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Chuck D on his new hip-hop documentary 'Fight the Power'

6:33pm February 18, 2023

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with hip-hop artist Chuck D about the PBS documentary Fight the Power. The series describes the political and social conditions that gave rise to hip-hop.

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Actor Billy Crudup on his new Apple TV+ show 'Hello Tomorrow!'

8:02am February 18, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to actor Billy Crudup about his new Apple TV+ show "Hello Tomorrow!," in which his character tries to master the real estate business... and outer space.

His Dark Materials on HBO is an adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy.

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

5:00pm February 17, 2023

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Scriptnotes podcast, Elissa Bassist's Hysterical, and more.

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

4:13pm February 17, 2023

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

Publicity still portrait of American actors Raquel Welch and Jim Brown in the western drama '100 Rifles' (20th Century Fox), 1969.

Six must-see films with Raquel Welch, from 'Fantastic Voyage' to 'Myra Breckinridge'

10:21pm February 16, 2023

by Jonathan Franklin

The veteran film, television and stage actress died Wednesday morning at the age of 82, after a brief illness.

Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003, in New York. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster died Thursday at age 81.

All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81

4:01pm February 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.

Arts

A daytime TV departure: Ryan Seacrest is leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'

3:39pm February 16, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

Seacrest told audiences he's leaving the seat beside his "work wife" on the morning show after six years and handing the job over to Kelly Ripa's real husband, Mark Consuelos.

Marc Maron tackles an array of serious subjects in his latest comedy special, From Bleak to Dark.

Arts

After tragic loss, Marc Maron finds joy amidst grief with 'From Bleak to Dark'

2:56pm February 16, 2023

by Terry Gross

After the sudden death of his girlfriend Lynn Shelton in 2020, Maron was forced to grieve in isolation. He talks about finding humor — and lightness — in his new HBO special.

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Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard.

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'Star Trek: Picard' soars by embracing the legacy of 'The Next Generation'

5:00am February 16, 2023

by Eric Deggans

With a nod to the past and a reassembling of an old crew, 'Star Trek: Picard' is finally able to boldly go into a new adventure worthy of its legacy.

Actress Raquel Welch at the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards January 16, 2005.

Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82

9:16pm February 15, 2023

by Ciera Crawford

Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She is survived by her son and daughter.