Pop Culture

Bob Mondello brought in his own personal copy of the original Follies cast album — intern Patrick Fort added the starburst.

Arts

It'd Be No 'Folly' To Remake This Musical Classic

8:47am January 28, 2015

by Bob Mondello

Now that the Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods has made more than $100 million at the box office in just three weeks, NPR's movie critic Bob Mondello has a modest musical proposal.

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Miss Universe contestants congratulate fifth-place-finisher, Kaci Fennell of Jamaica. Many pageant watchers on social media argued that Fennell should have won.

World News

Miss Colombia Wins Pageant; Miss Jamaica Wins Twitter?

7:25am January 28, 2015

by Kenya Downs

Days later, bad feelings linger among the Miss Universe pageant viewers who believe that the wrong contestant won. Many watchers on social media say Miss Jamaica should be wearing the crown.

Bob Belcher, titular hero of Bob's Burgers, bites into one of his creations. Each episode features daily burger specials with chuckle-inducing names. The burgers were born in the show writers' imagination and brought to life in Cole Bowden's kitchen.

Arts

Watch 'Bob's Burgers'? Now You Can Eat Them, Too

5:34pm January 27, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

What happens when you try to make a burger out of a pun? One blog, two years, and dozens of recipes later, millions of fans can now cook up their very own Bob's burgers.

Sports
Arts

Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream

6:57pm January 26, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.

Rowan Atkinson gestures during an interview in 2007. The famous British comedian who plays Mr. Bean is selling his McLaren F1 race car.

World News

Got $15 Million? Actor Rowan Atkinson Has A Car For Sale

6:31pm January 25, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The actor who most famously plays Mr. Bean wrecked the high-performance car back in 2011. Luckily, he wasn't seriously injured. But it did cost him $1.4 million to get it fixed.

A drawing of two clinking martini glasses.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Broad City' And Required Reading

9:32am January 23, 2015

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, the Comedy Central half-hour Broad City and the many hours we spent reading classics because we had to. (And sometimes wanted to.)

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Valentina Ferrer, Miss Argentina. Argentina always has its feathers in order for this event. Always.

Arts

Some Glittery Favorites From The Miss Universe National Costume Show

9:40pm January 22, 2015

by Linda Holmes

Every year at the Miss Universe pageant, things get a little bit amazing.

Al Michaels will announce the Super Bowl game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Feb. 1.

Sports
Arts

Broadcaster Al Michaels Gets Ready To Provide 'Lyrics' For The Super Bowl

3:28pm January 22, 2015

Michaels will anchor the Feb. 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. He tells Fresh Air about falling in love with sports and the hardest sport to announce.

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The Imitation Game, starring Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch, follows the story of mathematician Alan Turing — from his efforts to break Germany's Enigma code during World War II to his conviction for homosexuality.

Arts

Benedict Cumberbatch On Alan Turing's Awkwardness And Sherlock's Sex Appeal

8:58am January 22, 2015

The actor gained critical acclaim — and a big following — for his role in Sherlock. Now he's up for an Oscar for his portrayal of eccentric mathematician Alan Turing in The Imitation Game.

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Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler play the platonic friends at the very beating heart of Parks And Recreation.

Arts

'Parks And Recreation' Shows The Beating Heart Of Its Great Love Story

8:56am January 22, 2015

by Linda Holmes

Parks and Recreation nears its end with a wonderful close-up episode for its dearest loves.