Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: How Black resistance in film has been received by the public through the years

How Black resistance in film has been received by the public through the years
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Library of Congress scholar-in-residence and Black Film Archive creator Maya Cade about Black resistance in film and how it has been received by the public over the years.

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NPR News: 'The Coldest Case' is Serial's latest podcast on murder and memory

'The Coldest Case' is Serial's latest podcast on murder and memory
In 1985, a University of Wyoming student was killed in her apartment. A new audio documentary series grapples — again — with the unreliability of memory and the slipperiness of truth.

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NPR News: 'Homestead' is a story about starting fresh, and the joys and trials of melding lives

'Homestead' is a story about starting fresh, and the joys and trials of melding lives
Alaska-born author Melinda Moustakis' debut novel Homestead is beautiful; it's also a profound look at how we navigate one another, and what it means to reveal ourselves to the ones we care about.

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Thứ Hai, 27 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Michelle Yeoh's moment is long overdue

Michelle Yeoh's moment is long overdue
Michelle Yeoh has been kicking ass on and off screen for decades, and is now sweeping the awards season for her starring role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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NPR News: My Unsung Hero: A belated thank you

My Unsung Hero: A belated thank you
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Sarah Feldman thanks someone for their gift more than 20 years ago.

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NPR News: The second season of 'La Brega' tells the story of Puerto Rico through its music

The second season of 'La Brega' tells the story of Puerto Rico through its music
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Alana Casanova-Burgess about the new season of the podcast La Brega, which tells a history of Puerto Rico through eight famous songs.

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NPR News: 'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank

'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank
Who will permanently fill Trevor Noah's chair on Comedy Central's news satire show? Guest hosts include Leslie Jones, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley and Hasan Minhaj.

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NPR News: From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day

From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.

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Chủ Nhật, 26 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Ukraine has issued a stamp based on a Banksy mural

Ukraine has issued a stamp based on a Banksy mural
Ukraine has issued a stamp based on a mural by the British artist Banksy. It depicts a young boy overtaking a grown man in a swift judo move.

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NPR News: What 'Succession' and 'Cocaine Bear' have in common (other than cocaine)

What 'Succession' and 'Cocaine Bear' have in common (other than cocaine)
There's an art to knowing when a story is over. The creators of the film Cocaine Bear (just 95 minutes long) and the show Succession (which will end after the upcoming fourth season) understand this.

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Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: New podcast looks at one of the biggest genres in the world: K-Pop

New podcast looks at one of the biggest genres in the world: K-Pop
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Yoon. Her new podcast K-Pop Dreaming is a personal and historical journey through Korean pop music.

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NPR News: The parallels between Vonnegut's science fiction and our modern-day world

The parallels between Vonnegut's science fiction and our modern-day world
NPR's Mary Louise Jelly speaks with Robin Murphy, professor at Texas A&M University, about the through line between a science fiction novel and the current state of AI and automation.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading and viewing

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Class of '07, Snowfall and Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat and Tears

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NPR News: Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on
Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.

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NPR News: 'Hello Tomorrow!' seals the deal with a decidedly retro vision of the future

'Hello Tomorrow!' seals the deal with a decidedly retro vision of the future
Billy Crudup plays a traveling salesman, hawking new homes on the moon in this Apple TV+ series. Hello Tomorrow! is a colorful fantasy world, populated with characters real enough to care about.

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NPR News: Twitch star Kai Cenat can't stop won't stop during a 30-day stream

Twitch star Kai Cenat can't stop won't stop during a 30-day stream
Kai Cenat shot to the top of Twitch with his unique blend of pranks, skits, and hijinks. His success comes after he was briefly banned from the platform.

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NPR News: A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories

A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories
The science fiction and fantasy magazine Clarkesworld says it has been bombarded with AI-mage stories. Its publisher says it's part of a rise of side hustle culture online.

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NPR News: 'The Great Displacement' looks at communities forever altered by climate change

'The Great Displacement' looks at communities forever altered by climate change
Jack Bittle's book takes a look at several communities that have been affected by climate change, and how the lives of their residents — those who have survived — have been altered by extreme weather.

