NPR News: Teyana Taylor stars in a movie about motherhood and life in a changing New York City

Teyana Taylor stars in a movie about motherhood and life in a changing New York City
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and singer Teyana Taylor about the new film A Thousand and One, which follows a woman and her son's story for more than a decade.

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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: Studio Ghibli Fest, Succession, and more.

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NPR News: Actor Toheeb Jimoh on 'Ted Lasso,' his new show and interrogating masculinity

Actor Toheeb Jimoh on 'Ted Lasso,' his new show and interrogating masculinity
Actor Toheeb Jimoh talks with NPR's Juana Summers about this big moment in his young acting career, when he has starring roles in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and The Power on Prime Video.

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NPR News: 'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role
Melanie Lynskey won an Emmy in 2022 for her role in the Showtime series, now in its second season, about a girls' soccer team that survives a plane crash. Originally broadcast Aug. 8, 2022.

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NPR News: 'A Thousand and One' tells a tale of fierce maternal love under trying circumstances

'A Thousand and One' tells a tale of fierce maternal love under trying circumstances
A free-spirited mom, fresh from prison, kidnaps her 6-year-old from foster care, determined that her family will not be separated again in the drama A Thousand and One.

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NPR News: Teens share the joy, despair and anxiety of college admissions on TikTok

Teens share the joy, despair and anxiety of college admissions on TikTok
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with New Yorker writer Jay Caspian Kang about his latest piece, "The Particular Misery of College Admissions TikTok."

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NPR News: Grammy-winning jazz singer Samara Joy joins for concert and conversation

Grammy-winning jazz singer Samara Joy joins for concert and conversation
Samara Joy comes from a family of gospel singers and has been singing all her life. In February, she became the second jazz performer in Grammy history to win the award for best new artist.

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NPR News: Disney blocked DeSantis's oversight board. What happens next?

Disney blocked DeSantis's oversight board. What happens next?
The board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee development around Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday that they didn't quite have the power they thought they had.

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NPR News: MLB The Show 23 Review: Negro Leagues storylines are a tribute to baseball legends

MLB The Show 23 Review: Negro Leagues storylines are a tribute to baseball legends
The long-running baseball video game features a new mode that celebrates historical Black all-stars and offers a much-requested single-player experience.

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NPR News: Jeannette Walls' 'Hang the Moon' transports readers to Prohibition

Jeannette Walls' 'Hang the Moon' transports readers to Prohibition
Walls' excellent construction of her female characters is most satisfying; each represents women from varying walks of life, each fighting for their own place in a male-dominated world.

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NPR News: Cookbook author Grace Young is on a mission to save America's Chinatowns

Cookbook author Grace Young is on a mission to save America's Chinatowns
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with cookbook author and activist Grace Young about her work to save America's Chinatowns.

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NPR News: The man who re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime was born 100 years ago

The man who re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime was born 100 years ago
Marcel Marceau, who spent more than half the 20th century re-popularizing the ancient art of pantomime for a modern age, was born 100 years ago this month.

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NPR News: Fall Out Boy on returning to the basics and making the 'darkest party song'

Fall Out Boy on returning to the basics and making the 'darkest party song'
Fall Out Boy's new album, So Much (For) Stardust, is a return to some of the bands' familiar sound and style of writing. Two of the group's band members detail the journey they took to this moment.

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NPR News: In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith uses poetry to confront the legacy of slavery

In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith uses poetry to confront the legacy of slavery
Smith's poems, which are addressed to his young children, describe what their ancestors endured and escaped. He also examines the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father.

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NPR News: A mother faces 'A Thousand and One' obstacles in this unconventional NYC film

A mother faces 'A Thousand and One' obstacles in this unconventional NYC film
Teyana Taylor stars as a mom trying to build a home for her son in an intimate Sundance Film Festival winner that's more surprising than it looks.

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NPR News: Visitors flock to see Michelangelo's David sculpture after school uproar in Florida

Visitors flock to see Michelangelo's David sculpture after school uproar in Florida
Tourists , many American, flooded a museum in Florence, Italy, to see the Renaissance masterpiece after a Florida school forced its principal to resign over complaints about a lesson on the statue.

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NPR News: As 'Sweeney Todd' returns to Broadway, 4 Sweeneys dish about the difficult role

As 'Sweeney Todd' returns to Broadway, 4 Sweeneys dish about the difficult role
Josh Groban, Michael Cerveris, Norm Lewis and Len Cariou all agree: It's exhausting playing a murderous sociopath, while dealing with stage blood, a mechanical barber chair and singing complex music.

