Emily Yahr

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The star of this episode was the all-powerful Claire Underwood.

  • Feb 20, 2014

The Internet has some ideas about who should replace Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

  • Feb 20, 2014

The Post’s pop critic says: ‘His performance alone might be worth the entire Bonnaroo ticket price.’

  • Feb 20, 2014

Franco sympathizes for LaBeouf, being in an industry that won’t let you be yourself.

  • Feb 20, 2014

How does a network handle one its reality show stars dying from a dangerous practice he did on that series?

  • Feb 20, 2014

Frank Underwood’s endless scheming has made Netflix’s political drama “House of Cards” a hit both inside the Beltway and beyond. Although some of the locations referenced in the show are fictional, the opening credits show real D.C. locations. How well do you know D.C.?

  • Feb 19, 2014

It went very awkwardly.

  • Feb 19, 2014

Will this throw a wrench in NBC’s hit show?

  • Feb 19, 2014

Rachel and Christina are not only back, they may have major storylines. Plus: the most dramatic display of vegetable consumption in TV history.

  • Feb 19, 2014

Smith had tough competition against Billy Crystal (Leno) and Will Ferrell (Conan).

  • Feb 18, 2014

Her solo era is calmer and more serious. Songs are slower and more thoughtful. And lyrics hit you harder.

  • Feb 16, 2014

Frank carries on several nefarious plots, and we learn about Claire’s devastating backstory.

  • Feb 16, 2014

A huge plot twist, and everyone gets a little more evil.

  • Feb 14, 2014

The big moment in the new season’s first episode has us looking back for clues.

  • Feb 14, 2014

Roker was not happy that schools weren’t closed for the massive snowstorm.

  • Feb 13, 2014

The Comedy Central star is known for these kind of stunts.

  • Feb 11, 2014

The show’s demise doesn’t spell the end of an era.

  • Feb 10, 2014

The showrunner, who wouldn’t spill too many details, talks about the Netflix drama’s wild ride.

  • Feb 7, 2014

O’Donnell hasn’t been back to the show since her famously controversial co-hosting stint in 2007.

  • Feb 7, 2014

The actress makes her mark playing a ruthless reporter in the second season of the Netflix political thriller.

  • Feb 7, 2014
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About Emily

Emily Yahr reports, writes and blogs about TV for the Style section, and contributes to pop music coverage. She started at the Post in May 2008, a week before she graduated from the University of Maryland. Ever since, she?s written about all aspects of scripted and reality television, including industry stories, ratings analysis, trend pieces, and a comprehensive thesis about why celebrities participate in the "reality docu-series" genre. She especially enjoys when the worlds of TV and country music collide. Originally from Cleveland, Emily has previously written for the Boston Globe, USA Today, Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader, USA WEEKEND and the American Journalism Review.

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