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NPR News: Jonathan Majors is ready to be a critical darling

Jonathan Majors is ready to be a critical darling
Actor Jonathan Majors is already part of the conversation for next year's Oscars. Ayesha Rascoe looks at how his career has taken off, with two big movies out now and another on the way.

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Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: He watched the Koons 'balloon dog' fall and shatter...and wants to buy the remains

He watched the Koons 'balloon dog' fall and shatter...and wants to buy the remains
Artist and collector Stephen Gamson was pointing out the porcelain balloon dog to his friend when the whole thing went down. It seems one gallery's trash is another man's treasure.

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NPR News: Harvey Weinstein will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after LA sentence

Harvey Weinstein will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after LA sentence
Once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, the 70-year-old former film producer will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.

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NPR News: Producer Dede Gardner has 2 best picture Oscars. Will she add to the total?

Producer Dede Gardner has 2 best picture Oscars. Will she add to the total?
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins and actresses including Frances McDormand talk about working with Dede Gardner who, with her Plan B Entertainment partners, is up for two Oscars for Women Talking and Blonde.

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NPR News: R. Kelly sentenced to one more year in prison for child pornography

R. Kelly sentenced to one more year in prison for child pornography
The disgraced former R&B star is already serving 30 years for sex trafficking and racketeering. On Thursday, he was given one more year in prison for having made pornography with three children.

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NPR News: 'We Should Not Be Friends' offers a rare view of male friendship

'We Should Not Be Friends' offers a rare view of male friendship
Literary editor Will Schwalbe's new book is a tale about connecting across divides — which is particularly heartening in our polarized culture.

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Thứ Tư, 22 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer is sentenced to 60 years to life in prison

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer is sentenced to 60 years to life in prison
Eric R. Holder Jr. will likely remain in jail for the rest of his life for the murder of Nipsey Hussle, a beloved figure in south LA who was killed in 2019 outside his clothing store.

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NPR News: Remembering Burt Bacharach, master of the melodic hook

Remembering Burt Bacharach, master of the melodic hook
No '60s pop composer wrote more sophisticated songs than Bacharach, who died Feb. 8. Dozens of his best songs endure for all the right reasons; they're inventive, challenging and linger in your ear.

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NPR News: 'Oscar Wars' spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy

'Oscar Wars' spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy
From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in a new book.

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Thứ Ba, 21 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley

CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley
Don Lemon has been absent from his morning show after making sexist and ageist remarks about Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. He's slated to return to air Wednesday.

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NPR News: She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K

She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K
The iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals."

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NPR News: 'All American' showrunner is a rarity in Hollywood: A Black woman in charge

'All American' showrunner is a rarity in Hollywood: A Black woman in charge
Nkechi Okoro Carroll is not a unicorn — but as one of the few very successful Black woman showrunners in television, she does stand out

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NPR News: A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia

A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia
Cambodia's government said the pieces of jewelry that arrived back in their homeland included items "... precious metal pieces from the Pre-Angkorian and Angkorian period."

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Thứ Hai, 20 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: A peek at some of the movies coming out this spring

A peek at some of the movies coming out this spring
Hollywood generally takes a breather in January and February, but here's a selective peek at the laughs, tears and action Hollywood has in store before Memorial Day.

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NPR News: A new series examines life in U.S. Prisons, and aims to reach people living it

A new series examines life in U.S. Prisons, and aims to reach people living it
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Inside Story host Lawrence Bartley about the series, created by formerly incarcerated people, for audiences inside and ouside the system.

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NPR News: New Mexico prosecutors downgrade charges against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting

New Mexico prosecutors downgrade charges against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting
The actor's lawyers argued that he had been charged under a previous version of a New Mexico firearm law. The change would reduce his prison time if convicted in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.

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NPR News: 'Company of Heroes 3' deserves a spot in any war game fan's library

'Company of Heroes 3' deserves a spot in any war game fan's library
'Company of Heroes 3' offers engaging and frenetic multiplayer gameplay, but its single-player campaigns will have you wishing for more.

