Pop Culture

The team behind Mystery Science Theater 3000 could release new episodes in the summer of 2016, after creator Joel Hodgson launched a Kickstarter campaign.

Arts

'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Creator Raises $500K Toward New Season

5:34pm November 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Hours after launching a Kickstarter campaign to revive a TV show that made horrible movies enjoyable, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson raised a quarter of his $2 million goal.

Colin Jost and Michael Che co-anchor SNL's "Weekend Update" segment.

Arts

'Weekend Update' Co-Anchors Dish On 'SNL' And Donald Trump

3:10pm November 10, 2015

As hosts of Saturday Night Live's news segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che are used to joking about hot-button issues. "Whoever is in a position of power, you're going to take shots at," Jost says.

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"I've always been an introverted person," Shonda Rhimes says, and she found the fame that came with her television successes to be "daunting."

Books
Arts

For A Year, Shonda Rhimes Said 'Yes' To All The Things That Scared Her

1:37pm November 10, 2015

by NPR Staff

The creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal says despite the success of her shows, her life "had gotten really small," so she decided to step out of her comfort zone. Year of Yes is her new memoir.

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Actor, writer and comedian Aasif Mandvi.

National

Video: Aasif Mandvi Of 'Daily Show' Talks Islamophobia, Immigration And Comedy

1:15pm November 10, 2015

by Jeff Yang

Actor, writer, producer and comedian Aasif Mandvi traces the trajectory of his career, including what was like to be The Daily Show's first brown person.

ABC's Dr. Ken is based on the life and comedy of Ken Jeong.

National

Fresh On The Screen: How TV Is Redefining Whom We Think Of As 'American'

3:11pm November 09, 2015

by Jeff Yang

After a century in the shadows, immigrants are stepping into the prime-time spotlight. Code Switch takes a look at the past and present of immigrants on TV.

Arts

Is The Weight Watchers-Oprah Winfrey Partnership Good For Dieters?

1:34pm November 09, 2015

by Jean Fain

Oprah Winfrey is the new face of Weight Watchers as well as a major investor. But several health experts say the partnership may not help anyone struggling to lose weight do it more effectively.

What To Expect When Donald Trump Hosts 'Saturday Night Live'

10:16am November 08, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Donald Trump will host Saturday Night Live tonight, despite protests from Hispanic groups who are angry about his criticisms of immigrants.

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Claire Robbins (Sarah Hay) left Pittsburgh for the Big Apple, and the big stage — where she now dances for the tyrannical artistic director, Paul Grayson (Ben Daniels).

Arts

From 'Bad' To The 'Bone': Writer Behind Walter White Turns To Pirouettes

8:32am November 08, 2015

by Elizabeth Blair

Moira Walley-Beckett penned one of Breaking Bad's most beloved episodes. Perhaps it should be no surprise, then, that her new ballet drama Flesh and Bone brings ominous darkness to the dance floor.

Politics & Government

Trump Takes SNL: Show Highlights

7:54am November 08, 2015

Donald Trump appeared on Saturday Night Live last night. NPR's Rachel Martin shares a few highlights from the show.

Robert Donaldson, who goes by the stage name Aspiring Mogul, describes himself as a "Republican Christian rapper."

Meet The Man Behind The Ben Carson Rap

5:44pm November 07, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Carson campaign recently dropped a rap ad aimed at young black voters. Aspiring Mogul, the rapper behind the track, explains his inspiration — and his reaction to harsh responses on social media.