'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday
The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect.
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Encore: The secret behind why parents — and kids — love 'Bluey'
The long-awaited new season of the kids' show Bluey, a cartoon about a family of Australian cattle dogs, premiered on Disney+ last week. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Aug. 7, 2022.)
Robin Thede wants her sketch show to open doors for other Black voices
Thede's HBO series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, is the first sketch comedy show solely written, directed and starring Black women. "It is a nonstop job," she says of the various hats she wears.
T-boy swag: Claiming space where trans people feel we don't inherently belong
I've spent a lot of time figuring out my gender by clinging to objects. I dress like Turtle from Entourage – his presentation of gender embodies a distinct vibe that I wish to harness in my journey.
'Five Days at Memorial' showcases John Ridley's skill at tough stories
Executive producer, writer and director John Ridley says he tried to take an unbiased view of this new Apple+ drama based on what actually happened.
How a Grammy-winning Pueblo musician influenced the soundtrack for 'Prey'
Prey, the new prequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator streaming on Hulu, features a sophisticated soundtrack influenced both by Native cultures and video games
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Voyeurs, FBoy Island, and more.
Steve Martin might stop acting, but he's worn many hats over his long career
Among his many accolades, Martin has won five Grammys for his contributions to the bluegrass music genre.
Ridley turns a horrific true story involving Hurricane Katrina into a scripted drama
The Apple TV+ series Five Days at Memorial explores a terrible question: How did 45 patients die at a New Orleans hospital after Hurricane Katrina? Executive producer John Ridley has answers.
TV's favorite foul-mouth kids are celebrating an anniversary
Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny have been entertaining and offending for 25 years. South Park premiered in 1997, but the characters first came to life five years earlier in a student film.