Want to escape politics? Leave the TV off

Some of the most Emmy-nominated series are fueled by the art, strategy and down-and-dirty combat of politics.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 07, 2024 Looking for an escape from this year's political intrigue? Don't turn on your TV As the country prepares to select a new president, it seems fitting that some of the most Emmy-nominated series are fueled by the art, strategy and down-and-dirty combat of politics. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees cancel 2024 U.S. tour Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are no longer to set to perform in the U.S. this summer and fall. SHARE       READ MORE Details emerge about Zac Efron's swimming incident that sent him to an Ibiza hospital After Zac Efron went to a hospital due to a mysterious swimming incident, details finally emerge: He dove, hit the bottom of a pool and got water in his lungs. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Column: Finally, Tim Walz puts teachers in their place: the national spotlight Teachers may be lionized by Hollywood, but in practice they're underpaid, overworked and disrespected. As Kamala Harris' running mate, the Minnesota governor could help change that. SHARE       READ MORE Daisy Ridley reveals Graves' disease diagnosis: 'I just thought I was annoyed at the world' Daisy Ridley, star of "Young Woman and the Sea," has the autoimmune condition Graves' disease. She says she thought she was just "annoyed at the world." SHARE       READ MORE Rauw Alejandro, Anitta, Bad Bunny among Latino nominees for 2024 MTV Video Music Awards The 2024 MTV Video Music Award nominations are out, and Anitta, Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny are among the Latin acts that earned recognition. SHARE       READ MORE L.A.-based director Yuval Sharon will stage Wagner's 'Ring' cycle at the Metropolitan Opera The opera director who broke so much new ground in Los Angeles with the Industry will direct a new production of Wagner's "Ring" cycle in New York. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW