Game Shows

ENTERTAINMENT August 18

'Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White launch 'new era' of game show

Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White teased a "new era of Wheel" ahead of his debut as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" beginning Sept. 9 for season 42 of the game show.

Departed August 15

Peter Marshall, 'Hollywood Squares' host, dead at 98

Peter Marshall, the Emmy Award-winning host of "The Hollywood Squares," died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday after suffering from kidney failure. He was 98.

ENTERTAINMENT July 26

Former 'Jeopardy!' contestant arrested, charged with soliciting sexually explicit images of children

Winston Nguyen, a former "Jeopardy!" contestant and a math teacher at Brooklyn's Saint Ann's School, was arrested and charged with soliciting sexually explicit images of children.

LIFESTYLE July 24

Late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek honored with USPS 'Forever stamp'

In honor of the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, the USPS has created a new "Forever stamp" celebrating the game show host, with 20 stamps paying homage to the show's classic aesthetic.

LIFESTYLE July 22

On this day in history, July 22, 1940, iconic game show host Alex Trebek is born in Canada

Game show host Alex Trebek was born on this day in history, July 22, 1940, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He would begin hosting "Jeopardy!" in 1984, a job he held until his death in 2020.

Game Shows July 17

'Wheel of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest shares 'wild' first day on set: 'My heart’s pounding'

Ryan Seacrest gave fans a glimpse at his first day on the set of "Wheel of Fortune." The TV personality has taken over the hosting gig from Pat Sajak.

Game Shows July 10

'Wheel of Fortune's' Vanna White dispels rift rumors with Ryan Seacrest in pointed Instagram post

Vanna White is seemingly putting any rumors of a rift between her and Ryan Seacrest to bed, posting a photo of the two grabbing a meal together.

Game Shows July 6

'Jeopardy' champ was forced to re-record winning moment due to his 'huge reaction': 'I love showboating'

"Jeopardy!" contestant Drew Basile revealed producers wanted to re-record a winning moment because his reaction was too big.

Game Shows July 5

'Wheel of Fortune' promo with Ryan Seacrest sparks debate over future of show

"Wheel of Fortune" shared a promo for the 42nd season, and longtime fans of the show seem to be having mixed reactions to Ryan Seacrest stepping in as the new host.

Jeopardy July 5

'Jeopardy!' fans slam 'positively disgusting' ruling: 'Brutal call'

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings ruled that a contestant was incorrect after she added a single letter to her answer, and fans are calling him out for the tough decision.