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NPR News: LBJ biographer Robert Caro reflects on fame, power and the presidency

LBJ biographer Robert Caro reflects on fame, power and the presidency
Caro isn't solely interested in telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, "I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked." Originally broadcast in 2013 and 2019.

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NPR News: Is Mittens your muse? Share your pet-inspired artwork with NPR

Is Mittens your muse? Share your pet-inspired artwork with NPR
Have you painted portraits of your parakeet? Sketched your Schnauzer? In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, share an image of your artwork with us — we'll be publishing a selection on NPR.org.

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NPR News: Mr. Whiskers is ready for his close-up: When an artist's pet is also their muse

Mr. Whiskers is ready for his close-up: When an artist's pet is also their muse
Pablo Picasso made studies of Lump, an adored dachshund. And Frida Kahlo's catalogue is packed with self-portraits featuring her pet monkeys and parrots.

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NPR News: 'All Quiet' wins 7 BAFTAs, including best film, at U.K. film awards ceremony

'All Quiet' wins 7 BAFTAs, including best film, at U.K. film awards ceremony
German movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards. American Austin Butler and Australian Cate Blanchett took top acting awards.

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Chủ Nhật, 19 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: A Jeff Koons 'balloon dog' sculpture was knocked over and shattered in Miami

A Jeff Koons 'balloon dog' sculpture was knocked over and shattered in Miami
The sculpture, valued at $42,000, was one of several balloon dog sculptures by the world-famous artist. Fortunately, it's covered by insurance.

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NPR News: Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78

Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78
Belzer was one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU.

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NPR News: 10 pieces of well-worn life advice you may need to hear right now

10 pieces of well-worn life advice you may need to hear right now
We asked experts what life advice they keep on steady rotation. Here are 10 tried-and-true tips from therapists, career coaches and writers.

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NPR News: TikTok content creators weigh in on lawmakers' calls to ban the app amid security concerns

TikTok content creators weigh in on lawmakers' calls to ban the app amid security concerns
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks TikTok content creators Rosie Grant and Oliver James about calls by lawmakers to ban the app amid concerns the Chinese government could access user data.

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Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: At 3 she snuck in to play piano, at nearly 80, she's a Colombian classical legend

At 3 she snuck in to play piano, at nearly 80, she's a Colombian classical legend
Teresita Gómez learned piano in secret at the exclusive fine arts school where her parents worked. She's now a celebrated classical pianist and a longtime promoter of music by Colombian composers.

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NPR News: An energy crunch forces a Hungarian ballet company to move to a car factory

An energy crunch forces a Hungarian ballet company to move to a car factory
The Ballet Company of Gyor began rehearsing at a local Audi factory last month after being forced to shutter its rehearsal hall in response to soaring energy prices.

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NPR News: 'Return to Seoul' is about reinvention, not resolution

'Return to Seoul' is about reinvention, not resolution
This is a film that's easy to love: It has a killer soundtrack, a magnetic protagonist and a gorgeous cinematic backdrop. It's a coming of age story that contemplates the impermanence of who we are.

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Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Madonna decries 'ageism and misogyny' after criticism of her new look

Madonna decries 'ageism and misogyny' after criticism of her new look
Legendary singer Madonna was criticized on social media for her new look after an appearance at the Grammys. Novelist Jennifer Weiner defends the artist's "new face" as a beautiful provocation.

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NPR News: A Make-A-Wish recipient recalls meeting Michael Jordan, who just donated $10 million

A Make-A-Wish recipient recalls meeting Michael Jordan, who just donated $10 million
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Katie Dankowski about Michael Jordan's record-breaking $10 million donation. Dankowski met Jordan herself, as her wish as a child battling a brain tumor.

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NPR News: André Leon Talley's belongings, including capes and art, net $3.5 million at auction

André Leon Talley's belongings, including capes and art, net $3.5 million at auction
Christie's auctioned off hundreds of items belonging to the late fashion icon this week. Top-selling items included Andy Warhol paintings and some of Talley's signature custom coats.

