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Remembering TV And Film Star Cloris Leachman

1:46pm February 15, 2021

by Terry Gross

Leachman, who died Jan. 27, won an Oscar for her performance in the 1971 film, The Last Picture Show, as well as eight primetime Emmy awards for her work on television. Originally broadcast in 2009.

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Abigail Barlow, left, and Emily Bear are the creative duo behind Bridgerton the musical. "We wanted to be able to tell a stand-alone story and still honor what was created in the books and the TV show," says Barlow. "But honestly, we want to bring somethi

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Now Playing On TikTok: 'Bridgerton' The Musical

5:08pm February 13, 2021

by Jeff Lunden

Not long after the Netflix Regency romance premiered on Christmas, two young songwriters asked on TikTok: "Ok but what if Bridgerton was a musical?" Millions of people wanted to know the answer.

How The Writers Guild of America Declared Victory Over Hollywood's Talent Agencies

4:31pm February 12, 2021

by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

The Writers Guild of America declared victory after grappling for nearly two years with Hollywood's biggest talent agencies over how agents make their money.

Rashida Jones says that growing up with two famous parents (Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton) gave her a "very healthy perspective on fame." She's pictured above at the 2019 Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Rashida Jones On Becoming A Mom, Losing Her Mom, And The 'Big Chapters' Of Life

12:01pm February 11, 2021

by Terry Gross

Jones filmed On the Rocks shortly after her son's birth and her mother's death. She nearly turned down the role, and is glad she didn't. "This movie was kind of a salvation for me," she says.

Gina Carano is no longer part of the cast of The Mandalorian, with Lucasfilm calling her recent social media posts "abhorrent."

Lucasfilm Ditches Gina Carano From 'The Mandalorian' Over Social Media Posts

11:16am February 11, 2021

by Bill Chappell

The action star came under fire for saying today's political climate in the U.S. is similar to Nazi Germany's treatment of Jews.

Suits Belonging To 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Donated To Charity

8:29am February 11, 2021

Alex Trebek's son decided to donate his father's wardrobe to the Doe Fund, a social services group, to be worn by job-seekers as part of a work reentry program.

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Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads

10:41am February 08, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."

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CBS Shows Strain To Reinvent Crime-Drama Formula

5:29pm February 07, 2021

by Eric Deggans

A new CBS drama based on the classic series, The Equalizer, along with a Silence of the Lambs spinoff, Clarice, show a network trying to update its formula for modern audiences.

For Her 'SNL' Debut, Phoebe Bridgers Goes Bigger Than Ever

8:06am February 07, 2021

by Stephen Thompson

The singer located the loudest moments from Punisher and cranked them farther than they've gone before — complete with a moment of guitar-smashing mayhem.

Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.

10:48am February 05, 2021

by Amy Fallon

African TV execs say it's unlike any show for kids that's been produced and broadcast on the continent — especially with its focus on women presenters and scientists.