Two new series -- Netflix's "Unbelievable," which arrived last week, and "Emergence," which premieres Tuesday on ABC -- are built around female cops and the girls who need them. The first, a limited series starring Merritt Wever and Toni Collette, is available to watch from beginning to end, and it's worth watching from beginning to end; the ...Read more

Lilly Singh isn't yet tired of being asked how it feels to be one of the only women hosting a late-night comedy show. But she's a bit tired of feeling that she has to answer that question on behalf of all women in comedy.

"There's some weight to it," the star of "A Little Late With Lilly Singh" told NBC News Now this week, fresh off the debut ...Read more

Ever look at a cake and think, "Wow, that looks like a toddler assembled it as part of a sensory activity and then rammed it with a ball or block or tablet before jamming toy figurines into it for decoration?"

If the answer is yes, you were probably watching "Nailed It!" (If the answer is no, whoever made that eyesore of a cake should probably ...Read more

Cue the rose petal confetti! "Bachelor in Paradise" contestants Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty -- the franchise's first same-sex couple -- got engaged Tuesday night in a historic finale episode.

The pair's groundbreaking queer romance had a fairy tale ending during the three-hour broadcast, which included one proposal in pre-recorded ...Read more

Once feared shuttered for good, "Downton Abbey" has grandly reopened its doors, and for those who found pleasure within its magisterial walls, that is the best of news.

For six seasons a pillar of appointment TV, in fact PBS' highest-rated dramatic series of all time, "Downton" has adroitly transitioned to theaters with all its satisfying ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- British actor Tom Payne spent 3 1/2 years feeling like there were zombies around every corner and having dreams of the undead. That was a reaction to working on the popular cable series "The Walking Dead." Now there's a real potential he will be having dreams about serial killers because of his new job.

"Prodigal Son," scheduled ...Read more

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT. 3 stars. An alienated teen -- the son of Pakistani immigrants -- in 1980s Britain finds inspiration in the lyrics and music of Bruce Springsteen. Gurinder Chadha (Bend it Like Beckham) gives us a daft and somehow enjoyable musical that turns the music of The Boss into a "Mamma Mia"-style sing-along. 1 hr. 56 PG-13 (thematic...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- In late April, Britney Spears delivered a plea to her 22 million Instagram followers.

"Don't believe everything you read and hear," she wrote in a caption.

"Your love and dedication is amazing," she went on, "but what I need right now is a little bit of privacy to deal with all the hard things that life is throwing my way."

It ...Read more

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Sept. 9:

1. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

2. Men in Black: International -- Sony

3. Aladdin (2019)

4. Ma (2019) -- Universal

5. The Secret Life of Pets 2 -- Universal

6. The Hustle (2019) -- Universal

7. Godzilla: King of the Monsters -- Warner

8. Avengers: Endgame -- Disney

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Beyonce's penchant for surprises spilled onto network television Monday night when the pop superstar aired "Beyonce Presents: Making the Gift" on ABC.

The documentary special -- a behind-the-scenes look at her musical ode to this summer's "The Lion King" -- dropped Monday with little advance notice, save for an announcement from the network on ...Read more

Historically, able actors who play characters with disabilities have been rewarded for their performances with high box office returns, critical acclaim and even Academy Awards. But a recent study shows that viewers are getting tired of the lack of representation for the disability community on screen. Authenticity is the new frontier.

Findings...Read more

The long-running hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" will have its streaming home on HBO Max, the upcoming service to be launched by WarnerMedia next year.

The rights deal announced Tuesday was expected as "The Big Bang Theory" is produced by WarnerMedia's studio Warner Bros. Television. The agreement also includes keeping the series on ...Read more

Looking for the who, what, when, where, how, and why of this year's Emmys? We've got you covered.

What: The Television Academy presents the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards

Where: The 7,100-seat Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles

When: The ceremony begins Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern. Red carpet coverage begins at 6:30.

How to ...Read more