10 comedy actors who proved themselves capable in dramatic roles
Comedy actors tend to be typecast in the genre, but here are 10 who have managed to shed their reputation for laughs and pivot to more dramatic roles.
Brendan Dassey’s conviction overturned in ‘Making a Murderer’ case
A conviction has been overturned in the case of the murder of Teresa Halbach, which was featured in Netflix documentary Making a Murderer.
On-set ‘disagreement’ leads to Thomas Gibson’s dismissal from ‘Criminal Minds’
Thomas Gibson has been let go from the CBS drama Criminal Minds due to an alleged altercation, and won't be returning for the series' upcoming 12th season.
Two key players from ‘Saturday Night Live’ won’t be returning for 42nd season
Two key players from the cast of Saturday Night Live won't be returning for the sketch comedy's show's upcoming 42nd season.
Martha Stewart plus Snoop Dogg equals the best dinner parties imaginable
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg have teamed up for a new unscripted series on VH1 that will see the pair host dinner parties for different celebrity guests
7 Hollywood stars who passed the TV torch to their kids
Some of the latest television stars bear a striking resemblance to Hollywood A-listers, and there's a reason; they are, in fact, their offspring.
Guess which popular ABC sitcom Nathan Fillion will have a recurring role on?
Following the cancellation of his long-running series Castle, Nathan Fillion is making his return to TV already, but on another popular show from ABC
‘Friends’ co-creator rolls out new HBO mini-series starring Natalie Portman
Grace & Frankie's Marta Kauffman has two new projects in the works, including an HBO miniseries and the adaptation of an Israeli show for Amazon
CBS All Access launches original series in Big Brother, sort of
CBS All Access will air an original 19th season of the popular series Big Brother, which will reportedly follow season 18 when it ends next month on CBS.
Netflix reveals obvious, surprising second season renewals for three original series
Netflix has confirmed the renewal of three of its original series for a second season, including one that might surprise you.
Netflix sets premiere dates for 9 series, including ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Chef’s Table’
Netflix has released the premiere dates for nine new and returning series, including Chef's Table and Black Mirror, Gilmore Girls, and Beat Bugs.
‘Big Bang Theory’ casts Katey Sagal, Jack McBrayer in long overdue roles in season 10
Katey Sagal has been cast as Penny's mom on Big Bang Theory, and is set to appear in the season 10 premiere alongside Jack McBrayer as Penny's brother
Get ready to cry watching the season 7 trailer for ‘The Walking Dead’
The season 7 trailer for The Walking Dead, revealed at Comic-Con, will tug hard at your heartstrings as it further teases a major event in the first episode
Trouble is brewing in Mexico in new trailer for ‘Fear the Walking Dead’
A new trailer for the back half of season two of Fear the Walking Dead reveals that we'll be following all three groups separately as they encounter trouble
From ‘Friends’ to ‘Wonder Years’: 10 shows that rewrote the rules of TV
Medical, legal, and cop dramas weren't always commonplace. Here are nine shows that blazed the trail for several of the latest trends in primetime TV.
‘The Walking Dead’ Comic-Con season 7 promo art gets the theories flying once again
New poster art revealed for season 7 of The Walking Dead will get those theories going once again about who will have an intimate meeting with Lucille.
Crackle original series 'StartUp' delves into the high-stakes world of fintech
Crackle's original series StartUp, which delves into the world of financial startups, wealthy financiers, cops, and gangs, has gotten a launch date
7 of the longest-running primetime scripted series in U.S. history
Sometimes, a television series meets its end too early, sometimes, years after it should. But many stellar shows have enjoyed a healthy, and lengthy, run
Where did all these after-show talk shows come from? And why do we love them?
Following in the footsteps of AMC and Chris Hardwick's "Talking" series, after-show talk shows for popular primetime dramas are being released in droves
From stage to small screen: 5 radical comics with their own TV shows
Many stand-up comedians aspire to develop their own television series, following in the footsteps of highly-successful folks like Jerry Seinfeld
Can Matthew McConaughey help bring ‘True Detective’ back for a third season?
In a recent interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Matthew McConaughey expressed a willingness to reprise his role as Rust Cohle in True Detective
7 ways Netflix and Chelsea Handler ripped apart the rulebook for late-night TV
'Chelsea', the first weekly original talk show to air on a streaming site, has proven thus far to have the potential to truly change the talk show format
Orphan Black’s upcoming fifth season will be its last
Orphan Black has been renewed for its fifth season, but creators have confirmed that it will be the last for the hit BBC show.
James Corden, Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘give it away’ in latest Carpool Karaoke
In the latest edition of Carpool Karaoke, James Corden rocks out with Red Hot Chili Peppers, reliving the '90s, getting naked, wrestling, and more.
Nick Kroll brings us along for his journey through puberty in Netflix animated series
Comedian Nick Kroll is creating an animated series called Big Mouth about his journey through puberty. It's set to premiere in 2017
They could have sold tickets to Broadway-themed edition of Carpool Karaoke
Broadway is the theme of the latest Carpool Karaoke from James Corden, which features Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, plus other stars.
Netflix extends its international reach with upcoming series from India
Netflix is adding another title to its its of international original series with Sacred Games, a series that will be produced and filmed in India
‘Friends’ or foes? David Schwimmer, James Corden, surprise guest engage in rap battle
David Schwimmer rap battled James Corden as the two delivered insult after insult, followed by a surprise guest that arrived to take them both down.
Break out the red lights, Hulu picks up new sex-trade drama Harlots
Hulu has given a straight-to-series order to ITV eight-part series Harlots, based on the London sex trade in the 18th century.
14 famous actors who used to be roommates
Before hitting it big in Hollywood, many actors shacked up with other aspiring actors to save on rent, and a few of these duos might surprise you.
Why Hollywood A-listers are flocking to TV and ruling the small screen
Big-name Hollywood actors are making a mass migration from film to television, and it's paying off. We explore who these actors are, and what compelled them to make the move.
Meet the real people who inspired Silicon Valley’s most eccentric characters
The HBO show Silicon Valley is fiction, but many of the characters seem to draw inspiration from real-life tech entrepreneurs. Here are six examples.
Carpool Karaoke with Gwen Stefani amps up the star power as two A-listers hitch a ride
In the latest edition of Carpool Karaoke, James Corden rides with Gwen Stefani, but they end up picking up two A-list actors along the way.