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    ‘Beyond The Gates,’ a new CBS soap, is Black and bougie — finally
    “Beyond The Gates,” the new CBS soap opera starring a rich Black Maryland family, is ridiculous. That’s why we like it.
    "TBD" -- Coverage of the CBS Original Series BEYOND THE GATES, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network.  Pictured: Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree and Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree. Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39
    Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died.
    Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39.
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger sentenced to serve 1 year in jail
    Karen Huger, star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” was sentenced to two years in jail, with one year suspended, in her DUI case.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25:  Karen Huger attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
    The best and worst fictional presidents in pop culture
    Much like real leaders, some of my favorite fictional presidents are very good at their jobs and some are very bad. All are entertaining.
    Gary Oldman aiming gun at Harrison Ford in a scene from the film "Air Force One," 1997.
    Baltimore native wins private island, courtesy of MrBeast
    After winning a private island on "Beast Games," Baltimore native Mia Speight talks about her time on the controversial show hosted by MrBeast and what she plans to do next.
    Baltimore native Mia Speight, a.k.a. contestant No. 952, competes on Amazon Prime Video's "Beast Games."
    Meet the goodest girl representing Maryland in the Puppy Bowl
    The Ravens won’t compete in Super Bowl LIX as many had hoped, but Marylanders can still root for a local: Abigail, a Labrador retriever mix, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI.
    Abigail gets ready for the Puppy Bowl.
    Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
    As major fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy has reformatted its award show as a vehicle to help wildfire victims.
    Beyonce accepts the Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter” with Blue Ivy Carter onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
    Reality TV’s newest star: A Baltimore County electrician
    Baltimore County electrician Ben Frisone stars in “The Joe Schmo Show,” a fake reality show on TBS. In actually, he’s just a nice dude.
    Baltimore County electrician Ben Frisone is the star of "The Joe Schmo Show" on TBS.
    An MLK Day music, TV and movie playlist to celebrate civil and human rights
    I’m using the arts of civil and human rights in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and Stevie Wonder to block out the anxiety of today.
    Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.
    Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in ‘It Ends With Us’ defamation fight
    “It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 06:  (L-R) Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the "It Ends With Us" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on August 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
    We watched the Luigi Mangione documentaries: Here are our key takeaways
    Neither special on Luigi Mangione includes huge revelations. But if you’re unfamiliar with the details of the killing, they provide decent context.
    Federal charges against Luigi Mangione include murder and firearms counts.
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger enters rehab after DUI conviction
    Karen Huger, who calls herself the “Grand Dame of Potomac,” has entered a recovery program after her DUI conviction last month
    “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger has entered a “private recovery program” weeks after being found guilty in a DUI incident that happened last March.
    Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and the eternal struggle of what we think we know
    Blake Lively’s seemingly odd behavior on the “It Ends With Us” press tour was allegedly a calculated attempt to make her look bad, because people like making women look bad.
    Blake Lively on the press tour for “It Ends With Us.”
    Seven side gigs inspired by popular TV shows
    Have you ever wondered if a side hustle is really worth your time? SIdeHusl.com researches, reviews and rates more than 500 online platforms that allow you to make money on the side.
    All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
    The game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans kicks off at 4:30 p.m. EST and will be available to Netflix’s 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries.
    Fear not, Baltimore-area readers. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will also be on local CBS affiliate WJZ-TV.
    Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
    Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.
    Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger found guilty in DUI case
    “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger could face up to two years in prison after being found guilty in her DUI case.
    Karen Huger defends her actions regarding her DUI in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
    ‘Wicked’ reminds us that allyship is getting on the dang broom
    At the end of the first half of “Wicked,” Elphaba asks her friend Galinda to join her on the broom and fly away to launch a movement. But Galinda can’t. That sounds a lot like real life.
    In “Wicked,” Cynthia Erivo, left, plays outcast Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande as the popular Galinda.
    ‘Hot Frosty’ and 4 other stupid TV shows I’m thankful for in an uncertain year
    The wars and racism aren't going anywhere, so I’m thankful for the inconsequential stuff I can escape with, like “Hot Frosty” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
    Absolutely nothing of real-life importance happens in “Hot Frosty,” starring Dustin Milligan, left, as a snowman with abs of steel and Lacey Chabert as a kind widow who takes him in.
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star returns to classroom at Connecticut university
    “Real Housewives of Potomac" cast member Wendy Osefo recently announced that she had accepted a distinguished visiting professorship at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
    “Real Housewives of Potomac” cast member Wendy Osefo recently announced that she has accepted a distinguished visiting professorship at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
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