The Fortnite Craze Might Be Here To Stay
A video game analytics firm estimates that the cross-platform game with a wide range of players has made about $223 million in March alone.
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In 'Conversations With People Who Hate Me' An Activist Calls Up His Worst Critics
Dylan Marron decided to reach out to commenters who left nasty messages on his online videos. He asks a simple question: "Do you want to move this online conversation offline?"
What The Kanye Controversy Can Teach Us About Black Voters
The reactions to Kanye West's noisy rightward lurch illustrate some important dynamics about black voting behavior and why a country with many black conservatives has so few black Republicans.
Free Comic Book Day 2018: A Guide To The Best Bets And The Best Avoided
For the 10th year in a row, NPR's Glen Weldon reviews the 52 free comic books you'll be able to pick up in comics shops across the nation on Saturday, May 5th.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Talking 'Hamilton' And 'Failing Up' With Leslie Odom Jr.
Broadway's original Aaron Burr sits down to talk about his new book, how it feels to hear ugly things about your career, and what he wants to do now that he couldn't before.
Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein, Saying He Tried To Damage Her Career
The 50-year-old actress said that after she rebuffed the producer's sexual advances, he badmouthed her to the filmmaker of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, costing her a prime role.,
Comedian Faces Criticism After Controversial Remarks At D.C. Gala
Twitter was abuzz after the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with several political journalists sounding off on comedian Michelle Wolf's routine and soul-searching about the event.
Barbershop: Cosby Convicted, Kanye West's Tweets, Buffalo Bills Quarterback
This week in the Barbershop we take up Bill Cosby's guilty verdict, Kanye West's controversial tweets, and a newly drafted Buffalo Bills quarterback whose social media past has come back to haunt him.
This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention
How many ads have you encountered today? On this week's radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
'Allegedly' No More: Cosby Conviction Marks A New Chapter For #MeToo
As pop culture critics and onetime fans try to sort out Bill Cosby's legacy, it's possible this all boils down to a simple message: What was once overlooked, will be overlooked no longer.