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From a spotlight on diversity to a marriage proposal to Mrs. Maisel, here are the highlights from the 2018 Emmy Awards.
Ron Charles reviews "Katerina," by James Frey, a memoir disguised as a novel recounting a young man's dream of writing a bestseller in Paris.
Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds, known for his unique swagger in movies like "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Cannonball Run," died on Sep.
From Bill Clinton to Al Sharpton, here are a few of the touching speeches from Aretha Franklin's funeral service in Detroit.
Neil Simon, the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning author of plays like “The Odd Couple" and “Lost in Yonkers,” died Aug. 26 at 91.
Kids enjoyed the last of their summer at the Fun House exhibit in the National Building Museum.
Madonna gave a monologue about herself during a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Logic protested immigrant family separation during his performance. Here's…
Fans paid tribute to the late Aretha Franklin outside of Harlem’s Apollo Theatre in New York on Aug. 16.
In 2015, a video of 6-year-old Johanna Colón dancing to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” went viral. Three years later, she was praying for the music…
Originally written and performed by Otis Redding, "Respect" became a feminist and civil rights anthem by the "Queen of Soul." Here's how that happened.
Take a look back at Aretha Franklin's life, as she tells it through a series of interviews. The “Queen of Soul” passed away at the age of 76.
Music icon Aretha Franklin passed away at her home in Detroit on August 16, at the age of 76.
Bruce Lee created the genre of martial arts movies in America despite setbacks and initial rejections.
The CEO of CBS, Leslie Moonves, has been accused of sexual misconduct in New Yorker piece by Ronan Farrow. Moonves is one of the most powerful men in the…
Man curls up in bath with the summer's spiciest read.
The Post's pop culture host Hannah Jewell talks to the star of "Eighth Grade," Elsie Fisher, about what makes it hard to be a teenager in 2018.
A series of public figures have fallen prey to Sacha Baron Cohen’s controversial new show, “Who is America?”
Hollywood has been criticized recently for casting non-minority actors in minority roles. Here are some prominent examples.
Hollywood has been criticized recently for casting non-minority actors in minority roles. Here are some prominent examples.
After a year of being ineligible, “Game of Thrones” leads the Emmy nomination pack with 22 nods. Here’s what you need to know about the other…
Shannade Clermont was arrested July 11, for allegedly stealing a man’s identity after meeting him on a “prostitution date.” Clermont appeared on the…
Television can be unpredictable. Here are five interviews that became Internet sensations for the wrong reasons.
Joseph Jackson, the architect behind the Jackson 5 and the careers of his children Michael and Janet Jackson, has died. Here's a look at his…
"The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon said in his June 25 monologue that President Trump "went after" him on Twitter.
Classic children's books and movies are still very prevalent in kids' worlds today. Here are some example of iconic stories that contain prejudice…
From Snoop Dogg's gospel performance to Donald Glover and Jamie Foxx's moment on stage, here are the highlights from the 2018 BET Awards.
John Travolta's biopic "Gotti" has a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s a look at other movies that also earned the embarrassing score.
XXXTentacion was shot and killed in Florida on June 18. The controversial artist recently had his album debut at number one.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new joint video, “Apesh--,” was shot in the Louvre in Paris. From the Mona Lisa to an Egyptian sphinx, here's the meaning…
Pop star Ariana Grande and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson are reportedly engaged. Here are other couples who credit SNL for their…
Who are the Jake Paulers? The Post's Hannah Jewell interviewed fans of the YouTube prankster at his Silver Spring, Md., show.
Former president Bill Clinton and thriller writer James Patterson have teamed up to write "The President Is Missing." Ron Charles reviews the novel, which…