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Remembering Raghavan Iyer, an icon of Indian cooking

5:33pm April 14, 2023

Raghavan Iyer, the chef who did so much to popularize Indian cooking in the U.S., has died after years of cancer treatments. He released his final book, "On the Curry Trail," a couple of months ago.

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

5:00pm April 14, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Romantic Comedy, Grace Needs Space, and more.

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How online influencers are changing the boxing world

4:49pm April 14, 2023

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with writer Will Coldwell about the rise of social media influencers in the boxing ring — and how that might be changing the sport.

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Daddy Yankee retired last year after a career spanning more than 30 years. In that time, reggaeton has become one of the most profitable genres in the music industry.

Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song

6:59pm April 13, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

On Wednesday, the mega-hit single became the first reggaeton song to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

Designer Mary Quant, one of the leading lights of the British fashion scene in the 1960s, having her hair cut by Vidal Sassoon in 1964.

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Mary Quant, fashion designer who styled the Swinging Sixties, dies at 93

4:29pm April 13, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

Quant made playful clothes for young modern women they could wear to work and "run to the bus in." Her London shop was an epicenter of youth culture that popularized hot pants and miniskirts.

Queen Latifah sings the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the 2002 US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Flushing, New York.

Queen Latifah and Super Mario Bros. make history in National Recording Registry debut

6:31am April 12, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.

Lasse Wellander performs on stage with ABBA at the Wembley Arena in London in 1979.

Music & Culture

Lasse Wellander, longtime ABBA guitarist, has died at 70

10:21am April 11, 2023

by Barry Gordemer

Lasse Wellander, lead guitarist for the band ABBA, died Friday at the age of 70.

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'Succession' gets one step closer to finding a successor

4:16pm April 10, 2023

NPR's Linda Holmes and Eric Deggans recap the new explosive episode of the HBO series Succession.

In this week's episode, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) continues his unbroken streak of perfectly calculating his every move to make things as painful as possible for everyone else.

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'Succession' Season 4, Episode 3: 'Connor's Wedding'

10:40pm April 09, 2023

by Linda Holmes

It's time for Connor's wedding. It's time for Roman to choose between Gerri and his father. Unfortunately, Logan won't make it to the celebration.

Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, speaks during a debate hosted by the Kwanhun Club in Seoul, South Korea, on March 15.

Why K-pop's future is in crisis, according to its chief guardian

7:01am April 08, 2023

by Se Eun Gong

The chief producer behind BTS says K-pop is in crisis as global sales slow or decline — and BTS' taking a break is a big factor. But the industry is trying to pick itself back up.