How 'Yellowstone' writes off Kevin Costner's towering patriarch
So far, Yellowstone has scored sky-high viewership as a western soap opera. Costner's departure just adds to the drama.
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A 'Wicked' mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging
Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.
Dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Jamison was a dance star who led the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to new heights.
It was 'great relief' for Haruki Murakami to finish his latest novel
In the first interview about his new book The City and its Uncertain Walls, the celebrated author also talks with NPR about his age and finding beauty in isolation.
Elmiene: Tiny Desk Concert
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
'Emilia Pérez' trans narco musical actress calls for 'living our own life'
The new film Emilia Pérez follows a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who was assigned male at birth but transitions to become her true self as a woman.
Biden was given a film camera. The result? A new, intimate view of the White House
The creators behind the viral TikTok account @lifeonfilm.27 give film cameras to strangers all over the world. In September, they handed one to one of the most powerful men in the world.
Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100
Jenkins, whose signature tune was "You'll Sing A Song," received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was known worldwide for her call-and-response songs.
Sunday Puzzle: A puzzle for [B][RO]s
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WUSF listener Wendy Belkin of Clearwater, Fla.
Ann Patchett finds bits of Catholicism and America appalling: 'But I am those things'
Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as much as any person did.