Pop Culture

John Mulaney talks about his "star-studded intervention" in his new special.

Arts

In 'Baby J,' John Mulaney's jokes are all at the expense of one person: John Mulaney

4:51pm April 25, 2023

by Linda Holmes

The new Netflix comedy special focuses almost entirely on stories about a guy who acts like a foolish, self-destructive doofus: John Mulaney as he entered rehab.

A 1976 portrait of the singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte. He died Tuesday at age 96.

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

2:52pm April 25, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.

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Grimes, pictured in 2021, said she wants to be a "guinea pig" for music creators working with Artificial Intelligence.

Grimes invites fans to make songs with an AI-generated version of her voice

7:22pm April 24, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

The singer, songwriter and producer said she's working with her team to make "a program that should simulate my voice well but we could also upload stems and samples for ppl to train their own."

Len Goodman attends a "Dancing with the Stars" event in November 2019 in Los Angeles. He died on Saturday, less than a year after retiring from the show.

Arts

Ballroom dancer and longtime 'Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman dies at 78

12:00pm April 24, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.

Roman (Kieran Culkin) really wants this deal to happen, but ... then again, does he?

Arts

'Succession,' Season 4, Episode 5, 'Kill List'

10:02pm April 23, 2023

by Linda Holmes

In Norway, Roman and Kendall try to play hardball with Matsson, but he's more interested in Shiv. Hugo and Karolina worry about a ski jumper, and funeral planning looms.

Arts

Comic Roy Wood Jr. will host the White House Correspondents' dinner

9:52am April 23, 2023

by Eric Deggans

A favorite to replace Trevor Noah at The Daily Show, Roy Wood Jr. seems to be everywhere. He's come a long way from his start riding the bus to stand-up gigs.

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With NBA playoffs underway, players are showing off their talents — and their style

7:00am April 23, 2023

by Pilar Galvan

Players didn't always have the freedom to express themselves through their outfits — in 2005, the NBA instituted a restrictive dress code. Now players embrace the intersection of sports and fashion.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

5:00pm April 21, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: No Borders, Just Flavors! series, You Must Remember This podcast, and Fenne Lily's new album.

Rachel Pollack authored more than 40 books across several genres, and helped transform tarot into a contemporary practice.

Books
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Writer Rachel Pollack, who reimagined the practice of tarot, dies at 77

10:02am April 19, 2023

by Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong

The science fiction and comic book writer helped make reading tarot cards part of a contemporary spiritual practice. She authored more than 40 books across several genres.

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Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, an ambassador with a lot of experience.

Arts

'The Diplomat' is smart, twisty TV about being great at your job

5:01am April 19, 2023

by Linda Holmes

Keri Russell plays a new ambassador to the UK in The Diplomat, a Netflix series that finds suspense and excitement in problem-solving and good work — and a very complex marriage.