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garnered critical acclaim for its authentic representation of Indigenous people onscreen, the Peacock series has also been recognized for its excellent ensemble cast, with Jesse Leigh earning much-deserved, breakout attention for their scene-stealing role as Bobbie Yang. First introduced in season 1 as a young, unpaid intern/assistant to Ed Helms’ character, Nathan Rutherford, Bobbie takes center stage in the second season after they find themself unexpectedly running for mayor of the titular small town and navigating new, unexpected pairings with other key members of the series. “I was so excited when I found out,” Leigh, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, tells ET about learning of Bobbie’s expanded storyline in season 2. “I had drinks with [showrunner] Sierra Teller Ornelas, and she brought forth the idea that Bobbie would be running for mayor of Rutherford Falls.

Selome Hailu SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you haven’t watched Season 2 of “Rutherford Falls.”“Rutherford Falls” is an interracial love story — between two best friends.The series follows Nathan (Ed Helms), a white man from the family that founded the town of Rutherford Falls centuries before, and Reagan (Jana Schmieding), a member of the Minishonka Nation that was pushed onto a reservation by Nathan’s ancestors. The two have been friends since childhood, but Nathan didn’t truly understand his family history for decades.

Selome Hailu With the debut of “Rutherford Falls” on Peacock in 2021, Sierra Teller Ornelas became the first-ever Native American to serve as a comedy showrunner. It’s a title she doesn’t take lightly — though it did create a certain degree of pressure for the show to succeed. With Season 2, however, Ornelas was able to have a bit more fun.“In Season 1, we felt this real responsibility to make something that was the first of its kind.

created and written by as well as starring Indigenous people,  has sparked a new trend of authentic storytelling on TV. And after debuting to critical acclaim, the Peacock comedy co-created by showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas is back with an even funnier and sharper season 2. “I had an absolute blast making a show that’s heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and depicts Native Americans in ways you never see on television,” Ornelas said ahead of the new episodes’ debut on the streaming platform. While it continues to follow the many lives of a New Jersey town as it comes to terms with its cultural identity and controversial past, the sitcom also hilariously skewers, and other hit series that have included problematic subplots centered around Native Americans with the running joke, a show-within-a-show called .“The show-within-a-show is genius.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticJoel Whitburn, whose books of research on the charts were a staple of the bookshelves of anyone who cared about the history or business of pop music for decades, died Tuesday at age 82.No cause of death was immediately given, although Whitburn was reported to have been in ill health for some time.The Wisconsin native’s company, Record Research, had been publishing books based on the Billboard charts going back to 1970, with a count of tomes that as of a little under a decade ago amounted to 122 books.Amid all the genre-specific books he published, Whitburn’s “flagship” book and top seller was “Top Pop Singles.” That book covered everything that was a hit from 1955 forward, with Whitburn throwing in three years worth of mid-’50s stats from a chart that predated the Hot 100’s beginning in 1958 because he “wanted to include that early rock ‘n’ roll history.” But he was never under the delusion that music started with Elvis Presley, as evidenced by his also having publishing a book titled “Pop Memories: 1890-1954.” His completism wasn’t limited to pure data: Whitburn’s home in Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Becoming Elizabeth, Starz's which spares no expense at bringing the young life of Elizabeth Tudor to the screen. This is the story of the woman who would eventually become Queen Elizabeth I, and Alicia von Rittberg is mesmerizing in the role (along with Tom Cullen).

Summer is here, and the TV landscape is heating up. For those who’ve been waiting for something new on your screens, here is Deadline’s annual list of the season’s premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers more than 175 broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting between June 15 and mid-September, ahead of Premiere Week. Please send any additions or adjustments to [email protected]. We’ll update the list regularly as more dates are revealed.

Brenda Song is finding love via text.In Amazon Freevee's first original movie, , Song plays Alexa, who gets dumped on her birthday and is down on her luck. But things may be looking up when she and her co-worker, Jason (Aaron O’Connell), are up for the same promotion at their advertising firm.

Rutherford Falls,” which premieres all eight of its episodes on June 16. From co-creators Sierra Teller Ornelas, Michael Schur and Ed Helms, the series follows best friends Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) as they tackle their careers, love lives and big changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, brought on by casino executive Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes).Ornelas said in a statement, “Ed Helms, Mike Schur, and I had an absolute blast making a show that’s heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and depicts Native Americans in ways you never see on television.

