MINDY KALING

President Biden awarded "Velma" actress and executive producer Mindy Kaling with the National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House Tuesday.

At the event on Tuesday, Biden said the country has benefited from the hard work of the honorees. “We’re a nation, a great nation in large part because of the power of the arts and humanities that’s stamped into the DNA of America,” he said.

President Biden will present the national medals of arts and humanities at a White House ceremony on Tuesday.

Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Gladys Knight are among the artists being honored by President Biden with the National Medal of Arts on Tuesday.

President Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with medals — and then stole the show himself with a quip about seeking reelection.

Emily Ratajkowski, Eva Longoria and "Euphoria" star Hunter Schaefer dared to bare in see-through outfits to celebrate Hollywood's biggest night – the Oscars.

"The Office" actor is among the celebrities people are speculating use Ozempic, a brand name of the weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide.

Audiences for Sunday's Oscars can expect stars to reunite from some of their favorite films.

Novak presented his friend with an achievement award in television at the PGA Awards, and his speech included a reflection on their relationship.

Michael Kors honored the original influencers in his life Wednesday with his Fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection.

The woke “Velma” series recently became the worst-rated animated show in the Internet Movie Database's (IMDb) history as its latest episodes continue to drop on Thursdays.

A simplistic script, and the lack of a strong cast, have undermined US efforts to woo the world’s largest democracy.

The critically-panned "Velma" series added sexual jokes about underaged teens and little kids to its repertoire of raunchy, subversive humor this week.

Some internet personalities are claiming that Scooby-Doo reboot "Velma" is so bad that it must be a conservative “psy-op” intended to embarrass the woke left.

The new HBO Max spinoff of the beloved children's cartoon "Scooby-Doo" is being ripped by critics for "pointless nudity" and "gore," including an "oozing corpse."

In a video posted last month that has garnered over 332,000 views and 60,000 likes, TikTok user Jasmine (@totallyprincessjasmine) criticizes a clip from the HBO Max series "The Sex Lives of College Girls," which was created and produced by Mindy Kaling. Stitching Jasmine's video, TikTok user Aqil Dhanani (@aqildhanani) goes on to claim that South Asian comedians are to blame for the promotion of harmful stereotypes in the U.S.

Mindy Kaling opens up about her longtime friend B.J. Novak and tells why they're not in a romantic relationship on "The Drew Barrymore Show." Watch.

Mindy Kaling is set to receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America at the group’s awards show in February.

"I am often amazed at how different my life looks now," the actor said.

The famous duo seemed to have gotten hitched on Saturday, according a marriage license that appears in a Clark County, Nev., public records search.

Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark are suing model Hailey Bieber, saying she's creating market confusion by marketing products under the Rhode name.

The summer movie season has not, traditionally speaking, been known for its nuanced attention to female sexuality.

Looking at the schmoozing guests at the Met Gala cocktail reception, TV host James Corden summed up the scene in a word: “Classy.”.

See how stars like Miranda Kerr, Gabrielle Union and Lily James are prepping their skin for the 2022 Met Gala

Ivan Reitman had his army of well-known, frequent collaborators but the filmmaker and producer’s influence extended beyond that too, as evidenced by the tributes that poured in at the news of his sudden passing at age 75.

These celebrity food snaps are, in a word, yummy.

On Thanksgiving, the actress-producer, 42, shared to Instagram a rare photo of her daughter, Katherine Swati, 3, and son Spencer Avu, 1, as the eldest child pushed her baby brother in a stroller during a sunset beach outing.

These 10 stand-out books are an eclectic bunch, but all will make you see the world a little differently.

An 11th-hour deal has been reached and a strike that would have shut down film and television productions across the U.S. was averted.

A major Hollywood strike could be on the horizon for some 60,000 behind-the-scenes workers in the entertainment industry.

"Our aim is to better reflect the diversity of our country. That means starting early," Clooney said in a statement.

Velma, like Kaling, will be of East Asian descent and some on Twitter have shared racist opinions on this choice.

(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It’s been filled with gloom and doom, but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.

LOS ANGELES – Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra — a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win. With 23 Emmys being handed out and the academy committing $500,000, that will mean a donation of $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry, a group working to relieve child hunger brought on by the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd Emmy Awards air Sunday at 5 p.m. on ABC. Guests set to appear include Anthony Anderson, Mindy Kaling, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patrick Stuart, RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.

This image released by The New York Times shows cover art for "1619," named one of the top ten podcasts by the Associated Press. (The New York Times via AP)NEW YORK, NY – The top 10 podcasts of the year picked by The Associated Press. “1619," The New York Times. “The Viall Files,” Nick Viall. If you’re a “Bachelor” fan, you know Nick Viall.

Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. The TV Academy say Kaling wasn't singled outFor everyone who doesn't remember what went down, here's a quick recap. The TV Academy told her it was because there were too many producers listed, but she was the only one whose position was contested, she said. The TV Academy denies that Kaling was singled out, though. Fischer referenced the statement given by the TV Academy and said there were other people on the show with multiple roles.

Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. The academy told Kaling there were too many producers listed when the show was nominated for an Outstanding Comedy Series category, she said. "At the time the Producers Guild worked with the Television Academy to correctly vet producer eligibility. "Every performer producer and writer producer was asked to justify their producer credits," it continued.

NBC Universal announced Tuesday that it will be removing the show from Netflix and housing it on their own streaming service. NBC News reports that a person familiar with the negotiations said Netflix made an offer to hold on to it, but the offer was rejected. Netflix was reportedly willing to pay up to $90 million a year for the rights, but NBC topped that offer with $100 million. "We cant wait to welcome the gang from Dunder Mifflin to NBCUniversals new streaming service." Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.