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CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKThe Wire star was so convincing as addict that Mark Wahlberg tried to give sobriety advice
Andre Royo put in a very strong performance as Bubbles.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'The Crown' season five: Who is Dominic West, the new Prince Charles?
Dominic West is taking over the role of Prince Charles in Netflix's 'The Crown' season 5. Here's what we know about him.
EntertainmentYahoo TV'The Wire' cast and creators reflect on the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking HBO series
David Simon and the cast of "The Wire" look back on the HBO series and discuss its continued relevance.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'We Own This City' review: Creator of 'The Wire' returns with gripping new cop show
For audiences who miss The Wire passionately, get out the bunting and prepare for a homecoming parade.
EntertainmentYahoo CelebrityIdris Elba reveals that he sold weed to Dave Chappelle before getting famous on 'The Wire'
The "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" star briefly touched on his dealing days during an appearance on Sirius XM's "The Jess Cagle Show."
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKThe most shocking deaths in TV history (spoilers)
We live in a TV age of hype and spoilers, so it’s not often that a drama catches us completely by surprise.
CelebrityYahoo CelebrityMichael K. Williams’s death being investigated as suspected drug overdose: reports
Michael K. Williams likely died of an overdose, police sources are saying.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'Line of Duty' cast thrilled as Stephen King compares show to 'The Wire': 'One of the best police series I've ever seen'
The BBC's Line of Duty has found an unlikely fan in the shape of best-selling author Stephen King.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKPiers Morgan and creator of 'The Wire' share heated exchange on Twitter
The creator of 'The Wire' called the former 'GMB' presenter an 'empty parasite'.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKIdris Elba to receive Bafta TV special award for championing diversity
The star of Luther and The Wire is being recognised for his acting, as well as for championing diversity in the industry.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentThe Wire actress charged with drug possession
Sonja Sohn, who played Detective Kima Greggs in the acclaimed HBO police drama, was held in Dare County, North Carolina.
NewsThe Independent'The Wire' star Sonja Sohn arrested for drug possession in North Carolina
The Wire star Sonja Sohn has been arrested for drug possession.It’s been reported that the actor, who played Shakima ”Kima” Greggs in the HBO series, was arrested in North Carolina on Sunday for possession of cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.According to TMZ, the marijuana and paraphernalia charges will be booked as misdemeanours but the cocaine charge could be a felony.Sohn is said to have posted bail set at $1,500 and authorities say she’ll be arraigned on Tuesday.The actor’s most recent role is Laverne on US series The Chi, which was created by Master of None star Lena Waithe.Controversy struck production of the Chi in recent months when Sohn’s co-star Jason Mitchell (Mudbound, Detroit) was dropped from the show due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.Sohn appeared in all five seasons of The Wire, which came to an end in 2008.
NewsMike P Williams, TV BloggerHow The Shield ruined The Wire for me
Anyone who’s seen Shawn Ryan’s ‘The Shield’ in its entirety will be aware of what an utterly gripping, intense, and well-acted show it is.
NewsDavide Cantelmo TrueDetecTVIs Cinema Dead? Stars running to the small screen!
The concept of movies we have known so far is doomed to change and it isn’t something we should be scared of. Over time, cinemas became seen as places for social gatherings and movies became known as their own art form. In my childhood, I mostly frequented my town’s cinema to watch the latest Disney Classic such as The Lion King or Hercules and I was starting to understand the concept of movies no longer played by real people but made of cartoons.
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