From Disney princesses to the end of Idol and the fandoms of Harry Potter and Star Trek, BuzzFeed Entertainment reported on what goes on in the worlds of your faves this past year.
A24; FX; Suzanne Tenner; The CW; Sony; Matthew Murphy; Amazon; STX
60 Days In
Seven law-abiding citizens volunteered to spend two months behind bars to help a frustrated sheriff fix his problematic prison, and every second was filmed for A&E’s hit docuseries. This is how they pulled it off. (By Jarett Wieselman)
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American Crime
Creator John Ridley and stars Felicity Huffman, Connor Jessup, and Joey Pollari told BuzzFeed News how socially responsible storytelling turned the ABC drama into the most daring TV show in years. (By Jarett Wieselman)
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American Idol
Since 2002, American Idol has discovered unknown talented singers and offered them the chance to achieve superstar status. While not everyone has reached the heights of Kelly Clarkson or Jennifer Hudson, many have left indelible marks on the hearts and ears of the viewers who did “Dial Idol” for them. Before the series finale, BuzzFeed News asked past contestants to reflect upon how the show changed their lives. Within are their slightly edited responses. (By Jarett Wieselman)
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