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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has a theory about Marvel's 'Wonder Man' cancellation

Two weeks after being nominated for an Emmy for his leading role in Wonder Man, Abdul-Mateen found out that the series had been cancelled. He says Marvel could do more to support Black-led projects.

Longtime Trump critic Rosie O'Donnell is stepping in for Jimmy Kimmel this week

Longtime Trump critic Rosie O'Donnell is hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week while Kimmel is on vacation. On Monday night, she called the president "Mango Mussolini."

'Shrinking' star Jason Segel isn't afraid to share the 'dirty underneath'

"If I have a superpower that I can't take credit for ... [it's] that I'm very vulnerable," Segel says. He plays a widowed therapist who offers very blunt advice in the Apple TV series Shrinking .

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series Nashville .

TV creator Liz Meriwether talks about her new dark comedy crime thriller, 'Furious'

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to show creator Liz Meriwether about her new dark and funny TV crime thriller, 'Furious.'

A new HBO series riffs on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'

With sharp dialogue and a strong cast, Lanterns is a mashup of superpower action, odd couple comedy, and old school cop story. It boasts the pleasures, and betrays the perils of pushing the comic book envelope.

'I'm a say yes person': Actor Colman Domingo is up for new challenges

Domingo is nominated for two Emmy Awards for two very different performances — in the Netflix comedy The Four Seasons and in HBO's Euphoria. "I can go very deep with my characters," he says.

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton

Ulf arrives late to the party and sets it ablaze.

Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper earn Emmy nominations and continue 'Daily Show' work

Two of the co-hosts of The Daily Show are nominated for Emmys for their regular segments. Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper both dive into politics and media.

Hannah Waddingham talks about the fourth season of 'Ted Lasso'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Hannah Waddingham about the fourth season of Ted Lasso, which debuts AFC Richmond's women's soccer team.

'Furious' is an unforgettable thriller, not just a 'Black Widow' remake

The new Hulu series stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent on the trail of a serial killer. It was inspired by Black Widow , but Furious totally transforms the 1987 film.

Bresha Webb on her new comedy special and why performing is part of her nature

NPR's A Martinez talks with actor and comedian Bresha Webb about her new comedy special, "LOL Live with Bresha Webb." It streams on Disney+ and Hulu beginning Aug. 7.

'It's just so fun to make people laugh,' says 'Hacks' star Jean Smart

The fifth and final season of the HBO Max series Hacks is nominated for 24 Emmys , including one for Smart as best actress in a comedy series. The writers "raised the bar every single season," Smart says.