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Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) in <em>Rap Sh!t</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

July 21, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris
Beanie Feldstein was initially cast as Fanny Brice in Broadway's <em>Funny Girl </em>revival<em>. </em>Now Lea Michele is taking her spot. But neither of them are Barbra Streisand, who played Brice in the original production.

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  • Theater

After Beanie Feldstein's departure, can Lea Michele really save 'Funny Girl'?

Beanie Feldstein's departure from the role of Fanny Brice has caused waves on Broadway. But she wasn't the only source of Funny Girl's problems.

July 16, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Robert Bailey Jr. as Will Tyler in <em>For All Mankind</em> on Apple TV .

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  • Pop Culture

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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: For All Mankind, The Witcher, the BeReal app, and more.

July 15, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Barrie Hardymon,
  • and 3 more
Ryan Gosling as Six in<em> The Gray Man. </em>

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  • Movie Reviews

'The Gray Man' review: Even on-screen assassins need something to believe in

The action-packed thriller starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans is clever, stylish and fun to watch. But it's still missing something essential.

July 15, 2022
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  • Linda Holmes
Orson Welles in <em>The Third Man</em>.

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  • Movies

Why I love quiet action sequences in movies

NPR critic Linda Holmes explains why action sequences that don't echo into the movie theater next door should be appreciated.

July 09, 2022
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Ngô Thanh Vân as Linh and Joey King as The Princess in the new Hulu film <em>The Princess</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Rutherford Falls season two, Magic Mike XXL, and more.

July 08, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Daisy Rosario,
  • and 4 more
Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth.

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  • Movie Reviews

In 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' Waititi's familiar strains feel familiar and strained

Director Taika Waititi goes back to the Thor: Ragnarok well for another sprawling romp starring Chris Hemsworth's pompous thunder god. The water's still thirst-quenching, but not as fresh.

July 05, 2022
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  • Glen Weldon
Kate Bush signing records in 1980.

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  • Music

It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere

This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.

July 02, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson
Kate Bush signing records in 1980.

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  • Music

It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere

This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.

July 02, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson
Samara Weaving as Olivia and Eugenio Derbez as Antonio in the new Hulu film <em>The Valet</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.

July 01, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Reanna Cruz,
  • and 3 more
Samara Weaving as Olivia and Eugenio Derbez as Antonio in the new Hulu film <em>The Valet</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.

July 01, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Reanna Cruz,
  • and 3 more
Lil Nas X performs onstage during the Grammys in April.

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  • Opinion

When Lil Nas X calls out BET, it means something

Lil Nas X's new single rails against BET after the star wasn't nominated for a single BET Award.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris
Lil Nas X performs onstage during the Grammys in April.

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  • Opinion

When Lil Nas X calls out BET, it means something

Lil Nas X's new single rails against BET after the star wasn't nominated for a single BET Award.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Aisha Harris
Lionel Boyce as Marcus and Ayo Edebiri as Sydney on the new FX show <em>The Bear. </em>

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  • Pop Culture

What to watch, read and listen to this weekend

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Danielle Kurtzleben ,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 3 more
Lionel Boyce as Marcus and Ayo Edebiri as Sydney on the new FX show <em>The Bear. </em>

Tagged as: 

  • Pop Culture

What to watch, read and listen to this weekend

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Danielle Kurtzleben ,
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • and 3 more
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