In Dire, Daily Life, What Do Zimbabweans Find Funny?
Widespread joblessness, hunger and an economy once again in a tailspin are what Zimbabweans are living with daily. So how do you make people laugh when life seems so dire?
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Actress Carrie Fisher Reportedly In Stable Condition After Entering Cardiac Arrest
Both the Los Angeles City Fire Department and United Airlines say a passenger aboard a flight from London was unresponsive. Multiple media reports claim it was the Star Wars actress.
The Rockettes To Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration, Whether They Like It Or Not
Donald Trump's transition team has confirmed that The Rockettes will perform at the inauguration celebration — though one dancer said on social media that she was "embarrassed and disappointed."
'Elena Of Avalor' Takes The Throne As Disney's First Latina Princess
Elena Castillo Flores rules the port city of Avalor while learning about life and leadership. Her creators say they want their show to reflect the diversity of Latino cultures and experiences.
'A Lot Going On': Critic David Bianculli Picks The Best TV Of 2016
Fresh Air's TV critic says that mini-series and anthology shows are expanding the types of stories that can be told on the small screen — and the benefits to the viewers "are huge."
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 2016 Favorites And Unfinished Business
Sam Sanders joins the PCHH roundtable for a conversation about some of our favorite writing, television and movies of the year.
When Swinton And Cho Talk Race, The Point's Lost In Translation
Two celebrities had an email exchange about race that seemed polite but was loaded with subtext. When the exchange became public, the conversation about who was wrong looked frustratingly familiar.
Here Are Some Of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes Of 2016
Need some podcasts to listen to on your way home for the holidays? We recommend 19 specific episodes of (non-NPR) shows that dropped in 2016.
2016 Had So Much Good TV, It Was Almost Too Much — We Pick Some Standouts
It has been a perplexing and wonderful year for TV lovers, with more good and great shows than ever, but that overload left viewers drowning in content. We've picked out some of the best for you.
Zsa Zsa Gabor, An Icon Of Camp, Glitz And Glam, Dies At 99
The screen siren was probably most responsible for the notion of "famous for being famous." NPR's Neda Ulaby looks back at Gabor's contributions to pop culture and to our ideas about celebrity.