TV and Streaming

Dana Eden, producer of Apple TV series ‘Tehran,’ found dead in Greece
Eden, 52, was found dead in her hotel room in Athens, Greek police said.

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
The people behind it say the show lasts because it always resets.

Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ has transformed South Korea’s fine dining scene
The show builds on years of government efforts to promote Korean cuisine.

‘Love Story’ revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s stirred some backlash
Ryan Murphy produced FX and Hulu’s new series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. &...

What is streamflation? (And will streaming prices keep rising?)
Streaming prices are climbing as companies shift toward profits.

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 contestant hospitalized after pouring nail glue in eye
Season 10 of “Love Is Blind” premiered Wednesday on Netflix, and the show is already...

Super Bowl averages 124.9M viewers in US, Bad Bunny’s halftime 128.2 million, both short of records
The last four Super Bowls had experienced audience increases.

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others.

Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie ‘The ’Burbs’
The series pays homage to the original film with nods and cameos.

Super Bowl 2026: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks livestream
The game will be aired on NBC and Telemundo.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Things to expect and what they mean
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance is 13 minutes long.

Guy Fieri’s dramatic transformation on full display in newly released extended Super Bowl commercial
Fans of celebrity chef Guy Fieri who have been waiting to see more of the...

Guy Fieri finally unveils ‘Flavortown’ in new TV cooking competition
Fans of Guy Fieri will finally get their first look at “Flavortown” next month.

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.

OG ‘Real Housewives of NYC’ stars reuniting in new E! series
A handful of original — and favorite — "Real Housewives of New York City" stars are reuniting...

‘American Idol’ to start streaming live on Disney+
It follows in the footsteps of fellow ABC competition staple "Dancing with the Stars."

How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the ‘wardrobe malfunction’ to caged kids
These moments aren't just flashpoints; they amplify visibility and invite interpretation.

This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore
For the second year in a row, AI is making waves in Super Bowl ads.

Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Authorities in Arizona believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will.

FKA twigs, Addison Rae and others embrace playful, daring fashion on Grammys red carpet
Music's biggest stars delivered fresh new takes on red carpet style.

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

How to watch tonight’s 2026 Grammys
Here's where you can stream the show.

Column: Nearing age 100, it’s springtime for Mel Brooks in new Judd Apatow documentary
Mel Brooks is the centerpiece of a thoughtfully thrilling documentary on HBO Max.

Gay ice hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The show's popularity is seen as a form of resistance against the oppressive regime.

Caitlin Clark joining NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ for Lakers-Knicks pregame at MSG
She says she's excited to join the crew and share her insights on the game.

The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall
Nominations will be revealed on May 5.

King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
“Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision,” will be available on Amazon from Feb. 6.

‘Saturday Night Live’ tribute to Minnesotans gets zapped at last minute
Tommy Brennan, who grew up in St. Paul, had prepared a personal monologue for the...

Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement — and concern
Known for his ropeless ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan, Honnold aims to push climbing limits...

WNBA star Angel Reese set to appear in season 2 of ‘The Hunting Wives’
WNBA star Angel Reese has officially joined the cast of “The Hunting Wives” for its...

What to know about the 2026 Grammys
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 in Los Angeles.

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ review: Lighter and refreshing ‘GoT’ fare
This third HBO series set in author George R.R. Martin's world finally arrives this week.

Critics agree Pamela Anderson was exploited by Seth Rogen’s sex tape series
Anderson spoke out against Rogen's role in developing in 'Pam and Tommy,' the 2022 Hulu...

Golden Globes draw 8.7M viewers, a nearly 7% dip from 2025
Sunday’s telecast on CBS didn’t quite reach the viewership levels of the two previous Globes...

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs
PBS says the changes don't indicate danger for the weekday “NewsHour” program.

Want to solve a mystery this winter? 4 new series will test your sleuthing skills
Harlan Coben is attached to two of these shows.

How ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ became a surprise hit with teens
Part of it, the showrunner says, is that the show is very 'clippable.'

Paramount’s next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making
Warner Bros. is in the middle of a bidding war between Paramount and Netflix.

Complete list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners
Here's a list of winners at Sunday's Golden Globes.

Nikki Glaser takes swings at CBS and Leo, goes gentle on Julia in Golden Globes monologue
It was Glaser’s second time hosting the show.

Photos: 2026 Golden Globes red carpet standout fashion moments
Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour.

Watch: Golden Globes red carpet and backstage interviews
See the stars' arrivals, fashion shots and celebrity interviews.

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Many of the Oscar favorites won.

North Bay native stars in NBC’s new mockumentary
Gus Heagerty has always looked for ways to make people laugh. The self-described “class clown”...

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
The prizes were presented at a new event called Golden Eve on Thursday Night.

‘America’s Test Kitchen’ chef dies at 49
Elle Simone Scott, a chef and cookbook author best known for her work on "America's...

‘The Pitt’ is back for another harrowing 15-hour shift. Is it even possible to up the ante?
After a harrowing debut season that garnered five Emmys, “The Pitt” returns for Season 2...

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures.

‘I want to be the Ted Lasso of reality television’: Local donkey rescue stars in ABC TV series
A former magazine executive turned head of a donkey sanctuary in Mendocino County is the...

The Golden Globes are this week. Here’s what to know about the first major show of awards season
The show airs live at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and streams live on Paramount+.

