How Latin identity became fodder for content
From TikTok trends to mainstream music, popular culture is embracing — and mimicking — Latinos, with some creators actually pretending to be Latinx for social cachet.
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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: South Side, Treasure Planet, the Sight & Sound film list, Matt Rogers and more.
Here's what we learned from Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary
The first part of the long-awaited series shows the couple navigating their early relationship. Critic Eric Deggans says it avoids offending specific royals, but offers a critique of British society.
In 'Chippendales,' actor Kumail Nanjiani embraces a complicated, criminal role
Somen "Steve" Banerjee, founder of Chippendales, was ultimately undone by his own corrupt business practices. "He was the king of a world that wouldn't have him as a member," Nanjiani says.
Reflecting on Pong's video game success, 50 years later
50 years ago, Atari released the original Pong as an arcade game. To mark the anniversary, Atari co-founder and Pong designer Allan Alcorn spoke with NPR to reflect on the game's development.
This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance
The ATM created by art collective MSCHF puts the cash balance of those who use it on display at the Art Basel in Miami Beach and ranks people by wealth.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening, viewing and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more.
Trevor Noah steps away from 'The Daily Show', embarks on new standup tour
Trevor Noah is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after seven years. We'll listen back to portions of two 2016 interviews with Noah, whose newest standup comedy special just premiered on Netflix.
How and why Pantone picked 'Viva Magenta' as its 2023 color of the year
After much research and consideration, the Pantone Color Institute has revealed the color of the year for 2023. It calls Viva Magenta "an unconventional shade for an unconventional time."
Ye says 'I see good things about Hitler' on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' show
The rapper previously known as Kanye West made a series of antisemitic comments, declaring "I love Jewish people, but I also love Nazis." Ye was on the show alongside white-nationalist Nick Fuentes.