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

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

February 16, 2023
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
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.

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  • Obituaries

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

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

February 16, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
GPB News NPR

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  • Television

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

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.

February 16, 2023
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  • Vanessa Romo
Marc Maron tackles an array of serious subjects in his latest comedy special,<em> From Bleak to Dark.</em>

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  • Television

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

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.

February 16, 2023
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  • Terry Gross
Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard.

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  • TV Reviews

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

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.

February 16, 2023
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  • Eric Deggans
Actress Raquel Welch at the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards January 16, 2005.

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  • Arts & Life

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

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

February 15, 2023
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  • Ciera Crawford,
  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
  • and 1 more
"Say, do any of you guys know how to Madison?" Scott (Paul Rudd) and Cassie (Kathryn Newton) greeted by residents of the Quantum Realm.

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  • Movie Reviews

In 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' the setting is subatomic — as are the stakes

The third film in Marvel's Ant-Man trilogy sends the MCU's tinest titans into a subatomic universe, where they — and we the viewers — get stuck.

February 15, 2023
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  • Glen Weldon
Squarespace's<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIf27sHt2QA"> "The Singularity"</a> ad featured many (many) Adam Drivers.

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  • Pop Culture

Super Bowl commercials, from Adam Driver(s) to M&M candies; the hits and the misses

Advertisers spent up to $7 million for every 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LVII. Here's a sampling of what worked – and didn't – in the most expensive ad showcase on American television.

February 15, 2023
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  • Eric Deggans
Mattel released a preview of Barney's new animated look on Monday, alongside news that the dinosaur would star in a new global series in 2024.

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  • Pop Culture

Barney the purple dinosaur is coming back with a new show — and a new look

Barney, the big purple dinosaur with a preschool following, will be returning to TV in 2024 with a new animated series, according to Mattel. A new film, toys and adult apparel are also in the works.

February 14, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
GPB News NPR

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  • Television

Rihanna was more entertaining than most of the Super Bowl commercials

The best Super Bowl ads of 2023 seem to combine celebrity nostalgia and a bit of comedy. We run down the most effective commercials from the big game and the halftime show, featuring Rihanna.

February 13, 2023
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  • Eric Deggans
The premise of <em>The Last of Us</em> is that the cordyceps fungus turns people into creatures that do the fungus's bidding.

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  • Global Health

'The Last Of Us' made us wonder: Could a deadly fungus really cause a pandemic?

In the hit HBO show, the world has been devastated by a pandemic caused by a deadly fungus. Is that even possible? Could the next pandemic come from fungi? Turns out it's a very real question.

February 11, 2023
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  • Michaeleen Doucleff
The Chinese balloon became the subject of a sketch in the most recent episode of <em>Saturday Night Live</em> on Feb. 4.

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  • Television

Hours after its demise, the Chinese spy balloon was the star of the 'SNL' cold open

Saturday Night Live kicked off its latest episode with an exclusive interview with the downed balloon, played by cast member Bowen Yang.

February 06, 2023
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  • Giulia Heyward
Harry Styles accepts the album of the year award for <em>Harry's House</em> during the 65th Grammy Awards on Feb. 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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  • Music

10 takeaways from the 2023 Grammy Awards: Whose big night was it?

Beyoncé, Adele, Styles, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny all took home trophies during Sunday night's telecast, but some won bigger than others.

February 06, 2023
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  • Stephen Thompson
Connie Britton plays Dee Dee, a wealthy woman who has lost her husband, in <em>Dear Edward.</em>

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  • TV Reviews

'Dear Edward' tugs — and tugs, and tugs — at your heartstrings

If you enjoyed having a good cry over This Is Us, then Dear Edward, about the aftermath of a plane crash, is for you. But it's a Very Sad Show and your heartstrings should know what they're in for.

February 04, 2023
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  • Linda Holmes
Pedro Pascal plays Joel Miller in <em>The Last of Us</em>.

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  • Pop Culture

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

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Last of Us, The Looney Tunes Show and Ice Merchants.

February 03, 2023
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  • Marc Rivers,
  • Ayesha Rascoe,
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