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    Drs. Jack Abbott (Shawn Hatosy, left) and Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) exit the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on an episode of "The Pitt."
    As one Marylander wins an Emmy, another drums his way to the VMAs
    “The Pitt’s” Shawn Hatosy and drummer Timothy Fletcher — took their turns in the spotlight this weekend with an Emmy win and an Under Armour ad, respectively.
    Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
    With Jay Duplass’ help, local star of ‘The Baltimorons’ is ready for his close-up
    Towson native Michael Strassner, director Jay Duplass and actress Liz Larsen tell the unlikely story of how "The Baltimorons," a new rom-com, was made.
    THE PAPER -- Episode 102 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex Edelman as Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Adelola, Domhnall Gleeson as Ned, Melvin Gregg as Detrick -- (Photo by: Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK)
    I was prepared to hate ‘The Paper,’ a spinoff of ‘The Office.’ I was wrong.
    When Peacock first announced “The Paper,” a newsroom-themed spin-off of “The Office” about a dying Midwest publication, I was not pleased one bit. That changed.
    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)
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger released early from jail
    "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger was released from jail on Tuesday morning, roughly six months ahead of schedule.
    Andrew “December Moon” Johnson adds percussion during an “Iyanu” studio session.
    From HBO to Hulu, these Baltimore musicians are crafting your TV soundtracks
    Meet the three Baltimore musicians who are helping tell the stories of three new TV series, including “Iyanu,“ “Washington Black” and “Task.”
    Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker
HBO Max
And Just Like That...

Season 3 - Episode 7
    Grieving ‘And Just Like That...,’ the show that could’ve been
    ‘And Just Like That...’ could have been a relatable, aspirational look at middle age if it didn’t get in its own way.
    Twelve-year-old television actress Danielle Spencer rests at home in Malibu, C.A. after her release from Santa Monica Hospital on Friday, Sept. 16, 1977. Danielle is recovering from a car accident that killed her father, actor Timothy Pelt. With Danielle is her mother Cheryl Pelt and her pet dog. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
    Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!’ dies at 60
    Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died.
    Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
    Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ super champ’s win streak
    Baltimore's Jonathan Hugendubler participated in the final episode of “Jeopardy!” as it closed its 41st season.
    Saroeun Nay and Phalla Im appear in Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites by Chheangkea Ieng, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
    Ghostly grandmas, plastered pigs: Sundance short films hit Baltimore screens
    The Sundance Short Film Festival comes to Baltimore’s Parkway Theatre this weekend, with shorts featuring topics from people- pleasing to pig-men.
    Thirty-five years ago this spring, "The Cosby Show's" Vanessa Huxtable came to Baltimore to have Big Fun. It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it made a very cool salt box design by Juliet Ames.
    35 years ago, ‘The Cosby Show’ had ‘big fun’ in Baltimore. We still are.
    Vanessa Huxtable of “The Cosby Show” came to Baltimore in 1990 to have “big fun.” It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it was awesome for us Baltimoreans.
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast.
    Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) in Season 3 of "And Just Like That..."
    Widow to widow: Life’s too short for Carrie to be with Aidan on ‘And Just Like That’
    Carrie Bradshaw of "And Just Like That…" is dating like she think she's going to live forever. As a widow, she should know that no one does.
    Drs. Jack Abbott (Shawn Hatosy, left) and Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) exit the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on an episode of "The Pitt."
    From ‘The Pitt’ to ‘Severance,’ here are the Marylanders up for Emmy nominations
    The nominees for the 2025 Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday. Here are the Maryland natives that made the cut with shows like "The Pitt," "The White Lotus" and "Severance."
    Love Island U.S.A., Episode 728. Pictured from left to right, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Cierra Ortega, Elan Bibas, Amaya Espinal, Ace Green, Jose “Pepe” Garcia-Gonzalez, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe, Iris Kendall, Taylor Williams, Clarke Carraway.
    ‘Love Island’ is this summer’s latest TV craze. Here’s where you can watch in Baltimore.
    As the “Love Island” season nears its end, watch parties, where friends and strangers gather in bars and restaurants to tune in to the show, are becoming increasingly popular.
    Makeup artist Debi Young is a four-time Emmy nominee.
    How a veteran makeup artist from Baltimore became Hollywood’s ‘earth mother’
    Baltimore natives Debi Young and Ngozi Olandu Young have earned respect throughout Hollywood for both their technical brilliance as makeup artists and, perhaps more importantly, their people skills.
    Tracie Thoms attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Focus Features' "Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul." at Regal LA Live on August 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
    Baltimore native Tracie Thoms to reprise role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel. That’s all.
    Baltimore School for the Arts alum Tracie Thoms took to social media on Thursday to confirm she’s again playing Lily in the anticipated “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel due out next year.
    jazz singer Dominique Bianco, and guitarist Tommy Holladay will kick off the new summer concert series Sunday, July 13 at Maryland Hall.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Hall relaunches outdoor concert series
    You could catch Dominique Bianco’s performance in the coming week, join a scooter ride, watch a new production of "Much Ado About Nothing" or celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Wedding Crashers" this weekend.
    FILE - Actor Michael Madsen appears at the premiere of "The Hateful Eight" in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2015. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
    Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, found dead in his Malibu home
    Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” has died.
    Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
    From BSA to HBO: Baltimore’s Rachel Hilson seizes the spotlight
    Rachel Hilson, a Baltimore native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, is garnering acclaim for her starring role on the HBO Max series “Duster.” She’s just getting started.
    Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
    Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
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