Arts

A fall 'Shattered' Hanif Kureishi's life. Dictating his new book gave him purpose

1:21pm March 03, 2025

Kureishi began his new memoir just days after a fall left him paralyzed. In it, he describes being completely dependent on others — and the sense of purpose he's gained from writing.

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Why songwriting makes David Gray emotional and other stories from his back catalog

12:55pm March 03, 2025

The British singer-songwriter talks about his latest record, Dear Life, and he revisits one of his biggest hits, "Babylon."

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Artistic Gymnastics - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 4

'I was devastated': Jordan Chiles recounts 2024 Olympics in new memoir

11:13am March 03, 2025

Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles shares her up-and-down journey to the 2024 Paris Games and what happened afterward, in her new memoir, "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams."

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Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'

11:04am March 03, 2025

The Oscar documentary win by the movie No Other Land is garnering very different reactions in Israel and the West Bank.

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Abel Selaocoe: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am March 03, 2025

The versatile artist offers his singular blend of global, jazz and classical sounds, pushing both his cello and his voice into uncharted territory.

For Lakers president Jeanie Buss, life was pretty much a comedy already

4:33am March 03, 2025

by A Martínez

A new Netflix comedy series starring Kate Hudson, Running Point, is based on the life of L.A. Lakers' president Jeanie Buss, who inherited the team from her flamboyant father and had to contend with her brothers in the front office.

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'Anora' wins big on Oscars night. Hear a roundup of the evening

4:26am March 03, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR entertainment correspondent Mandalit del Barco gives a roundup of the Oscars on Sunday night, where a lot of films were recognized, but ultimately was a big night for the film "Anora."

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Arts

Best picture winner 'Anora' is an indie film — what does that mean?

1:32am March 03, 2025

"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

12:44am March 03, 2025

It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.

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At Oscars, 'No Other Land' co-directors call for national rights for Palestinians

11:28pm March 02, 2025

The Oscar-winning documentary, made by a team of Palestinian-Israeli filmmakers, follows the displacement of rural Palestinian communities in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.