New York Teacher Drops Sick Beats For Grammar Lessons
Dave Robles, an elementary school teacher from New York City, uses rap beats to help his students learn grammar lessons.
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David Choe Releases New Show On FX and Hulu
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to LA-based painter David Choe about his new show. Choe engages with his subjects in the joyously paint-splattered squalor of what had been his childhood home.
'Fast & Furious' Owner's Manual: A Guide As The Best Worst Franchise Turns 20
Critic Linda Holmes argues that as mindless as The Fast & The Furious may seem, it's also brilliant for surviving and thriving in Hollywood for 20 years.
After 28 Quirky Years, Conan O'Brien Is Leaving Late Night
Despite his longevity, O'Brien has always seemed like a host who never fit in easily on television – perhaps, at least in part, by design. He plans to debut a weekly variety show on HBO Max.
Britney Spears Is Under Conservatorship. Here's How That's Supposed To Work
With her father in charge of her life and her finances, the pop star has practically no autonomy. We spoke with a legal expert about what guardianships do — and what makes Spears' case different.
Record Label Chief, Theater Director Among Biden's National Council On The Arts Picks
John Prine's widow, Fiona Whelan Prine, and the executive producer of the Apollo Theater, Kamilah Forbes, are among the nominees to the group that advises on National Endowment for the Arts projects.
Britney Spears Asks Court To End Conservatorship, Detailing Its Control Over Her Life
Addressing a judge personally for the first time, the pop star called for an end to her long-running conservatorship.
Britney Spears Is Headed To Court To Address Her Conservatorship. Here's What To Know
Pop icon Britney Spears is scheduled to speak in court on Wednesday as part of her ongoing conservatorship case. Here's a guide to help understand why she's there and what's going on.
New Grants Are Available For Arts Groups Sidelined During The Pandemic
The American Rescue Plan set aside $135 million for arts and culture, nearly doubling the amount that was available in President Trump's CARES Act, and makes more groups eligible for funding.
You Don't Have To Be A Complete Nerd To Love This Novel ... But It Helps
Carrie Vaughn is a veteran science fiction and fantasy author who puts her years in the scene to good use in this rollicking tale about a high-tech fantasy theme park (think Westworld) gone wrong.