Skip to main content

Latest by C. Persaud

Grammy Awards

Bruno Mars wins big and Kesha delivers a raw performance at Grammys 2018

The 60th annual Grammy Awarded aired on Sunday, January 28, and saw Bruno Mars sweep the biggest categories, along with moving and emotional performances from Kendrick Lamar, Kesha, and more
The cast of Mayans M.C. stands on a ridge in a scene from the series.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff ‘Mayans MC’ gets 10-episode first season on FX

FX has confirmed that Mayans MC will premiere later this year, following on the events of the highly rated Sons of Anarchy.
best tv shows the crown header

The Best TV shows of 2017

From new series like 'The Handmaid's Tale' to popular shows airing their latest seasons, here are our picks for the best TV shows of 2017.
Saturday Night Live - Weekend Update

News flash! Michael Che, Colin Jost named co-head writers at Saturday Night Live

Colin Jost and Michael Che, known for co-hosting the Weekend Update segment, have been named co-head writers for Saturday Night Live.
netflix jenji kohan orange is the new black season 4 finale

Netflix inks multiyear deal with ‘Orange is the New Black’ creator Jenji Kohan

Netflix has forged an exclusive multiyear deal for future projects with Jenji Kohan, creator of Orange Is The New Black
tv villains orphan black rachel duncan

Best TV villains of 2017

Here are our picks for the best TV villains of 2017 -- the folks we love to hate, and yet we can't imagine our favorite series without them.
highest paid actresses cate blanchett thor ragnorak

Emma Stone is the highest paid actress of 2017, according to annual Forbes list

Forbes' 2017 list of highest-paid actresses highlights the glaring gender pay gap in Hollywood; Emma Stone comes out on top this year.
highest paid actors feat

Mark Wahlberg takes the top spot on Forbes' highest-paid actors list for 2017

Forbes has released its annual list of highest-paid actors, and the names have shifted for 2017, with a new actor taking the top spot.
best halloween TV how I met your mother

The best Halloween-themed TV series episodes

Here are our picks for 12 of the best Halloween-themed TV series episodes, ranging from thrilling to touching to hilarious
best new music

13 years after ‘Nipplegate,’ Justin Timberlake to play Super Bowl halftime show

In a hilarious skit with friend Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake confirmed that he will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl 52.
Adel Karam

Netflix’s first Middle East production will bring the laughs with Adel Karam

Netflix's first original production from the Middle East will be a stand-up comedy routine from Beirut's own comedian and actor, Adel Karam
Electric Dreams Amazon

Check out first trailer for Amazon’s Philip K. Dick series ‘Electric Dreams’

In February, Amazon acquired the U.S. rights to 'Electric Dreams,' a Philip K. Dick anthology series. Check out the first trailer here.
joining the cast Lisa Kudrow

12 famous faces joining the casts of popular series this fall

With your favorite series returning this fall, check out some well-known actors who will be joining the cast lists.
snl

An A-lister, a superhero, and a programmer will join the 'SNL' host list

SNL confirmed three upcoming hosts for season 43: Ryan Gosling, Gal Gadot, and Kumail Nanjiani.
amazon this is us exorcist streaming  season 1

'This Is Us,' 'The Exorcist' are coming to Amazon Prime Video

Amazon has signed an agreement for exclusive streaming rights to This Is Us and The Exorcist in more than 200 countries.
emmy winners

Missed the Emmys? Here are all the winners

Emmy winners and losers: Find out the big winners in the top categories from the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Gremlins

Writer for 'Gremlins 3' says script is finished, hints at Gizmo's fate

Writer Chris Columbus has finished the script for 'Gremlins 3,' the third entry in the series. He hints that Gizmo might not survive.
shonda rhimes shondaland

‘Scandal’ creator Shonda Rhimes ditches ABC for Netflix in new multi-year deal

Shonda Rhimes' popular production company Shondaland has inked a multi-year agreement with Netflix, moving over from its home at ABC
The most fascinating TV serial killers of all time Dexter Morgan, Dexter

The most fascinating TV serial killers of all time

Television has graced us with some terrifying and fascinating fictional TV serial killers. Here's a round-up of 10 of our favorites.
GLOW

Lady wrestlers to return to the ring as Netflix renews GLOW for a second season

Netflix original series GLOW has received a second season renewal, less than two months after the comedy-drama debuted on the streaming site
carpool karaoke The Series with Will Smith James Corden

Check out the first six minutes of episode 1 of 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series'

The first Carpool Karaoke: The Series, with Will Smith and James Corden, has been released on Apple Music, and here are the first six minutes
miami vice

Light suits over T-shirts might return to TV with a 'Miami Vice' reboot

Vin Diesel and NBC are reportedly working on a reboot of the popular 1980s crime drama Miami Vice, which starred Don Johnson.
carpool karaoke apple music series

Blink and you will miss the celebrities featured in this 'Carpool Karaoke' trailer

A new trailer has been released for Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke: The Series, which will debut mid-August, and feature 16 episodes in all
ant-man

These tiny chairs mark the beginning of production on 'Ant-Man and The Wasp'

Marvel Studios is marking the start of production on Ant-Man and The Wasp with this cute teaser video featuring two tiny character chairs
carol burnett

Carol Burnett is coming back to TV with a Netflix talk show for kids

Carol Burnett is returning to TV in an upcoming comedy for Netflix where she'll sit down to talk about important life issues with kids
carpool karaoke usher

Usher finds himself cleaning stars and pushing cars for Carpool Karaoke

Usher and James Corden do more than just sing in the latest segment of Carpool Karaoke - they even manage to stop and do some good deeds.
santa clarita diet seaon 2 knighton zach

Happy Ending for Zach Knighton as he lands recurring role on 'Santa Clarita Diet'

Zach Knighton, best known from ABC comedy Happy Endings, has been tapped for a recurring role on the second season of Santa Clarita Diet.
netflix alias grace teaser  day 6365 photo jan thijs 2016

Netflix releases gripping teaser for upcoming miniseries ‘Alias Grace’

The teaser for upcoming Netflix original miniseries Alias Grace, inspired by the story of alleged murderer Grace Marks, has been released.
walking dead stuntman john bernecker

Stuntman for 'The Walking Dead' dies after tragic on-set accident

A 33-year-old stuntman has died following a tragic accident on the set of AMC's The Walking Dead, which is filming its eighth season.
Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall to make a 'Safe' return to TV in eight-part thriller on Netflix

Michael C. Hall is returning to the small screen in a new eight-part thriller for Netflix called Safe. He'll play a single dad.
netflix f is for family renew

‘R’ is for renewal — Netflix brings back animated comedy ‘F is for Family’

Netflix has renewed its original animated comedy series F is For Family, confirming that it will return for a third season.
netflix adds picture in ipad sign

‘Everything Sucks!’ in ’90s high school, according to Netflix’s upcoming series

Netflix will take viewers back to high school life in the '90s with an upcoming original series called Everything Sucks!
alec baldwin snl record trump

Alec Baldwin will continue doing his Donald Trump impression for ‘SNL’

Alec Baldwin confirmed that he will return as Donald Trump in the upcoming 43rd season of Saturday Night Live.
american crime story katrina delayed ryan murphy ahs

‘Katrina: American Crime Story’ is delayed, ‘Gianni Versace’ moved up

What was to be the second instalment of American Crime Story, covering Hurricane Katrina, has been delayed, and will now be season 3.