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Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta, Andre Braugher as Ray Holt in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ dumps new episodes after George Floyd’s death

June 25, 2020 at 3:01 p.m.

Count "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" among the TV cop shows that are recalibrating their approach in the wake of George Floyd's death and massive protests against police violence. The NBC sitcom starring...

Cyndi Lauper performs at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Here are the top 25 Pride anthems of all time

June 23, 2020 at 9:46 a.m.

DJ Rotten Robbie is one of my go-to sources for all things music related. The guy just knows so much, whether we're talking about a classic pop act from the...

This image released by 20th Century fox shows Christian Bale in a scene from "Ford v. Ferrari." On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Bale was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama for his role in the film. (Merrick Morton/20th Century Fox via AP)

Father’s Day TV: Shows and films to watch with your dad

June 17, 2020 at 8:50 a.m.

Sure, we might still be doing our best to practice some form of social distancing. But that doesn't mean we can't bond with dad — or hold him close in...

Sarah Barthel of Phantogram performs during 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island in 2017 in New York City. Indie music artists, including Phantogram, are joining in the chorus of voices decrying police brutality on the black community.

Indie music artists unite against racism on 90-track new album

June 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Indie music artists are joining in the chorus of voices decrying police brutality on the black community. Phantogram, Jesse Malin, Jay Watts, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, Bartees Strange, Lonemoon,...

Sara Bareilles performs live at the Troubadour on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in West Hollywood, Calif.

Summer TV preview: 15 new shows we can’t wait to see

June 5, 2020 at 8:51 a.m.

It figures to be a very different kind of summer this time around. Though the calendar — and weather — indicate that it's time to embrace some outdoorsy fun, many...

FILE - This Sept. 11, 2019 file photo shows John Prine accepting the Album of the Year award at the Americana Honors & Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. The Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" with proceeds going to support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Prine died in April at age 73 from complications associated with the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Oh Boy! John Prine tribute show to stream on Facebook, YouTube

May 22, 2020 at 11:42 a.m.

Fans of great songwriting definitely won't want to miss "Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine," which premieres at 4:30 p.m. June 11 on the late great artist's YouTube and...

This combination photo shows actors Joe Mantegna at a special screening of "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" in Los Angeles on May 15, 2019, left, and Gary Sinise at the Los Angeles Dinner: What You Do Matters at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on March 16, 2015 photo. Mantegna and Sinise will host PBS' annual Memorial Day weekend concert. (AP Photo)

Memorial Day TV: Programming that salutes American heroes

May 21, 2020 at 2:57 p.m.

The three-day Memorial Day weekend is a great time to catch up on all those TV and streaming shows that you've been meaning to check out. (Have you watched "Tiger...

Idina Menzel arrives at the 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Mother’s Day TV viewing: ‘Disney Singalong: Volume II’ tops our list

May 6, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

Whether you're sheltered in place with mom, connecting with her on Zoom or just holding her close in your thoughts, you might want to sneak a TV show or two...

Recording artist Kacey Musgraves performs at the Intersect music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on December 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mother’s Day playlist: Here are our favorite songs about mom

May 6, 2020 at 11:41 a.m.

Mother's Day will always make me think of the color purple. No, not the "The Color Purple" — the excellent Alice Walker book or the Steven Spielberg-directed film that followed....

Cars are lined up near the Tesla Motors factory complex in Fremont, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

Coronavirus: Tesla might re-start some California factory production on Wednesday

April 28, 2020 at 3:49 p.m.

Tesla may be about to put some of its Fremont, Calif., production facility employees back to work, even though the electric carmaker remains under a shelter-in-place order across the Bay...

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