Bernard Hill, who starred in 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' dies at 79
The English actor played Captain Edward John Smith in the 1997 film Titanic as well as King Théoden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Arts
In 'The Fall Guy,' stunts finally get the spotlight
For years, Hollywood's behind-the-scenes action heroes have been pushing for an Oscars category to honor their work. Many hope The Fall Guy will make it a reality.
The original 'Harry Potter' book cover art is expected to break records at auction
Sotheby's June 26 auction of Thomas Taylor's watercolor illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is estimated to sell for $400,000-$600,000.
Renowned painter and pioneer of minimalism Frank Stella dies at 87
Frank Stella was one of America's leading minimalist artists and a pioneer of the minimalist movement of the early 1960s. The movement challenged the idea that art was meant to be representative.
'Wait Wait' for May 4, 2024: With Not My Job guest Lyndon Barrois
Lyndon Barrois is artist and animator who's found fame making beautifully detailed sculptures out of gum wrappers. He sculpts in miniature, but what does he know about GIANT sculptures?
'Hacks' Season 3 is proof that compelling storylines and character growth take time
Ava (Hannah Einbinder) and Deborah (Jean Smart) have both grown a lot since we first met them in Season 1. It's a reminder that shows need breathing room to achieve satisfying development.
Jerry Seinfeld and the fraught history of comedians and 'political correctness'
Jerry Seinfeld has the become the latest in a string of public figures to blame "political correctness" for the death of comedy (among other societal ills). But what does the term actually refer to?
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and gaming
Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Nice Guys, Vanessa Williams' song "Legs," Arooj Aftab's album Night Reign, and the game Planet Zoo.
Here are the events planned for the 150th Kentucky Derby
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. Safety concerns are taking center stage after a dozen horses died in last year's spring meet.
Bearing witness, celebrating strength: How poetry has changed lives for NPR's audience
From sparking the imagination to helping with mental health, listen to poems read by NPR readers and see how poetry has affected their lives.