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Where to watch, top nominees
It's a new year and new awards season as 2026 kicks off with the Critics...

TV for winter 2026: A new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘Bridgerton’ returns and Nicole Kidman leads a new series
Our picks for the new TV season include some rehashed titles as well as some...

Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
Hulu isn't disappearing; Disney hasn't set a date to retire the stand-alone app.

Here’s how to watch Rose Parade 2026: Floats, performances and more
If you’re looking to tune in from home, staff at The Pasadena Star-News, from the...

Jonas Brothers on hosting a New Year’s Eve concert, plus 5 other ways to ring in 2026
The Jonas Brothers are going to make noise in Miami to ring in the new...

Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
The show explores his complex personality and career.

Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly weds Olympic swimmer
Gordon Ramsay's 25-year-old daughter, Holly, tied the knot on Saturday with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty....

34 movies and shows to watch on a plane — or trapped at the airport — this holiday season
In-flight viewing is a specific, and sometimes unintentionally communal, viewing experience.

How TV shows like ‘Mo’ and ‘Muslim Matchmaker’ allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Television from Arab American and Muslim American creators is telling nuanced, complicated stories about identity...

‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences
'Heated Rivalry' is the No. 1 series on HBO Max as the first season heads...

Why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are feasting on TV comfort food
Younger audiences are binge-watching programs that became hits in the pre-streaming era.

Our 5 Hallmark Christmas rom-coms to watch this holiday season
Here are my favorite 2025 holiday rom-coms that made me laugh, gave me cozy holiday...

A Petaluma trivia guru is now a reigning ‘Jeopardy!’ champion and calls it ‘a longtime dream come true’
Trey Hart, a grant writer for the Redwood Empire Food Bank, was crowned champion on...

At 55, Minnie Driver still believes she can do the impossible
An unlikely movie star in the 1990s, she has weathered ups and downs to find...

Tearful Bowen Yang departs ‘SNL’ after emotional Christmas episode hosted by Ariana Grande
Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help...

From TikTok to PBS: Kiki Rough’s ‘Recession Recipes’ are filling a need
The resident of Porter County, Indiana has gained popularity after launching her TikTok series less...

Cause of death revealed for ‘Unboxing Guy’ YouTuber Lamarr Wilson
Tech influencer and YouTuber Lamarr Wilson died last month at age 48 as a result...

‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Adán Correa is using his fame to advocate for the autism community at home
The Cal State Fullerton student and son of Rep. Lou Correa says the Netflix show...

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
Get ready for all of the events with this guide of things to know.

Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
Hollywood, it seems, has found God.

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars.

Diversity and representation of women on streaming TV series in sharp decline, UCLA study shows
The downturn in diversity represents a troubling shift, said the authors of the report.

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark...

King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening
Charles’ decision to disclose his diagnosis was a departure for Britain’s royals.

What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries
Two episodes will drop weekly, through Dec. 26.

Here are 10 TV shows from 2025 to catch up on before it’s 2026
A number of titles got people watching and also talking.

Diana Ross will headline ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup
The pop icon will perform a medley, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down.”

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks
Whoever wins, it's likely to be many months before the management situation is cleared up.

Taylor Swift takes over LA with Swifties speculating what it means
The Disney+ branded photo op promotes the pop star's docuseries “The End of an Era”...

Eric Dane’s emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026
Dane expressed his desire to capture meaningful moments and help others find meaning in their...

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
The extension will keep him on the air until at least May 2027.

Photos: Calistoga’s holiday tractor parade lights up downtown
Dozens of decorated tractors rolled through downtown Calistoga during the city’s annual tractor parade, drawing...

Limited number of tickets on sale Thursday for BottleRock. Here’s how to get them
BottleRock 2026 holiday presale tickets go on sale Thursday with three-day passes starting at $455,...

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
Paramount is going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders.

North Coast-filmed ‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations
It was a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy...

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. ‘could be a problem’ because of size of market share
Trump says he will be involved in the decision about whether federal regulators should approve...

What Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies
One of the remaining 'big five' studios, Warner Bros. is an essential part of movie...

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and...

How to watch the 2026 World Cup draw
Friday's festivities offer plenty of viewing options in English and Spanish.

How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close
The end of 2025 is near. And the season of unwrapping our online lives is...

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in 2027
The “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham have teamed up for a...

What to know about ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: Who’s returning, who’s getting married?
"Euphoria" is returning this spring for its third and likely final season. Here's a handy...

George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with ‘Jay Kelly’
George Clooney plays a movie star with regrets in his new Netflix movie. The making...

Consumers are spending $22 more a month on average for streaming services. Why do prices keep rising?
Once sold at discounted rates, many platforms have raised prices at a swift clip.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
Additional performers include 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

Movie Review: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ mixes religion and mystery in poor ‘Knives Out’ film
The movie features returning Daniel Craig's detective Benoit Blanc and a new star-studded cast.

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
The pregame performances will air on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen star in a love story, onscreen and off
Married for three decades, the actors get together as characters in the second season of...

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries
The holiday season is packed with festive TV specials and movies.

Robert Irwin, like sis Bindi, wins ‘DWTS,’ so crocodiles aren’t his only claim to fame
A new "Dancing with the Stars" champion has been crowned.
