Musicians react to Supreme Court decision on right to abortion
After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
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Troy Kotsur, Billie Eilish and Ariana DeBose are invited to join Oscar's Academy
This year, the academy invited 397 artists, including actors, directors and people who play other roles in filmmaking.
'X' looks at a subculture that mainstream American art has frequently shied away from
Davey Davis' book is far from an ordinary love story — it's a shocking and moving novel about what it means to be an outsider in a world that's crumbling around you.
NYC Pride sees fresh wave of activism from Supreme Court's abortion decision
For the first time since COVID, the LGBTQ Pride Parade happened in New York City on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
'Reality' podcasts draw on the appeal of reality TV — with mixed results
The podcast world is abundant with shows about reality TV. Now a few podcasts are trying to capitalize on reality TV popularity more directly, by emulating the genre's conceits, mechanics and style.
A novelist's time in the MMA cage informed his book on memory loss and identity
John Vercher trained in mixed martial arts as a young man. His novel, After the Lights Go Out, centers on a veteran MMA fighter who struggles to remember everyday things.
Pinball is more than a game — it's where I found my community
There are pinball leagues and tournaments big enough to fill a whole convention center. For NPR host Juana Summers, a league gave her a way to connect — and it led to some lifelong friendships.
Joy is a core value at NPR. So we're creating a space to celebrate it
We're launching I'm Really Into, a space to celebrate the things we love and what they say about the world. But we don't just want to share ours — we want to hear about yours, too.
What hobbies or interests are you really into? We want to hear about it
Welcome to I'm Really Into, a space to celebrate our unique hobbies and interests. Fill out this form or leave us a voicemail, and you could be featured in an upcoming segment.
Visual artist Sam Gilliam has died at 88
The Washington, D.C.-based painter became famous for his Drape works — vibrantly painted pieces of fabric that he hung by clips and could never be presented the same way twice.