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The birth of a new prince did more than secure Henry's reign on The White Princess Season 1 Episode 3. The baby had everyone reassessing their priorities. Arthur's birth may be uniting the country, but it's tearing these families apart even further.

The most important relationship shift was the one between Lizzie and Henry. They're no closer to be in love, but they're starting to figure out that they can stand together against those who wish to control them.

Henry's speech about never getting to make a choice about his own life certainly resonated with Lizzie, but there were was still a certain whiny "poor me" tone that I found hard to accept. One of the struggles Emma Frost acknowledged in bringing this show to a modern (widely feminist audience) is Henry and his attitude.

The rape scene from the premiere was drastically toned down until is was barely rape, which helped,...

The whole York family was under lock and key on The White Princess Season 1 Episode 2.

Elizabeth was tricked into captivity at the palace, Lizzie can't go out to play because she's pregnant and medieval attitudes about her condition are scary close to those of present day gynoticians, and poor, simple Teddy is a threat.

Even Cecily, who thinks she's a gatekeeper, is captive. She may think they're under quarantine from the plague, but she wouldn't be allowed anywhere even if half of England weren't dying.

Cecily is just the worst. I want to give her some benefit of the doubt, but my god, she just doesn't give us anything to work with, does she?

I mean, sure, she's the often overlooked second daughter – always an afterthought, she was literally the backup bride for Lizzie's original engagement to the dauphin of France.

Her childhood was punctuated by periods of living in...

Starz latest adaptation of Philippa Gregory's Cousins War saga is a true gem.

The White Princess Season 1 Episode 1 picks up just a day after The White Queen ended, and the York women find themselves in a precarious position as they face life in a radically changed England.

I'm going to be upfront with you: I couldn't decide if I should review as if this show is a "stand alone" and ignore The White Queen, or take the prequel series into account. I'm going to try to split the difference; hopefully, I'll be able please devoted fans and first-timers alike!

The White Princess is off to a wonderful start. Showrunner Emma Frost has built a world rich in detail. The production filmed at several historical sites, which really enhances the feel of the show.

Even with the sets, the attention to detail is high. The scene where Lizzie pleas to...

Last Episode Review: Scarlett Johansson And A Cute Pug Can’t Distract Us From Impending Doom

After a month-long drought, “Saturday Night Live” returned last night with an impossible amount of material to cover. Unfortunately, they under-delivered. It was staggering. The first half of the show poked fun at Trump, Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi commercial, and the Cristiano Ronaldo bust that was forged in the fires of Mount Doom. The second half was stronger, and at least a little more relevant, but the entire episode was hard to watch. Racism! Rape culture! Borat accents! It was like 90 straight minutes of problematic Bingo.

Host: Louis C.K.

Okay, what was that monologue? He opened with a racist joke, defended said joke, and then moved into an extended bit of weird, anti-comedy standup about animals. With out any subtext. Just bad standup about animals. Like a moose, and a goat. Then he migrated...

Last Episode Review: Alec Baldwin Proves There Are Two Types of Problems: Regular, And Trump

After a few weeks’ hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a surprising episode: It alternately commented on politics and race, made ample use of its Academy Award-winning host, and surprised us with its liberal use of the word “bitch.” This episode was silly, and weird, and best of all, it was consistent. The season thus far has been light on impactful episodes from cold open to the goodnights – Dave Chappelle, of course, is the crucial exception – but last night’s episode got pretty close to nailing it. Can McKinnon doing a Kellyanne Conway sight gag be a running joke through the rest of the season, please?

Host: Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer is a really good host, you guys. She’s already likeable, of course, but her exuberance felt infectious. Hers was a shorter monologue than...

Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong will be sharpening the news chops she honed at the "Weekend Update" anchor desk now that she'll be sharing an even more imposing dais - with the leader of the free world. The White House Correspondents' Association announced Wednesday that Strong, 30, will be the featured entertainer at its next annual dinner. She will be following a comic monologue by President Obama in a ballroom of some 2,000-plus Washington VIPs. "Her political humor is sly and edgy, and it comes with a Chicago accent," Whca president Christi Parsons said in an email to White House correspondents.

