Pop Culture

Some of Bill Cosby's accusers were upset that the museum did not initially plan to include a reference to the sexual assault allegations against him.

New Museum Will Mention Sexual Assault Accusations Against Bill Cosby After All

8:16pm March 31, 2016

by Laura Wagner

After days of criticism, the Smithsonian says the National Museum of African American History and Culture will make reference to the assault accusations against the comedian.

TV Land Series Doesn't Capture George Lopez's Swagger, Our Critic Says

6:27am March 30, 2016

by Eric Deggans

Comedian George Lopez has a new sitcom called, Lopez, premiering Wednesday night on TV Land. Our TV critic says it's another good — but not great effort — from the TV performer.

Anne Bancroft holds Patty Duke's hand to teach her a new word in a scene from the 1962 film The Miracle Worker.

National

Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke Dies At 69

2:58pm March 29, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Duke, whose real name was Anna Pearce, died early Tuesday morning of sepsis from a ruptured intestine, her agent said.

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The characters of An African City (from left): Zainab, Ngozi, Nana Yaa, Sade and Makena.

Sex And 'An African City': A Steamy Ghanaian Show You Don't Want To Miss

9:34am March 29, 2016

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

Five African women who came of age abroad make their way back to Accra, Ghana, as adult professionals looking for love — and end up grappling with where they fit into this place they call "home."

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Santino Fontana and Rachel Bloom in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Arts

'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Foolishness, Happiness And Josh Chan

12:35pm March 28, 2016

by Linda Holmes

What began as a tale of pursuit has turned into a story about what it means to meet up with people who appeal to you for complicated reasons.

NPR's Past April Fools' Day Pranks

5:15pm March 27, 2016

NPR has a tradition of sneaking in a fake story on April Fools' Day. Guest host Daniel Zwerdling speaks with longtime producers Art Silverman and Barry Gordemer about their favorites from past years.

Arts

How Heartbreak Helped Garry Shandling Find His Comedic Voice

4:39pm March 25, 2016

The comic, who died Thursday, told Fresh Air that it took him years to develop a style — and then he got dumped. "That was really the beginning of the Garry Shandling dating years in stand-up."

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All Things Considered's Audie Cornish and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: SXSW And Life-Changing Songs

11:34am March 25, 2016

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we talk through the Austin experience and air some stories of songs that made big differences in our lives.

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Michael Ian Black co-stars in The Jim Gaffigan Show on the TV Land network, and in Another Period on Comedy Central.

Books
Arts

In 'Navel Gazing,' Michael Ian Black Lays It All Out, Insecurities And All

8:04am March 25, 2016

"When I'm acting, I always imagine myself as looking totally different than the person that appears onscreen," Black says. The comedian writes about family, masculinity and vanity in his new memoir.

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Arts

Why Sen. Patrick Leahy Takes Batman's Side

7:12am March 25, 2016

by Renee Montagne

The senator from Vermont has a cameo in Batman v. Superman playing a lawmaker in a congressional hearing on whether Superman is a tyrant or a hero. The Batman fan frequently trades D.C. for DC Comics.