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Phoebe Dynevor in Eye of Storm Over ‘Bridgerton’ Sex, But She’s Cool With It

Keith GirardDecember 29, 2020

Phoebe Dynevo has a surprisingly enlightened view of controversial sex scenes in the Netflix series Bridgerton....

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Who knew? Canadian sitcom Shitt's Creek wins big at the Emmys (Photo: PopTV)

Holy Schitt! 2020 Emmys Swoon for Obscure Sitcom in First Virtual Show

WinchesterSeptember 21, 2020

I didn’t know what to expect as I dialed up Sunday’s Emmys awards show. First off, I guess I have to start watching "Schitt’s Creek."...

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Regis Philbin, whose television career spanned six decades., is dead at 88. (Photo:

Regis Philbin Dead at 88: A Personal Remembrance of His Long Career

David SalidorJuly 25, 2020

I had met Regis Philbin years ago in Hollywood, while he was the sidekick to Joey Bishop on Bishop’s ABC/late-night talk show....

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What the Hell is Wrong With the Police? John Oliver Breaks It Down (Video)

Keith GirardJune 8, 2020

Donald Trump’s bible photo op at historic St. Johns Church in Washington, D.C. was nadir of America’s police state. John Oliver explains. ...

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Carice Van Houten and her character Melisandre on Game of Thrones. (Photo Collage: Sachyn/ HBO)

Carice van Houten, aka Melisandre, Raps Fans for Dissing Game of Thrones

Keith GirardMay 20, 2020

Carice van Houten, the red witch Melisandre on HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones,” is casting an evil eye at fans for being “ungrateful.” They thought the final season of the show sucked....

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Sean Hannity and Fox talking heads brutally played down the coronavirus. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Watch in Horror as Trump and Fox Talking Heads Absurdly Dismiss Covid-19

Keith GirardApril 3, 2020

Donald Trump and right-wing Fox talking heads went overboard absurdly dismissing the danger of COVID-19, delaying the nation’s response to the pandemic for weeks and putting the lives of countless Americans at risk....

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Late night comedians went to town on President Trump's coronavirus buffoonery. (Photo: NYI Collage)

Trump Incompetence Savaged on Late Night as Coronavirus Spreads (See!)

Keith GirardMarch 10, 2020

Donald Trump has been lampooned for a lot of things on late night television, but never before has his rote incompetence become the subject of comedy routines like it was last night....

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