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NPR News: Colleen Oakley's grandma inspired the intergenerational friendship in her new novel

Colleen Oakley's grandma inspired the intergenerational friendship in her new novel
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Colleen Oakley about her new book "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise."

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NPR News: How poverty and racism 'weather' the body, accelerating aging and disease

How poverty and racism 'weather' the body, accelerating aging and disease
Public health professor Arline Geronimus explains how marginalized people suffer nearly constant stress, which damages their bodies at the cellular level. Her new book is Weathering.

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NPR News: Jonathan Majors has been arraigned on charges of harassment and assault

Jonathan Majors has been arraigned on charges of harassment and assault
An attorney representing the actor says that he is "completely innocent" of charges that he assaulted and strangled a woman in New York City and that the woman has already recanted her allegations.

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NPR News: Everything she knew about her wife was false — a faux biography finds the 'truth'

Everything she knew about her wife was false — a faux biography finds the 'truth'
In Catherine Lacey's new genre-bending novel, Biography of X, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist realizes her spouse — a fierce and narcissistic artist — was not who she believed.

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NPR News: In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith meditates on a changing world, personal and public

In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith meditates on a changing world, personal and public
Smith's poems reveal that his wonder at the world keeps him holding on to faith in the way the universe works. Ultimately, this collection points to our ability to trust in the face of volatility.

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NPR News: Take it from real-life Roy Kent: Soccer is catharsis for people who won't do therapy

Take it from real-life Roy Kent: Soccer is catharsis for people who won't do therapy
Brett Goldstein is a writer for Ted Lasso and plays Roy Kent, a gruff but lovable retired footballer-turned-coach. He says, "sport is there so men can say 'I love you' without saying 'I love you.' "

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NPR News: Two migrant kids fight to stay together — and stay alive — in this harrowing film

Two migrant kids fight to stay together — and stay alive — in this harrowing film
Tori and Lokita is the latest gripping moral thriller from Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The story is swift and relentless; it runs barely 90 minutes and never slows down.

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NPR News: Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges
Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

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NPR News: Jeremy Renner posts a video of him walking again after his snow plow accident

Jeremy Renner posts a video of him walking again after his snow plow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner was helping a family member retrieve their vehicle from the snow when the accident occurred on New Year's Day.

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NPR News: Life Kit: Taking a financial leap

Life Kit: Taking a financial leap
Thinking about quitting your job or maybe starting a business? NPR's Life Kit has tips on getting your finances in order before making a big leap.

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NPR News: Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault in New York City

Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault in New York City
Police were called to a domestic dispute in an apartment Saturday morning. Majors was charged with assault, strangulation and harassment. A representative for Majors said he "has done nothing wrong."

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NPR News: Mexican children's comic Chabelo dies at 88

Mexican children's comic Chabelo dies at 88
Xavier López, a Mexican children's comic better known by his stage name "Chabelo," hosted the Sunday variety show En Familia con Chabelo for an astonishing 48 years from 1967 to 2015.

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NPR News: A music school uniting Syrian and Turkish cultures survives the massive earthquake

A music school uniting Syrian and Turkish cultures survives the massive earthquake
A handful of students return to a school in Gaziantep, Turkey, that seeks to help revive old Syrian and Turkish music and integrate refugees.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Spellbound, Cheat Codes, This Is Pop and more.

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NPR News: HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns Sunday for its final season

HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns Sunday for its final season
HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart, biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.

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NPR News: How March for Our Lives ignited a generation casting ballots for the first time

How March for Our Lives ignited a generation casting ballots for the first time
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Parkland student and March for Our Lives cofounder David Hogg on the fifth anniversary of the first march about the triumphs and challenges of fighting for gun reform.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' marks the final season of 'Succession,' with Cox, Culkin and Macfadyen

'Fresh Air' marks the final season of 'Succession,' with Cox, Culkin and Macfadyen
Brian Cox plays family patriarch Logan Roy on the HBO series, Kieran Culkin is his youngest, most immature son, and Matthew Macfayden is the put-upon son-in-law. Originally broadcast in 2021 and 2022.

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NPR News: Share your favorite memories of Ash Ketchum as Pokémon bids him farewell

Share your favorite memories of Ash Ketchum as Pokémon bids him farewell
This week marks the end of an era for fans of Pokémon as they bid farewell to Ash Ketchum after 25 years. NPR's All Things Considered wants to know, how will you remember the character of Ash Ketchum?

