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DJ Art Laboe sits in his studio and talks about his 75 years in the radio business in 2018, in Palm Springs, Calif. Laboe, a pioneering disc jockey who hosted a syndicated oldies show for decades, died on Friday.

Pioneering DJ Art Laboe, who coined 'oldies but goodies,' dies at 97

8:40pm October 10, 2022

by The Associated Press

Laboe is credited with inventing the "oldies, but goodies" phrase, as well as with helping end segregation in Southern California by organizing live DJ shows that attracted a diverse audience.

Vaemond (Wil Johnson) will probably win his argument, as long as he keeps his head.

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'House of the Dragon' episode 8: A family dinner becomes a last supper

10:09pm October 09, 2022

by Glen Weldon

On HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off, a question of succession turns the show into Succession.

Ye attending Paris Fashion Week, where he ignited controversy wearing a shirt with the slogan "White Lives Matter."

Ye takes to Twitter after Instagram restricts his account following antisemitic posts

4:17pm October 09, 2022

by Andrew Limbong

Ye, the rapper and fashion designer formerly known as Kanye West, had recently accused hip hop mogul Diddy of being under the influence of "the Jewish people."

Dale (voiced by Andy Samberg) and Chip (voiced by John Mulaney) in Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers on Disney+.

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

4:33pm October 07, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the novel Thistlefoot, "Blessed" by GloRilla, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and more.

Page 2: When I walk into natural spaces, I see wonder. It's like Disney World, but plants, and way cheaper food.

COMIC: How foraging restored my relationship with food

5:01am October 07, 2022

by LA Johnson

For forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, who has a very popular TikTok with more than 4 million followers, there's something soul-nourishing about connecting with your food.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) attends the Netflix premiere of Gentefied in D.C. earlier this year. With actors J.J. Soria, Julissa Calderon, Karrie Martin, Carlos Santos, Annie Gonzalez, and Joaquín Cosío.

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Latinos continue to be invisible in Hollywood and the media, a new report finds

5:51pm October 06, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

The report also examines the way media feeds anti-Latino hate in the U.S.

The character Velma is portrayed as being attracted to women in the new Scooby Doo movie.

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Fans cheer as Velma is shown crushing on a woman in the new Scooby-Doo movie

5:01am October 05, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

Fans have been theorizing for years, but now clips from the new movie Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! appear to confirm it — Velma Dinkley is attracted to women.

Kim Kardashian, who is charged with violating federal securities laws, has agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the S.E.C.

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SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto on her Instagram account

4:05pm October 03, 2022

by David Gura

The reality TV star hawked a crypto token on her Instagram account without telling her hundreds of millions of followers she'd been paid to do so.

Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), commander of the royal navy, is a fleet fox.

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'House of the Dragon' recap episode 7: Just you and eye

10:01pm October 02, 2022

by Glen Weldon

On the 7th episode of HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off, guests at a funeral express their grief through sex and violence. Fantasy royals: they're just like us!

Musical guest Kendrick Lamar, host Miles Teller, and Bowen Yang recording a promo for Saturday Night Live's 48th season opening episode.

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'Saturday Night Live' returns and shows that a lot of rebuilding is underway

4:53pm October 02, 2022

by Eric Deggans

Judging by the relentlessly average, borderline uninspired season opening episode, this 48th season of SNL is off to a bumpy start, writes our critic Eric Deggans.