‘The Good Wife’-verse expands with new series ‘Elsbeth’ starring Carrie Preston

‘The Good Wife’-verse expands with new series ‘Elsbeth’ starring Carrie Preston

It took about 14 years but Carrie Preston is finally playing her dream role full-time. Preston stars in the new CBS procedural “ Elsbeth,” as Elsbeth Tascioni, a gifted attorney with a sharp eye for detail who is easily distracted. She also possesses joie de vivre and does not put on airs. Make no mistake … Read more

A familiar American goes to Italy to live his best life in the bloody Netflix series ‘Ripley’

A familiar American goes to Italy to live his best life in the bloody Netflix series ‘Ripley’

NEW YORK — It’s time to take another trip to Italy, to the charming, cobblestoned streets of the Amalfi Coast, sipping coffee at cafes and looking for the la dolce vita. And it just wouldn’t be fun without our favorite serial killer, right? Tom Ripley is back for another turn at wearing dressing gowns and … Read more

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 7-13

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 7-13

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 7-13: April 7: Country singer Bobby Bare is 89. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola is 86. Actor Roberta Shore (“The Virginian”) is 81. Singer Patricia Bennett of The Chiffons is 77. Singer-guitarist John Oates of Hall and Oates is 76. Drummer John Dittrich of Restless Heart is 73. … Read more

‘Diarra from Detroit,’ created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre

‘Diarra from Detroit,’ created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre

Diarra Kilpatrick recalls writing for NBC’s Debra Messing procedural “The Mysteries of Laura” when she got feedback from the network over wanting to have Messing’s character, a homicide detective with the NYPD, out on a date. “The network was like, ‘Do people hate her? There are still criminals at large.” And I remember thinking, ’What? … Read more

What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects

What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects

Colin Farrell playing a private investigator in the new series “Sugar” for Apple TV+ and Andrew Scott stepping into the role of fraudster-turned-killer Tim Ripley for Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The … Read more

Bette Midler Would Love To ‘Talk Some S**t’ On This ‘Real Housewives’ Show: ‘A Dream!’

Bette Midler Would Love To ‘Talk Some S**t’ On This ‘Real Housewives’ Show: ‘A Dream!’

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting … Read more

Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage

Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tori Spelling filed for divorce Friday from her husband and former reality TV co-star Dean McDermott. The former “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor petitioned to end the marriage of nearly 18 years in Los Angeles Superior Court. She cited irreconcilable differences. Spelling’s petition says the two have been separated … Read more

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 31-April 6: March 31: Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere,” ″Boy Meets World”) is 97. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 90. Actor Shirley Jones is 90. Musician Herb Alpert is 89. Actor Christopher Walken is 81. Comedian Gabe Kaplan (“Welcome Back Kotter”) is 80. Guitarist Mick Ralphs of Bad Company … Read more

Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+

Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+

NEW YORK — The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to broadcast the annual award show and stream it live on Paramount+, it was announced Monday. The new agreement, which begins with January’s telecast, gives the Globes a new broadcast home following years of turmoil. The Globes had long resided at NBC … Read more

What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and ‘Madu’

What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and ‘Madu’

Beyoncé’s country album and a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Bill Nighy plays an English … Read more