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NPR News: Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing means game over for digital archives

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing means game over for digital archives
Starting March 27th, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon dissappear.

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NPR News: The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass

The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.

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NPR News: From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbot Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph isn't leaving the spotlight

From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbot Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph isn't leaving the spotlight
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Abbot Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph about her lengthy career and finding a spotlight later in life.

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NPR News: In defense of fan fiction, and ignoring the 'pretensions of polish'

In defense of fan fiction, and ignoring the 'pretensions of polish'
Fan fiction may not command the same respect as other literary pursuits, but it's a rich mode of expression, says one author who mounts a passionate case for the style.

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NPR News: Netflix's political thriller 'The Night Agent' sticks to the formula

Netflix's political thriller 'The Night Agent' sticks to the formula
An FBI agent in a dead-end job suddenly finds himself in the middle of a huge conspiracy. This new 10-part series is a cross between a paranoid thriller from the '70s and a twisty TV show like 24.

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NPR News: Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong
The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

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NPR News: We asked to see your pet artwork — you unleashed your creativity

We asked to see your pet artwork — you unleashed your creativity
A pug beagle dressed as a Tudor gentleman. A colorfully rendered cockatoo. Sculpture. Stained glass. Cross stitch. We asked you to share artwork inspired by your pets, and you all outdid yourselves.

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NPR News: Kind words from a stranger helped Laura Holmes-Haddad While undergoing chemo

Kind words from a stranger helped Laura Holmes-Haddad While undergoing chemo
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Laura Holmes-Haddad got some much-needed kind words from a stranger.

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NPR News: The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck

The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck
TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.

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NPR News: It's impossible to fit 'All Things' Ari Shapiro does into this headline

It's impossible to fit 'All Things' Ari Shapiro does into this headline
Shapiro co-hosts All Things Considered, co-stars in a cabaret act with Alan Cumming, and sings with the band Pink Martini. Now, he's written a book, a memoir called The Best Strangers in the World.

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NPR News: 'Better Call Saul' star's new series 'Lucky Hank' makes a midlife crisis compelling

'Better Call Saul' star's new series 'Lucky Hank' makes a midlife crisis compelling
Bob Odenkirk strikes gold again in his latest TV series, Lucky Hank. Playing to type, he makes the laconic, dissatisfied and restless title character likable and relatable.

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NPR News: How these art sleuths reunited a family after centuries apart

How these art sleuths reunited a family after centuries apart
In 1626, a father and son sat for a portrait. Nearly 400 years later their story is still being examined by experts in Europe.

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NPR News: 'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture

'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture
Author Carole Lindstrom follows Caldecott-winning We Are Water Protectors with another children's book featuring Native culture. She says she hopes it helps kids "see themselves in a positive way."

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NPR News: 'Succession' returns for a fourth and final season of family back-stabbing

'Succession' returns for a fourth and final season of family back-stabbing
The creators are holding Season 4 close to the vest for obvious reasons. But the Roy family is back and off to an emotionally complicated, darkly funny, bantering, betraying, punch-packing start.

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NPR News: Gwyneth Paltrow appears in a Utah court for a trial over a 2016 ski crash

Gwyneth Paltrow appears in a Utah court for a trial over a 2016 ski crash
The trial has been seven years in the making, and on Tuesday, the Oscar-winning actress appeared in Park City for a jury trial that will determine who was at fault in the 2016 crash.

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NPR News: Private opulence, public squalor: How the U.S. helps the rich and hurts the poor

Private opulence, public squalor: How the U.S. helps the rich and hurts the poor
Poverty, by America author Matthew Desmond says if the top 1% of Americans paid the taxes they owed, it would raise $175 billion each year: "That is just about enough to pull everyone out of poverty."

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NPR News: The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring

The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring
Nowruz, commonly known as the Persian New Year, symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond.

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NPR News: 'Benjamin Banneker and Us' traces generations of descendants of the mathematician

'Benjamin Banneker and Us' traces generations of descendants of the mathematician
Rachel Jamison Webster learned she is related to Benjamin Banneker at a cousins' wedding. The news was unexpected, not only because of Banneker's place in history but also because the author is white.

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NPR News: It's World Poetry Day: NPR's love of poetry goes back to its founding

It's World Poetry Day: NPR's love of poetry goes back to its founding
On World Poetry Day, We look at how people are sometimes compelled to express their feelings and ideas through poems.

