TV picks for June 26: 'Can't Stop Won't Stop,' 'NBA Awards,' 'Mommie Dearest'

June 25, 2017 at 7:00PM
January 25, 1987 Mommie Deaarest/Faye Dunaway portrays actress Joan Crawford in the movie version of Christina Crawford's autobiography. September 1983 Paramount Pictures
Faye Dunaway plays Joan Crawford in “Mommie Dearest.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Every breath he takes

For much of the Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs documentary "Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story," the title could be referring to its subject's ego. But while the compliments never stop flowing (Combs is one of the producers), there are moments where the rapper/tycoon lets down his bravado, especially when reflecting on the rapper wars that led to the death of several prominent artists. It's at these times that Combs truly shines.

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Ball hogs

Since athletes don't get nearly enough attention, the powers that be are holding the inaugural NBA Awards with Drake as host. Really? Of course, I may just be bitter; no Timberwolves are nominated in any of the featured categories. On the plus side: It should be great fun to watch Bill Russell get a Lifetime Achievement Award.

8 p.m., TNT

No wire hangers!

I'm still reeling from Jessica Lange's performance as Joan Crawford in "Feud," one that almost made you forget the monster portrayed in 1981's "Mommie Dearest." Faye Dunaway won a Razzie Award for her role, which is so horrific that it helped make this biopic a camp classic.

9 p.m., Ovation

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