'SNL' Host Melissa McCarthy Brings 'Spicey' Back To Troll An Already Bizarre Week
In the end, perhaps, the bar was set too high for the Saturday Night Live episode that was to follow an already baffling series of news events.
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A Mother's Day Update On TV Moms
A lot has changed on television in the last 20 years or so. We take a moment to check in on how all these changes are treating TV moms.
'Auntie' Maxine Waters Is The Political Crush Of The Moment For Young Progressives
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has spent more than 40 years in public service. But suddenly, she's the "It" girl of the left.
'Are You Anybody?' Jeffrey Tambor Chronicles A Lifetime In Acting
Tambor now stars as Maura, a divorced, transgender parent of three in the Amazon series Transparent. He says the opportunity — and the responsibility — of the role have been life changing.
Hank Azaria Says 'Brockmire' Has Been With Him For Years
Azaria stars in the new IFC show of the same name, about a baseball announcer slowly rebuilding his life and career in the minor leagues after a spectacular on-air meltdown over his wife's infidelity.
'Master Of None' Is Even Better In Season 2
Master Of None, which was nominated for four Emmy Awards in its first season, is back with a second, and it's better and more thoughtful than before.
This Week In Race: Census Worries, Yellowface And Kendall Jenner. Again.
In this edition: posers, pretenders and passers.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Handmaid's Tale' And A New Comedy
The panel talks about the harrowing TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, then switches gears to check in on the NBC comedy Great News, from – among others – executive producer Tina Fey.
Why Do Children Love Those Fad Toys So?
Today it's fidget spinners, but soon it will be another little gizmo that children dearly, desperately want. The complicated social dynamics of childhood are one big reason.
'Transparent' Creator Jill Soloway Seeks To Upend Television With 'I Love Dick'
I Love Dick tackles themes of gender, sexual obsession and artistic insecurity, all through a humorous lens. "Transparent was my origin story," Soloway says. "This is my story about finding my voice."