After nearly three decades of living with the storylines and characters at the heart of his “Newirth Mythology,” local author Michael Koep is one major step closer to sharing the series with fans in a new medium: television.

“Jeopardy!” – Aaron Rodgers has had his shot. So has Ken Jennings, Mayim Bialik, Robin Roberts, Anderson Cooper and a number of other familiar faces. This week, the popular game show continues moving through a revolving door of guest hosts.

Born and raised in Singapore, violist Jeannette Wee-Yang’s music education began with piano, but her curiosity soon steered her toward other instruments. She studied violin for a time, but as a middle child, viola seemed a natural choice for her.

Based on a true story about the bullying of a gay teenager and its tragic consequences, the drama “Joe Bell” has a message to deliver. That message, which is good and necessary – urgent even – isn’t simply the point of this well-meaning movie.

Val Kilmer's story is unfortunately not unique to Hollywood – an actor who was catapulted into the spotlight before he had time to process what was happening to him and his aspirations, only to be cast out from the system just as quickly as a bygone hotshot.

Henry Golding wasn’t toying around while preparing to bring to life a classic G.I. Joe hero in the new “Snake Eyes” film. For two months before production even began, the actor immersed himself in the rigorous training and intricate stunt work necessary.

Leaving Southern California for Spokane, Corey Yanks, 23, saw an opportunity not only to reimagine his life in a new place, but also to double down on his passion for making contemporary hip-hop music.

The ageless Smokey Robinson will perform Saturday at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Robinson talks songwriting and reveals what it was like growing up with Aretha Franklin and how cool it was when Bob Dylan called him America's greatest living poet.

Humanities Washington has announced its 2021-2023 speaker series roster featuring more than 30 scholars, writers, artists and activists all scheduled to give free public talks in cities across the state. Through the talks, organizers hope to explore a range of topics.

Despite utter media domination, Doja Cat’s sophomore album, “Planet Her,” failed to reach the bar set by “Hot Pink.” Doja’s 2019 album, “Hot Pink,” was a massive success. Hits like “Say So,” “Like That” and “Streets” solidified her reign as a pop princess.

“The Last Letter From Your Lover” (2021, TV-MA), based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, is a romantic drama that straddles two eras. Shailene Woodley stars as Jennifer Stirling, the wife of a wealthy industrialist who engages in a secret affair in the 1960s. 

A long line of Philly comics have made a name for themselves courtesy of anecdotes. David Brenner, Kevin Hart, Dom Irrera and Bill Cosby became legends due to their storytelling ability. Clint Coley lived in Philadelphia for 25 years before moving to L.A. 10 years ago. 

Rescheduled from last year, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will be the first crowd-free Opening Ceremony, as well as NBC's first live morning broadcast, that is, if you happen to be watching on the East Coast.

“Page Turner” - 1 p.m. Friday, on the air. KYRS Community Radio broadcasts a discussion featuring young adult author Chris Crutcher. Listen on 88.1, 92.3 or at kyrs.org. For more information, visit kyrs.org. Admission: FREE

It’s not common for two major video game consoles to be announced in one month, but here we are. Just nine days after Nintendo showed off its newest hardware upgrade, the Switch OLED, Valve came out of left field with the Steam Deck.

The force was not with the Garland Theater or anyone 16 months ago. "Star Wars" was the last film screened at the Garland before the pandemic shuttered venues around the world. Garland Theater owner Katherine Fritchie sounded forlorn during a December chat.

The Cannes Film Festival just wrapped up last weekend after a week of celebrating new films from around the world. Here’s a look back at some past winners throughout Cannes’ history, from its origin and struggles during World War II, through the 1950s and ’60s.

“Black Widow” ceded its No. 1 spot to an unlikely foe in its second week in theaters: the Tune Squad. LeBron James, Bugs Bunny and the rest of the stars of Warner Bros.’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy” defied expectations and won the box office this weekend.

The Summer Olympics – Yes, we're bummed out that, due to coronavirus concerns, there will be no fans in attendance for the Tokyo Games. But the global event, after being delayed for a year, should still deliver plenty of must-see television.