Television

January 8, 2022

Who Is Annie Hamilton?

Annie Hamilton is not the child of anyone famous. She’s not a profitable influencer, self-made YouTuber, or an overnight TikTok celebrity. Still, Ms. Hamilton has become […]
December 30, 2021

‘Cheer’ is Back. Coach Monica is Ready.

The documentary series on the Navarro College cheerleading team returns to Netflix on Jan. 12. CORSICANA, Texas — Monica Aldama grasped a mike like a pageant […]
December 23, 2021

TikTok Made Them Famous. Figuring Out What’s Next Is Tough.

Before Charli D’Amelio became the most popular creator on TikTok — she currently has 132 million followers — she danced on the competitive contemporary-dance circuit in […]
December 10, 2021

He Had Him at ‘Howdy’

Will Jardell and James Wallington met in 2014 during auditions for “America’s Next Top Model.” Four years later, both competed on “Amazing Race,” and won. Just […]
December 3, 2021

‘And Just Like That’: The Shoe Must Go On

In the ’90s, “Sex and the City” celebrated single women. Can a new, more nuanced version make a comedy of middle-aged ones? When we last left […]
November 15, 2021

The Art of Botox

How facial muscle paralysis insinuated itself into our emotional and creative lives. Last spring, Botox rolled out a series of ads directed by the filmmaker Errol […]
November 15, 2021

The Art of Botox

How facial muscle paralysis insinuated itself into our emotional and creative lives. Last spring, Botox rolled out a series of ads directed by the filmmaker Errol […]
November 11, 2021

How 'Squid Game' Reflects South Korean Culture and History

Beyond their global appeal, the iconic outfits from “Squid Game” reveal a link to the history and culture of South Korea. The dystopic, fantastical show “Squid […]
November 10, 2021

The Cinderella Myth We Can’t Quit

The same woman who stars as the embodiment of poverty in Netflix’s “Maid” is a brand ambassador for one of the world’s largest luxury companies. How […]
November 9, 2021

How a 55-Year-Old California Teacher Became a Bollywood Actor

Richard Klein left behind his life as a Hebrew day school teacher in California and became an actor in Mumbai, often playing a “mean British officer.” […]