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‘This Is Us' Star Jon Huertas Shares How the Cast Is Keeping Things Light on Set During COVID-19
Jon Huertas, who plays Miguel on the hit NBC drama “This is Us,” went behind the camera to direct the upcoming episode, “The Ride.” Huertas talked to LX News host Nik Z about the pressure he felt taking the helm of the beloved show, and how the cast keeps themselves laughing despite the strict on-set COVID-19 protocols they have to...
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Mayim Bialik on Her Mental Health Podcast, ‘Jeopardy' Hosting Gig and New Comedy ‘Call Me Kat'
Mayim Bialik didn’t stop at being a successful actress, author and producer — she’s also a trained neuroscientist. Now she’s putting that knowledge to use as the host of a new podcast about mental health, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown.” The former “Big Bang Theory” star joined LX News to talk about why conversations about mental health are so important, as well...
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Romance Author Dishes on Bringing Her Steamy Bridgerton Characters to the Screen
Romance author Julia Quinn joins NBCLX and discusses bringing her Bridgerton characters from the written page to the screen.
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‘Chicago Fire', ‘Chicago Med' and ‘Chicago P.D.' To Host Virtual “One Chicago Day” Fan Event
“Chicago Fire”, “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med” will be celebrating their first virtual One Chicago Day on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and everyone is invited. The event will be held on the NBC OneChicago YouTube channel and will be free to everyone
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‘To Tell the Truth' Host Anthony Anderson Explains How His Mom Became the Show's Secret Weapon
Anthony Anderson is the host of ABC’s “To Tell The Truth” but his mother steals the show. The “Black-ish” star joined LX News (with a cameo from his mom) to share how Doris Bowman, a.k.a. “Mama Doris,” landed a spot on the ABC game show with a jaw-dropping line that stopped the show.
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Anthony Anderson and His Mom Destroy NBCLX's Tabitha Lipkin in a Game of ‘To Tell the Truth'
“To Tell the Truth” host Anthony Anderson and his mom Doris Bowman took on LX News host Tabitha Lipkin in an impromptu round of the classic game that tested their lie-detecting (and trash talk) skills.
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‘Black-ish' Dad Anthony Anderson Explains Why He Cut His Own Kids Off Financially
Anthony Anderson’s character on ABC’s hit “Black-ish” taught his TV daughter a lesson by cutting her off financially. In his real life role as a dad, he’s also shown his kids some tough love when it comes to money. Anderson joined NBCLX to share what he is teaching his kids (and now his mother) about financial planning, and how he...
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Contestant on Alex Trebek's Final ‘Jeopardy!' Episode Discusses Host's Tenacity
James Gilligan, a ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant, discusses his experience with host Alex Trebek on what would become his final show.
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Ken Jennings? LeVar Burton? Steve Kornacki? As ‘Jeopardy!' Airs Alex Trebek's Final Show, a Look at Who Could Succeed the Legendary Host
Friday evening marks the final posthumous “Jeopardy!” episode for beloved host Alex Trebek. Trebek died on Nov. 8 after being diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer. A permanent “Jeopardy!” successor hasn’t been named. Longtime “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings will be the first of a planned series of guest hosts on episodes that begin appearing next week. As difficult as it...
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The Biggest Fail in ‘Shark Tank' History Was Rejecting a Pitch for Face Masks Ten Years Before COVID-19
When the swine flu pandemic hit the world in 2009, designer Irina Blok took her idea for fun face masks onto ‘Shark Tank.’ But in what may be the biggest face-palm moment in the show’s history, the ’Sharks’ nearly laughed her out of the room. We talked to Blok about the experience and saw how one of the investors is...
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'The Challenge' Host TJ Lavin Has Been Asked to Dump a Girlfriend and Quit a Job on Cameo
When T.J. Lavin, the host of MTV’s “The Challenge,” joined Cameo, he didn’t anticipate some of the crazy requests that would come his way. Lavin filled NBCLX’s Tabitha Lipkin in on some of his favorites.
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Pop Culture in (Ugh) 2020, From the Bizarre to the Sublime
In a year like no other, people turned to culture to satisfy sometimes conflicting needs of distraction, inspiration, consolation, escapism, hope. And while live entertainment was tragically curtailed due to the raging pandemic, performers found their own stages in endlessly creative ways.
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TJ Lavin Says This Season of MTV's 'The Challenge' Was Also Tough (and Inspiring) Behind the Scenes
“The Challenge: Double Agents” premiered Wednesday and host T.J. Lavin says this season of the MTV reality show was the biggest challenge yet. Not only did the show shoot in punishing weather, but they also had to film under strict quarantine conditions. Lavin joined LX News’ Tabitha Lipkin to talk about why he’s proud of what the show accomplished....
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‘This Is Us' Star Chris Sullivan on the Show's Pandemic Storyline, His Own Newborn and Debut Album
Chris Sullivan from the NBC hit series “This Is Us,” returning with a fifth season in January, says the show has become his “handbook for living.” The actor and musician joined LX News to talk about welcoming a baby into the world and releasing his debut album under the name Joseph The Spouse titled “Six Feet From Under.”
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New This Week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 Doses of Meryl Streep
This week’s new entertainment releases include the CW’s “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,” a 90-minute special based on the annual concert
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2020 Indelible TV Moments: Trebek, Debate Bluster and Floyd
When the coronavirus pushed people out of the world and into homebound isolation, the small-screen’s role grew bigger than ever
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Attention ‘Living Single' Fans: Queen Latifah Says She Would ‘Definitely' Do a Reunion
Queen Latifah recently got “Living Single” fans talking when she posted a throwback photo of the hit 90s comedy cast on her Instagram account. Is a possible reunion in their future? The actress and singer teased the possibility during a chat with LX News host Ashley Holt.
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Actress Essence Atkins Opens Up About Finding the Courage to Direct Her First Movie, ‘Christmas Dilemma'
Essence Atkins has been an in-demand actress since the 1980s, with credits for movies like “How High” and beloved TV shows like “Half & Half.” But when the opportunity was presented to direct the holiday movie “Christmas Dilemma,” she was still nervous about making the leap. Atkins opened up to LX News host Ashley Holt about finding the courage to...
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‘Catfish' Hosts Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford on Their Favorite Moments in the Show's 10 Year History
“Catfish: The TV Show” has seen a lot of crazy reveals in its decade-long history. To celebrate the show’s ten year anniversary, hosts Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford joined LX News’ Ashley Holt to share their favorite moments.
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Actor Omar Benson Miller on His Comedy ‘The Unicorn' and Coping with Grief Through Humor
Omar Benson Miller stars in the CBS comedy series “The Unicorn,” which follows a widower raising his two daughters after losing his wife to cancer. Miller says the show is what America needs right now as it tackles the subjects of community and coping with loss through humor.