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Ever Wonder About That 'Old Truck'? 2 Brothers Wrote Its Backstory

8:01am February 09, 2020

by Samantha Balaban

Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey have worked together on creative projects since they were kids. Their new book — illustrated with 250+ stamps — is about family, farm life, determination and hard work.

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'Black Sunday' Will Destroy You — Let It

7:00am February 09, 2020

by Gabino Iglesias

Tola Rotimi Abraham's wrenching novel follows a four young children in Lagos, Nigeria, whose comfortable life is blown apart when their mother loses her job, and their father abandons them.

Lee Sun-kyun and Jo Yeo-jeong play the wealthy Parks in Parasite.

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Yes, 'Parasite' Could Win Best Picture

5:00am February 09, 2020

by Linda Holmes

This year's best picture race doesn't have as clear a frontrunner as it sometimes has. But just as Moonlight came through on a shocker of an evening in 2017, Parasite might pull it off this year.

Models walk the runway for Christopher John Rogers during New York Fashion Week in September 2019.

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These Head-To-Toe Fashions Were Inspired By Grandma's Sunday Best

5:40pm February 08, 2020

by Patricia Yacob

Attending church on Sundays as a kid, Christopher John Rogers learned the power of monochrome. Lizzo, Michelle Obama and Rihanna have all worn outfits made by the 26-year-old designer.

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Not My Job: Actor And Playwright Tracy Letts Plays A Game Called 'Let's Not'

11:20am February 08, 2020

We'll ask the Pulitzer prize winner three questions about warnings — including some odd travel guidance, a weird weather heads up, and an unexpected language advisory.

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Love Has A Ghost Of A Chance In 'The Regrets'

10:00am February 08, 2020

by Michael Schaub

Amy Bonaffons deftly avoids the trap of saccharine sweetness in her new novel about a ghost serving out a 90-day sentence on Earth — and the woman he falls in love with.

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'The Freedom Artist' Is A Perfect Read For A Post-Truth Era

7:00am February 08, 2020

by Ilana Masad

Ben Okri's new novel begins with a prison, which preoccupies his characters — where is it? What is it? Who's in it? It's a deceptively simple read that wrestles with deep questions about humanity.

Oscar statues are displayed at the 2007 "Meet the Oscars" event on February 12, 2007 in New York City.

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Oscars 2020: A Podcast Playlist For The Best Picture Nominees

7:00am February 08, 2020

Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour's coverage of 1917, Parasite, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and more.

Image of a black woman wearing a white face mask.

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When Bias Is Coded Into Our Technology

6:03am February 08, 2020

by Jennifer 8. Lee

Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often misidentify black women as male — including the likes of Michelle Obama and Serena Williams. A new documentary, "Coded Bias" unpacks why.

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand next to their newly unveiled portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 12, 2018. The portraits are set to go on a yearlong tour to five citie

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Obamas' Portraits Going On Tour Next Year

7:50pm February 07, 2020

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama two years ago this month. Now it is sending them on a yearlong tour to five cities.

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