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Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear , the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with "All in the Family," “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, h
The fourth GOP debate will be a key moment for the young NewsNation cable network

The fourth GOP debate will be a key moment for the young NewsNation cable network

NEW YORK (AP) — By airing the fourth Republican presidential primary debate scheduled for Wednesday — again, minus Donald Trump — the young NewsNation television network will almost certainly reach the largest audience in its history.
'Letterkenny' creator Jared Keeso signs content deal for spinoffs, new series

'Letterkenny' creator Jared Keeso signs content deal for spinoffs, new series

TORONTO — "Letterkenny" creator and star Jared Keeso has signed a multi-year content deal to develop spinoffs and new series for Crave. The deal comes as the 12th and final season of "Letterkenny" is set to premiere Dec. 25.
Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh

Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun co-star in a love story about a satellite and a buoy, Chiwetel Ejiofor directs a film about the life of Rob Peace and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best friend who is transitioning in three of the films premi
DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist

DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov.
Taylor Swift is named Time magazine's person of the year

Taylor Swift is named Time magazine's person of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — Is the year of Taylor Swift over now? Not yet. Time magazine named Swift its person of the year on Wednesday, a week after Spotify announced she was the most-played artist on the streaming platform.

2024 Salzburg festival lineup includes new productions of 'Der Idiot' and 'The Gambler'

New productions of Mieczysław' Weinberg’s “Der Idiot” and Sergei Prokofiev’s “The Gambler" will highlight next summer's Salzburg Festival. The festival will include 172 performances from July 19 to Aug.
Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'

Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he's not supposed to on Broadway .
'Blackberry,' 'Seven Veils' among TIFF's picks for top Canadian films of 2023

'Blackberry,' 'Seven Veils' among TIFF's picks for top Canadian films of 2023

TORONTO — A chaotic comedy about a generation-defining smartphone and a drama about a tortured opera director are among the Toronto International Film Festival's picks for best Canadian films of the year.
A grantmaker is betting a TV show for teen girls can help narrow the STEM gender gap

A grantmaker is betting a TV show for teen girls can help narrow the STEM gender gap

Dallas philanthropist Lyda Hill has devoted much of her giving to tackling social problems through science. Her Lyda Hill Philanthropies supports museums, basic research, and programs like National Geographic Explorers.