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Visitors to a cinema showing the latest "Minions: The Rise of Gru" movie get their tickets checked in Beijing.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: In China, movie villains don't get away

In China, the new "Minions" movie ends with assurances that the bad guy serves time, rather than escapes. NPR's Scott Simon details how Chinese authorities could adjust the endings of other movies.

August 27, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
Tiny Banshee frontperson Marisa Williams performs in 2017

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  • Music

The Atlanta music scene is working to find a new rhythm amid the omicron surge

The past two years have been hard on performers and performance venues across Georgia, and the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in Georgia has led many venues to cancel or postpone shows. But that still hasn’t stopped venues from looking ahead to a year of live music. 

January 11, 2022
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  • Sarah Rose
A Vote Willie Spence Banner and display outside the Coffee County courthouse

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  • Arts & Life

Hometown Hero Willie Spence Returns to Georgia Ahead of 'American Idol' Finale

Sunday marks the finale of the 19th season of American Idol, and eyes are on Georgia’s own Willie Spence to take home the title.

May 21, 2021
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  • Amanda Andrews
A woman sits in a theater in Irvine, Calif., waiting for a movie to start, on Sept. 8. A COVID-19 vaccine could unleash pent-up spending from households that have mostly avoided activities like going to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Economy

Vaccine Could Unlock Trillions In Spending, Leading To 'Biden Boom'

Pent-up demand from households that have been cooped up over the last eight months could drive a spending boom in the spring, providing a big boost to the economy.

November 13, 2020
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  • Scott Horsley
Afternoon crowds attend the 2020 Georgia State Fair in October.

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  • News

Braving Pandemic, Hundreds Drawn To State Fair For Bit of Normalcy

The 17th annual Georgia State Fair is underway through Sunday, Oct. 11, and crowds are attending despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

October 09, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
Top to bottom: screenshots from trailers for shows being binge-watched around the world: <em>The Bad Kids </em>in China, <em>Pasión de Gavilanes </em>in Colombia, and <em>Tehran</em> in Israel.

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  • Television

A Global Guide To Binge-worthy TV For The Pandemic

Lost children! Angry lovers! Time travel! A show referred to as 'The Muslim Game Of Thrones" We asked reporters to tell us about the shows that people are obsessing around the world.

August 10, 2020
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  • NPR Staff
Hip-hop artist Ludacris performs at halftime during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

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  • Education

Roll Call For Rollout: GSU Course Teaches Law Students About The 'Legal Life Of Ludacris'

This fall, Georgia State College of Law University is offering "The Legal Life of Ludacris" — a course examining the strategic legal decisions and...

June 24, 2020
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta-based arts critics Kelundra Smith and Jason Evans joined "On Second Thought" to reflect on quarantine's impacts on streaming, and to provide their own recommendations.

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  • News

'Quarantainment': Atlanta Arts Critics On What To Stream In Quarantine

A few weeks ago, screen time was blamed for keeping us apart. Now that millions of people are sequestered in our homes, our screens are bringing us...

March 27, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
John Cho and Issa Rae announce the nominees for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, on Monday, January 13, 2020.

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  • Pop Culture

'Entertainment Rundown': Jackie Cooper On Oscar Nominations, Snubs And Surprises

Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced Monday. The list, which skews heavily white and male, has faced fierce criticism in the last few...

January 16, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray reflects on 25-year career in entertainment in Atlanta.

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  • Music Interviews

Meet Peaches: A Prominent Figure In Atlanta's Entertainment Scene

Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray says her current job as entertainment consultant for the DeKalb County government is an "old music lady's dream come true." Every...

December 20, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
University of Georgia student Kyanna Simone Simpson, a Decatur native, plays a clever tech geek and math nerd in Netflix's new horror series Chambers.

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  • Movies

First, She Got Oprah's Attention. Now, She's On Netflix. What Will Kyanna Simone Simpson Do Next?

Kyanna Simone Simpson shows no signs of stopping. The Decatur native and University of Georgia student 's first Netflix series, Chambers , was just...

May 01, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Jackie K. Cooper delivers 'Entertainment Rundown' for YouTube audience.

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  • News

77-Year-Old YouTube Sensation Says 'Never Give Up On Your Dreams'

Jackie K. Cooper is a retiree who's practiced law, served in the U.S. Air Force and written seven books. The 77-year-old can now add another title to...

March 27, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Georgia state legislators are working to make the state an even bigger hub for music and entertainment.

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  • Music

New Entertainment Caucus Aims to Grow Georgia's Music Industry

Georgia has been a major player in the music industry. Atlanta especially is a mecca for rap, hip-hop and R&B. Notable artists come here to record,...

January 30, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
"Accents" is a web sitcom that features actors from different backgrounds.

Atlanta Web Show Aims To Debunk Immigration Stereotypes Through 'Accents'

A foreign accent can invite intrigue, conversations and stereotypes. One Atlanta group wants to debunk the stigma for immigrants. "Accents" is a web...

October 25, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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