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The singer had recently enjoyed a career resurgence after her 1960s song Pretty Baby went viral.

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".

It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film.

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

Director Tom Morello says he was "very aware that the world was paying attention" to the event.

It has been two years since the last series aired following the death of its creator Simon Carlyle in 2023.

The bill now returns to the House of Representatives for approval ahead of a Friday deadline.

The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.

With the show in crisis, BBC director general Tim Davie said no decision has been made on the next series.

Despite "the physical ability and opportunities to tour", Miley Cyrus says she doesn't want to.

Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.

If he wins, the 15-year-old Brit will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy.

BBC chair Samir Shah said the BBC had seen more staff having the confidence to come forward.

Authorities say they've issued an arrest warrant for a suspect but it's unclear whether the stolen items have been recovered.

The past weeks have put serious pressure on Tim Davie's leadership, says Katie Razzall.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left in May, is still the corporation's top earner.

Claudia Winkleman, Rylan Clark and Michael McIntyre are among the names who will not appear.

Romantic drama Mixtape is also out on BBC Two, and new game Donkey Kong Bananza is released.

The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.

Thick plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky as flames engulfed the main stage.

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.

BBC culture reporter Noor Nanji takes a look at when the allegations were first made and what's happened since.

The Gallagher brothers are set to play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July

The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

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For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing.

For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing. (Image credit: Sean Zanni)

Filmmaker Ari Aster, who wrote and directed Midsommar and Hereditary, returns to theaters this weekend with a conspiracy-laden story set in the spring of 2020.

Filmmaker Ari Aster, who wrote and directed Midsommar and Hereditary, returns to theaters this weekend with a conspiracy-laden story set in the spring of 2020. (Image credit: A24)

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

Marc Maron is proud of his run as host of his podcast, WTF. And because of that, he's bringing it to a close. He wants to avoid it becoming just another show "feeding the garbage bin of content."

Marc Maron is proud of his run as host of his podcast, WTF. And because of that, he's bringing it to a close. He wants to avoid it becoming just another show "feeding the garbage bin of content."

In pandemic-era New Mexico, a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and a mayor (Pedro Pascal) face off against one another, and their differences boil over into chaos.

In pandemic-era New Mexico, a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and a mayor (Pedro Pascal) face off against one another, and their differences boil over into chaos. (Image credit: Ari Aster and Darius Khondji)

The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. The film is loads of fun, it's packed with some of the catchiest bangers you'll hear all summer. It's about a superstar girl group called HUNTR/X, who also keeps busy protecting humanity against an army of demons.

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The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. The film is loads of fun, it's packed with some of the catchiest bangers you'll hear all summer. It's about a superstar girl group called HUNTR/X, who also keeps busy protecting humanity against an army of demons. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.

Tucked into the woods of Pleasantville, N.Y., lies Usonia — a cooperative community created in part by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. One resident is 101 years old.

Tucked into the woods of Pleasantville, N.Y., lies Usonia — a cooperative community created in part by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. One resident is 101 years old.

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts.

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts. (Image credit: Mia Cioffy Henry)

Police found Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, shot to death in their Encino home Monday. They arrested a 22-year-old man, who they say was burglarizing the house when the couple returned

Police found Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, shot to death in their Encino home Monday. They arrested a 22-year-old man, who they say was burglarizing the house when the couple returned (Image credit: Matt Sayles)

Seesawing tariffs and turbulent financial markets are playing out on social media feeds, impacting the multibillion-dollar influencer industry in what could be a new recession indicator.

Seesawing tariffs and turbulent financial markets are playing out on social media feeds, impacting the multibillion-dollar influencer industry in what could be a new recession indicator.

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Filmmaker Ari Aster, who wrote and directed Midsommar and Hereditary, returns to theaters this weekend with a conspiracy-laden story set in the spring of 2020.

Filmmaker Ari Aster, who wrote and directed Midsommar and Hereditary, returns to theaters this weekend with a conspiracy-laden story set in the spring of 2020. (Image credit: A24)

In pandemic-era New Mexico, a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and a mayor (Pedro Pascal) face off against one another, and their differences boil over into chaos.

In pandemic-era New Mexico, a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and a mayor (Pedro Pascal) face off against one another, and their differences boil over into chaos. (Image credit: Ari Aster and Darius Khondji)

The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. The film is loads of fun, it's packed with some of the catchiest bangers you'll hear all summer. It's about a superstar girl group called HUNTR/X, who also keeps busy protecting humanity against an army of demons.

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The Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenon, with a soundtrack that's climbing the Billboard charts, and a fandom rivaling that of just about any K-pop idol. The film is loads of fun, it's packed with some of the catchiest bangers you'll hear all summer. It's about a superstar girl group called HUNTR/X, who also keeps busy protecting humanity against an army of demons. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts.

