Cinema News: The darkness behind TLC's 'The Willis Family'

Entertainment

December 4, 2022

TLC cast her 14-person family in its reality empire. Behind the scenes, it was 'life and death'

In a new memoir, survivor Jessica Willis Fisher details her father's pattern of abuse — even as they starred in TLC's wholesome "The Willis Family."

Deplorable: How Kanye West went from beloved generational rapper to far-right Hitler apologist

West hit a new low Thursday by appearing on Alex Jones' show with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. What's behind his spiral from hip-hop hero to far-right troll?

India turned its back on 'RRR.' Will Oscar voters embrace it?

The movie from S.S. Rajamouli boasts wild action sequences and a spectacular dance-off. How can the academy not embrace it?

Stephen Colbert's cartoon news show can be as scary as the real thing

Comedy Central continues the tradition of "The Colbert Report" and "The Daily Show" with "Tooning Out the News," a weekly series lampooning cable news.

Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era

The ascent of Daniel, a close Bob Chapek confidant, to the chairman level was a point of pride for many at Disney in 2020, but he headed an organization that angered creative executives.

Christine McVie's greatness proved that shy girl power had a place in rock 'n' roll

McVie, who died on Wednesday, was the earthbound counterpoint to bandmate Stevie Nicks' crystal visions, and the group's most lovely and merciful presence.

After the Slap, can Will Smith's 'Emancipation' get Oscar love?

As the slavery thriller "Emancipation" arrives in theaters, its awards prospects have been dimmed by star Will Smith's Oscar-night meltdown.

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