Television

Krysten Ritter stars in the Netflix series Jessica Jones. Her novel Bonfire was published in 2017.

Arts

'I'm Just So Invested': Krysten Ritter On Becoming 'Jessica Jones'

2:49pm May 14, 2018

by Sam Briger

Ritter loves the complex role of the atypical superhero. "I am doing the most work when I'm not saying lines," she says. The second season was released on Netflix in March.

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Bride Lindsey Morgan tries on a popular style on an episode of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta. Host Monte Durham stands second from right.

Arts

Brides Everywhere Are Saying Yes To The Low-Cut Dress

10:35am May 14, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

Shop for a wedding dress these days and you'll see tons of gowns with plunging necklines and illusion fabric. From red carpet to reality TV, the trend is now spreading to a wedding chapel near you.

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At TV Network's Upfronts, Many Options Struggle To Stand Out

6:34am May 14, 2018

by Eric Deggans

The broadcast networks begin presenting schedules for next season to advertisers starting Monday. The lineups reflect an industry dealing with changing media landscapes and shrinking audiences.

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Arts

'Little Women': A Burned Manuscript And A Great Love That Never Arrives

5:00am May 14, 2018

by Linda Holmes

The BBC adaptation now coming to PBS is effective if expected, and features Angela Lansbury as Aunt March.

Books

'Little Women' Gets Another Adaptation

7:54am May 13, 2018

Heidi Thomas adapted Little Women for the new PBS take on the beloved story. She tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that both men and women will identify with the story of the family.

Rita Moreno attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4 in Hollywood, Calif.

Arts

Rita Moreno To 'My Gente': Be Proud Of Who You Are, And Don't Give Up

7:54am May 13, 2018

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Moreno is being honored by the Ellis Honor Society for her work with immigrant communities. She talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her career, her advocacy, and progress in the Latino community.

Netta, representing Israel, celebrates her win in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final.

Eurovision Returns To Glitz, Politics And Censorship

1:10am May 13, 2018

by Andrew Jones

Israel's Netta, crowned for the song, "Toy," marked a return to the competition's hallmarks. Although she played into the over-the-top style, the singer thanked the audience "for choosing different."

On The Muppet Show, Miss Piggy was obsessed with Kermit the Frog. But Piggy, her modern incarnation on Disney Junior's Muppet Babies, is BFFs with Summer, a laid back, creative penguin.

Arts

Sorry, Kermit — In New TV Reboots, The Future Of Friendship Is Female

8:07am May 12, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

In The Muppet Show reboot, Miss Piggy has dropped the "Miss" and is BFFs with Summer, a laid back penguin. To freshen up familiar characters, producers are re-imagining relationships between girls.

"Nothin' up mah sleeve ...": Bullwinkle and Rocky return in a new animated series on Amazon.

Arts

New 'Rocky And Bullwinkle' Is Something We Hope You'll Really Like

5:00am May 11, 2018

by Glen Weldon

Amazon's The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is no lifeless retread — it captures the anarchic, slightly sardonic tone of the original, and delivers solid gags that stand on their own.

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the title character in the Showtime miniseries Patrick Melrose, which begins on Saturday.

Arts

Cumberbatch Is A Riveting 'Patrick Melrose,' An Aristocrat Haunted By His Past

3:18pm May 10, 2018

by David Bianculli

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the Showtime miniseries, based on novels by Edward St. Aubyn. Critic David Bianculli finds the show wickedly funny, searingly dramatic and unforgettably gripping.

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