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TV Series Review: 'Soul Of A Nation'

February 27, 2021 • On Tuesday, ABC is launching a six-part series, Soul of a Nation. It's the first time a major broadcast network is dedicating a primetime news magazine to Black life.

TV Series Review: 'Soul Of A Nation'

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In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

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In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

February 23, 2021 • A new TV series brings Superman (and Lois) back to the small screen — with a twist. This time, they're small-town parents trying to raise teenagers and deal with ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life.

In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood

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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

February 21, 2021 • For the new HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow, filmmakers spent three years examining records and interviewing people close to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen to investigate allegations of molestation.

'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

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Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads

February 8, 2021 • Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."

Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads

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CBS Shows Strain To Reinvent Crime-Drama Formula

February 7, 2021 • A new CBS drama based on the classic series, The Equalizer, along with a Silence of the Lambs spinoff, Clarice, show a network trying to update its formula for modern audiences.

CBS Shows Strain To Reinvent Crime-Drama Formula

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Lack Of Diversity Mars Golden Globe TV Nominations

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Lack Of Diversity Mars Golden Globe TV Nominations

February 3, 2021 • Critics agree that Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You is a masterpiece — but it was one of many TV shows with creators and actors of color that were left out of this year's Golden Globe nominations.

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TV Movie Review: Lifetime's Salt-N-Pepa Biopic

January 23, 2021 • The new movie, Salt-N-Pepa, is about one of the first and most successful all-female rap groups. The film was executive produced by Queen Latifah and directed by Mario Van Peebles.

TV Movie Review: Lifetime's Salt-N-Pepa Biopic

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NPR Critic Reviews TV Coverage Of Inauguration Day

January 20, 2021 • Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris was a major TV moment, featuring stars, such as Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. NPR reviews the television coverage of Inauguration Day events.

NPR Critic Reviews TV Coverage Of Inauguration Day

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Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms

January 18, 2021 • The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney+. WandaVision traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy.

Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms

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TV Review: 'Batwoman' Returns For Season 2

January 17, 2021 • The second season of the CW series Batwoman premieres Sunday night. It stars Javicia Leslie, the first Black woman to play the character. She replaces Ruby Rose, who quit the series after one season.

TV Review: 'Batwoman' Returns For Season 2

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Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Is 1st Project From Shonda Rhimes' Production Company

January 11, 2021 • Netflix says Bridgerton is one of its most successful series launched in the company's history — but why has this story of 19th century love and marriage captured so many hearts?

Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Is 1st Project From Shonda Rhimes' Production Company

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New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico

January 8, 2021 • Michael Chiklis plays a Border Patrol agent forced to work for a drug cartel in the CBS All Access series Coyote. But some question whether a series on border issues should focus on a white officer.

New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico

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A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill

January 7, 2021 • For those watching the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on TV, the news might have looked very different, depending on which cable network one tuned into. NPR looks at how the media covered the event.

A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill

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Why Did It Take 25 Seasons For There To Be A Black 'Bachelor'?

January 5, 2021 • The new season of the hit TV show The Bachelor premiered Monday night. It's the first time in the history of the series that has featured a Black bachelor as the central character.

Why Did It Take 25 Seasons For There To Be A Black 'Bachelor'?

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4 Ways 2020 Changed Media: The Consumer Has Never Had More Power

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4 Ways 2020 Changed Media: The Consumer Has Never Had More Power

December 30, 2020 • All the biggest media companies are chasing viewer tastes more intensely than ever, focusing on their streaming platforms as consumers create an increasingly personalized, fractured media diet.