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Here's what the new 'Game of Thrones' Emmys record means for TV'Thrones' has become the most-honored fictional program in Emmys history after the show's wins at the 2016 Emmy Awards, passing NBC's comedy 'Frasier.' What does this new record-setting say about today's industry?
Are the Emmys stuck in a rut?Many critics are predicting the winners for some of the top prizes 鈥� best drama series and best comedy series 鈥� will be the same as last year. Is that a problem when there are so many TV options today? Or are possible winners 'Game of Thrones' and 'Veep' simply the best options out there?
Emmy Awards 2016: Should entertainment be free of politics?Politics and entertainment has a long history in the United States. But does using entertainment platforms to deliver political messages adversely affect the democratic process?
Sofia Vergara highest-paid TV actress: Why there's less of a pay gap for TVSofia Vergara and Kaley Cuoco top the TV pay scale for women. The difference between the highest-paid actors and actresses on TV is less glaring than for film stars.
'America's Got Talent': Who won, how it finds success during the summerA winner was crowned during the most recent season finale of 'Talent,' which appears to have become a summer staple for many viewers, judging from its ratings success.
Who will win 'America's Got Talent' and why do viewers like this format?'Talent' airs the finale of its eleventh season on Sept. 14. The show is one of several long-running American programs that are based on everyday people demonstrating skills on national television.
Report finds little change in TV's diversity behind the camera this yearThe Directors Guild of America聽revealed that women and minorities have gained ground only slightly this past year in their share of television director positions.
SNL gets Latina cast member 鈥� are diversity moves enough?The NBC comedy has taken steps to improve cast diversity in recent years, but critics question what has taken the program so long.
Ryan Lochte on 'Dancing with the Stars': A path to forgiveness?Protesters went onstage during Monday's live episode of the ABC reality competition, apparently objecting to Ryan Lochte's presence on the program. Is appearing on 'DWTS' effective for celebrities looking to change the narrative?
New FX series 'Atlanta' and 'Better Things' examine youth, middle ageThe new programs have rather divergent subject matter, yet聽each is anchored, both behind-the-scenes and on-camera, by a single comedic mind; each is as much about atmosphere and character as it is about humor. Both shows are also notable for fleshing out the typical demographics of cutting-edge comedy in Hollywood, which typically skews white and male.
'Queen Sugar' creator Ava DuVernay: 'I love good family dramas ... and I thought, 'Gosh, I wish I could see that with some black folk''Queen Sugar' stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Kofi Siriboe as three聽estranged siblings in a rural Louisiana town as they struggle to make sense of their lives while preserving a family legacy: a failing sugar-cane farm. The series is created by director Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey.
How did 'Star Trek' change science fiction, the TV business, and more?The original 'Trek' series debuted on television 50 years ago. The program has since had a huge impact on sci-fi and on how those who produce TV shows and movies view fans.
Ghost Rider on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': How superheroes return for another tryGabriel Luna's Ghost Rider is the latest character with special powers to pop up in a new property.
Who is Jim Broadbent playing in the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' season?Broadbent has reportedly been cast for the new episodes of the smash hit HBO fantasy series 'Thrones.' He follows actors who recently joined the show like Max von Sydow, Ian McShane, and Jonathan Pryce.
Brewster returns to 'Criminal Minds': How it sustains good ratingsPaget Brewster is returning to the program as a series regular. The show has been a strong performer for network CBS.
'Stranger Things' renewed for season 2: Can the show sustain its popularity?The Netflix summer hit has officially been renewed for more episodes. Will the second season be as satisfying for viewers?
Do the Olympic athletes have an edge on Dancing with the Stars?The upcoming 'Dancing With the Stars' season will include former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and 2016 Olympic athletes Ryan Lochte and Laurie Hernandez. Can Olympians dance?聽
Maksim Chmerkovskiy back on 'DWTS' 鈥� but does the cast help viewers dance?Professional dancer Chmerkovskiy will return to the ABC reality competition for the upcoming fall season. The show seems to have encouraged viewers all over the world to try out ballroom dancing and other styles of dance.
Actor Steven Hill became mainstay of 'Law & Order' seriesHill starred as district attorney Adam Schiff on the long-running NBC program 'Law & Order' as well as appearing in other programs such as 'Mission Impossible' and on Broadway in productions including 'The Country Girl.'
These 'SNL' cast members return for season 42: Where does show stand?'SNL' has revealed which stars will be coming back for the variety show's upcoming season. As the premiere approaches, what is the status of 'SNL' after four decades?