Former President Barack Obama is back in the spotlight with a podcast appearance that quickly went viral. While most people focused on a playful extraterrestrial exchange, the conversation itself centered on how movies and television — especially streaming — shape culture today.

LOS ANGELES -- FX is taking fans deeper into the world of "Alien: Earth" with an immersive lineup of exclusive content ahead of the show's premiere on August 12. The sci-fi thriller, created by Noah Hawley and inspired by the "Alien" film franchise, will ...