TV
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century.
3 years ago
‘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
Who will be hosting a new Trivial Pursuit game show? LeVar Burton!
LeVar Burton fans, your prayers have been answered. He may not be hosting Jeopardy!, but his game show career seems to be just getting started.
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.
3 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.
3 years ago
Comedian Norm Macdonald has died at 61
His management company confirmed that the 61-year-old had battled cancer for nine years.
3 years ago
‘Cops’ was canceled amid protests of police violence. Fox Nation is bringing it back
Fox Nation, a subscription-based streaming service owned by Fox News Media, has given the green light for the return of the controversial series.
3 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.
3 years ago
MTV is turning 40 — here’s how Beavis, Butt-Head and Daria disrupted cable
From the moment MTV launched on Aug. 1, 1981, it was bound to rattle the nerves of parents and moral crusaders.
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