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A Very, Very Good Oral History of “Seinfeld” Character Babu Bhatt

Writers Tom Leopold and Peter Mehlman tell the inside story of one of the sitcom's most iconic roles

"House of the Dragon" Is Officially a Hit. Get Ready for at Least Three More "Thrones" Spinoffs.

HBO is reportedly "ecstatic" after 10 million viewers tuned in for last Sunday's premiere

"Thrones" Is Back After Three Years Away. Here's Why We're Opting for Optimism.

We'll never forgive the ending to the original series. But "House of the Dragon" — with its $20 million episodes and already-favorable reviews — looks like a winner.

Anne Heche Deserved Better

The late actress struggled with mental illness and addiction but never got the compassion she deserved

"Seinfeld" Namesake Trio to Tee Off at US Amateur Championship

Is the grouping of golfers Costanza, Newman and Kremer a coincidence?

10 Chicago Chefs on What "The Bear" Gets Right (And Really Wrong)

"Mostly I was amazed by the extremely expensive kitchen they put together while having no money and being indebted to the mob"

Mike Tyson Calls Hulu a "Slave Master" for "Stealing" His Life Story

The former heavyweight boxer has taken to social media to criticize the upcoming series "Mike"

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for August

Including an official sequel to “Heat." Plus, Ryan Reynolds pulls a real-life Ted Lasso.

Raised by TV: How My Television Replaced School

My mother kept me home until I was 11, so television was my teacher

Why New Movies Look So Bad on Your Expensive 4K TV

A combination of TVs getting better too quickly and an over-reliance on second-tier CGI makes for a bad home-viewing experience

Penn Badgley Knows His “You” Masturbation Scenes Are Creepy

According to the Netflix star, that's the point

“Friends” Creator Marta Kauffman Should Apologize for Fat Monica Next

Kauffman recently apologized for the show's lack of diversity and transphobia. She should address its fatphobia next.

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for July

Jordan Peele returns (with aliens). And it’s both Shark Week and SharkFest.

What’s With All the Dancing on TV Nowadays?

It seems as though characters are spontaneously busting a move more than ever

"Top Chef" Champ Buddha Lo Reveals a Hidden Challenge of Winning the Title

Lo delivered the goods during Season 19 of "Top Chef "in Houston

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It Appears LIV Golf Is Ashamed of Its TV Ratings

After holding six events this year, the breakaway league has stopped publicly reporting its viewership numbers

A New Startup Wants to Give You a Free TV, But There’s a Catch

Telly's TVs will include a second screen devoted to displaying ads

Meet the Guy Hosting an IRL “Survivor” Played in LA Backyards

Applications are open for the unsanctioned game Jeff Probst called “brutal, but awesome”

The Best Movies, TV and Music for May

Including the long-awaited return of “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.” Plus, the rise and fall of BlackBerry.

Millennials Have Mixed Emotions About Jerry Springer’s Death

Some turned to Twitter to mourn the loss of Springer, and others vocalized their frustration with his show's transphobia

Coach Beard Talked About Pegging on “Ted Lasso”

Good luck explaining that one to your parents

Police Issue Arrest Warrant for “Jackass” Alum Bam Margera

This follows a domestic violence arrest earlier this year

A New Podcast Breaks Down the Best Needle Drops in Pop Culture

Hosts Rachel Brodsky and Aviv Rubinstien break down the best musical moments on "*IN SYNC"

Netflix’s “Wednesday” Sparks a Romanian Tourism Revival

The show's first season was a big hit for Netflix

The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

Including Ari Aster’s bizarre follow-up to “Hereditary" and the final season of “Barry"

Remembering Lance Reddick, Who Made Every Project Better

The actor, known for "The Wire" and "John Wick," died Friday at the age of 60

Tom Brady Is Reportedly Talking With Netflix About a…Comedy Special?

The QB and the streaming giant are discussing making "The Greatest Roast of All Time"

The Best Movies, TV and Music for March

The return of John Wick vs. the return of Ted Lasso. Plus: Chris Rock goes live on Netflix.

The Legacy of "M*A*S*H" — And TV's Best Series Finales

Even four decades later, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” still sets the bar for how to wrap things up on the small screen

Behind the Scenes of "Drive to Survive"

Including the return of superstar Max Verstappen — and how the winning TV formula applies to golf and tennis

Netflix Readies Matthew McConaughey-as-Elvis Animated Series

Sorry, Austin Butler, there's a new A-list Elvis impersonator in town