Peacock has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Rutherford Falls, the comedy series from Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur, ahead of its release later this month.

season 2 is finally here. The acclaimed Peacock original series starring Ed Helms as Nathan Ruftherford and Jana Schmieding as Reagan Wells is back with eight all-new episodes on June 16. Based on the new footage, the series double downs on the comedy and embraces its ensemble of characters, as it continues to follow the residents of a small town coming to terms with its past and carving out a new future for itself. “Get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Loretta Devine, Sheila E. and Misty Copeland round out the lead voice cast of Eureka!, Disney Jr.’s upcoming animated preschool series, joining previously announced leads Ruth Righi, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lil Rel Howery and Javier Muñoz. Also cast in recurring roles are Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Ryan Michelle Bathé (The Endgame) and Wendell Pierce (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.) Disney also has released a trailer for the upcoming series. You can watch it below.

Michael Strahan is living the dream as he films in Iceland for his latest Good Morning America adventure. The star took to Instagram to post videos and photos from his amazing work venture during which he experienced whale watching. MORE: Michael Strahan joined by all his children as he marks exciting family celebrationMichael's first snapshots were accompanied by a captioned which read: "Iceland has been INCREDIBLE so far!! Out here for #ExtraordinaryEarth feature for @goodmorningamerica with a great crew."WATCH: Robin Roberts shares rare behind-the-scenes footage from GMA with Michael Strahan His co-hosts were swift to comment on his pictures out at sea, with Sam Champion writing: "Enjoy! I hope the skies clear a bit! It was one of my favorite @gma trips," and Dr.

IllumiNative, The Black List and Sundance Institute today revealed the finalists for their 2022 Indigenous List, which represent the best and most promising Native creatives in the film and television industry. See the list below.

Remedy Entertainment has announced that Alan Wake Remastered is getting a Nintendo Switch port that will run natively on the hardware, not via the Cloud.In a video released yesterday (May 12) to commemorate the 12-year anniversary of Alan Wake’s release, creative director Sam Lake announced the arrival of the port.The remastered version is slated for release this autumn (between September and November), with a specific date being announced closer to the game’s release. Alan Wake Remastered was previously released for Xbox, Playstation and PC last October.

Giving birth changed everything for Katy Perry.

The Cherokee Nation Film Office recently partnered with Green Pastures Studio and SeriesFest to present the Season 8 Storytellers Initiative, specifically aimed at increasing Native representation within the television industry.

AMC has thrown its hat into the ring of video game adaptations, with a seriesbased on the action-adventure game Alan Wake in the works.

Emily Longeretta Ahead of the long-awaited return of “Westworld,” the cast will get back together to headline ATX TV Festival‘s closing night event. On Saturday, June 4, the cast and creative team behind the HBO series will take part in the panel in Austin, Texas.

Three women running current TV and streaming series took stock of progress as well as lingering paradoxes in an entertainment industry that is still processing both the #MeToo movement and the economic change wrought by the streaming boom.

NEW YORK -- “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry (Berkley)If Emily Henry makes herself laugh at the character's dialogue in her own books, it's understandable. She is a master at witty repartee.In her latest novel, “Book Lovers,” Henry introduces Nora Stephens and Charlie Lafra. Nora is a literary agent and Charlie is a book editor.

is back with season 2. The Peacock original series starring Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding will return with all-new episodes on June 16 as it picks up on the story about a small town coming to terms with its past.  After seeing their friendship tested in season 1, lifelong best friends Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Schmieding) help each other tackle work, romance and major changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders.

Katy Perry dazzled at Monday night’s Met Gala, but that doesn’t mean the evening was not without the occasional mishap.

Roy Trakin Judy Henske, a fixture of the ‘60s folk-revival scene, died on April 27 in hospice care in Los Angeles after a long illness, according to her husband, Craig Doerge.The imposing, six-foot-plus-tall Heske commanded the stage, combining traditional material like “Wade in the Water” and “Love Henry” with an onstage act marked by frank, witty on-stage banter. Her 1964 single “High Flying Bird” anticipated the psychedelic blues of emerging rock singers like Janis Joplin and Grace Slick.Dubbed “The Queen of the Beatniks” by producer Jack Nitzsche, Henske’s sarcasm was reportedly channeled by Woody Allen for Diane Keaton’s title character in “Annie Hall,” who not coincidentally also came from Chippewa Falls.

Disney Night brought out a new side of HunterGirl.

Liev Schreiber is using his platform to highlight the war in Ukraine.

Katy Perry almost ended up “under the seat” during the latest episode of “American Idol”.

Grace Kinstler has just dropped her very first single, “Breaking Myself”.

Ouch, that had to have hurt!