At 40 years old, Lena Waithe has already built an impressive legacy for herself. She became the first Black woman ever to win an Emmy for writing on a comedy series for the show "Master Of None," and she's gone on to create a number of TV shows, including "Boomerang," "Twenties" and "The Chi," which is based on her experience growing up on the South Side of Chicago. "The Chi" just wrapped up its sixth season, and Lena Waithe joined NPR's Rachel Martin for our show Wild Card, where guests choose questions at random from a deck of cards, questions about the memories, insights and beliefs that have shaped them.

TV star Lena Waithe plays a game of 'Wild Card'

Voice actor Taiki Matsuno died at 56 this week from a cerebral hemorrhage. He voiced Spongebob in the Japanese dub of the show for nearly 20 years. Anime fans this week are mourning the death of voice actor Taiki Matsuno. He took on a long list of iconic characters. Perhaps his most notable for our American listeners...

Remembering Japanese Spongebob voice actor Taiki Matsuno, dead at 56

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Here are the reasons behind Simon Baker's decision to fade from Hollywood after starring as Patrick Jane on "The Mentalist" and where he is now.

The Real Reason Simon Baker Disappeared From Hollywood After The Mentalist

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Shelley Long was conspicuously absent from the 2024 reunion of the cast of the NBC comedy series, Cheers. Long is not the only Cheers alum who didn’t show up with Woody Harrelson and Bebe Neuwirth not signing up for the event from the beginning. However, Long accepted the invitation to the reunion but backed out without an excuse, raising a few eyebrows.

Shelley Long: What Happened to the Iconic Actress?

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Janis Paige, a popular actor in Hollywood and in Broadway musicals and comedies who danced with Fred Astaire, toured with Bob Hope and continued to perform into her 90s, has died. She was 101.

Paige died Sunday of natural causes at her Los Angeles home, longtime friend Stuart Lampert said Monday.

Paige starred on Broadway with Jackie Cooper in the mystery-comedy, “Remains to be Seen” and appeared with John Raitt in the smash hit musical “The Pajama Game.”



Her other films included a Hope comedy, “Bachelor in Paradise”; the Doris Day comedy “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” and “Follow the Boys.”

In 2018, she...

Janis Paige, star of Hollywood and Broadway, dies at 101

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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Hiram Kasten, a comedian and actor known for roles in Everybody Loves Raymond and Seinfeld, died today at his home in Batavia, New York. Kasten was 71 years old. According to his wife, Diana Kisiel Kastenbaum, he battled numerous illnesses, including prostate cancer, for seven years. He passed away just hours after their 38th wedding anniversary, per Deadline.

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Actor Hiram Kasten Dead at 71

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Hallmark Movies Now Christmas In July movie is Operation Nutcracker. This holiday movie stars Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell. They are on a holiday mission. What Is Hallmark Movies Now’s Operation Nutcracker About?. Hallmark Movies Now also has a premiere for Christmas In July entitled Operation Nutcracker. “When an...

Hallmark Movies Now ‘Operation Nutcracker’ Stars Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell

In 2019, Don Cheadle received his ninth career Emmy nomination for his work on the first season of Showtime’s “Black Monday.” Although he ultimately came up short in that year’s Best Comedy Actor race, he still made history as the 12th man to compete in that category as the star of multiple series, having previously earned four bids for the same network’s “House of Lies.” Scroll through our photo gallery to find out who else belongs to this special group.

Emmy Nominees for Multiple Series: Comedy Actor

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The first episode, hosted by actor Nicco Annan, will be available to watch on Friday using the Starz app rather than July 5
The post Starz Bumps Up Premiere for ‘P-Valley’ Companion Docuseries, ‘Down in the Valley’ appeared first on TheWrap.

Starz Bumps Up Premiere for ‘P-Valley’ Companion Docuseries, ‘Down in the Valley’

This week's show was recorded at the Mann Center in Philly with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Christian McBride and panelists Dulcé Sloan, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Peter Grosz. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This...

'Wait Wait' for June 29, 2024: With Not My Job guest Christian Mcbride

Actor Tony Lo Bianco, best known for his role in the movie “The French Connection,” has died. He was 87.

His representative confirmed on Wednesday that he died of prostate cancer.

“Tony Lo Bianco passed away last night at his horse farm in Maryland after a battle with prostate cancer,” the rep’s statement to Fox News read. 

“His wife, Alyse, was by his side,” the rep added.





Ray Romano’s Queens-based  dramedy flick: ‘ultimately about family’

Lo Bianco was born and raised in Brooklyn. He was inspired to become an actor by his high school drama teacher, Patricia Jacobsen. 

“To me, everything is a lesson,” he...

‘Law and Order’ and ‘The French Connection’ actor Tony Lo Bianco dead at 87

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	Steve Martin is a man of many dimensions, and two pieces – at least to judge from director Morgan Neville’s documentary about the comedy icon.2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming




	Steve! (Martin) a Documentary in 2 Pieces, streaming on Apple TV+, splits the story in half, with piece 1 exploring Martin’s youth in Orange County, Calif., early career as a comedy writer and eventual rise to king of standup. Piece 2 spends time with Martin now, happily married, and the star and co-creator of the hugely successful Only Murders in the Building. 




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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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"Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, explores the ups and downs of Liza Minnelli's life.

Liza Minnelli was devastated by mom Judy Garland’s death, cried for 8 days

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

As Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week, the celebrations hold special meaning for newly minted citizens. Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week. Millions will celebrate America's 248th birthday with fireworks, barbecues and parades. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:. For newly minted...

New U.S. citizens explain what it means to be American

The Producers is a comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks, starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. The film's plot revolves around a Broadway producer and his accountant who plan to produce the worst play ever and make money from it. Despite initial mixed reviews and limited release, the...

No One Wanted To Make This Mel Brooks Classic

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On a June morning three years ago, geologist Daniel Robinson left a job site in Buckeye, Ariz., driving his blue-gray Jeep Renegade. He was believed to be heading west into the desert from the Phoenix suburb. The 24-year-old was reported missing later that day. His father, David Robinson, describes Daniel...

Daniel Robinson vanished 3 years ago. His father still hopes for his safe return

Following a 2023 U.K. tour and five performances in the West End last September, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will play a limited engagement at London's The Other Palace in the fall. Directed by Bronagh Lagan, based on the original staging by Drew McOnie, performances are scheduled for September 13–November...

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Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker on her directorial debut with 'Janet Planet'

ZOE ZIEGLER: (As Lacy) You know what's funny?. ZIEGLER: (As Lacy) Every moment of my life is hell. NICHOLSON: (As Janet) You actually seem very happy...

Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker on her directorial debut with 'Janet Planet'

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