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NPR News: 'El Juicio (The Trial)' details the 1976-'83 Argentine dictatorship's reign of terror

'El Juicio (The Trial)' details the 1976-'83 Argentine dictatorship's reign of terror
Forty years after the fall of an Argentine military dictatorship that tortured and murdered tens of thousands of civilians, a video record of its trial will be shown to the public for the first time.

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NPR News: 'Like a Dragon: Ishin!' Review: An epic samurai tale leaves Japan for the first time

'Like a Dragon: Ishin!' Review: An epic samurai tale leaves Japan for the first time
It took nearly a decade for a samurai spin-off of the popular 'Yakuza' franchise to get remade and translated for international audiences. It's got drama, heart, and whimsy to spare.

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NPR News: 'Emily' imagines Brontë before 'Wuthering Heights'

'Emily' imagines Brontë before 'Wuthering Heights'
A new film captures the complexity of family relationships by freely speculating about the lives of 19th-century English writer Emily Brontë and her siblings.

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NPR News: Doug Emhoff has made antisemitism his issue, but says it's everyone's job to fight it

Doug Emhoff has made antisemitism his issue, but says it's everyone's job to fight it
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is increasingly focused on combating antisemitism at home and abroad. He spoke to NPR about his historic role.

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Thứ Năm, 16 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: A daytime TV departure: Ryan Seacrest is leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'

A daytime TV departure: Ryan Seacrest is leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'
Seacrest told audiences he's leaving the seat beside his "work wife" on the morning show after six years and handing the job over to Kelly Ripa's real husband, Mark Consuelos.

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NPR News: Six must-see films with Raquel Welch, from 'Fantastic Voyage' to 'Myra Breckinridge'

Six must-see films with Raquel Welch, from 'Fantastic Voyage' to 'Myra Breckinridge'
The veteran film, television and stage actress died Wednesday morning at the age of 82, after a brief illness.

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NPR News: Newly released footage of a 1986 Titanic dive reveals the ship's haunting interior

Newly released footage of a 1986 Titanic dive reveals the ship's haunting interior
The Titanic's rust-caked bow, an officer's cabin and a promenade window are part of the never-before-seen footage of the shipwreck site, which continues to slowly vanish 12,500 feet below the waves.

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NPR News: 'Wild Hearts' Review: Monster hunting under construction

'Wild Hearts' Review: Monster hunting under construction
Wild Hearts' is a roaring success, especially for newcomers to the beast-slaying subgenre.

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NPR News: Lowriding was born in California but it's restricted. Lawmakers want to change that

Lowriding was born in California but it's restricted. Lawmakers want to change that
State law bars some modified vehicles and lets cities enact cruising bans. Lowrider advocates and Californian legislators say it criminalizes cultural traditions.

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NPR News: 'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'

'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'
With a nod to the past and a reassembling of an old crew, 'Star Trek: Picard' is finally able to boldly go into a new adventure worthy of its legacy.

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Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Pokémon GO Tour Hoenn: legendary surprises await at huge Las Vegas event

Pokémon GO Tour Hoenn: legendary surprises await at huge Las Vegas event
'Pokémon GO' is hosting a huge in-person event in Las Vegas, complete with limited-edition Pokémon to catch.

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NPR News: Famous poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned after a coup, according to a new report

Famous poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned after a coup, according to a new report
His nephew says scientists found high levels of the bacterium that can cause botulism poisoning. He says it proves that his uncle was injected with the poison at a hospital immediately after the coup.

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NPR News: Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She is survived by her son and daughter.

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NPR News: In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes

In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes
The third film in Marvel's Ant-Man trilogy sends the MCU's tinest titans into a subatomic universe, where they — and we the viewers — get stuck.

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NPR News: Pharrell Williams succeeds Virgil Abloh as the head of men's designs at Louis Vuitton

Pharrell Williams succeeds Virgil Abloh as the head of men's designs at Louis Vuitton
The singer, producer and designer has a long history of working with fashion brands — as well as big shoes to fill. Williams' first Louis Vuitton collection will debut at Men's Fashion Week in June.

