'Law and Order' reboot nods toward race and policing, but plays it safe
The original Law & Order series is returning with new episodes after over a decade, this time appearing to only address modern law enforcement issues.
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Russia will still participate in Eurovision 2022, despite Ukraine invasion — for now
The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 say they will allow Russia to participate in this year's competition, despite the invasion of Ukraine, but that they will "monitor the situation."
Ohio TV reporter has his segment interrupted by his mom
Reporter Myles Harris of WSYX-TV in Columbus was taping a local crime story when his mom Sandi Harris pulled up in her car. He posted the surprise visit to his Instagram account.
Still ripping from the headlines: 'Law & Order' reboot continues with tradition
The original series, which debuted in 1990, leaned heavily on current news stories. The new show does the same. Its debut episode centers on the crimes of a TV personality reminiscent of Bill Cosby.
'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson finds humor and heart in the classroom
Brunson stars as a rookie second grade teacher in an under-resourced public elementary school in the new mockumentary. Brunson says she conceived of the show with her mother — a teacher — in mind.
'The Wendy Williams Show' is ending
The long-running daytime show The Wendy Williams Show, which had a reputation for being raw and irreverent, is ending. It will be succeeded by a show hosted by its producer Sherri Shepherd.
The 'Wendy Williams Show' is ending with Sherri Shepherd waiting in the wings
"Sherri" will "inherit" the time slots on Fox owned-and-operated stations that have been the backbone of Williams' nationally syndicated talk show since 2008
The final episode of the cartoon 'Arthur' ends a 25-season run on PBS
In the series finale which aired Monday, all the characters all grown up. Arthur's sister D.W. is a police officer, his friend Buster is a teacher and Arthur has become a graphic novelist.
Hiatus brain: When your favorite show returns, but you can't remember a thing
When months — even years — separate TV seasons, plotlines are lost to the sands of time.
What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Secret History, a Futurama reboot and more.