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George Wendt in 2012.

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  • Obituaries

George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' has died

Wendt got his start in Chicago's The Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on Cheers.

May 21, 2025
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  • Mandalit del Barco
Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman.

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  • TV Reviews

'Pee-wee as Himself' gives unprecedented access to an eccentric comedy legend

Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.

May 21, 2025
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  • Eric Deggans
On Saturday Night Live's cold open, James Austin Johnson played President Donald Trump and Emil Wakim played Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a sketch about Trump's Middle East trip.

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  • TV Reviews

SNL's 50th season proved it's still relevant. Can it stay that way?

The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures.

May 19, 2025
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  • Eric Deggans
Alexander Skarsgård in <em>Murderbot</em>, out Friday on Apple TV+.

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  • TV Reviews

'Murderbot' is the best new comedy of 2025. You read that right

The Apple TV+ show takes what might be the oldest sci-fi premise there is — what does it mean to be human? — and mines it for comedy gold.

May 16, 2025
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  • Glen Weldon
Chloë Sevigny leads a wayward American TV crew in rural Argentina in Amalia Ulman's latest feature film, <em>Magic Farm</em>.

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  • Movie Interviews

Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm'

Amalia Ulman's new film Magic Farm follows an American TV crew chasing a viral story that, through a series of misunderstandings, ends up in the wrong town in the wrong country.

May 15, 2025
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By:
  • A Martínez and
  • Olivia Hampton
Kim Kardashian waves as she arrives Tuesday to testify regarding a robbery of millions of dollars in jewels from her Paris hotel room in 2016.

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  • Arts & Life

With tears and defiance, Kim Kardashian faces the men accused of robbing her in Paris

The reality star and business mogul appeared in a courtroom Tuesday to testify about the night in 2016 when masked men tied her up at gunpoint and stole more than $6 million in jewelry.

May 14, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Tory Lanez, pictured performing in 2019, was stabbed in the California prison where he is serving time after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

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  • Music News

Rapper Tory Lanez is hospitalized after being stabbed in a California prison

The rapper's Instagram account says his lungs collapsed after he was stabbed 14 times, but he is "in good spirits." Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

May 14, 2025
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  • Rachel Treisman
The Angel Oak tree on Johns Island near Charleston, S.C., pictured in September 2013.

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  • Arts & Life

Oaklee, Oakley, Oakleigh: Parents branch out to oak-based names, especially in red states

Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names now, but Social Security Administration data shows oak-based names are gaining popularity, particularly in conservative parts of the country.

May 13, 2025
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  • Neda Ulaby
Alexander Skarsgård in <em>Murderbot</em>, which starts Friday on Apple TV+.

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  • Television

Too many great sci-fi shows go unnoticed. I hope 'Murderbot' won't be the next

The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.

May 13, 2025
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  • Eric Deggans
Celebrity guests Usher, left, Michelle Obama and Simu Liu make their way through The Spirit Tunnel during their appearances on <em>The Jennifer Hudson Show.</em>

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  • Pop Culture

The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

Celebrity guests on The Jennifer Hudson Show — Michelle Obama, Usher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles to name a few — have all caught a ride through this viral backstage ritual.

May 12, 2025
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  • Aisha Harris
The Hollywood sign in January 2024. Production in Hollywood has been declining.

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  • Business

Trump's plan for movie tariffs leads to global confusion

Production in Hollywood has been suffering. But it's unclear how a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States would work – or who it would help.

May 05, 2025
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  • Mandalit del Barco
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the 2023 Met Gala. The rapper is one of the co-chairs of this year's gala.

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  • Arts & Life

'Tailoring Black style' is the theme of the 2025 Met Gala. Here's what to know

Expect to see a focus on menswear: jackets, trousers, suits, hats, and maybe a cane or two.

May 05, 2025
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  • Andrew Limbong
Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox in the <em>Friends </em>episode "The One With Monica And Chandler's Wedding."

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  • Television

I do think we should be having more TV weddings

As we enter wedding season, culture critic Linda Holmes suggests that we bring back the splashy TV wedding at full power.

May 03, 2025
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  • Linda Holmes
Alec Baldwin as Harland Rust in a still from the movie's trailer.

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  • Movies

Over three years after on-set tragedy, 'Rust' is in theaters and available to rent

A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement.

May 02, 2025
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  • Mandalit del Barco
When she was 25, violinist Esther Abrami realized that none of the hundreds of pieces she had played were composed by women. The results of her journey to change that are on her new album, <em>Women</em>.

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  • Music Interviews

Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women

French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases.

May 01, 2025
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  • Olivia Hampton
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