Making big moves in her career, Cecily Strong scored the hosting gig for the 2015 White House Correspondents Association dinner.

In addition to the big stage, Cecily is also part of an elite group of women (only three others) to host the politically-driven event.

In its 82 years of existence, only three other women hosted the event. Those women include Paula Poundstone, Elayne Boosler and Wader Sykes.

Whca president Christi‎ Parsons told press that she chose Strong to host the 2015 event because, "Her political humor is sly and edgy, and it comes with a Chicago accent.”

Strong will take the stage on April 25 in Washington, D.C.

Live from Washington, D.C., it's Cecily Strong!

The "Saturday Night Live" star has booked a new gig – she will host the White House Correspondents' Dinner in spring 2015.

"Her political humor is sly and edgy, and it comes with a Chicago accent," Whca President Christi Parsons said in a statement.

Photos: 'Saturday Night Live' Stars

In addition to her time dishing out political jokes on "SNL's" Weekend Update desk, Cecily has other journalistic political ties.

Her father, Bill Strong, served as Associated Press bureau chief at the Illinois statehouse.

Photos: Stars At The ...

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The White House Correspondents' Association announced today that Cecily Strong will be the entertainer at next year's White House Correspondent's dinner. Strong will probably have a leg up on cracking wise on journalists: According to the White House Correspondents' Association press release, Strong's father, Bill Strong, served as Associated Press Bureau chief in the Illinois Statehouse. "Her political humor is sly and edgy, and it comes with a Chicago accent. Cecily grew up in suburban Oak Park, Ill. and got her start in Chicago's comedy scene with stints at iO and Second City," said Whca President Christi Parsons, in a statement.

Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong will host the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner, it was announced Wednesday. "Her political humor is sly and edgy, and it comes with a Chicago accent. Cecily grew up in suburban Oak Park, Ill. and got her start in Chicago's comedy scene with stints at iO and Second City," White House Correspondents' Association resident Christi Parsons said in a statement. See more White House Correspondents' Dinner: Hollywood Arrives in D.C. Strong's father served as Associated Press bureau chief in the Illinois statehouse. Strong is just the latest SNL star to host the

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“Saturday Night Live” will add a new anchor to “Weekend Update” this fall, the New York Times& reports. Starting with the show’s season premiere on Sept. 28, Cecily Strong will co-host the segment alongside Seth Meyers, who plans to leave SNL in February. Strong, who began her first season on SNL last year, has guest-starred numerous times on “Weekend Update” as the Girl you Wished You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party. Her performances wowed SNL producer Lorne Michaels, which resulted in his decision to select her for the open anchor position. “Cecily, from the first show, was...

Check out 2 new posters for Quartet, starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay Dustin Hoffman directs from the script by Ronald Harwood and the film's produced by Stewart Mackinnon and Finola Dwyer. Pauline Collins, Sheridan Smith, Andrew Sachs, Trevor Peacock, Luke Newberry and David Ryall also star in Quartet which Weinstein Co is sending to to limited theaters on December 28th, followed by an expansion on January 11th, 2013. Beecham House is abuzz. The rumor circling the halls is that the home for retired musicians is soon to play host to a new resident. Word is, it's a star. For Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Wilfred Bond (Billy Connolly) and Cecily Robson (Pauline Collins) this sort of talk is par for the course at the gossipy home. But they're in for a special shock when the new arrival turns out to be none other than their former singing partner,...

Watch the new trailer as well as a featurette and clip from the Dustin Hoffman Quartet film, starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Billy Connolly. The Weinstein Co release opens in limited U.S. venues on December 28th, followed by an expansion on January 11, 2013. Pic's based on the play by Ronald Hardwood, who also adapts the script. Pauline Collins, Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay, Andrew Sachs, Trevor Peacock, Eline Powell and Luke Newberry also star. About Quartet: Beecham House is abuzz. The rumor circling the halls is that the home for retired musicians is soon to play host to a new resident. Word is, it's a star. For Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Wilfred Bond (Billy Connolly) and Cecily Robson (Pauline Collins) this sort of talk is par for the course at the gossipy home. But they're in for a special shock when the new arrival turns out to be none...