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NPR News: From 'Almost Famous' to definitely famous, Billy Crudup is enjoying his new TV roles

From 'Almost Famous' to definitely famous, Billy Crudup is enjoying his new TV roles
Crudup stars as a fast-talking salesman in the retro-futurist Apple TV+ series Hello Tomorrow! He won an Emmy for his role as a cynical TV executive in the series The Morning Show.

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NPR News: In 'The Teachers,' passion motivates, even as conditions grow worse for educators

In 'The Teachers,' passion motivates, even as conditions grow worse for educators
Alexandra Robbins illuminates how teachers, who shape our future, live a constant battle against financial pressure, entitled parents, politicians, and the educational system at the local level.

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NPR News: The number of Black video game developers is small, but strong

The number of Black video game developers is small, but strong
We talk to five people who are forging their own path in the industry, and bringing their unique experience to the world of video games.

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NPR News: Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler

Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler
Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Rock were also among the comedians in Washington, D.C. this weekend to celebrate Sandler, who worked on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s and moved on to films.

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NPR News: Gloria Dea, the 1st magician to perform on the Las Vegas Strip, dies at 100

Gloria Dea, the 1st magician to perform on the Las Vegas Strip, dies at 100
Dea was the first magician to perform on what would become the Las Vegas Strip in the early 1940s. She also appeared in several movies in the 1940s and '50s.

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NPR News: Parliament-Funkadelic singer Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins dies at 81

Parliament-Funkadelic singer Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins dies at 81
The influential vocalist played a key role in shaping the funk and R&B sound of the 1970s.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 18, 2023: With Not My Job guest Sam Waterston

'Wait Wait' for March 18, 2023: With Not My Job guest Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston is a legendary actor and the chairman of the board of Oceana, an environmental NGO. Most know him from Law & Order (dun dun), but can he answer our questions about Dum-Dums?

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NPR News: Let's celebrate the mistakes the Oscars didn't make

Let's celebrate the mistakes the Oscars didn't make
Just one last word about the 2023 Academy Awards, which wrapped Sunday in a manner largely free of catastrophic embarrassment: Here's an unsexy-but-crucial rundown of the mistakes that were avoided.

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NPR News: Paris Hilton was the center of it all. Now she's shedding the 'character' she created

Paris Hilton was the center of it all. Now she's shedding the 'character' she created
Before the word "influencer" was a household term, before Instagram and TikTok allowed users to document every moment of their life in real time, Paris Hilton was the woman at the center of it all.

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NPR News: Lance Reddick, star of 'John Wick' and 'The Wire,' dead at 60

Lance Reddick, star of 'John Wick' and 'The Wire,' dead at 60
Reddick was found dead at his Los Angeles home Friday. He died of natural causes.

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NPR News: Two halves of a 17th-century family portrait have been reunited

Two halves of a 17th-century family portrait have been reunited
Art history sleuths in Europe have determined that two separate portraits by a 17th-century Flemish artist actually belong together — and the two works of art have been reunited in a Danish museum.

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NPR News: Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh wants to change the way we think of superheroes

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh wants to change the way we think of superheroes
Yeoh felt relieved when she first read the script for Everything Everywhere All at Once: Finally, here was a film that cast a middle-aged mother as an action hero. Originally broadcast April 2022.

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NPR News: 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' is a near myth

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' is a near myth
The sequel to the 2019 film that starred Zachary Levi as the adult superhero persona of a lonely teen goes bigger. And goofier. But the fuel mixture's off and Levi's one-note performance grates.

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NPR News: Jim Gordon, a famed session drummer who killed mother, dies

Jim Gordon, a famed session drummer who killed mother, dies
Jim Gordon, the famed session drummer who backed Eric Clapton and The Beach Boys before being diagnosed with schizophrenia and going to prison for killing his mother, has died. He was 77.

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NPR News: 'Resident Evil 4' Review: A bold reimagining that stands on its own merits

'Resident Evil 4' Review: A bold reimagining that stands on its own merits
Capcom made a companion to a classic game rather than a faithful recreation. It's a risky choice, but a smart one.

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NPR News: 'Chang Can Dunk' is the coming-of-age sports film Jingyi Shao wished for as a kid

'Chang Can Dunk' is the coming-of-age sports film Jingyi Shao wished for as a kid
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Jingyi Shao about Chang Can Dunk, a coming-of-age sports film about an Asian American teen's quest to reinvent himself — by learning to dunk.

