Television

The Long and Short of It: Peter (Tyler Alvarez) and Dylan (Jimmy Tatro) discuss subtle artistic differences in anatomical drawing.

Arts

'American Vandal': True Crime That's Fake, But No Less True

5:00am October 24, 2017

by Glen Weldon

The minor crime at the center of this Netflix series never happened, but it's less a mockumentary than a hilariously precise dissection of our cultural fascination with true crime narratives.

NBC's "The Good Place" cast during the Aug. 2, 2016. press appearance (left to right): William Jackson Harper, Ted Danson, D'Arcy Carden, Kristen Bell, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto.

Science

The Good Psychology In 'The Good Place'

2:19pm October 23, 2017

by Tania Lombrozo

Despite my skepticism at the outset, for a light and amusing TV sitcom "The Good Place" does a pretty good job with philosophy — and a pretty good job with human psychology, too, says Tania Lombrozo.

David Letterman Honored With Twain Award For American Comedy

10:56am October 23, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The late-night host who reigned for 33 years before his retirement in 2015, received the award in a star-studded Kennedy Center event.

Justin Timberlake photographed on September 8, 2017. The pop star was chosen to headline the 52ns Super Bowl halftime show.

Music & Culture

Justin Timberlake Will Return To The Super Bowl Halftime Stage As A Headliner

10:01am October 23, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Timberlake will no doubt bring a cavalcade of stars to the program — and try to avoid recalling what happened on the same stage in 2004.

David Letterman Receives Mark Twain Award For American Comedy

6:41am October 23, 2017

by Elizabeth Blair

The annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor goes to David Letterman. A star-studded tribute at the Kennedy Center included comedians Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Martin and Amy Schumer.

Andrew Lincoln plays Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead.

Arts

'The Walking Dead' Returns To Form In Season 8 Premiere

5:00am October 23, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Season seven saw a drop in ratings after a plot twist that traumatized the show's loyal audience. Now, in season eight, The Walking Dead's heroes fight back.

New Season Of 'The Walking Dead' Likely To Please Thrillseekers

5:49pm October 20, 2017

by Eric Deggans

AMC's hit, The Walking Dead, returns for its 8th season on Sunday. Some fans criticized the show for not having enough action last season. They probably won't be disappointed this season.

Books
Arts

Anthony Bourdain On 'Appetites,' Washing Dishes And The Food He Still Won't Eat

1:28pm October 20, 2017

The TV host's new documentary is Wasted! The Story of Food Waste. In 2016, Bourdain spoke to Fresh Air about cooking for his young daughter: "If she's not happy, I'm not happy."

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Gabrielle Union says she thinks it's tacky to tell on your costars — but she tells many revealing stories about herself in We're Going to Need More Wine.

Books
Arts

Gabrielle Union Gets Real In 'We're Going To Need More Wine'

6:29am October 20, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

Union has graced screens big and small since the '90s. Now she's written a frank, funny essay collection that's not just a celebrity tell-all (though she does dish on Heath Ledger's dreaminess).

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Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec are the "Sharks" on ABC's Shark Tank.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Shark Tank'

6:00am October 20, 2017

by Linda Holmes

NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith joins the panel to talk about the oddly successful and often bizarre ABC series that brings entrepreneurs to beg for money from rich people.

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