Television
Who Was Yasuke, Japan's First Black Samurai?
In the late 16th century, the enigmatic warrior fought alongside a feudal lord dubbed the "Great Unifier"
Angelo Badalamenti, Who Composed Ethereal Scores for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 85
He was one of David Lynch's closest collaborators—and wrote one of TV's most memorable themes
American Pop Culture Takes the Spotlight in a New Blockbuster Exhibition
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History brings television, film, music and sports together in one enthralling space
Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' Is Packed With Misinformation and Junk Science
Scientists watched 202 episodes and found them filled with unreliable information and white male experts named 'Mike'
Carol Burnett Reveals How She Came to Create the Charwoman
The indelible comedian opens up about her favorite TV moments
Why 1992 Was Such a 'Horrible Year' for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
The fifth season of "The Crown" explores the dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, a catastrophic fire and other Windsor tragedies
Meet Anna May Wong, the First Asian American on U.S. Currency
The trailblazing actress overcame discrimination to become a global star
The Medieval Power Struggle That Inspired HBO's 'House of the Dragon'
The "Game of Thrones" spinoff takes its cue from the Anarchy, a civil war that saw Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois vying for the English crown
When the Muppets Moved to Moscow
A new book details the tangled tale of "Ulitsa Sezam," a "Sesame Street" spinoff that aired until visions of Russia's democratic future faltered
Meet the First Black Woman Puppeteer on 'Sesame Street'
Megan Piphus Peace, 29, plays a 6-year-old Black girl named Gabrielle
James Earl Jones Retires From Voicing Darth Vader
Future "Star Wars" productions will recreate Jones' menacing voice using artificial intelligence
Betty White's Belongings Are Up for Auction
The items tell the story of the beloved comedic actress' life—and her groundbreaking eight-decade career
Fifty Years and TV's 'M*A*S*H' Still Draws Audiences
Fans are making plans to visit the Smithsonian this December when the show's signature signpost goes on view in the new exhibition "Entertainment Nation"
How J.R.R. Tolkien Came to Write the Stories of 'The Rings of Power'
Haunted by the approach of another world war, the beloved fantasy author created a new story of Middle-earth that few people even knew about—until now
How Hulu's 'Mike' Dramatizes the Life of Boxing Heavyweight Mike Tyson
The new eight-part series tries to humanize its notorious central character, whose athletic prowess was later overshadowed by his actions outside the ring
What the 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' Lawsuit Means for Fan-Created Content
Netflix has accused the songwriting duo behind the viral production of stealing copyrighted material for their own financial gain
Nichelle Nichols, Pioneering 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 89
She made history as one of the first Black women to appear in a leading role on television
How Nichelle Nichols Launched Real-Time Opportunities for Women in Space
When NASA asked for help, the actress said: 'I will bring you the most qualified people on the planet'
What Ever Happened to the Neighborhood Paperboy?
To mark the premiere of Amazon's "Paper Girls," we delved into the surprisingly murky history of bicycle-riding newspaper carriers
Stories From the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
The new documentary 'Aftershock' follows two women who died from pregnancy-related complications
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