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NPR News: Drag queen (and ordained minister) Bella DuBalle won't be silenced by new Tenn. law

Drag queen (and ordained minister) Bella DuBalle won't be silenced by new Tenn. law
DuBalle says the legislators behind a new law criminalizing public drag shows don't understand the art: "They think that every drag performer is doing something hypersexual or obscene."

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NPR News: 2 novels to cure your winter blahs: Ephron's 'Heartburn' and 'Pineapple Street'

2 novels to cure your winter blahs: Ephron's 'Heartburn' and 'Pineapple Street'
When it came out in 1983, Nora Ephron's comic novel became an instant bestseller. Now newly released, Heartburn pairs well with Jenny Jackson's smart comedy of manners, Pineapple Street.

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NPR News: 'The Last of Us' game actors and creator discuss the show's success

'The Last of Us' game actors and creator discuss the show's success
"Some of the greatest storytelling has been in video gaming," says The Last of Us actor Merle Dandridge. But it took decades for games to realize that potential and for Hollywood do it justice.

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NPR News: Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71
Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.

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NPR News: 'We Were Once a Family' exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system

'We Were Once a Family' exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system
Journalist Roxanna Asgarian's tenacious and vulnerable reporting reveals the foundation of the intensely disturbing Hart family story — a broken child welfare system in the U.S.

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NPR News: This safety-net hospital doctor treats mostly uninsured and undocumented patients

This safety-net hospital doctor treats mostly uninsured and undocumented patients
Many of Ricardo Nuila's patients at Houston's Ben Taub Hospital are dealing with serious illnesses as a result of not being able to access basic preventive care. His new book is The People's Hospital.

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NPR News: 'We Were Once a Family' exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system

'We Were Once a Family' exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system
Journalist Roxanne Asgarian's tenacious and vulnerable reporting reveals the foundation of the intensely disturbing Hart family story — a broken child welfare system in the U.S.

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NPR News: 3 new fantasy novels spin inventive narratives from old folklore

3 new fantasy novels spin inventive narratives from old folklore
Daughters and sisters are at the heart some new fantasy novels where supernatural bargains and shapeshifting transformations are just the beginning of stories that ultimately explore family dynamics.

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NPR News: So you began your event with an indigenous land acknowledgement. Now what?

So you began your event with an indigenous land acknowledgement. Now what?
Statements recognizing indigenous rights to territories seized by colonial powers may be well-meaning. But some indigenous leaders fear these acknowledgements may become routine and performative.

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NPR News: Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?

Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?
The 60-year-old best actress winner addressed the timing of her historic win, which comes decades into her spectacular career. But is the industry ready for more complicated, older female characters?

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NPR News: 'Bad guys never think they're bad guys,' says veteran character actor Clancy Brown

'Bad guys never think they're bad guys,' says veteran character actor Clancy Brown
Brown's been working since the 1980s, voicing Mr. Krabs in Spongebob and playing memorable villains in movies like The Shawshank Redemption and Highlander. He now has a supporting role in John Wick 4.

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NPR News: Eco-idealism and staggering wealth meet in 'Birnam Wood'

Eco-idealism and staggering wealth meet in 'Birnam Wood'
Eleanor Catton's novel centers on young members of an radical environmental rights group who wind up entangled with a billionaire drone manufacturer. Our critic devoured all 400+ pages in two days.

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NPR News: A tough question led one woman to create the first Puerto Rican reggaeton archive

A tough question led one woman to create the first Puerto Rican reggaeton archive
Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.

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NPR News: March Madness is the most thrilling time of year. Here's how to make the most of it

March Madness is the most thrilling time of year. Here's how to make the most of it
As a former college basketball player, I know firsthand how hard the players work to stay in the tournament for as long as possible. Here's why you should fill out a March Madness bracket this season.

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NPR News: 'Love at Six Thousand Degrees' is a refreshing inversion of the trauma narrative

'Love at Six Thousand Degrees' is a refreshing inversion of the trauma narrative
Maki Kashimada's work is a fascinating exploration of the sources of our own cruelty and our level of individual agency when healing from trauma.

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NPR News: A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark

A monument of Harriet Tubman now replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus in Newark
The title of the city's monument was inspired by Robert Hayden's 1962 poem entitled "Runaway Runagate," which references Tubman.

