ALICIA RANCILIO

Entertainment video producer and writer

Rancilio covers entertainment for The Associated Press using video and text. She primarily focuses on television.
Stephen Colbert arrives at a screening of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," during PaleyFest, April 21, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026
CBS is canceling “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” next May, shuttering a decades-old TV institution and removing from air one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent late-night critics.
 
This combination of file photos shows, clockwise from top left, Bruce Springsteen, Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang. (Invision/AP)
Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang are 2025 Academy Museum Gala honorees
Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang have been named the honorees of this year’s Academy Museum Gala, hosted by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
 
This image released by Apple TV+. shows Adam Scott, left, and Britt Lower in a scene from "Severance." (Apple TV+ via AP)
Where to stream some of this year’s top Emmy-nominated shows and how long it will take to watch them
The 77th Primetime Emmy nominations have been announced, leaving roughly two months to get caught up on series before the trophies are handed out.
 
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Feb. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
With ‘Atmosphere,’ Taylor Jenkins Reid leaves the Evelyn Hugo-verse behind and travels to space
Taylor Jenkins Reid loves to research before writing. She’s penned novels set in the golden age of Hollywood in “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” the 1970s rock scene in “Daisy Jones & the Six,” 1980s surf culture in “Malibu Rising” and professional tennis in “Carrie Soto is Back.”
 
Victoria Rowell poses for a portrait on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
‘Beyond the Gates’ is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success
CBS’ new soap opera “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for a second season. Some of daytime’s beloved Black actors like Victoria Rowell, Darnell Williams and Veronica Redd see it as a win for both Black history and Black culture.
 
Actor Lovie Simone poses for a portrait on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Lovie Simone leads new series that adapts Judy Blume’s ‘Forever...’ for TV
Lovie Simone stars in the new Netflix series, “Forever.’' The series is an adaptation of the 1965 Judy Blume novel, “Forever...” that is frequently challenged over its inclusion of teenage sexuality.
 
Jason Sudeikis arrives at the season three premiere of "Ted Lasso" on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
‘Ted Lasso’ is coming back
It’s been two years since we last heard from Ted Lasso but the show is officially set to return for a fourth season.
 
Brian Tyree Henry poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)
For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest
Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series “Atlanta,” Brian Tyree Henry’s become one of the busiest actors in Hollywood.
 
Mindy Kaling, left, and Kate Hudson pose for a portrait to promote "Running Point" on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson take on pro basketball in ‘Running Point’
Mindy Kaling’s new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.
 
Heather El Moussa, from left, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack pose for a portrait to promote "The Flip Off" on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
Exes make good competition on HGTV’s ‘The Flip Off’ with the El Moussas, Christina Haack
Exes and TV personalities Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack are reuniting for a new reality competition show on HGTV. It’s called “The Flip Off.”
 
Sterling K. Brown poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
Sterling K. Brown finds ‘Paradise’ after a few years of focusing on film and an Oscar nomination
Since “This Is Us” aired its series finale in 2022, star Sterling K. Brown has mostly focused on films, including “American Fiction” which brought him an Oscar nomination.
 
This image released by Netflix shows Lee Jung-jae in a scene from "Squid Game." (No Ju-han/Netflix via AP)
‘Squid Game’ creator happy to see his characters killed off
As season two of Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” returns Thursday, viewers can expect more untimely deaths for many of its characters.
 
CORRECTS POSITIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE PHOTO - Lee Byung-hun, from left, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, ,Jo Yu-ri, Im Si-wan, Lee Seo-hwan and Lee Jung-jae pose for a portrait to promote the second season of "Squid Game" on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
‘Squid Game’ returns looking for win with season 2
The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix’s most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk.
 
Executive producer and writer Anna White, left, talks with actor-director Jennifer Love Hewitt on the set of “The Holiday Junkie,” premiering Saturday on Lifetime. (Anna White via AP)
Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y
Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow. Successful writers in the genre say there are some standard practices to keep in mind.
 
