Even before protests over the latest killing of a Black citizen by a police officer prompted global protests, turning on the TV to watch the news meant up-to-the-minute updates on the devastation caused by COVID-19 – a guaranteed way to plunge into a pool of upsetting information. One good hack for those who want to leave the
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Amid renewed attention on Black voices and culture, the holiday known as Juneteenth may be enjoying its most high-profile year ever. Observed on June 19, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 that Union soldiers announced to enslaved African American people in Galveston, Texas that they’d been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. (Of course, Abraham Lincoln
One of the most surprising television hits out there is History Channel’s Vikings, a historical drama about the Norse warriors of the 8th and 9th Centuries who sacked and pillaged their way across Europe. Creator Michael Hirst has made an epic show filled with unique culture, fascinating characters, and brutal battles all steeped in actual history.
Don’t dust off those dancing shoes just yet! So You Think You Can Dance apparently doesn’t think it can safely bust a move this summer. TV Guide has confirmed that Season 17 of the dance competition series has been shelved amid COVID-19 concerns. While casting for Season 17 began in March, many productions in Los
Yellowstone, the Paramount Network’s neo-Western soap opera about the Dutton family, owners of America’s largest ranch, returns for Season 3 on Sunday, June 21. In celebration, we’ve rounded up some other shows that remind us of Yellowstone, in case Yellowstone isn’t quite enough. The Kevin Costner-led series from auteur co-creator Taylor Sheridan shares a lot
June 19th marks an important day in American history and Black history, specifically: it’s the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were made aware they were free. Amid a new awareness of Black issues and Black life, the day that was once observed as a holiday only by a small group is
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Tuesday’s One Day at a Time animated special, “The Politics Episode.” Read at your own risk!] One Day at a Time showed off its range on Tuesday night with a clever animated special that proved the Alvarez family is worth watching in any medium. “The Politics Episode” dug into a timely
Calling all Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and DC fans alike: the ultimate DC fan experience is heading your way and the best part is you won’t even have to leave your couch to enjoy it. DC and its parent company Warner Bros. announced DC FanDome on Tuesday, a 24-hour global digital fan event for every
It’s been four years since Netflix took Gilmore Girls fans on a new trip to Stars Hollow with Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, and it’s getting less and less likely that we’ll ever find out what happened to Lorelai (Lauren Graham), Rory (Alexis Bledel), and Emily (Kelly Bishop) after those final four words
Wendy Stuart Kaplan in her spare COVID 19 time has been learning to cook the hard way. Deciding to film a cooking show when you’ve never cooked in your life is not only courageous, but a huge undertaking as well…almost as massive as traveling to the depths of Africa to film a documentary. Wendy has
Dave Chappelle dropped a new stand-up special on Netflix’s YouTube channel on Friday called 8:46. The name is to commemorate George Floyd, a black man who died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. His death has been a centerpiece of worldwide protests in support of the Black
This week marks the first day of summer in North America, aka the summer solstice, aka the longest day of the year (this year that is June 20, not June 21). While the day technically isn’t longer than any of the others — it’s all about when the sun rises and sets, folks — experts
Dave Chappelle dropped a new stand-up special on Netflix’s YouTube channel on Friday called 8:46. The name is to commemorate George Floyd, a black man who died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. His death has been a centerpiece of worldwide protests in support of the Black
Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah is the latest celebrity to speak out about police brutality. In an Instagram video released on Friday, the comedian detailed his experience being detained by police. His story was accompanied by security footage of the incident captured from a nearby store. Pharoah was jogging on Ventura Blvd. and Corbin
Sherman’s Showcase, the musical sketch comedy show that was one of the best comedy shows of 2019, is back with an hourlong special entitled Sherman’s Showcase: Black History Month Spectacular (in June) and boy, creators Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin could not have predicted how important and prescient this unapologetically black and goofy series would become in June 2020. Or maybe they could:
Live PD, A&E’s highest-rated show, is canceled at the cable network. The controversial police reality show’s cancellation comes just one day after Paramount canceled Cops, as America continues another week of anti-police brutality protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder on May 25. “This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made
Ever finish up a season of a show that you loved only to realize that you have to wait a whole year to watch more of that show, so you curl up into a ball and cry for 11 months straight? Ever wish you could just watch something else that was just as good? We
We’re still just a few days into June, but already the list of new Netflix titles which are scheduled to arrive on the streaming service next month are starting to stack up. In July, the streaming service will feature new takes on a couple of ’90s classics, along with some returning favorites and all-new Netflix
The Office has been off the air for more than seven years now, but in many ways it seems like NBC’s hit is currently more popular than it ever was before. It’s one of Netflix’s biggest hits, reruns are constantly airing on cable, and Office-related memes are in every corner of the internet. However —
If you want to watch some new TV shows and movies this week, we can help facilitate that for you. We know all about the TV shows and movies that are coming out this week, including stuff that isn’t on Netflix. Sometimes there’s stuff that isn’t on Netflix. This week, for example, the final(?) episode
If you’ve been watching the news or on social media lately, you’ve no doubt found it hard to ignore cases of videotaped racist incidents, or examples of police brutality that have triggered nationwide outrage and protests. From Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was killed when police entered her apartment on a search warrant; to the runner
If you’ve already soaked up all the sun and soap from Outer Banks, Netflix’s teen drama that pits the haves against the have-nots on the picturesque coast of North Carolina, you’re not alone. A lot of viewers blew right through the insanity of John B (Chase Stokes) and his friends’ search for lost treasure in
The wait for new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery feels like forever given the mind-blowing events that unfolded at the end of Season 2. As you’ll recall, Control’s (Alan Van Sprang) armada of Section 31 ships threatened to destroy all sentient life. However, they were ultimately defeated by our heroes with help from unlikely allies
The new HBO drama series I May Destroy You has a timely throughline that contrasts the crises of individuals with those of the world. Now more than ever, personal problems seem trivial as COVID-19 claims thousands of lives daily, children in South Sudan are starving, a civil war in Syria rages on, and rampant police brutality
Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star balances a juggling act with the character Paul Strickland, played by Brian Michael Smith. Paul, like the actor who plays him, is a transgender man — a fact that’s both important to Paul’s story and just as often, not. Paul is a firefighter, and it’s fair to say that if any of us found
Mason’s Paradox, the highly anticipated animated series created by Jacob Graham is releasing their official poster and initial superstar cast in preparation for their Kickstarter campaign and trailer launch taking place on June 9th, 2020. Mason is just your average teenager dealing with teenage problems. Things like dimensional travel, getting mixed up in intergalactic wars
BET is offering President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden the opportunity to face Black America in a presidential forum that would air on June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day that celebrates the abolishment of slavery in this country. The network announced on June 2 that both Trump and Biden
Warner Bros. announced that Just Mercy, Michael B. Jordan‘s 2019 drama that highlights systemic racism in American policing and legal systems, will streaming for free on digital platforms in June. The film follows the real life story of Bryan Stevenson (Jordan), the defense attorney who fought to get the wrongfully convicted Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx)
Note: This feature originally ran in February 2020 for Black History Month. Amid the ongoing civil unrest around the country, TV Guide is re-publishing this story and others like it to help foster greater understanding and awareness around issues of racial justice. Superheroes are thriving on TV, and an unprecedented number of them are African
Note: This story originally ran in July 2019, months after the Netflix series When They See Us sparked conversations about racial justice and disparities in America’s criminal justice system. One year after the series’ release, amid ongoing civil unrest around the country, TV Guide is re-publishing this story and others like it to help foster
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