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NPR News: 'Imagining Freedom' will give $125 million to art projects focused on incarceration

'Imagining Freedom' will give $125 million to art projects focused on incarceration
Since 2020, the Mellon Foundation has given over $40 million to arts and humanities projects addressing mass incarceration. In all, it says, it will donate $125 million to such efforts.

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Thứ Ba, 14 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Here are new and noteworthy podcasts from public media to check out now

Here are new and noteworthy podcasts from public media to check out now
The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some new shows from across public media to add to your listening rotation.

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NPR News: An Oscar-winning costume designer explains how clothes 'create a mood'

An Oscar-winning costume designer explains how clothes 'create a mood'
In the last 30 years, Ruth E. Carter has produced some of the most iconic looks in the Black film canon and beyond. She won an Academy Award for Black Panther and is now nominated for Wakanda Forever.

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NPR News: Want to be a writer? This bleak but buoyant guide says to get used to rejection

Want to be a writer? This bleak but buoyant guide says to get used to rejection
On Writing and Failure isn't your standard meditation on the art and nobility of writing as a profession; instead, author Stephen Marche argues writers should be prepared to fail — again and again.

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NPR News: Rihanna's maternity style isn't just fashionable. It's revolutionary, experts say

Rihanna's maternity style isn't just fashionable. It's revolutionary, experts say
Rihanna has already been praised for redefining maternity fashion. She's not the first celebrity to challenge cultural norms about pregnancy, but is reigniting a conversation that could spark change.

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NPR News: 'All the Beauty in the World' conveys Met guard's profound appreciation for art

'All the Beauty in the World' conveys Met guard's profound appreciation for art
Patrick Bringley's story — he jumped off the career ladder, deliberately taking a position divorced from ambition in order to find the space for quiet contemplation — is oddly suited to our times.

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NPR News: Melting guns and bullet casings, this artist turns weapons into bells

Melting guns and bullet casings, this artist turns weapons into bells
At a time when mass shootings are regularly rocking the country, Stephanie Mercedes is takes guns and bullet casings and turns them into instruments of mourning. Some look like primitive relics.

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Thứ Hai, 13 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: My Unsung Hero: An unknown navigator

My Unsung Hero: An unknown navigator
In 2003, Julie Cadwallader's husband died of cancer. Not long after, she decided to go visit a friend in Boston. Her husband had always been the navigator on their trips, but that didn't deter Julie.

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NPR News: 'Hijab Butch Blues' challenges stereotypes and upholds activist self-care

'Hijab Butch Blues' challenges stereotypes and upholds activist self-care
Lamya H's memoir is a study guide on Islam and a queer manifesto that follows them from a childhood a move to the U.S. through questions of faith, gender and sexuality.

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NPR News: Super Bowl commercials, from Adam Driver(s) to M&M candies; the hits and the misses

Super Bowl commercials, from Adam Driver(s) to M&M candies; the hits and the misses
Advertisers spent up to $7 million for every 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LVII. Here's a sampling of what worked – and didn't – in the most expensive ad showcase on American television.

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Chủ Nhật, 12 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: How to get creative on Valentine's Day

How to get creative on Valentine's Day
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to freelance journalist Brigitt Earley about creative Valentine's Day plans for those who are tired of the same old same old.

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Thứ Bảy, 11 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery

Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery
The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.

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NPR News: A rarely-revived Lorraine Hansberry play is here — and it's messy but powerful

A rarely-revived Lorraine Hansberry play is here — and it's messy but powerful
Hansberry is best known for A Raisin in the Sun — but as she lay dying, she wrote this play about the haplessness of white liberals. Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan star.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for Feb. 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest Geena Davis

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest Geena Davis
Geena Davis does it all, from acting to archery to activism to writing. She's now the executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable, but will she be stopped by our questions about bluejeans?

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NPR News: Turkish novelist Elif Shafak reflects on the earthquake in Turkey

Turkish novelist Elif Shafak reflects on the earthquake in Turkey
NPR's Scott Simon talks with renowned Turkish novelist Elif Shafak about the earthquake in Turkey, as a human tragedy and a possible political catalyst.

