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The Lockwood & Co. page with a description on the Netflix website.

‘Lockwood & Co.’ delivers a fantastical story of a world plagued by ghosts

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2023

Netflix’s original series “Lockwood & Co.” takes place in a London similar to our own; in this world, ghosts are very much alive and dangerous.  The show takes place in England, and right away the viewers are thrown into the action of a...

A woman watching television with a remote in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other.

Free streaming services to consider

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 16, 2023

With the rising cost of streaming service subscriptions and cable, many people might feel limited by what they’re able to watch. It’s important to be able to unwind after a long, stressful day at work or school with a great movie or TV show, but the...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Anika Haley

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer | February 15, 2023

After a crazy Valentine’s Day, try out an even crazier weekend watchlist that consists of  James Baldwin, gambling and lesbians. “HIGH CARD” (Crunchyroll) “HIGH CARD” is an anime that focuses on Finn, an orphan who decides to make money for...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Paul Rudd at the films premiere event.

Return to the Marvel universe, enter a futuristic world next week

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 9, 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” releases in theaters on Feb. 17, a date that Marvel fans already have marked in their calendars. The film explores Marvel’s quantum realm, a dimension parallel to...

Co-creator and Co-writer Bill Lawrence, Actors Christa Miller and Harrison Ford and co-creator and actor Jason Segel during the premiere of Shrinking.

Jason Segel gets brutally honest in new Apple TV+ show ‘Shrinking’

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 6, 2023

The first two episodes of the new comedy series “Shrinking” premiered on Apple TV+ on Jan. 27.  Created by Bill Lawrence (“Scrubs,” “Cougar Town” and “Ted Lasso”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”) and Jason Segel (“Forgetting Sarah...

Actor Rupert Grint, Director M. Night Shyamalan, Actor Nikki Amuka-Bird and Actor Ben Aldridge at a special screening of Knock at the Cabin.

New Shania Twain, M. Night Shyamalan coming out next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 26, 2023

Shania Twain - “Queen of Me”  On Feb. 3, Canadian pop-country musician Shania Twain will release her first album in six years, titled “Queen of Me.” This will be her sixth studio album. The album features lead singles such as “Waking Up...

Cast members (from left) Tommy Chong, Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama and Don Star at the premiere of the series.

‘That ’90s Show’ review

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 23, 2023

Fans of the beloved sitcom “That ‘70s Show” should keep their expectations at bay when watching Netflix’s new reboot, “That ‘90s Show.” “That ‘90s Show” follows Leia Foreman (Callie Haverda), daughter of Eric Foreman (Topher Grace)...

A scene from House of the Dragon featuring Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine, Evie Allen, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best and Shani Smethurst (from left)

The most bingeworthy shows of 2022

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 23, 2023

2022 was one of the best years for films and TV shows. Here were some of the most bingeworthy TV series that came out last year. House of the Dragon (HBO Max) Return to the Game of Thrones world in “House of the Dragon.” The show follows Princess...

Close up shot of generic gold award statues in a souvenir store.

Golden Globes shine bright in new format

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 10, 2022

The Annual Golden Globe Awards looked different this year. Instead of airing live on NBC, the winners were released in real time over the Golden Globe Awards website as well as their Twitter. The Golden Globe Awards are presented by The Hollywood Foreign...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

February 22, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:ABC's “This Week" — National security adviser Robert O'Brien; Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.———NBC's “Meet the Press" — Clyburn; Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence———CBS'...

TV analyst? Spokesman? Freed ex-governor goes job hunting

By MICHAEL TARM | February 20, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Job wanted: Ex-governor and ex-con with strong speaking skills and good hair seeking employment.Fresh out of prison thanks to a commutation this week from President Donald Trump, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in the hunt for...

Democrats’ feisty debate reaches nearly 20 million viewers

By DAVID BAUDER | February 20, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — This week's feisty Democratic presidential debate, the first to feature former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, was a huge television hit with nearly 20 million viewers.The Nielsen company said the debate, seen by 19.7 million people...