Maureen Lee Lenker

Maureen is a native SoCal resident who loves the beach, but hates driving. She is the EW romance columnist for the books section, as well as a TV, Movies, and Theatre reporter. Follow her for all things classic Hollywood, romantic, and musical theater/history related.
Everything to remember before you watch Downton Abbey: A New Era
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All the tea from upstairs and downstairs.
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Big Sky gets a new sheriff! Get your first look at Jensen Ackles in his badge
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Jensen Ackles is trading in demon hunting for crime fighting.
A Downton Abbey Cinematic Universe? Julian Fellowes says it's possible
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'We can go on with these people as long as the audience wants to go on seeing them.'
Kevin Can Wait star Erinn Hayes to appear on Kevin Can F**k Himself
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It's a total mind f---!
Bob Mackie says Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's gown to Met Gala was a 'big mistake'
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'It was designed for her. Nobody else should be seen in that dress,' the famed designer tells EW.
Met Gala leave you hungry for more? The Met and TCM collaborate on new fashion on film series
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TCM and the Met are making it work with their new Follow the Thread limited series.
It's Polin season! Nicola Coughlan reveals Bridgerton season 3 will focus on Colin and Penelope
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Friends to lovers, your time has come.
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Netflix to release posthumous Norm Macdonald stand-up special filmed in his home
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Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special will arrive at the end of the month.
Baz Luhrmann teases Elvis as a '3-act pop-cultural opera'
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The big-canvas Australian auteur takes on another flashy entertainer in Elvis — but don’t call it a biopic
It's Polin season! Nicola Coughlan reveals Bridgerton season 3 will focus on Colin and Penelope
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Friends to lovers, your time has come.
Netflix to release posthumous Norm Macdonald stand-up special filmed in his home
Video
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special will arrive at the end of the month.
Baz Luhrmann teases Elvis as a '3-act pop-cultural opera'
Video
The big-canvas Australian auteur takes on another flashy entertainer in Elvis — but don’t call it a biopic
Move over, hot priest! Tom Hiddleston is serving 'lusty vicar' on The Essex Serpent
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"I'm on Team Lusty here," Hiddleston's costar Claire Danes says.
12 sizzling summer reads to heat up your beach days
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When it comes to romance novels, tis the season for summer lovin'. Here are our hot-weather faves, which range from sweet to spicy.
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How her search for joy amidst pandemic depression led Kennedy Ryan back to traditional publishing
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See the cover for 'Queen Move' author Kennedy Ryan's next novel, Before I Let Go
Andy Dick arrested on suspicion of felony sexual battery
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The actor and comedian was taken into custody in Orange County, Calif.
Mel and Jack get cozy in first look at Virgin River season 4
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The Netflix series, based on Robyn Carr's bestselling romance novels, returns for season 4 on July 20.
Carson gets help with his French in Downton Abbey: A New Era clip
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Get your first glimpse of Imelda Staunton's return to Downton Abbey.
Second Stage Theater condemns Jesse Williams nude leak: 'We are appalled'
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The company said leaked performance footage represents "a gross and unacceptable violation of trust between the actor and audience."
Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells at auction for record-setting $195 million
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"Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" sold for $195 million — the highest price ever for a 20th century artwork.
Where the Crawdads Sing's Daisy Edgar-Jones is about to become a force of nature
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The Normal People star takes on a role that pushes her toward the A list
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Jack Kehler, the Dude's dancing landlord in The Big Lebowski, dies at 75
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The actor's career spanned around 200 TV and movie credits, including The Man in the High Castle, Point Break, Waterworld, and Mad Men.
The Chicks on their summer tour and finally performing Gaslighter live
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Plus, why the trio don't ever want to play the Hollywood Bowl again (it's not why you think).
Kim Kardashian changed into a second Marilyn Monroe dress after Met Gala
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Geffen is a riveting portrait of toxic domestic bliss
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Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart chew the scenery with booze-soaked abandon.
Hadestown review: Spring comes again with the national tour
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The tour, currently making a stop at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre via Center Theatre Group, proves that we never should've doubted its staying power.
Outlander casts adult William Ransom, Jamie's son
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Time for some daddy issues...
Saved by the Bell reboot canceled at Peacock after 2 seasons
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The bell couldn't save them this time.
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