FOX orders a 13th serving of ‘MasterChef’
Listen up, chefs: FOX has ordered another season of “MasterChef.” Ahead of the 12th season finale of Gordon Ramsay’s fan-favorite cooking competition, FOX has renewed the series for a 13th season.
‘Monarch’ recap: FOX’s juicy new country music soap opera is here
Say hello to the “first damn family” of country music! After a long-awaited premiere, FOX’s soapy new country music drama “Monarch” is finally here. And this multigenerational family saga is basically “House of the Dragon” with guitars, “Succession” with rhinestone cowboy boots or “King Lear” by way of Reba McEntire (as played by Susan Sarandon).
Emmys 2022: Why ‘Yellowjackets’ deserves to beat ‘Succession’ for Best Drama
Culture writer Emma Fraser argues that Showtime’s buzzy freshman survival series “Yellowjackets” could — and maybe should — beat HBO juggernaut/Emmy favorite “Succession” for Outstanding Drama Series.
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: All roads end here at the semifinals
Welcome back to “MasterChef: Back to Win” recaps! It’s the first half of finale week, as the five remaining chefs first fight to survive the “Semi Finals” two-challenge gauntlet, and the three finalists start their culinary thesis statement in “Finale — Part 1.”
September movie preview: Harry Styles, ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ and hello to awards season
Here's what’s headed your way, cinematically speaking, in September 2022.
‘House of the Dragon’ 101: What are the Stepstones and where’s Old Valyria?
Episode two of "House of the Dragon" mentioned three locations over and over again: The Stepsones, Dragonstone and Old Valyria. So what are these locations, why do they matter and what do you need to know about them? Read on for our beginner’s guide to where’s where in Westeros.
‘Lost’ star Naveen Andrews sweeps into season 2 of ‘The Cleaning Lady’
Naveen Andrews has joined the second season of “The Cleaning Lady,” FOX’s critically acclaimed crime drama, as a series regular. What happens when a can’t-miss talent joins a must-watch show? In the case of “The Cleaning Lady,” probably a lot of on-screen drama — and if audiences are lucky, maybe a love triangle, too.
Movie review: John Boyega gets a dramatic showcase in ‘Breaking’
Within the first 10 minutes of "Breaking" a man walks into a bank and hands the teller a note comprised of four words: "I have a bomb." From there the film becomes a tense, mostly real-time thriller with a masterful central performance from "Star Wars" star John Boyega as a former Marine driven to the edge by a cruel, broken bureaucratic system.
‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones
Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”
‘House of the Dragon’ review: ‘Game of Thrones’ is back and better than ever
"House of the Dragon" is a "Game of Thrones" prequel series set roughly 200 years before the events of HBO's juggernaut George R.R. Martin adaptation. Yet this age-old tale is fresher, sharper and more nuanced than its predecessor, with richer character work and an even greater sense of confidence about how it can use the TV format to explore its compelling central themes of power, gender and loyalty. Who needs the threat of winter when you have storytelling this good?
‘Game of Thrones’ returns: Everything you need to know about HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” features a brand new cast playing a brand new set of power-hungry characters, all vying to sit on that famed Iron Throne. Here’s everything you need to know before the series launches this weekend.
New Tubi series ‘TMZ NO BS’ to kick off with Britney Spears episode
The latest soon-to-be addition to Tubi’s swiftly growing library of Tubi Originals, “TMZ No BS” is a new unscripted docuseries which will kick off with an episode on Britney Spears. The 12-episode series aims to “give an honest, unfiltered look at some of the biggest names in pop culture, across entertainment, sports, politics and more.”
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A two-course meal of culinary challenges
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps! In tonight’s two-episode sprint, the chefs team up to nail Gordon’s signature dishes in “Tag Team” and elevate takeout with “GrubHub Challenge.” So who makes it to the top ten? Let’s find out!
Before the MLB at Field of Dreams game, stream this free special
MLB is returning to Iowa for the second annual Field of Dreams game — but the town's "Ghost Players" walk out of the cornfields all summer long. A 2010 documentary (which is currently streaming free on Tubi) tells the story of these community-oriented, baseball-loving performers.
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A legend returns for a sweat-inducing mystery box challenge
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps! In episode 11, “Winners Mystery Box — Christine Ha,” the chefs follow in the footsteps of a “MasterChef” legend and some nearly fall off a cliff.
Academy of Country Music Honors to make FOX debut
FOX is going country this fall. Just in time for the debut of FOX’s new star-studded music drama “Monarch,” the network will also air the 15th annual Academy of Country Music Honors on Tuesday, Sep. 13.
Welcome to Emmys season: ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Succession,’ Mandy Moore among TCA Award winners
Emmys season is upon us! The Television Critics Association announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards on Saturday, Aug. 5, unveiling a slate of honorees reflective of the wide range of outstanding storytelling available to viewers of broadcast, cable and streaming TV.
‘Sharp Stick’ review: Lena Dunham returns with a provocative comedy
"Sharp Stick," Lena Dunham's first feature since 2010’s "Tiny Furniture" (she made HBO’s "Girls" in the interim), certainly feels like the product of a woman reflecting on more than a decade in the spotlight, with all the praise, criticism and controversy that entails. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews this for-adults-only comedy.
Happy Birthday, Yves Saint Laurent —a designer with Hollywood history
Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent, who would have turned 86 on August 1, encapsulated the symbiotic relationship between the fashion world and the costumes we see on screen. Film writer Emma Fraser looks back at the couturier's impact on (and designs for) the big screen.