It might be hard to imagine now since the nature of TV shows has shifted so drastically, but there was a time when television options were concentrated enough that a fictional event could provide a real-life point of cultural togetherness. These days, the rise of streaming platforms means that it’s rare for a large portion …
Celebrities owe a lot to social media. In fact, there’s a whole crop of recent celebrities who likely wouldn’t have ever found their fame without platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The Kardashian-Jenner sisters are frequently cited as early trailblazers in what has become a social media-dominated world. Having constant, personal access to fans through these …
'Candyland' is one of the newer competition shows to find its way onto Food Network, and though fans aren't in love with it, they love Kristin Chenoweth.
The stoner flick is a long-standing staple in American cinema, and these light-hearted comedies often present a ridiculous saga set against a mundane backdrop that ends with a feel-good conclusion. The creation of the show can be carried out by people who are actually on drugs, but that’s not the defining characteristic of the genre …
Survivor is known for placing its contestants in some highly challenging positions. The danger doesn’t seem to dissuade would-be challengers from seeking out the opportunity to put themselves into the mix. The show frequently has to turn down applicants, and getting selected to be on the show is something of an art form all its own. …
Drama and reality TV shows go together like peas and carrots, but TLC’s 90 Day Fiance has more than its fair share of headline-grabbing stories. One contestant had a criminal past — which included alleged kidnapping, rape, and child endangerment — that came forward after his appearance on the show. In another dramatic story, fans watched as …
Let’s face it — Hollywood is full of people who are used to getting their way and who have an artistic vision about how their craft should be practiced. There is no shortage of stories of tempers flaring on set, and the fact is that getting people in such an ego-driven profession stuck together on …
It has been more than half a century since The Andy Griffith Show made its 1960 debut on CBS. The series — which was technically a spin-off from a different and now lesser-known television show — introduced viewers to the idyllic setting of Mayberry and its colorful cast of characters. The tale centered around Sheriff Andy …
The celebrity world is full of tragic tales, and the music industry seems to have more than its fair share of them. Many fans are left mourning the lives of artists who were gone too soon or whose lifestyles left them disconnected from their work, and the specter of what might have become of their …
HGTV has grown from a little-known niche network into a superstar among reality TV entertainment competitors. As the home improvement network has branched out into more and more varieties of reality TV shows, it’s been trying to figure out exactly what fans are looking for and how to keep its viewership amid increasing competition from …