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Thứ Sáu, 10 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Halyna Hutchins' Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin over her death on 'Rust' set

Halyna Hutchins' Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin over her death on 'Rust' set
The parents and sister of the slain cinematographer are seeking damages from actor Alec Baldwin in Hutchins' fatal shooting on the movie set. Her widower reached an earlier settlement with Baldwin.

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NPR News: In the 'Last Dance,' Magic Mike leaves his thong-and-dance routine behind

In the 'Last Dance,' Magic Mike leaves his thong-and-dance routine behind
The third and final Magic Mike movie isn't nearly as sexy or entertaining as its predecessors. Mike (Channing Tatum) is now bartending and is seduced by a London socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault).

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NPR News: Review: 'Hogwarts Legacy' is open world magic, but can't escape Rowling controversy

Review: 'Hogwarts Legacy' is open world magic, but can't escape Rowling controversy
Hogwarts Legacy delivered a stunning magical world for Harry Potter fans. But controversy over franchise creator J.K. Rowling has dogged the game's success.

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NPR News: 3 books in translation that have received acclaim in their original languages

3 books in translation that have received acclaim in their original languages
On a Woman's Madness and Forbidden Notebook have been highly lauded in their original languages for decades but, like the more recent Black Foam, inaccessible to English readers — until now.

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NPR News: An artist's 'Healing Project,' focused on incarceration and violence, wins $1 million

An artist's 'Healing Project,' focused on incarceration and violence, wins $1 million
Multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has explored mass incarceration for the last eight years. With this sizeable grant, he hopes to sustain "The Healing Project" for decades to come.

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NPR News: 3 amateur codebreakers set out to decrypt old letters. They uncovered royal history

3 amateur codebreakers set out to decrypt old letters. They uncovered royal history
Cryptologists found and decoded over 50 long-lost letters that Mary, Queen of Scots wrote during her time in captivity. A historian calls them the most important new findings about her in 100 years.

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Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Junk food abounds on YouTube videos for kids

Junk food abounds on YouTube videos for kids
Child influencers have huge followings on social media. A new study finds that their videos are frequently exposing their young viewers to junk foods like candy, salty snacks and sugary drinks.

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NPR News: It's easy to focus on what's bad — 'All That Breathes' celebrates the good

It's easy to focus on what's bad — 'All That Breathes' celebrates the good
The Oscar-nominated documentary follows two brothers in Delhi who run a homemade infirmary nursing black kites — birds of prey widely considered a scavenging nuisance — back to health.

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NPR News: Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book' urges world to keep climate justice out front

Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book' urges world to keep climate justice out front
Activist Greta Thunberg was just 15 when she called on the world to take action on the climate crisis. Just as impressively, she has now pulled together essays by 100 scholars on what's needed now.

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NPR News: Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view

Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view
She scored a much-maligned hit at the age of 13 with "Friday." Now 25, Rebecca Black is finally releasing her debut album, Let Her Burn.

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Thứ Tư, 8 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Disney's Bob Iger is swinging the ax as he plans to lay off 7,000 workers worldwide

Disney's Bob Iger is swinging the ax as he plans to lay off 7,000 workers worldwide
Returning CEO Bob Iger is making a statement to his board about the company's finances moving forward.

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NPR News: Disney's Bob Iger is swinging the ax as he plans to lay off 7,000 workers worldwide

Disney's Bob Iger is swinging the ax as he plans to lay off 7,000 workers worldwide
Returning CEO Bob Iger is making a statement to his board about the company's finances moving forward.

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NPR News: From streetwear to red carpets, a new exhibit traces the evolution of hip hop fashion

From streetwear to red carpets, a new exhibit traces the evolution of hip hop fashion
NPR's Juana Summers visits a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City that celebrates 50 years of fashion in hip hop music.

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NPR News: N.Y. Philharmonic chief looks to Gustavo 'Dudamel era' after historic appointment

N.Y. Philharmonic chief looks to Gustavo 'Dudamel era' after historic appointment
New York philharmonic president and CEO Deborah Borda discusses the decisionmaking process behind bringing the superstar conductor to the Big Apple.

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NPR News: How Stokely Carmichael and the Black Panthers changed the civil rights movement

How Stokely Carmichael and the Black Panthers changed the civil rights movement
Journalist Mark Whitaker says that much of what's happening in American race relations today traces back to 1966, the year the Black Panthers were formed. His new book is Saying it Loud.

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Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Gustavo Dudamel's new musical home is the New York Philharmonic

Gustavo Dudamel's new musical home is the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday afternoon that the charismatic 42-year-old conductor will be taking on the music director designate post at the start of the 2025-26 concert season.

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NPR News: Beyoncé tour sales are off to a smoother start. What does that mean for Ticketmaster?

Beyoncé tour sales are off to a smoother start. What does that mean for Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster seems to be feeling pressure and making changes as Beyoncé tickets go on sale. While things appear to be running more smoothly so far, an economist says there's still cause for concern.

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NPR News: Former prosecutor says Manhattan DA could have charged Trump with multiple crimes

Former prosecutor says Manhattan DA could have charged Trump with multiple crimes
Mark Pomerantz spent a year investigating Trump, from the hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, to countless financial statements that wildly overstated assets. His book is People Vs. Donald Trump.

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NPR News: A showbiz striver gets one more moment in the spotlight in 'Up With the Sun'

A showbiz striver gets one more moment in the spotlight in 'Up With the Sun'
Author Thomas Mallon's sweeping new historical novel captures a slice of gay life in mid-to-late 20th century America as it reimagines the life — and violent death — of B-list actor Dick Kallman.

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NPR News: 'Brutes' captures the simultaneous impatience and mercurial swings of girlhood

'Brutes' captures the simultaneous impatience and mercurial swings of girlhood
In plunging us into the collective mind of a group of girls watching the search for a missing girl, author Dizz Tate creates an original, stylistically ambitious take on well-trodden subject matter.

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Thứ Hai, 6 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT

With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT
Viola Davis won her first Grammy for the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me. With it, she achieves the acclaimed EGOT status.

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NPR News: My Unsung Hero: Live your life

My Unsung Hero: Live your life
On this week's My Unsung Hero, Nancy Pardo tells the story of the doctor who encouraged her and her husband in the face of cancer.

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NPR News: Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice

Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice
With ticket sales way down and government relief mostly at an end, business as usual is not an option for nonprofit performing arts groups.

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Chủ Nhật, 5 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Beyoncé sets a new record for most Grammy wins in history

Beyoncé sets a new record for most Grammy wins in history
With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in the prizes' 65-year history. She has now won 32 Grammys.

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NPR News: Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win

Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win
"I just EGOT!" the 57-year-old actor said after winning best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me, at the Grammys premiere ceremony on Sunday.

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NPR News: Shania Twain returns after a difficult pandemic with the beaming 'Queen of Me'

Shania Twain returns after a difficult pandemic with the beaming 'Queen of Me'
After a bad bout of COVID that had her fearing she'd lose her voice completely, the country-pop superstar is back with an album she says is determined to look on the bright side.

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NPR News: Hours after its demise, the Chinese spy balloon was the star of the SNL cold open

Hours after its demise, the Chinese spy balloon was the star of the SNL cold open
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its latest episode with an exclusive interview with the downed balloon, played by cast member Bowen Yang.

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NPR News: The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

The Economics of the Grammys, Explained
Sure, Beyoncé and Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.

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NPR News: Codie Elaine Oliver on the joys of being a Black mother

Codie Elaine Oliver on the joys of being a Black mother
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Codie Elaine Oliver about the joys of being a Black mother. Oliver is a host of The Mama's Den podcast.

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Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: Berklee Indian Ensemble's expansive, star-studded debut album is a Grammy contender

Berklee Indian Ensemble's expansive, star-studded debut album is a Grammy contender
Ten years ago, Annette Philip found her homeland's rich culture was underrepresented at the prestigious school. So she started a massive collective that's taken on a life of its own.

