Inauguration 2025
Who Is Christopher Macchio, Trump’s Choice to Sing the National Anthem?
With the inauguration on the horizon, Trump has tapped Carrie Underwood and “America’s Tenor” Christopher Macchio to perform at the ceremony.
By Chris Murphy
Mutual Aid
California Wildfires: How to Help Los Angeles From Anywhere in the World
Here’s where to donate, volunteer, or seek aid as flames continue for a fourth day.
By Chris Murphy and Savannah Walsh
timeout with castle daddy
The Traitors’ Alan Cumming Is Sick, Twisted, and Needs to Be Psychiatrically Evaluated
He plays a character on the hit reality series, but the real-life Cumming can also get saucy: “You say, ‘I could never be a traitor.’ I think, ‘Yes, you could, bitch, if I tapped you on the shoulder.’”
By Savannah Walsh
Review
Noah Wyle Heads Back to the ER in Compelling New Series The Pitt
A medical drama going for bracing realism is anchored by a strong central performance from a veteran TV doctor.
By Richard Lawson
Awards Season
All the Highlights From the 2025 Golden Globes
The best looks from the red carpet, the night’s most shocking wins and losses, and everything else you missed.
Happy New Year?
What Was Whitney Cummings Even Talking About in Her Red-Pilled Roast of 2024?
While appearing on CNN’s live New Year’s Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, the comedian laid into the left and recycled some dubious talking points.
By Chris Murphy
Masked Man
Glen Powell Dons Makeup, Wig in Teaser for Football Comedy Chad Powers
The Hit Man star gets back into ridiculous costume for the Hulu series.
By Eve Batey
reviews
Squid Game Season 2 May as Well Be Ripped from the Headlines
Once again, debt-ridden people debase themselves for bored billionaires. What could be more timely?
By Joy Press
who by fire
Why That Bad Sisters Season 2 Finale Felt Like a Cathartic Battle Cry
Series creator Sharon Horgan breaks down the painful but realistic ending to her AppleTV+ series, which has found new resonance in the current political moment: “We all hoped we’d be in a different place in the world right now.”
By Savannah Walsh
Live From New York
In Epic SNL Cold Open, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, John Mulaney and More Welcome Martin Short into Five-Timers Club
It was a star-packed evening to celebrate host Short, who took the opportunity to make out with Jimmy Fallon.
By Karen Valby
Backward Momentum
Hollywood’s DEI Programs Have Begun to D-I-E. How Hard Did the Industry Really Try?
“I knew not to expect much,” says a TV creator, “but it’s still pretty disheartening when even the façade totally falls away.”
By Joy Press
checking in
The White Lotus Season 3 Tease Shows First Look at Parker Posey and Natasha Rothwell in Thailand
The first official trailer for the third season of the buzzed-about HBO anthology has arrived, introducing the new crop of vacationers checking into the White Lotus in Thailand.
By Savannah Walsh
so long, cowboy
The Yellowstone Finale Sells Dutton Ranch and Sets Up Another Spin-Off
But before anyone could ride off into the sunset, one last major character had to be killed.
By Savannah Walsh
best of 2024
The 24 Best Performances of 2024
From film to TV to Broadway to the hyperreality of one all-consuming press tour, here are the performers we couldn’t keep our eyes off in 2024.
By Hillary Busis, Richard Lawson, David Canfield, Rebecca Ford, Chris Murphy, Savannah Walsh, Daniela Tijerina, Burake Teshome, Kase Wickman, and John Ross
Live From New York
Chris Rock Gets By With Some Help From Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live
Rock salutes Joe Biden's middle finger in his monologue; a Weekend Update lament.
By Karen Valby
No Good [Redacted]
Why Linda Cardellini Relished That Last, Nasty No Good Deed Twist
The Emmy nominee breaks down the wild finale of Netflix’s fizzy black comedy, and why she’s been waiting to play a role like Margo for a very long time: “She’s a brilliant liar.”
By David Canfield
exclusive
The Studio: How the Seth Rogen Comedy Got Hollywood to Behave Badly
Martin Scorsese sobs, Ron Howard rages, and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos ventures into enemy territory in the Apple TV+ series.
By Anthony Breznican
that’s hot
Why Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie Almost Ditched The Simple Life
The iconic duo journey back to the primordial days of reality TV, reminiscing about their pioneering show and their new Peacock reunion special, Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
By Daniela Tijerina
The 43 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2025
Featuring old favorites, appealing newcomers, and the big finales we’ve been waiting years to see.
By Hillary Busis, John Ross, Chris Murphy, Savannah Walsh, Richard Lawson, David Canfield, Rebecca Ford, Anthony Breznican, and Jeff Giles
dun dun
Inside the Law & Order Episode That Predicted a Health Care Executive’s Killing
After writer Wendy Battles heard about the death of Brian Thompson, she felt immediate déjà vu: “Twenty-two years later, our episode is happening in real life.”
By Savannah Walsh
crypt-oh no
The Rise and Fall (and Rise?) of Hawk Tuah Girl
In record time, Haliey Welch went from a viral sensation, to successful podcast host, to the recipient of an SEC complaint due to her involvement in the allegedly dodgy memecoin $HAWK.
By Chris Murphy