Drew Drechsel, last year’s “American Ninja Warrior” champion, was arrested on child-sex charges just two weeks after completing a new season.
Author: Bill Keveney, USA TODAY
Emmys, not surprisingly, abandon in-person gathering for virtual ceremony due to pandemic
Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel and producers informed nominees that the Sept. 20 ceremony will be virtual instead of in person in Los Angeles.
Tucker Carlson says departed show writer ‘was wrong’ for racist, sexist online comments
On his Fox News show, Tucker Carlson said a show writer who resigned after racist comments were revealed ‘was wrong,’ but ripped celebratory ‘ghouls.’
NBC’s Peacock arrives last to streaming wars, but has a valuable weapon: It’s free (with ads)
NBC’s Peacock streaming service arrives Wednesday, offering original shows, reruns, films, sports, news and kids’ shows on free and premium platforms.
Javicia Leslie to become TV’s first Black Batwoman in CW series, Ruby Rose responds
Javicia Leslie will succeed Ruby Rose as the superhero title character of CW’s ‘Batwoman,’ although she will have a different non-superhero alter ego.
‘Unsolved Mysteries’ revival leaps to top of Netflix rankings, case tips already coming in
‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ an unscripted series from the ’80s and ’90s, got off to a great start in its Netflix revival, drawing viewers and case tips.
Adam Carolla backs Jimmy Kimmel but says Karl Malone, Oprah impressions are ‘not blackface’
Adam Carolla backed Jimmy Kimmel, who apologized Tuesday for past blackface appearances. The podcaster said comedians need room to ‘push boundaries.
‘Live PD’ host Dan Abrams calls cancellation an ‘overreaction,’ laments broad-brush police blame
Host Dan Abrams called A&E’s cancellation of ‘Live PD’ an ‘overreaction’ and that many police have to ‘suffer for the sins of a few.’
Melissa Etheridge says her 21-year-old son, Beckett Cypher, died of opioid addiction
Beckett Cypher, 21, son of Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher, has died. The cause was opioid addiction, Etheridge said on Twitter Wednesday.
Hollywood Bowl cancels summer season for first time in 98-year history due to COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time in its 98-year history, the legendary Hollywood Bowl is canceling its summer season due to the coronavirus pandemic.