If I write, It is a truth universally acknowledged that to begin an essay with the words “It is a truth universally acknowledged” marks the writer out as a person of taste and good humor […]
Photo Credit: Sheléa for PBS Sheléa stars in the upcoming special, “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony,” a televised tribute to soul legend Aretha Franklin. Hot off a national tour as Stevie Wonder’s special […]
A new Independent Lens PBS documentary titled WE WANT THE FUNK! explores the lifespan of funk and its continuing cultural influence.The film explores funk’s early roots in jazz and soul, touching on trailblazers like James […]
The name Hazel Scott should probably be as well known as Billie Holiday or Lena Horne. A jazz virtuoso and classical pianist, the one-time child prodigy became one of the most well-known entertainment figures of […]
An Arthur Read look-alike contest will be taking place this December. Though such events have gone viral this year, netizens can’t seem to agree on the hype of it all. One of the most peculiar […]
EXCLUSIVE: The PBS series VOCES has acquired U.S. broadcast and streaming rights to Slumlord Millionaire, the David vs. Goliath story of people fighting back against the skyrocketing cost of rent in New York City. The […]
On Thursday, PBS debuts its new children’s program, “Carl the Collector.” Like many TV shows aimed at the under 10 demographic, “Carl” features adorable animated animals who work together to solve problems and learn valuable […]
Just in time for Black History Month, PBS celebrated the historical legacy of gospel music on February 9 with the premiere of a Gospel live concert honoring how the soul-stirring sound influenced generations of Black music […]
The prime-time TV grid is on hiatus in print. You can find more TV coverage at: latimes.com/whats-on-tv. SERIES Gangsters: America’s Most Evil (season premiere) (N) 5 p.m. REELZ Young Rock (N) 8 p.m. NBC The […]
Shared from Television What to watch Wednesday, February 16: ‘Resident Alien’ and ‘Astrid & Lilly Save the World,’ Syfy; ‘Nova,’ PBS; ‘The Amazing Race,’ CBS; ‘Sistas,’ BET Images and Article from Television