Comic Roy Wood Jr. will host the White House Correspondents' dinner
A favorite to replace Trevor Noah at The Daily Show, Roy Wood Jr. seems to be everywhere. He's come a long way from his start riding the bus to stand-up gigs.
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With NBA playoffs underway, players are showing off their talents — and their style
Players didn't always have the freedom to express themselves through their outfits — in 2005, the NBA instituted a restrictive dress code. Now players embrace the intersection of sports and fashion.
Brownsville gets a bookstore
Brownsville is one of the largest cities in Texas — and for more than a decade, it hasn't had a single bookstore. That's about to change, and residents are rejoicing.
'Wait Wait' for April 22, 2023: With Not My Job guest 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Weird Al is a music and comedy legend, and the subject of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a parody biopic about his very real life. He may be Weird Al, but what does he know about Weird Alabama?
Barry Humphries dies at age 89. We revisit a conversation with his iconic character Dame Edna
Barry Humphries has died at 89. Scott Simon revisits a conversation he had with Humphries' legendary creation, Dame Edna.
Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies at age 89
The Tony Award-winning comedian was internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending snob whose evolving character delighted audiences over seven decades.
How having a daughter with a disability changed one woman's relationship with her body
A woman's lifelong judgement of her own appearance changes after she gives birth to a daughter with disabilities.
Music festivals can be overwhelming, but they remind me that I'm not alone
Music festivals like Coachella are a spectrum of taste and discovery, allowing fans to experience their favorite artists and introducing them to new ones.
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: No Borders, Just Flavors! series, You Must Remember This podcast, and Fenne Lily's new album.
Judy Blume has never been afraid to speak her mind
The iconic children's author has been tackling criticism and censorship long before the current trend sweeping American libraries.