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NPR News: In the end, it was an 'Everything Everywhere' night at the Oscars

In the end, it was an 'Everything Everywhere' night at the Oscars
Best picture, best original screenplay, best director, best supporting actor and actress, best actress, and best editing — Everything Everywhere All at Once won big again and again.

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NPR News: Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win best actress Oscar

Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win best actress Oscar
The Malaysian-born actor made history by winning the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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NPR News: From viral dance hit to Oscar winner, RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' has a big night

From viral dance hit to Oscar winner, RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' has a big night
In a field full of heavy hitters, the film's soundtrack to a dance battle won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the first-ever song from an Indian film to win the prize.

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NPR News: Academy Awards 2023: The complete list of winners

Academy Awards 2023: The complete list of winners
The 95th Academy Awards air Sunday Night on ABC. Below is the full list of nominees, with winners marked in bold.

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NPR News: Live updates: 2023 Oscar nominations, winners, red carpet looks and more

Live updates: 2023 Oscar nominations, winners, red carpet looks and more
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony is set to begin Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Follow along with NPR as we unpack the surprise nominees, big winners, best looks and wildest moments.

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NPR News: See all the red carpet looks from the 2023 Oscars

See all the red carpet looks from the 2023 Oscars
Here are some of the most memorable looks from the 95th Academy Awards.

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NPR News: When adults complained about a teen theater production, the show's creators stepped in

When adults complained about a teen theater production, the show's creators stepped in
High school theater programs worry they're the next culture war battleground. Plays have been canceled by officials who find the content inappropriate.

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NPR News: Very few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that

Very few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
Sablan Pascale was told she'd never become an architect because she's Black and a woman. Now she works for one of the world's top firms and she wants more people who look like her to join the field.

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NPR News: 2023 marks a watershed year for Asian performers at the Oscars

2023 marks a watershed year for Asian performers at the Oscars
With four nominations, more Asian performers were recognized by the Academy in 2023 than in any single year in its history. In other respects, this year was a step back from diversity at the Oscars.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for March 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest Nick Kroll

'Wait Wait' for March 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest Nick Kroll
Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick.

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NPR News: Kristina Wong's new show 'Sweatshop Overlord' came out of her experiences in the pandemic

Kristina Wong's new show 'Sweatshop Overlord' came out of her experiences in the pandemic
Kristina Wong's career is taking off after years of struggle. The Pulitzer prize-nominated artist's new show "Sweatshop Overlord" is about how art can sustain us when traditional systems fail.

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NPR News: What even are Oscar predictions, really?

What even are Oscar predictions, really?
When making predictions, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes follows this complicated formula: She looks at precursor awards, she considers Academy history — and she listens to her heart.

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NPR News: From elected official to 'Sweatshop Overlord,' this performer takes on unlikely roles

From elected official to 'Sweatshop Overlord,' this performer takes on unlikely roles
Kristina Wong is a Los Angeles-based satirical artist with a history of taking on surprising leadership positions in real life and on stage. Her latest solo show is Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Atsuko Okatsuka's The Intruder, Netflix's Physical: 100, the Wingspan board game and more.

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NPR News: 'Camera Man' unspools the colorful life of silent film star Buster Keaton

'Camera Man' unspools the colorful life of silent film star Buster Keaton
Slate film critic Dana Stevens traces Keaton's trajectory, from performing in his family's vaudeville act as a child, to starring in and directing silent films. Originally broadcast Jan. 24, 2022.

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NPR News: Jimmy Kimmel expects no slaps hosting the Oscars; just snarky (not mean) jokes

Jimmy Kimmel expects no slaps hosting the Oscars; just snarky (not mean) jokes
Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage to lead the Oscars one year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the last ceremony, and raised a host of expectations about what we might see this time around.

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NPR News: An older man grooms a teenage girl in this disturbing but vital film

An older man grooms a teenage girl in this disturbing but vital film
Palm Trees and Power Lines is a gripping cautionary tale about abuse and trafficking — but it is scrupulous in its refusal to sensationalize.

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NPR News: Robert Blake, the actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89

Robert Blake, the actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89
The Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.

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NPR News: A wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system. No, it's not a movie

A wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system. No, it's not a movie
The story of Amiry, the serval found in a tree, happened in January, but was only made public recently. He's been doing well at the Cincinnati Zoo, which reportedly hopes to make him a cat ambassador.

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NPR News: Novelist Thomas Mallon looks back on the early years of the AIDS epidemic

Novelist Thomas Mallon looks back on the early years of the AIDS epidemic
The New Yorker recently published Mallon's diary excepts detailing life in Manhattan in the '80s. His new novel, Up With the Sun, is based on the life of a little-known actor who was gay and closeted.

