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Lawman Raylan Givens returns in this daring, totally 'Justified' reboot

2:12pm July 17, 2023

by David Bianculli

Timothy Olyphant once again plays Elmore Leonard's quick-tempered U.S. marshal in Justified: City Primeval, an eight-part sequel brimming with colorful, volatile characters.

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Education

Parents share what they learned from watching the animated kids show 'Bluey'

6:16pm July 15, 2023

New episodes of the hit Australian animated kids show Bluey dropped on Disney+ this week. NPR's Scott Detrow gets a group of parents together to talk about what they've learned from the show.

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SAG-AFTRA joins the biggest Hollywood strike in decades

4:13pm July 14, 2023

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike happening in tandem with a writer's strike for the first time since 1960.

Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'

4:13pm July 14, 2023

by Erika Ryan

Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's The White Lotus. NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos and more.

The SAG-AFTRA building is seen during contract negotiations in Los Angeles on July 13, 2023.

Arts

Hollywood actors go on strike, say it's time for studio execs to 'wake up'

7:03pm July 13, 2023

by Mandalit del Barco

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Biggest Hollywood strike in decades: SAG-AFTRA walks out after negotiations collapse

4:57pm July 13, 2023

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, about the decision by the actors' union to strike.

Michelle Buteau's 'Survival of the Thickest' is a love letter to the 'fatty baddies'

4:44pm July 13, 2023

Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, her new romantic comedy series about a fat and fabulous 38-year-old stylist picking up the pieces after a messy breakup.

Looming actors strike reflects major tensions in Hollywood

5:46pm July 12, 2023

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing some of Hollywood's biggest stars, is set to go on strike Thursday. Barring a last-minute breakthrough in talks, it could be the latest strike to shake up Hollywood.

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Arts

The 2023 Emmy Awards: Breaking down this year's nominees

4:25pm July 12, 2023

by Eric Deggans

Nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday in Los Angeles. Succession, Ted Lasso and Beef racked up nods in multiple categories.

The 2023 Emmy Awards ceremony will air on Monday, September 18 on Fox.

Arts

Here are the 2023 Emmy Award nominations

2:27pm July 12, 2023

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Nominees for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday by actor Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma.