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Niecy Nash (pictured at an LA gala in December 2019) hosted this year's virtual GLAAD Media Awards. which streamed on YouTube.

GLAAD Media Awards honor TV shows, movies, and more

The annual event honors representations of the LGBTQ community in the media.

Whale secrets, superheroes, sitcoms, and a ’Sesame Street’ salute: 10 family-friendly TV picks for spring

Here's a look at some new shows premiering in the weeks ahead that ought to appeal to kids and their parents.

Hunter Biden discusses new memoir, laughs off Trump criticism on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

President Biden’s son appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to discuss his new book,“Beautiful Things,” in a conversation that included moments of seriousness, sympathy, and occasional hilarity.

Shamelessly devoted to the Gallaghers, right to the end

Certainly “Shameless,” which is ending on Sunday, has been uneven across the 11 seasons of its existence, but I've watched every minute of it.

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Lily James (pictured in the film "Rebecca") will portray Pam Anderson in “Pam and Tommy.”
‘Pam and Tommy’ will spotlight a sex tape’s backstory
Lily James and Sebastian Stan will star as Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee in an eight-episode series from Hulu.

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Laura Donnelly as Amalia True in HBO's "The Nevers."
HBO’s ‘The Nevers’ is subtle not ever
The supernatural HBO drama relies on special effects and whiz-bam audio stylings for narrative sustenance.

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From left: Indya Moore, Ryan Jamaal Swain, and Mj Rodriguez in "Pose."

Remarkable ‘Pose’ is poised for final season

The FX series will conclude with the third season, due on May 2.

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Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in "Law and Order: SVU."

Mariska Hargitay’s staying power continues to drive ‘SVU’

She’s perfect as Benson, who is compassionate but no-nonsense, and smart but emotionally available. She’s one of TV’s best leading women in terms of network shows.

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Jeffrey Tambor, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Gary Shandling in "The Larry Sanders Show."

Look behind the scenes for some great TV shows

Shows that upend the entertainment business, from “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to “30 Rock” to “The Larry Sanders Show,” make up one of TV’s richest genres.

Ernest Hemingway's passport from the 1920s, from the Hemingway archives at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Ernest Hemingway’s vast archives reside in Boston. How’d that happen?

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum contains a trove of treasures — 11,000 photos, manuscripts, letters, bullfight tickets, even good-luck charms.

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A stage adaptation of "Game of Thrones" will feature some of the show's characters as younger versions of themselves, including Jaime Lannister, played in the HBO series by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

This week’s TV: ‘Hemingway’ arrives, ‘Shameless’ leaves, and ‘Game of Thrones’ heads to the stage

Globe critic Matthew Gilbert navigates the week in TV.

First-time host Daniel Kaluuya on "Saturday Night Live."

Daniel Kaluuya highlights racism in Boston during ‘SNL’ debut

Oscar-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the first time this weekend. And during his opening monologue, he highlighted some of the differences between British and American racism — including making a reference to Boston.

Pete Davidson as Representative Matt Gaetz on "Saturday Night Live."

‘SNL’ takes aim at Matt Gaetz amid reported sex trafficking investigation

In both the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live” — which featured the return of a talk show hosted by Britney Spears — and the long-running “Weekend Update” segment, the show mocked Gaetz for the various allegations made against him.

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From left: Brennan Hepler (whose stage name is Beane), Grace Kinstler, and Colin Jamieson have made the Top 24 on "American Idol."

3 singers with Boston ties advance to ‘American Idol’ all-star duets

Locals will sing April 4 and 5 with Joss Stone, Josh Groban, and Tori Kelly.