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NPR News: The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards

The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards
A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the slap and — yes — even the streaker.

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NPR News: Rogê's samba-funk fusion brings Rio to LA

Rogê's samba-funk fusion brings Rio to LA
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. Now, he's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his new album Curyman.

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NPR News: Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich

Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich
Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches.

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NPR News: K-pop superstars BLACKPINK become the most streamed female band on Spotify

K-pop superstars BLACKPINK become the most streamed female band on Spotify
With nearly 9 billion streams, the popular K-pop girl group beat the previous titleholders, Little Mix, on Wednesday, according to Guinness World Records.

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NPR News: 'Return to Seoul' is a funny, melancholy film that will surprise you start to finish

'Return to Seoul' is a funny, melancholy film that will surprise you start to finish
In this wonderfully unpredictable film, first-time actor Park Ji-min stars as Freddie, a young woman raised by adoptive parents in France who returns to the country of her birth.

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NPR News: Adidas reports a $540M loss as it struggles with unsold Yeezy products

Adidas reports a $540M loss as it struggles with unsold Yeezy products
In October, Adidas cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over the rapper's antisemitic remarks. The company's inability to sell his popular Yeezy line of shoes helped batter earnings.

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NPR News: 'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63

'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63
Best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, Falconer was also a theatrical set and costume designer.

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NPR News: 'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end

'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end
In Alex North's skilled hands, this narrative that juggles so many elements becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature.

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NPR News: Ben Savage, star of '90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World,' is running for Congress

Ben Savage, star of '90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World,' is running for Congress
Ben Savage, 42, is running as a Democrat to represent District 30 in California. The seat is being left vacant by Rep. Adam Schiff.

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NPR News: Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews

Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews
At 98, Carter is the oldest living president in U.S. history. After serving his term, he worked to promote safe housing, human rights and conflict resolution. Originally broadcast in '93, '95 and '96.

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NPR News: More timeless than trendy, Sir David Chipperfield wins the 2023 Pritzker Prize

More timeless than trendy, Sir David Chipperfield wins the 2023 Pritzker Prize
The British architect is known for his crisp, understated, elegant work. "He enhances the quality of people's lives through a poetic sensation that always flows from his buildings," the jury said.

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NPR News: Netflix's 'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' reveals a lot of anger for Will Smith

Netflix's 'Chris Rock: Selective Outrage' reveals a lot of anger for Will Smith
Almost a year later, Chris Rock is still seething about 'The Slap' and he told an audience how much he now despises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

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NPR News: How should we be 'Living'? Kurosawa and Ishiguro tackle the question, 70 years apart

How should we be 'Living'? Kurosawa and Ishiguro tackle the question, 70 years apart
As a kid, Kazuo Ishiguro saw Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru. "It made a terrific impact on me," the Nobel prize-winner recalls. His film Living is nominated for an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.

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NPR News: Bob Cialdini dreamt of playing baseball, but a scout told him to follow a new dream

Bob Cialdini dreamt of playing baseball, but a scout told him to follow a new dream
When Bob Cialdini was in high school, a scout gave him an offer to play in the minor leagues. On the way to get a pen to sign the contract, the scout gave him advice that changed his life.

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NPR News: Mel Brooks serves up more delightful surprises in 'History of the World: Part II'

Mel Brooks serves up more delightful surprises in 'History of the World: Part II'
In 1981, Brooks wrote, directed and starred in a collection of short comedy sketches, called History of the World: Part I. Forty-two years later, he's presenting an eight-episode TV sequel for Hulu.

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NPR News: Spielberg shared his own story in 'parts and parcels' — if you were paying attention

Spielberg shared his own story in 'parts and parcels' — if you were paying attention
Steven Spielberg says he's been hiding from his own story since he was 17. The Fabelmans is a lightly fictionalized version of his life, without raptors, sharks, or historical figures to hide behind.

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NPR News: Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging
Toblerone is moving some of its production to Slovakia, meaning it can no longer legally call itself "Swiss-made." That branding change will include swapping the iconic peak for a more generic one.

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NPR News: Ricou Browning, the actor who played the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' dies at 93

Ricou Browning, the actor who played the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' dies at 93
In addition to acting roles, Ricou Browning also collaborated as a writer on the 1963 movie "Flipper," and the popular TV series of the same name that followed.

