John Legend lays into Donald Trump, saying: We have to stand up for freedom

John Legend has laid into Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration as President, saying: “He has promised to make us a less just and free country, and those of us that believe in [freedom] have to stand up.” The singer was speaking at the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour while promoting Season 2 of WGN

John Legend to debut new song In America for Season 2 of WGN series Underground

John Legend will debut a new song, In America, for the Season 2 premiere of WGN’s series Underground, it was announced today. The new 10-episode second season debuts on March 8, and continues the tale of the struggle for freedom within a divided America. Legend, the series executive producer, will also guest-star as abolitionist Frederick Douglass —

Ryan Hurst: Farrells on Outsiders are like Tarzan meets Shakespeare

Ryan Hurst says the Farrell clan from WGN’s runaway hit Outsiders are like “Tarzan meets Shakespeare”. Speaking at the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour, he described the show — which returns for Season 2 on January 24 — as having a “primal elegance”. He added: “If Tarzan and Shakespeare were put together, you’d

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Hap and Leonard’s James Purefoy says Tiffany Mack crucial to Season 2

Hap and Leonard star James Purefoy says Tiffany Mack’s character Florida Grange is crucial to Season 2 — and is much more than just a love interest for his character. The actor told the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour: “She is so much more than a love interest, Tiffany’s contribution is enormous. “She’s

Planet Earth II team on how social media helped BBC’s breathtaking series take off

The team behind BBC America’s incredible new documentary series Planet Earth II have revealed how social media played a huge part in the success of the show in the UK. The breathtaking TV phenomenon will premiere simultaneously on BBC America, AMC and SundanceTV on February 18, it was revealed today — before being aired on all three

Exclusive clip: Are pockets of gold enough to save Todd on Gold Rush?

This week on Gold Rush, Todd Hoffman and original crew-member Jim Thurber desperately try to find pockets of gold that could help transform their season. After seven weeks at the Buckland claim, moving over 400,000 yards of dirt, Todd has only managed to find a measly 68 ounces of gold worth just $80,000. Watch our exclusive clip below,

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Infected spider bites torment Callie on Alone as contestant taps out

SPOILERS: Recap of Alone Season 3 Episode 6: Along Came a Spider This week’s Alone features an arachnid emergency — as it’s not wild boars or pumas but spiders that have one contestant totally bugged out. Patagonia is still no joke as Episode 306 begins with Day 45, as seven people remain on the History show.