There are all sorts of quirky comedies on television, but IFC's "Portlandia" may be one of the quirkiest and funniest shows out there. Starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, "Portlandia" is a ...

In one of the episodes screened at Portlandia's season three premiere last night, two of the characters played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein try to take back MTV. They storm into the company's ...

The unexpected announcement Monday of the death of Paul Reubens, the actor best remembered for creating the character of Pee-wee Herman, has inspired an outpouring of tributes from admirers, ...

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