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NPR News: Meet the sisters who drew inspiration from the '90s for two new American Girl dolls

Meet the sisters who drew inspiration from the '90s for two new American Girl dolls
American Girl has announced two new dolls, Isabel and Nicki Hoffman, who are twins in 1999 Seattle. We hear from Julia DeVillers and Jennifer Roy, who together, wrote the stories of the new dolls.

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NPR News: Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, has died at 61

Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, has died at 61
Before addiction consumed Tim Sizemore's career, he was a go-to character actor known for portraying tough guys in movies such as "Heat" and "Saving Private Ryan."

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Ariana DeBose's BAFTA performance and Paramore's This Is Why.

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NPR News: How Volker Bertelmann created the score for "All Quiet On The Western Front"

How Volker Bertelmann created the score for "All Quiet On The Western Front"
NPR's Robin Hilton sits down with composer Volker Bertelmann to talk about how he channeled the drama and horror of World War I into his Oscar-nominated score for "All Quiet On The Western Front."

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NPR News: He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot

He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Now they've finally tied the knot
After calling off their engagement in 1963, Ed Sneckenberger broke Priscilla Matheney's heart. 60 years later, they're now married.

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NPR News: Saudi Arabia's art scene is exploding, but who benefits?

Saudi Arabia's art scene is exploding, but who benefits?
Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become an arts and entertainment destination, but is the effort succeeding in overcoming the kingdom's conservative image?

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NPR News: A multiverse of 'Everything Everywhere' props are auctioned, raising $555K for charity

A multiverse of 'Everything Everywhere' props are auctioned, raising $555K for charity
The production company A24 put the hit film's iconic costumes and hot dog hands on the block, with proceeds going to three groups. The priciest item, an animatronic raccoon, went for $90k.

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NPR News: Poetry Challenge: Tell us how naps restore you

Poetry Challenge: Tell us how naps restore you
Kwame Alexander, our poet-in-residence, loves power naps. Write a poem about how a nap helps you restore, and it may be read on Morning Edition.

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NPR News: San Francisco's 'Bucket Man' Larry Hunt has died at 64

San Francisco's 'Bucket Man' Larry Hunt has died at 64
Larry Hunt, the "Bucket Man" who brought his percussive soundtrack to the streets of downtown San Francisco, has died at 64.

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NPR News: A new book explains how QAnon took hold of the GOP — and why it's not going away

A new book explains how QAnon took hold of the GOP — and why it's not going away
Journalist Will Sommer went to road shows and spoke to believers and their families while investigating QAnon. His book, Trust the Plan, makes the case that there are more conspiracy theories to come.

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NPR News: 'Table setting' backstory burdens 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 debut

'Table setting' backstory burdens 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 debut
In the first few episodes of the new season there is way too much tell and not enough show — but it's too early to abandon the series.

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NPR News: Wattstax drew 100,000 people — this 1972 concert was about much more than music

Wattstax drew 100,000 people — this 1972 concert was about much more than music
Although the fight for racial equality is ongoing, Stax co-founder Al Bell says so is the hope for a better future envisioned by Wattstax a half-century ago.

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NPR News: How Black resistance has been depicted in films over the years

How Black resistance has been depicted in films over the years
From Something Good — Negro Kiss to Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Black cinema has long served as a form of resistance.

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NPR News: The healing power of food — and how curry took over the world

The healing power of food — and how curry took over the world
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with chef Raghavan Iyer about his new book On the Curry Trail: Chasing the Flavor that Seduced the World.

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NPR News: 'Whoever holds power, it's going to corrupt them,' says 'Tár' director Todd Field

'Whoever holds power, it's going to corrupt them,' says 'Tár' director Todd Field
Cate Blanchett plays a charismatic conductor who uses her power to take sexual advantage of young women she's mentoring. Both Blanchett and Tár director Todd Field have been nominated for Oscars.

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NPR News: Rebecca Makkai's smart, prep school murder novel is self-aware about the 'ick' factor

Rebecca Makkai's smart, prep school murder novel is self-aware about the 'ick' factor
The thickly-plotted mystery, I Have Some Questions for You, is the latest from the author of The Great Believers. It has been compared to Donna Tartt's 1992 blockbuster, The Secret History.

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NPR News: Psychologist Daniel Levitin dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

Psychologist Daniel Levitin dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Pink Floyd's historic album Dark Side of the Moon turns 50 years old today – cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin joins us to discuss its twisting psychological themes.

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