‘Monarch’ recap: FOX’s juicy new country music soap opera is here

‘Monarch’ recap: FOX’s juicy new country music soap opera is here

Say hello to the “first damn family” of country music! After a long-awaited premiere, FOX’s soapy new country music drama “Monarch” is finally here. And this multigenerational family saga is basically “House of the Dragon” with guitars, “Succession” with rhinestone cowboy boots or “King Lear” by way of Reba McEntire (as played by Susan Sarandon).

Say hello to the “first damn family” of country music! After a long-awaited premiere, FOX’s soapy new country music drama “Monarch” is finally here. And this multigenerational family saga is basically “House of the Dragon” with guitars, “Succession” with rhinestone cowboy boots or “King Lear” by way of Reba McEntire (as played by Susan Sarandon).

Porto's Bakery and Cafe coming to Downtown Disney

Porto's Bakery and Cafe coming to Downtown Disney

Iconic Southern California bakery chain Porto's is opening its newest location in Anaheim's Downtown Disney District.

Iconic Southern California bakery chain Porto's is opening its newest location in Anaheim's Downtown Disney District.

Marsha Hunt, 1940s star and blacklist victim, dies at 104

Marsha Hunt, 1940s star and blacklist victim, dies at 104

Marsha Hunt, one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s who worked with performers ranging from Laurence Olivier to Andy Griffith, has died.

Marsha Hunt, one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age of the 1930s and 1940s who worked with performers ranging from Laurence Olivier to Andy Griffith, has died.

Emmys 2022: Why ‘Yellowjackets’ deserves to beat ‘Succession’ for Best Drama

Emmys 2022: Why ‘Yellowjackets’ deserves to beat ‘Succession’ for Best Drama

Culture writer Emma Fraser argues that Showtime’s buzzy freshman survival series “Yellowjackets” could — and maybe should — beat HBO juggernaut/Emmy favorite “Succession” for Outstanding Drama Series.

Culture writer Emma Fraser argues that Showtime’s buzzy freshman survival series “Yellowjackets” could — and maybe should — beat HBO juggernaut/Emmy favorite “Succession” for Outstanding Drama Series.

‘Squid Game Day’ to be celebrated in LA on Sept. 17

‘Squid Game Day’ to be celebrated in LA on Sept. 17

The proclamation is part of AAPI LA, a city initiative intended to amplify AAPI community voices.

The proclamation is part of AAPI LA, a city initiative intended to amplify AAPI community voices.

Plenty of music, plenty of drama in FOX's new show 'Monarch'

Plenty of music, plenty of drama in FOX's new show 'Monarch'

The Roman family is unpacking their cowboy boots – and lots of drama – as "Monarch" moves in this week, with Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins leading the way. 

The Roman family is unpacking their cowboy boots – and lots of drama – as "Monarch" moves in this week, with Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins leading the way. 

'The Crown' pauses production after queen's death

'The Crown' pauses production after queen's death

"The Crown," Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.

"The Crown," Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: All roads end here at the semifinals

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: All roads end here at the semifinals

Welcome back to “MasterChef: Back to Win” recaps! It’s the first half of finale week, as the five remaining chefs first fight to survive the “Semi Finals” two-challenge gauntlet, and the three finalists start their culinary thesis statement in “Finale — Part 1.”

Welcome back to “MasterChef: Back to Win” recaps! It’s the first half of finale week, as the five remaining chefs first fight to survive the “Semi Finals” two-challenge gauntlet, and the three finalists start their culinary thesis statement in “Finale — Part 1.”

Bernard Shaw: CNN's first chief anchor and pioneering Black journalist dies at 82

Bernard Shaw: CNN's first chief anchor and pioneering Black journalist dies at 82

The renowned journalist was at CNN for 20 years and was known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait.

The renowned journalist was at CNN for 20 years and was known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait.

'Good Burger' actor Kel Mitchell talks new children's book, journey with God

'Good Burger' actor Kel Mitchell talks new children's book, journey with God

The 44-year-old, who recently released his children’s book “Prank Day,” says he’s excited to be an author and plans to continue sharing his message of joy and grace with his fellow actors.

The 44-year-old, who recently released his children’s book “Prank Day,” says he’s excited to be an author and plans to continue sharing his message of joy and grace with his fellow actors.

Weekend comedy special brings big names to Catalina Island

Weekend comedy special brings big names to Catalina Island

Catalina Comedy Island is a two-night event featuring Dana Carvey, Michelle Wolf, Jeff Ross and Dave Attell.

Catalina Comedy Island is a two-night event featuring Dana Carvey, Michelle Wolf, Jeff Ross and Dave Attell.