Pop Culture

Steven Van Zandt [left], James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico starred in HBO's hit television series, The Sopranos.

Books

HBO revolutionized TV, but the next few years are tipped to be pivotal for its future

7:30pm November 24, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Journalist James Andrew Miller and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans talk about how HBO changed television and why the next few years are pivotal for the network's future.

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Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang in Love Hard.

Arts

The 2021 holiday movie guide: 100+ new films to get you in the spirit

2:01pm November 24, 2021

by Linda Holmes

Every year, there are more and more holiday movies, many of which revisit the same beloved (?) tropes again and again. We take a thorough look at this year's crop.

(L-R): Hawkeye/Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) aim to please in Marvel's Hawkeye.

Arts

In 'Hawkeye,' an also-ran Avenger becomes a mentor — eventually

12:01pm November 23, 2021

by Glen Weldon

The series strains to find reasons for Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) to join forces with young Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), but once it does, they make a good pair.

Tom (Matthew Macfadyen), Shiv (Sarah Snook), Kerry (Zoe Winters), Logan (Brian Cox) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) chat about politics.

Arts

'Succession' recap: Corruption runs in the family

10:10pm November 21, 2021

by Linda Holmes

The Roys gather with some like-minded power brokers to decide who should be the next president. Shiv finds herself disgusted by the lengths her family will go to.

Ashley Medina at Bliss Salon Spa & Boutique in Lansing, Mich.

National

Meet the mullet queen of Lansing, Michigan

8:02am November 21, 2021

by Michelle Jokisch Polo

Ashley Medina is so busy cutting mullets for all kinds of people in her Lansing, Michigan, shop that she may have to give up other styles.

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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston star as co-anchors on Apple TV 's 'The Morning Show.'

Arts

Morning television is ripe for drama — but 'The Morning Show' feels behind the times

7:00am November 21, 2021

by Eric Deggans

As the second season of the Apple TV+ show ends, TV critic Eric Deggans reflects on why The Morning Show feels so outdated.

Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) visits a remote village in search of something — or someone — in Amazon's The Wheel of Time.

Books
Arts

Amazon reinvents 'The Wheel of Time' for the small screen, with surprising turns

7:00am November 20, 2021

by Glen Weldon

This long-awaited adaptation of Robert Jordan's sprawling fantasy epic feels scaled-down for home viewing, but compelling characters and nice twists keep things rolling along.

Photographer Mick Rock at the opening reception for Mick Rock: Shooting For Stardust - The Rise Of David Bowie & Co. in Los Angeles in 2015.

Rock is dead, but the photographer's iconic images of Bowie, Blondie and more live on

5:57pm November 19, 2021

by Elizabeth Blair

Mick Rock, iconic photographer of rock stars, has died. He was known for his images of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen and Blondie. He was 72.

Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge in Locke & Key.

Arts

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching and listening

5:00pm November 19, 2021

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the new season of Locke & Key, The Untamed and more.

Rubén Blades accepts the Best Salsa Album award on stage during the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena Thursday in Las Vegas.

Music & Culture

The biggest moments from the Latin Grammys

6:59am November 19, 2021

by Cat Sposato

At the Latin Grammys, audiences were treated to elaborate performances that relied on unique collaborations between artists across genres.