The Future of Food TV: Padma Lakshmi, Carla Hall, Alex Guarnaschelli on Expanding the Unscripted Kitchen

Emilio Delgado, the actor best known for his beloved role as “Fix-It-Shop” owner Luis Rodriguez on “Sesame Street,” has died, his representative confirmed to Variety. He was 81.“We are saddened by the news of Emilio’s passing,” Robert Attermann, CEO of A3 Artists Agency, said in a statement. “Emilio was an immense talent who brought so much joy and smiles to his fans.

Khloé Kardashian has thoughts about the criticism of whether or not she and her family are promoting unrealistic beauty standards and body ideals.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFormer “Empire” star Jussie Smollett was sentenced to five months in jail on Thursday for concocting a hate crime hoax, in which he lied to police about being jumped by two men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs.Judge James Linn also ordered Smollett to pay $120,000 restitution to the city of Chicago, plus a $25,000 fine, and to serve 30 months of probation. After the sentence was announced, Smollett stood up and said, “I am innocent and I am not suicidal.” Smollett continued to shout as he was led out of the courtroom and remanded to custody.Linn delivered a scathing rebuke before rendering the sentence, saying Smollett had taken some “scabs off some healing wounds” because he wanted to make himself more famous.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“Silence. Darkness.” Those two words appear up front in most of Neil Labute’s stageplays, though his latest feature, “House of Darkness,” opens with a more playful “Once Upon a Time …” The film — Labute’s first in a bumpy seven-year stretch since “Dirty Weekend,” during which the provocateur was abruptly dropped by longtime Off Broadway partner MCC Theater — starts out as a standard hookup scenario and twists into edgier, potentially supernatural “Promising Young Woman” territory.

Marvel movie. You’re working long hours and barely have time to shop for groceries or get in any exercise, let alone do yardwork or socialize.

 Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that the former “Empire” actor orchestrated himself.

Jussie Smollett learned his long-awaited fate when he was sentenced on Thursday after being convicted last year of staging a hate crime against himself and lying about it to Chicago law enforcement. When Smollett returned to Cook County court on Thursday – after much back-and-forth by his defense team and prosecutors over four hours – he was sentenced to thirty months felony probation, restitution to the city of Chicago in the amount of $120,106, a fine of $25,000, and 150 days in the Cook County Jail.  Asked if he wanted to take the stand prior to his sentencing, "No your honor I don’t want to say anything.Thank you." Smollett’s defense team, helmed by lead defense attorney Nenye Uche, tried to get the conviction thrown out by pointing out what they allege was a bevy of "flagrant errors" that worked against the actor during the course of the Smollett trial.  Counsel team member Tina Glandian said Smollett's rights were violated and also brought up the idea that "the charges should have been dismissed" given the fact that the Smollett case was initially dismissed and Smollett was given community service and forfeited $10,000.

Regina Hall knew just who to ask for advice when it came to hosting this year's Academy Awards -- EGOT winner and legendary Oscars host Whoopi Goldberg!«She did it four times, which is incredible,» Hall told ET's Rachel Smith of reaching out to the comedy icon for her advice. «The thing with Whoopi is she's so generous… The biggest thing [she said] was to have fun and celebrate why you're there.

Emilio Delgado, the actor whose decades-long portrayal of Sesame Street‘s fix-it shop owner Luis Rodriguez endeared him to generations of young viewers and was a pioneering force in TV’s depiction of Mexican-Americans, died in New York City today just more than two years after being diagnosed with the blood cancer multiple myeloma. He was 81.

Discovery shareholders are set to OK the $43 billion merger with WarnerMedia on Friday, the last big step before AT&T completes the spinoff. Ahead of the deal’s expected close next month, a who’s-in/who’s-out parlor game is gaining intensity as CEO David Zaslav finalizes the leadership team.

A federal guilty plea agreement was entered today by William Sadleir, the former chief executive of Aviron Pictures, who admitted that he applied for and received $1.7 million in loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). That while the entire Aviron operation was being shuttered as a result of his prior embezzlement.

Mark Deetjen, recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Channels at Fremantle after helping build its game-show channel Buzzr, has died. He was 50 and passed away January 24.

Padma Lakshmi is enjoying a sweet summer romance. The "Top Chef" host is dating poet and MacArthur fellowship recipient Terrance Hayes, a source confirmed to PEOPLE magazine on Wednesday.

Padma Lakshmi and Terrance Hayes were spotted kissing and holding hands while walking her dog, Divina, in New York City on Monday (June 14) night, per People. Padma, 50, opted for a white summer dress and wedge sandals, while her new man kept it casual with a black t-shirt and jeans ensemble. Padma had been in an on-again/off-again relationship with venture capitalist Adam Dell since 2009, but Page Six reports that the couple – who share an 11-year-old daughter named Krishna Thea – called it quits earlier this year. The breakup was amicable, according to Page Six, and Padma apparently has moved on. So, as she enjoys this new romance, here’s the scoop on her new man.

She was seen kissing a 'mystery man' on Monday night while walking her dog in New York City.And on Wednesday, Page Six revealed that Padma Lakshmi's new man is celebrated writer Terrance Hayes.A source told the outlet: 'It’s early days. They’re just getting to know each other.' New love: Padma Lakshmi was seen kissing a 'mystery man' in New York City on Monday night and on Wednesday, Page Six revealed his identity as writer Terrance HayesThe Top Chef host, 50, looked lovely in a flirty white outfit and wedge sandals.Her sleeveless dress had ruffles and a thigh-skimming hemline and she wore it cinched in at the waist thanks to the addition of a brown belt.

Moving on! Padma Lakshmi seemingly has a new man in her life following her split from on-off boyfriend Adam Dell.

Ciara is back!This week, the singer revealed that she's back to her pre-baby weight, having lost nearly 40 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers, for which she's an ambassador. A post shared by Ciara (@ciara)"Goodbye to those last 10lbs I've been working on these past 5 weeks, Hello to me-pre baby weight! I'm so proud of myself– down 39 pounds on my @ww journey!" she captioned an Instagram image on June 15.

America was built by immigrants, and American Cuisine is a great example of how these communities came together to build something new. With Taste the Nation on Hulu, Padma Lakshmi takes the audience on a culinary journey across America with a focus on the diverse food culture of different immigrant groups. She seeks out Americans from all over the country to share a meal and uncover the how their histories and cultures have shaped what American food is today. Along the way, Lakshmi brings to light not just what these communities have contributed to America, but also how these communities have been changed by America as well.

Padma Lakshmi loves movies.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Actor and TV personality Tamera Mowry-Housley and chef Bill Yosses will host a new Hulu Original baking competition, “Baker’s Dozen.” The unscripted series will consist of eight hourlong episodes and join the Disney-owned streaming platform’s growing slate of food shows like “Taste the Nation” with Padma Lakshmi and the upcoming “The Next Thing You Eat” from Momofuku restaurateur David Chang.In each episode, passionate amateur bakers will go head to head with seasoned professionals in fast-paced challenges that will determine which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin trophy and take home a grand cash prize.

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