LeVar Burton

Reading Rainbow Is Returning: See Who's Hosting Nearly 20 Years After LeVar Burton's Sign Off

Reading Rainbow is returning this fall nearly 20 years after its last episode with LeVar Burton in 2006. Here's who's hosting the new iteration of the series.

October 1, 2025

James Earl Jones Dead at 93: 'Star Wars' Actor Mark Hamill and More Pay Tribute

After James Earl Jones passed away at 93, many in Hollywood pay homage to the legendary actor including Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton, Octavia Spencer and more.

September 9, 2024

James Earl Jones Dead at 93: Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton and More Pay Tribute

After James Earl Jones passed away at 93, many in Hollywood came out to pay homage to the legendary actor including Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton, Octavia Spencer and more.

September 9, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons: Chris Pine, Hugh Grant and Regé-Jean Page Pick Their Dream Dungeon Masters

The cast of Dungeons & Dragons—Chris Pine, Hugh Grant and Regé-Jean Page—revealed their picks for their dream Dungeon Masters. See who they chose here.

July 22, 2022

This Is Us Co-Stars Chrissy Metz and Susan Kelechi Watson to Host NBC's Rose Parade Coverage

What a way to start a new year! This Is Us stars Chrissy Metz and Susan Kelechi Watson ring in 2022 as the official hosts of NBC's live coverage of the Jan. 1 Rose Parade. Get the details.

December 1, 2021

LeVar Burton Will Be Hosting a Game Show After All

Who needs Jeopardy! when you can have Trivial Pursuit! Hear all the details about the Reading Rainbow host’s new gig.

November 17, 2021

Ryan Reynolds Weighs In on Who Should Become Jeopardy! Host After Mike Richards Quits

One possible Jeopardy! host can now say he has Ryan Reynolds on his side, after the actor compared his own casting as Deadpool to the search for host of the quiz show.

August 21, 2021

The Search for Jeopardy!'s New Host Is Nearly Over as Front-Runner Emerges

Following a string of guest hosts, a source tells E! News that Jeopardy executive producer Mike Richards is close to locking down a deal to succeed the late Alex Trebek.

August 5, 2021

Yes, LeVar Burton Will Be Guest Hosting Jeopardy!

On Wednesday, April 21, LeVar Burton, who has been a fan favorite to replace the late Alex Trebek, was named a Jeopardy! guest host for season 37.

April 21, 2021

Every Potential Jeopardy! Host

January 4, 2021

Everyone Who’s in the Running to Take Over For Alex Trebek on Jeopardy!

Betty White. Anderson Cooper. Ken Jennings. What is: The list of candidates being bandied about to fill the Alex Trebek-sized hole in our hearts.

November 29, 2020