Barbra Streisand's memoir shows she wasn't born a leading lady — she made herself one
At nearly 1,000 pages long, My Name Is Barbra is the ultimate exercise in directorial control, and a celebration of women's authorship.
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Remembering power pop singer/songwriter Dwight Twilley
Over the course of a career that began in the 1970s, the Oklahoma native, who died Oct. 18, specialized in rock 'n' roll sincerity, and dramatizing the pain of love rejected.
Emerson String Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert
In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.
Jazz composer Sean Mason on his album 'The Southern Suite'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to jazz composer Sean Mason about his new album, "The Southern Suite."
The world's largest musical instrument is in the mountains of Virginia
Luray caverns in Virginia have been a natural landmark for 50 years. They also hold the world's largest musical instrument, a Stalacpipe organ.
Cher releases her first Christmas album
A new first in a career spanning 7 decades: Cher now has a Christmas album. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the singer/actress/icon about why she's finally recorded one.
The Beatles release a new song, with a little help from AI
The story behind what's being billed as the last Beatles song, "Now and Then."
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: The Gilded Age podcast, food influencer Keith Lee, the show Bargain, and Madi Diaz's new album.
Taylor Swift's tour was a blockbuster in theaters. Hollywood is paying attention
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mia Galuppo of The Hollywood Reporter about how Taylor Swift's concert film, The Eras Tour, has reignited interest in concert films from studios and musicians alike.
Malcolm X arrives — finally — at New York's Metropolitan Opera
An opera about civil rights leader Malcolm X opens Friday — nearly 40 years after X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X premiered. The creative team says its message feels more relevant than ever.