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James Lipton arrives at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton dies at 93

Lipton died of bladder cancer at his New York home, his wife, Kedakai Lipton, told the New York Times and the Hollywood Reporter. He was 93.

6 years ago

The “Dispatches From Elsewhere” mural at the Comcast Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Dispatches from Elsewhere’ drinking game: Watch Jason Segel’s Philly-set AMC show

Amid the weirdness, Philadelphians can expect plenty of familiar sights.

6 years ago

“Dispatches From Elsewhere” stars Eve Lindley (right) and Jason Segel (left) pose with local street artist Jimmy McMenamin's new mural at the Comcast Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

All the city’s a stage: Jason Segel’s new TV show gifts Philly a mural of itself

On the eve of its premiere, the new AMC show created and starring Jason Segel gives thanks to Philadelphia.

6 years ago

Kyle Tanguay and his Eagles cheer squad on the American Idol audition setINSTAGRAM / @KYLETANGUAY
Community
Billy Penn

‘We treated it like game day’: Eagles cheerleader Kyle Tanguay dishes on successful ‘American Idol’ audition

The UArts senior is headed to Hollywood

6 years ago

Nancy Volpe-Beringer became a fashion designer in her 50s, and followed her dream to compete on the television show “Project Runway.” (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly designer stays in the game on ‘Project Runway’

Philadelphia’s Nancy Volpe-Beringer got into the design biz late in life, but she’s proving she can keep the pace on the reality TV show.

6 years ago

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Jason Segal and co-star Eve Lindley on the roof of 1235 Spring Garden Street. AMC / YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT
Arts & Entertainment

13 Philly locations in the new trailer for Jason Segel’s AMC series

“Dispatches from Elsewhere”? More like “Dispatches from Philadelphia.”

6 years ago

Sammie, Tammy and Ed from 'The Circle' on Netflix INSTAGRAM
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Pronounce Conshohocken’: Philly-area cast members dish on new Netflix reality show

What’s it like to be on “The Circle”? Cold shrimp, hot rooms and a lasting bond.

6 years ago

(AP Photo)

How streaming, diversity, #MeToo shaped TV decade of change

Streaming is behind the biggest media revolution in 30 years, since cable TV's rapid growth in the 1980s, and it is looking to expand.

6 years ago

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, died Sunday at age 85. (Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird and Oscar on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 85

Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85.

6 years ago

Film critic Patrick Stoner (left) interviews Tom Hanks (right) for his movie,
Arts & Entertainment

New Mr. Rogers film pushes superstar actor Tom Hanks to take a risk

Patrick Stoner interviewed the Oscar winner about portraying the PBS children’s TV legend. Here’s a conversation with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about that chat.

6 years ago

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(FXX/Youtube)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Texting, emojis and meerkats at the zoo = Always Sunny’s funniest episode this year

There’s even a rare happy ending.

6 years ago

Episode 4 of Season 14 doesn’t have a lot of local Philly flavor, but displays plenty of the city’s sardonic wit. (Fxx/Youtube)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

When you won’t save a choking friend: ‘Always Sunny’ gets dark as the Gang toys with death

Episode 4 of Season 14 doesn’t have a lot of local Philly flavor, but displays plenty of the city’s sardonic wit.

6 years ago

Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the “dark web.” (Adult Swim/Youtube)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly’s most infamous Weird Twitter star has a new TV show. Here’s what it’s like.

Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the “dark web.”

6 years ago

A life size cut out of Bob Ross stands up against the wall where the historical tree of the Franklin Park Arts Center is painted. Bob Ross Inc. is located in Herndon, Va., which is only 27 miles from the exhibit. According to managing director, Elizabeth Bracey, the exhibit was intentionally kept close to headquarters. (Mhari Shaw/NPR)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

The lasting legacy of Bob Ross and his colorful world of ‘happy accidents’

Over 31 seasons and more than 400 episodes, Ross became known for his hushed, soothing tones, big bushy hair, vivid landscapes and "happy little trees."

6 years ago

ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Airbnbs, a meet-cute and meta feminism: ‘Always Sunny’ returns for Season 14

Welcome to our weekly recaps of the show that’s kinda, sorta, somewhat about Philadelphia.

6 years ago

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