This image released by Lifetime shows Jennifer Love Hewitt, left, and Lynn Andrews in a scene from "The Holiday Junkie." (Lifetime via AP)
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”?
 
Nicholas Alexander Chavez poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in New York. Chavez has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2024. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Nicholas Alexander Chavez feels best between ‘action’ and ‘cut’
Nicholas Alexander Chavez starred in two Ryan Murphy shows this fall. He played Lyle Menendez in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” for Netflix and a priest in FX’s “Grotesquerie.”
 
This image released by Netflix shows Kristen Bell, left, and Adam Brody in a scene from "Nobody Wants This." (Stefania Rosini/Netflix via AP)
10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year
It could be argued that 2024 wasn’t the best year for TV.
 
Keira Knightley, left, and Ben Whishaw pose for portrait photographs to promote the television series "Black Doves" on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Black Doves’ with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered
Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.”
 
FILE - Lisa Vanderpump arrives at the season 11 premiere of "Vanderpump Rules," Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
‘Vanderpump Rules’ will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump
Hit Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules” is getting a new cast for its 12th season. Bravo announced Tuesday that show namesake Lisa Vanderpump is the only original cast member who will return, taking the show back to its original concept by following the employees of her West Hollywood restaurant S
 
This combination of images shows promotional art for holiday films "Our Little Secret," left, "Seasons Greetings from Cherry Lans," center, and "A Season To Remember." (Netflix/Hallmark+/OWN via AP)
10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming
Deck the Halls with Christmas-themed TV as broadcast networks, cable channels and streamers offer holiday fare ranging from romance to musicals and timeless classics.
 
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce love story leads Christmas movie season
Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.
 
Actor Ethan Slater poses for a portrait on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in ‘Wicked’ has an element of magic to it
Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to the big screen in the musical adaptation of “Wicked,” out Nov. 22.
 
FILE - Actress Bellamy Young, from left, actor Tony Goldwyn, and actress Kerry Washington arrive at the Disney/ABC 2013 Summer TCA Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)
‘Scandal’ cast will reunite for online script reading for hurricane relief in western North Carolina
The cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
 
FILE - Nina Dobrev, left, and Shaun White arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 10, 2024, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose
Skateboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is engaged to “The Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev.
 
This image released by Prime Video shows NFL football player Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs, on the set of the new game show "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity." (Adam Rose/Prime Video via AP)
Acting or hosting, Travis Kelce wants to continue to pursue a showbiz career. But first, football
Travis Kelce is the host of “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”, a spin-off of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
 
FILE - Actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP, File)
Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez and a priest on TV. He’s hungry for what’s next.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez has had an exciting few weeks with the debut of his first two roles in prime-time shows.
 
FILE - Kate McKinnon arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
After playing Weird Barbie, Kate McKinnon’s new children’s book also celebrates being uniquely you
Kate McKinnon came up with the idea for “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” about 10 years ago but didn’t begin writing in earnest until she left “Saturday Night Live” in May 2022.
 
This image released by Netflix shows Kristen Bell, left, and Adam Brody in a scene from "Nobody Wants This." (Adam Rose/Netflix via AP)
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com
Erin Foster was inspired by her own experience of meeting her husband and converting to Judaism to create the new series “Nobody Wants This.”
 
FILE - Josh Rivera poses for a portrait to promote the FX television series "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" during the Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif., on July 17, 2024. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Aaron Hernandez ‘American Sports Story’ series wants to show a different view of the disgraced NFLer
Aaron Hernandez’s story of football glory and his eventual downfall with a murder conviction has been told many times, but “American Sports Story” dramatizes his life in a way designed to build empathy for him.
 
Meghann Fahy, left, and Eve Hewson pose for a portrait to promote "The Perfect Couple" on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson’s ‘overnight success’ is more than a decade in the making
Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson are two of the stars of Netflix’s new ensemble mystery series “The Perfect Couple.”
 
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