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts. (Image credit: Mia Cioffy Henry)

Once upon a time, members of the Code Switch team were just kids, learning about race and identity for the first time. So on this episode, we're sharing some of the books, movies and music that deeply influenced each of us at an early age — and set us on the path to being the race nerds we are today.

Once upon a time, members of the Code Switch team were just kids, learning about race and identity for the first time. So on this episode, we're sharing some of the books, movies and music that deeply influenced each of us at an early age — and set us on the path to being the race nerds we are today.

On-screen portrayals of mental illness have changed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest came out 50 years ago.

On-screen portrayals of mental illness have changed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest came out 50 years ago.

"Superman" writer and director James Gunn is also the co-CEO of DC Studios. He explains what happened after a superhero movie gold rush ended.

"Superman" writer and director James Gunn is also the co-CEO of DC Studios. He explains what happened after a superhero movie gold rush ended.

This week's guest is Richard Kind. He is not a star. He does not want to be a star. He is perfectly fine with that. Richard loves to be the kind of character actor that shows up, lays down four pages of unforgettable dialogue... and goes on with his day. We share some laughs with Richard Kind. He gets into working with John Mulaney on Everybody's Live and the career he almost had instead of acting. Plus, what it was like to work with Martin Short on the cult-comedy Clifford.

This week's guest is Richard Kind. He is not a star. He does not want to be a star. He is perfectly fine with that. Richard loves to be the kind of character actor that shows up, lays down four pages of unforgettable dialogue... and goes on with his day. We share some laughs with Richard Kind. He gets into working with John Mulaney on Everybody's Live and the career he almost had instead of acting. Plus, what it was like to work with Martin Short on the cult-comedy Clifford. (Image credit: RYAN WEST)

Jurassic Park: Rebirth is the latest installment in the Jurassic World series. And while dinosaur paleontologist Matt Lamanna has loved dinos — and the Jurassic Park franchise — his whole life, he says some of the films are more accurate than others. So how accurate are the ones unveiled in this latest movie? Matt gets into it with Short Wave host Regina G. Barber, who got a tour of the dinosaur exhibits where Matt works: the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. They also discuss the accuracy of the beloved giant creatures in the newest Jurassic World film, as well as some of the hits from the franchise's archive — like the dinosaur he was partially responsible for discovering.

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Jurassic Park: Rebirth is the latest installment in the Jurassic World series. And while dinosaur paleontologist Matt Lamanna has loved dinos — and the Jurassic Park franchise — his whole life, he says some of the films are more accurate than others. So how accurate are the ones unveiled in this latest movie? Matt gets into it with Short Wave host Regina G. Barber, who got a tour of the dinosaur exhibits where Matt works: the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. They also discuss the accuracy of the beloved giant creatures in the newest Jurassic World film, as well as some of the hits from the franchise's archive — like the dinosaur he was partially responsible for discovering. Want us to cover more natural history? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

There are certain bars of music that put people in a specific headspace - and many of them come from our favorite films, where composer John Williams matched his iconic themes with magic movie moments.

There are certain bars of music that put people in a specific headspace - and many of them come from our favorite films, where composer John Williams matched his iconic themes with magic movie moments.

Fresh Air is nationally recognized as setting the standard for long-form audio interviews. "There's nothing out there quite like Fresh Air with Terry Gross," said TV host Stephen Colbert as he presented the program with its second Peabody Award.

For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing.

For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing. (Image credit: Sean Zanni)

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts.

Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in this tender film about a woman trying to make sense of life after sexual assault. Although very much a drama, Sorry, Baby showcases Victor's comic smarts. (Image credit: Mia Cioffy Henry)

Abrahm Lustgarten says the undermining of science, and cuts to FEMA and NOAA, at a time when erratic weather is making disasters more common, should be "extraordinarily concerning" to us.

Abrahm Lustgarten says the undermining of science, and cuts to FEMA and NOAA, at a time when erratic weather is making disasters more common, should be "extraordinarily concerning" to us.

Abrams isn't running for office — but she's not ruling it out, either. "Politics is a tool ... for getting good done, but it's not the only one." Her new thriller is Coded Justice.

Abrams isn't running for office — but she's not ruling it out, either. "Politics is a tool ... for getting good done, but it's not the only one." Her new thriller is Coded Justice. (Image credit: Kevin Lowery)

Set in the 1930s, a new six-part BritBox series tells of the infamously non-conformist Mitford sisters, whose involvement in various political causes roiled their aristocratic parents.

Set in the 1930s, a new six-part BritBox series tells of the infamously non-conformist Mitford sisters, whose involvement in various political causes roiled their aristocratic parents.

While serving a life sentence for a murder he was eventually exonerated of committing, Calvin Duncan studied law and helped many wrongfully convicted prisoners. His memoir is The Jailhouse Lawyer.

