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Reflecting on ‘9-1-1’ with Star Oliver Stark on the Disney Upfront Red Carpet

Oliver Stark plays firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley on 9-1-1. All episodes of the eighth season are now streaming on Hulu. The drama series will return for a ninth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Thursdays at 8 PM.

While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actor about Buck and Eddie’s bond, which previous storyline he would be interested in revisiting, how the sets help him get into character, and more.
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Tati Gabrielle Breaks Down Her Crucial and Powerful ‘You’ Season 5 Return

Tati Gabrielle is giving Marienne Bellamy the happy ending and closure she deserves in the fifth and final season of You. All episodes of the series are streaming on Netflix, and this conversation will contain spoilers.

I caught up with the actress over Zoom to talk about the impact of her character’s words, what she hopes women who watch the show take away from it, why it was important for Marienne to return one last time, the beauty of her ending, and more.
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Sarah Jeffery Reflects on ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Sarah Jeffery plays Dolores Washington in The Six Triple Eight. The movie, which was inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is currently streaming on Netflix.

I had the chance to ask the actress about how the project changed her life, her first time doing a period piece, what kind of research she did, her character’s wardrobe, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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Chatting with the Cast and Creatives of ‘Outlander’ at NYCC

While at NYCC 2024, I had the chance to speak with Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, executive producer Maril Davis, and author Diana Gabaldon about Outlander. The finale of Season 7, Part 2 will be available January 17 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and air at 8 PM ET/PT.

During roundtable interviews, I asked each of them to reflect on their most meaningful fan interactions.
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Melissa Rauch Talks Season 3 of ‘Night Court’ and the Power of Laughter

Melissa Rauch executive produces and stars as Abby Stone in Night Court, which is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons. New episodes air Tuesdays on NBC at 8:30 PM ET/PT.

I caught up with the actress to discuss how the show has evolved throughout the seasons, why comedy brings people together, reuniting with her former The Big Bang Theory co-star, and more. Keep reading for our full discussion!
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Milauna Jackson Discusses Working on ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Milauna Jackson portrays Lt. Campbell in The Six Triple Eight. The film, which is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is now streaming on Netflix.

I spoke with the actress about her experience working with Tyler Perry, how the project chose her, her research approach, what lessons she walked away with, and more. Keep reading for our full conversation!
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Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert Talk ‘A Carpenter Christmas Romance’

Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert star in A Carpenter Christmas Romance. The new film, which is part of this year’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate, is now available to stream here and on the Lifetime app.

Over Zoom, I spoke with the actors about how TV and movies can offer viewers comfort or an escape, why the holiday genre is perfect for romance, their favorite tropes, rom-com elements, and more. Keep reading for everything we discussed!
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Marisa Ramirez Talks Her ‘Blue Bloods’ Journey and Thoughts on the Show’s Ending

Marisa Ramirez plays Detective Maria Baez in Blue Bloods. The series finale premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.

I spoke with the actress about her bond with Donnie Wahlberg, her final day of filming, what she took with her from set, how she’s gained strength from playing Maria, her thoughts on the show’s ending, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared with me!
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The Filmmaking Team of ‘Spellbound’ on Fairy Tales and Bringing the Story to Life

On behalf of The Nerds of Color, I had the opportunity to attend a virtual presentation with Spellbound Director Vicky Jenson, Editor Susan Fitzer, Head of Story Brian Pimental, Production Designer Brett Nystul, and Character Art Director Guillermo Ramirez to hear about the filmmaking process.

During the Q&A portion, the creatives answered three of my questions, which you can read below.
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Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong on Their ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Partnership

Chandler Kinney and professional dancer Brandon Armstrong are partners on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. You can watch new episodes live on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, and stream the next day on Hulu.

Over Zoom, I spoke with the duo before rehearsals about what they’ve learned from each other, doing live performances, their theme night ideas, and much more. Keep reading for our full conversation!
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Matthew Lillard Talks the Horrors of Macabre Spirits

Matthew Lillard’s Find Familiar Spirits has an exciting new line: Macabre Spirits! The first release, which is a premium reposado tequila, is on sale now and comes with Mike Flanagan’s first horror novella, Rare, Fine & Limited.

While at New York Comic Con this year, I had the chance to catch up with the actor and discuss how this horror-theme drop was inspired, what fans can expect from Rare, Fine & Limited, the bottle’s beautiful art, seeing the impact his work has on the community, and what’s next for Macabre Spirits.
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