New York City Hosts Break Dancing Competition
NPR's Scott Simon talk with legendary break dancer Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón about New York City's biggest break dancing competition and the early days of the dance form.
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Kentucky Chef Charms — And Cooks — His Way To Food Network Victory
Cafeteria manager Jason Smith didn't have any formal culinary training, but he did have a dream: to be a star. And now he's "happier than possum eating a sweet tater pie."
'Disjointed' Is Like Any Workplace Sitcom — With More Pot, Sex And Language
Set in a medical marijuana dispensary, the big networks all turned the show down. But Netflix picked it up and co-creator Chuck Lorre says, ultimately, it's about characters who care for one another.
An Accidental Hit 'Begins To Shine' — And Only Because Of 'Teen Titans Go!'
In 2005, a group called B.E.R. was commissioned to write a 1980s-style pop song. "The Night Begins To Shine" was unearthed by TV show Teen Titans Go! as a joke; now, years later, it's a Billboard hit.
Celebrating 30 Years Of Fresh Air: The Carl Reiner Interview
Reiner spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 about how his experiences working backstage in Hollywood inspired him to create the classic sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Celebrating 30 Years Of Fresh Air: Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke
Duke grew up in the public eye, playing Helen Keller in the stage and screen versions of The Miracle Worker. Later she starred in her own TV sitcom, The Patty Duke Show. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Rotterdam Concert Canceled After Terror Plot Warning
Dutch police canceled a concert by the Los Angeles band Allah-Las after a tip from Spanish authorities about the possibility of an attack at the venue. Two men have been arrested.
He's Big, He's Blue, And Now, He's Bingeable: 'The Tick' Returns
The new, 10-episode Amazon series isn't a grim-and-gritty reboot, exactly — but its dark-ish tone will surprise some fans of Ben Edlund's superhero spoof.
YouTube Stars Stress Out, Just Like The Rest Of Us
Young YouTube stars work hard to look authentic and accessible, and they can make millions of dollars doing it. But the pressure to appear perfect while living online can sometimes be too much.
From Rolls-Royce To Grey Poupon, A Look At Brand Mentions In Chart-Topping Songs
Musicians love to sing about cars — but they've also referenced mustard, bandages and chocolate. Bloomberg reporter Kim Bhasin talks about analyzing the lyrics of popular songs for brand mentions.