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Fantasy writer Leigh Bardugo on magic, miracles and her version of hell
Bardugo is best known for her YA Shadow and Bone series. Her adult novel, The Familiar, centers on a young woman in 16th century Spain who must hide her identity as a Jew who converted to Catholicism.
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Awards with 13 nominations each
It was a crowded Tony Award season this year, with 36 eligible musicals and plays opening on Broadway stages.
AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?
Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.
'I can only give the best': Bon Jovi on vocal surgery and the road to recovery
A few years ago, Jon Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight offers a career retrospective, plus a view of his surgery and return to the stage.
'Real Americans' asks: What could we change about our lives?
Many philosophical ideas get an airing in Rachel Khong's latest novel, including the existence of free will and the ethics of altering genomes to select for "favorable" inheritable traits.
Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set
French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.
So your property has been 'Banksy-ed.' Now what?
While some property owners try to turn a profit from the street artist's murals, others have carried the intense and costly responsibility of protecting them.
How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month
Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'
8 Tracks: Beyond the grave, Johnny Cash still shows us how to make music
A new Johnny Cash song got NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich thinking about music released after a beloved artist dies. Check out "Well Alright," plus new music by Arooj Aftab and Tems on 8 Tracks.