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NPR News: A Wife of Bath 'biography' brings a modern woman out of the Middle Ages

A Wife of Bath 'biography' brings a modern woman out of the Middle Ages
Dreamed up by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales more than 600 years ago, the Wife of Bath was known for her lusty appetites, gossipy asides and fondness for wine.

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NPR News: Before 'Hrs and Hrs,' Muni Long spent years and years working for others

Before 'Hrs and Hrs,' Muni Long spent years and years working for others
The Grammy-nominated R&B artist made her name in the music industry as a songwriter. It took a career pivot for her to write a hit song for herself.

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NPR News: 'Dear Edward' tugs — and tugs, and tugs — at your heartstrings

'Dear Edward' tugs — and tugs, and tugs — at your heartstrings
If you enjoyed having a good cry over This Is Us, then Dear Edward, about the aftermath of a plane crash, is for you. But it's a Very Sad Show and your heartstrings should know what they're in for.

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Thứ Sáu, 3 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Last of Us, The Looney Tunes Show and Ice Merchants.

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NPR News: In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'
Molly Tuttle's new album is her third. But in many ways, it's a reintroduction – of her prodigious guitar talent, of her personal story, and to the Recording Academy that decides Grammy Awards.

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NPR News: In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage
Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

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Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: The magic of being a Black nerd in Black History Month

The magic of being a Black nerd in Black History Month
NPR's Juana Summers talks with co-creator of Black Nerds Create Bayana Davis about the collective's month-long digital celebration: Black Magical History Month.

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NPR News: 60 dancers who fled the war now take the stage — as The United Ukrainian Ballet

60 dancers who fled the war now take the stage — as The United Ukrainian Ballet
The company, based in The Hague, is currently in Washington, D.C., performing Giselle at The Kennedy Center. The Ukrainian Ambassador says the ballet corps is like a secret weapon.

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NPR News: Tate Modern's terrace is a nuisance for wealthy neighbors, top U.K. court rules

Tate Modern's terrace is a nuisance for wealthy neighbors, top U.K. court rules
For years, tourists have peered into multi-million-dollar apartments from the top of London's busiest art gallery. Britain's Supreme Court says that has to change.

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NPR News: Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster's next big test. Fans are already stressed

Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster's next big test. Fans are already stressed
The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week. Ticketmaster is under pressure to avoid a repeat of the Taylor Swift debacle in November.

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NPR News: How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later

How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later
Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and environment.

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NPR News: Japan's conveyor belt sushi industry takes a licking from an errant customer

Japan's conveyor belt sushi industry takes a licking from an errant customer
The public's reaction to reports of one customer defiling utensils at sushi eateries suggests it's a brazen assault on two things of which Japanese are very proud, their sushi and their manners.

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NPR News: Omar Apollo taught himself how to sing from YouTube. Now he's up for a Grammy

Omar Apollo taught himself how to sing from YouTube. Now he's up for a Grammy
Omar Apollo has been nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, an accolade that usually takes artists years to achieve. But not for Apollo.

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NPR News: 'Black on Black' celebrates Black culture while exploring history and racial tension

'Black on Black' celebrates Black culture while exploring history and racial tension
Daniel Black's essays call for an overhaul of the U.S. criminal justice system, of the Black church, of the way Black people see themselves, and of the country itself — and do so with authority

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Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 2, 2023

NPR News: If you had a particularly 'Close' childhood friendship, this film will resonate

If you had a particularly 'Close' childhood friendship, this film will resonate
The Cannes award-winner Close -- about two inseparable teen boys — is for anyone who thought their childhood friendship would last forever. It's a beautiful Belgian film, but takes the easy way out.

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NPR News: Phil McGraw, America's TV shrink, plans to end 'Dr. Phil' after 21 seasons

Phil McGraw, America's TV shrink, plans to end 'Dr. Phil' after 21 seasons
CBS Media Ventures announced it would stop producing new episodes of Dr. Phil after the 2023 season. The show's host plans to expand his following with a new "prime-time partnership."

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