The Man Known As The 'Godfather Of Modern Black Comedy' Has Died
Comedian Paul Mooney, who wrote with Richard Pryor, has died.
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Demi Lovato Comes Out As Nonbinary
In the first episode of their new podcast 4D, the singer says they've "been doing some healing and self-reflective work," leading to the revelation that they're nonbinary.
After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to T.J. and John Osborne, of the band Brothers Osborne, about returning to the road after a year of major personal revelations.
At Miss Universe, Contestants Mix Pageantry With Political Messages
In recent years, pageant participants have openly embraced the platform that such contests offer — and in turn have used them to bring attention to issues dear to them.
Andrew McCarthy Recalls His Brat Pack Years In A New Memoir
The star of movies like St. Elmo's Fire and Pretty in Pink writes about his tumultuous 20s in Brat: An '80s Story. Of that era's movies, he says the emotions are timeless, the hair not so much.
Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue Returns To Palm Springs, But Its Backside Faces Backlash
Some see "Forever Marilyn," the 26-foot statue of the Hollywood icon, as sexist. Others see it as tacky. City officials see it as a major tourist draw.
'The Woman In The Window' Locks Amy Adams Inside
The long-delayed film based on the buzzy novel finds an agoraphobic woman doubting her grasp of reality after she sees something disturbing happen to a neighbor.
Pervis Staples, Founding Member Of The Staple Singers, Dies At Age 85
Staples, a tenor vocalist, helped to ease his family's iconic gospel group into secular territory, and later found success as a manager and club owner.
'Hacks': A Comedic Generational Divide Gets Bridged, (Jean) Smartly
Two women attempt to reconcile their respective approaches to comedy in HBO Max's smart, sharp (but not too sharp), warm (but not too warm) series.
A New Spin On A Classic Video Game Gives Native Americans Better Representation
A new version of the classic '80s video game Oregon Trail tries to represent the lives of Native Americans more accurately — no more braids or bows and arrows. But you can still die of dysentery.