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Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Based Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the series follows a food blogger who invites friends from various times in her life to help her deal with the death of her husband.

Chuck Lorre's ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings back familiar faces

Chuck Lorre's ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings back familiar faces

  • BRUCE R. MILLER Lee Enterprises

Before “The Big Bang Theory” ended, creator Chuck Lorre envisioned a sequel featuring a portal to other universes in the comic bookstore, aiming to explore a bigger genre with special effects and computer graphics.

‘Obsession’ deserves its place as a summer blockbuster

‘Obsession’ deserves its place as a summer blockbuster

  • BRUCE R. MILLER Lee Enterprises

If dating in America slows significantly, blame “Obsession.”

When it comes to Emmy nominations, expect the unexpected | Streamed & Screened podcast

When it comes to Emmy nominations, expect the unexpected | Streamed & Screened podcast

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered both expected and unexpected results.

Review: Early winner emerges on ‘Dancing’ spinoff, ‘The Next Pro’

Review: Early winner emerges on ‘Dancing’ spinoff, ‘The Next Pro’

  • BRUCE R. MILLER Lee Enterprises

“The star of ‘The Next Pro,’ the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ reality spinoff, isn’t some 20-something dancer but judge Shirley Ballas,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.

Crocodiles or dancing? 'DWTS: The Next Pro' host Robert Irwin chooses

Crocodiles or dancing? 'DWTS: The Next Pro' host Robert Irwin chooses

  • USA Today - Entertainment Vertical

Robert Irwin, the host of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," talks about the similarities between dancing and wildlife conservation.

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78 after cancer-free reveal

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78 after cancer-free reveal

  • Bryan Alexander and KiMi Robinson USA Today

Sam Neill, the actor best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, has died. He was 78.

Sam Neill's Greatest Movie Roles, From 'Jurassic Park' to 'Peaky Blinders'

Sam Neill's Greatest Movie Roles, From 'Jurassic Park' to 'Peaky Blinders'

    Sam Neill has left behind one of the most celebrated careers in film and television. Following his death at the age of 78 in July 2026, fans are remembering the New Zealand actor whose unforgettable performances spanned more than five decades. Nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards for p…

    What is my dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for writing position

    What is my dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for writing position

      "Jeopardy!" is searching for a new writer to join its Emmy award-winning team, giving one trivia expert the chance to create clues for one of television’s most recognizable game shows.

      ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

      ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

        "What does it feel like to be a vampire? The actors in “The Vampire Lestat” get that question quite frequently.

        Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

        Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

          “The Minions have stolen the spotlight in every ‘Despicable Me’ film; Gru is nothing without them,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.

          Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

          Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

            There were more than 200 episodes of “Little House on the Prairie,” but there’s more story to tell, say producers of the new version on Netflix.

            Jennifer Garner and Chloe Sevigny on power of female friendships

            Jennifer Garner and Chloe Sevigny on power of female friendships

              Jennifer Garner on friendships in "Five Star Weekend"

              Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms

              Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms

                It's an honor just to be nominated, and it's quite the sting to miss out completely.

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                Movies & Television

                Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

                Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

                Chuck Lorre's ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings back familiar faces

                Chuck Lorre's ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings back familiar faces

                ‘Obsession’ deserves its place as a summer blockbuster

                ‘Obsession’ deserves its place as a summer blockbuster

                When it comes to Emmy nominations, expect the unexpected | Streamed & Screened podcast

                When it comes to Emmy nominations, expect the unexpected | Streamed & Screened podcast

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