After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album
Downs and saxophonist Paul Cohen had been together for almost 30 years. She says her latest album is therapy for the soul.
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Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91
She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.
Netflix plans to open brick and mortar locations
The streamer plans to open physical stores — dubbed Netflix House — offering retail, dining and content-themed entertainment. It's unclear if they'll sell DVDs.
Finding your place in the galaxy with the help of Star Trek
I don't remember a time when I didn't love Star Trek. This show, and my father who introduced me to it, built the foundation for my sense of social justice as an astrophysicist of color.
'Wait Wait' for October 14, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part VII!
We're celebrating 25 years on the air with another dive into our archive. Enjoy interviews with John Goodman, Sam Waterston, Jenny Slate, and a never-before-heard Bluff game!
'Moonlighting,' a weird, wonderful '80s detective romcom, is now streaming on Hulu
Bruce Willis is a vulgar, wisecracking man-child, and Cybill Shepherd is a classy tough broad horrified by his shenanigans. But cliché premise notwithstanding: it was a sharp, experimental show.
Nobel Prize-winning poet Louise Glück dies at 80
The winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature and Poet Laureate of the United States from 2003-2004 was 80 years old.
In solidarity with actors, other Hollywood unions demand studios resume negotiations
Writers, directors and other Hollywood union members demand the studios and streamers come back to the bargaining table with performers.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A violin comedy duo, Moonlighting on Hulu, the movie The Royal Hotel, and more.
Troye Sivan's new album has something to give us
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Troye Sivan about his new album "Something To Give Each Other," which features songs about aspects of queer life that don't always get a mainstream audience.