations in both the Best Limited Series and Best Actress in a Limited Series categories.
4 years ago
Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication
The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.
4 years ago
How ‘Mare of Easttown’ turned the Philly region into a national obsession
Quibbling aside, it was a rare showing for the Delaware Valley — and many locals respected it.
4 years ago
‘This looks all right’: Philly singer may be The Voice’s best hope
Judge Blake Shelton has said The Voice winners are not given the chance to succeed after the show. Cam Anthony may buck that trend.
4 years ago
Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.
4 years ago
Redefining Black Magic: African Americans and the illusion industry
WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.
4 years ago
Wawa and the Philly accent go global, thanks to Kate Winslet and SNL
A comedy skit featuring a trailer for a crime show called "Murder Durder" was livestreamed around the world.
4 years ago