While serving a life sentence for a murder he was eventually exonerated of committing, Calvin Duncan studied law and helped many wrongfully convicted prisoners. His memoir is The Jailhouse Lawyer. (Image credit: Zack Smith Photography)

Helen Whybrow's memoir, The Salt Stones, is a closely-observed account of her life as a shepherd. In A Marriage at Sea, Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple adrift on a rubber raft.

Helen Whybrow's memoir, The Salt Stones, is a closely-observed account of her life as a shepherd. In A Marriage at Sea, Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple adrift on a rubber raft.

Yajia looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood in Cry for Me, Argentina. David Bianculli reviews an HBO documentary about Ms. magazine. Mottley discusses her new novel, The Girls Who Grew Big.

Yajia looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood in Cry for Me, Argentina. David Bianculli reviews an HBO documentary about Ms. magazine. Mottley discusses her new novel, The Girls Who Grew Big.

Director James Gunn brings an irreverent, borderline-slapstick vibe to the latest Superman film, in which our hero grapples with villains, strange creatures and public opinion.

Director James Gunn brings an irreverent, borderline-slapstick vibe to the latest Superman film, in which our hero grapples with villains, strange creatures and public opinion.

Danzy Senna was born a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. "Existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Originally broadcast Sept. 3, 2024.

Danzy Senna was born a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. "Existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Originally broadcast Sept. 3, 2024.

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Bryan Braman, a former Philadelphia Eagles lineman, has died after a battle with a rare form of cancer. He was 38. Bryan first joined the Eagles in 2014, then again in 2017 when he helped the team to victory at Super Bowl LII.

'Love Island USA's Pepe Garcia and Iris Kendall chat with ET's Brice Sander after the season 7 finale, now streaming on Peacock. The pair reflect on their journey from friends to lovers, confirming this is a legit romance and not just a way to 'survive' on the show. The two explain what pursuing each other means for their futures with their other Villa connections, Hannah Fields and TJ Palma. Iris also opens up about her difficult entry into the show and working to win over Huda Mustafa, whom she now considers a friend. Pepe and Iris will see all their castmates at the soon-to-tape reunion special, airing Aug. 25 on Peacock.

ET has your exclusive first look at 'Mama June: Family Crisis,' airing Fridays on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK. Mama June Shannon and her daughter, Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird, are concerned about Lauryn's younger sister, Jessica Shannon (aka Chubbs), after she's become distant. They blame Jessica's girlfriend, Shyann.

'Love Island USA' season 7 winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales speak with ET's Brice Sander after returning from Fiji. The pair reflect on their journey inside the villa, revealing the moments that bonded them and sharing where they stand as a couple in the real world. Amaya reacts to her many viral moments on the show and explains her 'zoomies.' All episodes are now streaming on Peacock, with a reunion set to drop on Aug. 25.

Rob Kardashian reveals why he avoids being spotted in public on sister Khloé Kardashian's 'Khloé In Wonder Land' podcast episode, where she debunks rumors about herself and their family.

Connie Francis, the singer behind hits like 'Where the Boys Are' and 'Pretty Little Baby' has died after a pelvic fracture landed her in the hospital 'in extreme pain.' She was 87 years old.

'Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa chats with ET's Brice Sander after wrapping season 7, now streaming on Peacock. The single mom admits she thought she'd come out of the villa to a lot of hate, but is loving all the love from her supporters. She hasn't yet watched the season, fearing it will be triggering for her as she felt 'bullied' by some of her co-stars. She also reacts to her most-viral quotes and shares her hopes for the future ahead of taping the reunion, set to drop Aug. 25.

On a new episode of '90 Day: Hunt For Love,' the villa gets heated when the group attempts to get to the bottom of the rumors spreading about Rob and Elise. Watch it all go down when '90 Day: Hunt For Love' airs Monday on TLC.

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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' creator Jenny Han chats with ET's Rachel Smith about the final season, now streaming on Prime Video. The author opens up about a potential spin-off series and if she thinks fans will be satisfied with the show's ending.

Nicki Minaj spent hours publicly blasting SZA on social media Tuesday, after Nicki claimed she was sabotaged by SZA's former manager. Nicki body-shamed the GRAMMY-winning singer and even accused of her of 'sounding like a dead dog.' SZA seemed to respond by flexing her record sales.

Spoiler alert! Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, Christopher Briney, Rain Spencer and Sean Kaufman chat with ET's Rachel Smith about 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' season 3, now streaming on Prime Video. The actors react to the shocking twists and turns in the season's first two episode which include breakups, makeups, cheating and a car crash.

'Love Island USA' season 7 runners-up Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen chat with ET's Brice Sander following the finale, now streaming on Peacock. The pair address denying their feelings for one another after a steamy kiss in Soul Ties, explaining it was a defense mechanism to protect the people they were then-interested in, Cierra Ortega and Taylor Williams. They share where they stand with the ex-Islanders now and whether they're ready to label each other boyfriend and girlfriend ahead of the soon-to-tape reunion, set to premiere on Aug. 25 on Peacock.

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