Television

Brett Goldstein plays a gruff, yet lovable retired footballer-turned-assistant coach in Ted Lasso.

Arts

Take it from real-life Roy Kent: Soccer is catharsis for people who won't do therapy

1:24pm March 27, 2023

by Ann Marie Baldonado

Brett Goldstein is a writer for Ted Lasso and plays Roy Kent, a gruff but lovable retired footballer-turned-coach. He says, "sport is there so men can say 'I love you' without saying 'I love you.' "

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Xavier "Chabelo" Lopez sticks out his tongue during a telethon event in 2015. Lopez, a Mexican children's comic better known by his stage name "Chabelo," died at the age of 88, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wrote Saturday.

Mexican children's comic Chabelo dies at 88

9:29pm March 25, 2023

by The Associated Press

Xavier López, a Mexican children's comic better known by his stage name "Chabelo," hosted the Sunday variety show En Familia con Chabelo for an astonishing 48 years from 1967 to 2015.

Encore: HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns for its final season

5:21pm March 25, 2023

by Eric Deggans

HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart and biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.

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

5:00pm March 24, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Spellbound, Cheat Codes, This Is Pop and more.

HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns Sunday for its final season

4:48pm March 24, 2023

by Eric Deggans

HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart, biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.

Arts

'Fresh Air' marks the final season of 'Succession,' with Cox, Culkin and Macfadyen

2:00pm March 24, 2023

Brian Cox plays family patriarch Logan Roy on the HBO series, Kieran Culkin is his youngest, most immature son, and Matthew Macfayden is the put-upon son-in-law. Originally broadcast in 2021 and 2022.

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Pikachu And Ash In The Animated Movie "Pokemon:The First Movie."

Arts

Share your favorite memories of Ash Ketchum as Pokémon bids him farewell

1:14pm March 24, 2023

by Gurjit Kaur

This week marks the end of an era for fans of Pokémon as they bid farewell to Ash Ketchum after 25 years. NPR's All Things Considered wants to know, how will you remember the character of Ash Ketchum?

From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbot Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph isn't leaving the spotlight

4:37pm March 23, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Abbot Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph about her lengthy career and finding a spotlight later in life.

Arts

Netflix's political thriller 'The Night Agent' sticks to the formula

2:13pm March 23, 2023

by John Powers

An FBI agent in a dead-end job suddenly finds himself in the middle of a huge conspiracy. This new 10-part series is a cross between a paranoid thriller from the '70s and a twisty TV show like 24.

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All felony domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty as well as Solar Opposites, were dropped by prosecutors.

The prosecutor drops charges against 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland

8:07pm March 22, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

The district attorney's office told NPR charges were dropped against Roiland "as a result of having insufficient evidence" to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.