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Report: ‘Juwanna Mann’ star Miguel Nunez arrested for allegedly shoplifting groceries
Police say the man who played the lead role in “Juwanna Mann” shoplifted groceries from a Los Angeles supermarket earlier this week. According to TMZ, Miguel A. Nunez Jr. walked out of a Ralphs grocery store with at least $200 worth of items. TMZ reported that the credit card Nunez...
‘Today’ anchor Hoda Kotb breaks down after interview with Drew Brees about $5M donation
The gravity and emotion of the coronavirus pandemic came through on national television Friday morning. Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of “Today” on NBC, was overcome with emotion after talking with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees about a $5 million donation he made to Louisiana to help feed its residents. “I...
Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virusVideo
NEW YORK — The Golden Globes will accept movies submissions without a theatrical release for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday. The press association, which puts on the annual award show, said films that are first released on television or a...
TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by virus
A fixture on television, actress Julie Bowen of “Modern Family” is doing the same thing as millions of other people during the widespread coronavirus shutdown. She’s sitting at home, watching more television than she normally would. In a world turned upside down by disease, TV viewership is growing. It’s a...
Coronavirus delays production of AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead,’ postpones Season 10 finale
The popular zombie apocalyptic thriller “The Walking Dead” has had to delay production due to the coronavirus. AMC, which produces the show, announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday. “Current events have unfortunately made it impossible to complete post-production of ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 10 finale, so the current season...
‘Greg and Donny’ take on ‘Dat Virus’ in Western Pa. styleVideo
“Greg and Donny” are back – and they’re dealing with “Dat Virus.” The web comedy sketch series, created by Johnstown natives Jeff Skowron and Matt Yeager in 2009, has been on a break since about 2016. The gang – including Kim Cea and Tamera Gindlesperger-Fisher – has gotten back together...
Ready for a dive into Coen brothers movies? Here are the 7 bestVideo
Always meant to catch up with movies you missed from the maddeningly prolific Spike Lee? Recently discovered Bong Joon-ho, because of the Oscar love, and curious what he did before “Parasite”? Now’s the perfect time to dive into our best directors and most compelling themes, so we’re presenting a weekly...
Netflix’s ‘Self Made’ tells of 1st female millionaireVideo
Madam C.J. Walker may be one of America’s most successful “pull yourself up by your own bootstrap” stories, but many have never heard of her. However, that’s changing, thanks to the recent release of a Netflix limited series starring Octavia Spencer. “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J....
TCM is bringing its classic film festival to your homeVideo
LOS ANGELES — The folks at Turner Classic Movies had just decided they’d have to cancel their annual classic film festival when their general manager had an idea: What if they could do something else in recognition of the lost weekend? “It felt greedy to say, ‘Well why don’t we...
Binge these 10 ‘Office’ episodes in honor of its 15th anniversaryVideo
Practicing “social distancing” and stuck at home? Now you have the perfect reason to binge. This Tuesday marks the 15th anniversary of the series premiere of “The Office,” the award-winning Scranton-set TV show that went from struggling comedy to cultural phenomenon over the course of its nine seasons. The show...
Rolling Stone writer traces ‘The Office’ history in new book
A new book traces the history of “The Office” just in time for the Scranton-set show’s 15th anniversary. While coronavirus concerns have postponed the book launch with author Andy Greene set at the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton, fans can still get their “Office” fix when the book comes out...
Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81Video
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81. He died at home in Sandy Springs,...
Daring sleuth Miss Fisher is back in new Acorn TV movie
LOS ANGELES — The intrepid and daring Phryne Fisher, last seen in an internationally popular TV mystery series, is getting the welcome back she deserves in “Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears.” In the movie debuting Monday on the Acorn TV streaming service, star Essie Davis’ amateur sleuth plunges...
Happy birthday, Fred: Mister Rogers celebratedVideo
While much is going on in the world, one thing not to be forgotten is a birthday of someone special. Fred Rogers would have been 92 today. The “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host and Latrobe native was celebrated by many today, with some choosing to offer a birthday message while others...
Quick flip as ‘Onward’ goes from movie theaters to homesVideo
Pixar’s “Onward” will go from the top movie at the box office straight to digital release, as Hollywood continued to shuffle its recent releases from theaters into the home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that “Onward” will be available for purchase on digital platforms...
Historian Niall Ferguson warns of contagion, online and offVideo
Historian Niall Ferguson has a knack for timing his TV projects. He debuted his examination of the global financial system in “The Ascent of Money” just as the 2008 economic crisis was hitting. Now he has returned with a series that helps us better understand the conronaviris. “Niall Ferguson’s Networld”...
Stuck-at-home cooks can channel Julia Child’s ‘The French Chef’Video
Cooks, or wannabe cooks, suddenly homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic can learn from the queen of television cooking. Julia Child’s cooking show, “The French Chef,” is still a fond memory for many who watched the live tapings. Child’s distinctive voice, easy-to-follow instructions and ability to laugh at her own...
Conan O’Brien to return to air, with an iPhone from home
NEW YORK — With iPhones and Skype, Conan O’Brien is going back on the air. The late-night host said he will resume putting out new episodes of TBS’ “Conan” on March 30. His staff will remain at home, and the show will be cobbled together with O’Brien on an iPhone...
Hallmark lightens virus mood with Christmas movie marathon
“Yes, we need a little Christmas/right this very minute.” So goes the Jerry Herman song from the musical “Mame.” And, boy, does that ring truer now than ever. Well, Hallmark heard the call and is delivering us from our coronavirus doldrums. Starting at noon Friday, the channel will air a...
Harry and Meghan urge ’empathy and kindness’ against virus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting...
Lyle Waggoner, foil on ‘Carol Burnett Show,’ dies at 84Video
LOS ANGELES — Lyle Waggoner, who used his good looks to comic effect on “The Carol Burnett Show,” partnered with a superhero on “Wonder Woman” and was the first centerfold for Playgirl magazine, died Tuesday. He was 84. Waggoner, who was battling cancer, died peacefully Tuesday at his Los Angeles-area...
How ‘Brockmire’’s Amanda Peet shook off her stage frightVideo
The future didn’t look promising when Amanda Peet first thought she wanted to be an actress. While she’s gone on to impress in shows like “The Whole Nine Yards,” “The Good Wife” and “Brockmire,” which returns Wednesday for its fourth and final season, she suffered from paralyzing stage fright. When...
‘Saturday Night Live’ on hold indefinitely amid coronavirus pandemic
Live from New York, it’s not “Saturday Night.” “Saturday Night Live” is officially the latest TV show to be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, NBC confirmed Monday. The hit sketch comedy program, previously slated to return with new episodes on March 28, has halted production indefinitely out of concern for...
WQED offers PBS KIDS resources on social media during closures
WQED Education says that, although its in-person programs and events at schools and libraries are curtailed until further notice due to coronavirus-related closures, it will continue to support teachers, parents and students through its social media platforms. “During this uncertain time, WQED is still the ‘school of the air,’ which...
Movie releases postponed due to coronavirusVideo
Like every other industry, Hollywood is reacting to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the recommended measures to blunt the spread of the disease. The U.S. box office has begun to take a noticeable hit, while the global box office was already in a state of free fall as...
