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Credited by a generation of book nerds for shaping their identities on <em>Reading Rainbow</em>, LeVar Burton guest-hosts <em>Jeopardy!</em> this week after a campaign hyped by his large and enthusiastic fandom.

The #FreeBritney movement has spent years trying to draw attention to Britney Spears' fight against her conservatorship. Now, it's beginning to have a serious impact on guardianship law.

Mason, known for his quick-witted observational humor, used stories from his orthodox Jewish background, a thick Yiddish accent and wild gestures to keep his audiences entertained for decades.

Producer Kevin Smith reboots the '80s cartoon/action-figure-commercial by adding more mythology ... and thinning out the cast.

Each week, the guests and hosts on<em> Pop Culture Happy Hour </em>share what's bringing them joy. Today it's the <em>Fear Street </em>trilogy<em>, </em>Biz Markie's "Just a Friend," and Viet Thanh Nguyen's book,<strong> </strong><em>The Committed.</em>

No costumed crowds are thronging the streets of San Diego this weekend: For the second year in a row, Comic-Con is online only. But organizers are hoping for a small in-person show in November.

A league of unfortunate writers had their books come out in the height of the coronavirus crisis — there are even several online support groups for authors who published mid-pandemic.

In the season 2 premiere, Ted Lasso struggles to help a star player, Rebecca double dates with Keeley and Roy, and Jamie Tartt is a man on an island.

Nintendo has released a newly remastered version of the classic Zelda game <em>Skyward Sword</em> — and while it's still a beautiful game, not all of the original's flaws have been addressed.

<em>Ted Lasso</em> — the Apple TV+ series starring Jason Sudeikis as a clueless American coach taking over a British soccer team — avoids a sophomore slump with grace, heart and a lot of laughs.

Leyna Bloom, the 27-year-old model and actress who graces the cover, has broken many barriers since she came out in 2014. Her selection "heals a lot of pain in the world," she tweeted.

There are lots of ways to watch the 2020 Olympic Games, from streaming to mobile app to good old-fashioned broadcast television. Here's how and where to catch your favorite events.