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What the politician and the comic have in common became clear at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, where the winner was called "underrated."

After a run of dazzling and frustrating ambition, the series closes with a pared-down menu and a touch of sweetness.

On the "Lux" tour, the pop star mingles dance genres, starting the show on pointe. As with her dip into opera, her technique might not be perfect, but the intention is good.

The artistic director said Barry Diller, the former Hollywood magnate who provides the bulk of the park's funding, "wants to take programming in a different direction."

Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.

Novels by Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason, the final "Heartstopper" graphic novel, gripping thrillers, lush romantasy, true crime and more.

This "Legally Blonde" prequel premieres and networks air coverage around the nation's 250th Independence Day.

Rhaenyra is plunged back into grief. What will that mean for the fate of the realm?

Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive "Supergirl" debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.

The final season was in many ways a recapitulation of the whole series. Here's a look at where Carmy, Syd and the rest of the gang wound up.