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Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.

Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.

The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.

The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.

The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.

The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".

Christina Fulton's lawsuit says their son attacked her and that his Hollywood star father enabled his alleged behaviour.

Roger Nores and two workers from the hotel where the singer died will no longer face prosecution.

The singer described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as 'broken' after his brother died in a car crash.

Nick Park unveils a statue of the popular character's nemesis Feathers McGraw in his home city.

Four intruders break in to the couple's home and search the property before fleeing, police say.

Some venues said they were at risk of "imminent threat of sale of collections or closure".

Souleymane Cissé has died aged 84 after a career that spanned more than 50 years.

The landlord of legendary Sheffield music venue The Leadmill is granted possession of the building.

A Kuala Lumpur festival is suing the band after singer Matty Healy attacked Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws.

The Wicked actor has received mostly positive reviews from critics for portraying Shakespeare's Richard II.

Spacey told Pearce he "is not a victim" after the Brutalist star spoke about his behaviour.

The Brit nominee says her music was a distraction from her true feelings as she embraces a new era.

Five things we learned in the LA case - including the stoicism of Rocky's longtime partner and fellow artist.

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.

EastEnders stars and commentators reflect on times the soap tackled social taboos over 40 years.

The American star has had a top 10 single, Grammy award and a breathing exercise that's gone viral.

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.

The big winners talk of high spirits, heavy trophies and some speech advice they wish they hadn't taken.

With EastEnders celebrating its 40th anniversary, I decided it was time to give soap operas a chance.

Harriet Thorpe who plays Queen Vic landlady Elaine on preparing for the upcoming live episode.

The Afrobeats star also wins the award for best international act, at the ceremony held in Newcastle.

Papal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry's biggest night.

Actor and TV presenter Warwick Davis has received this year's Bafta fellowship - the British Academy's highest honour.

The British actor says the South Korean director's work will "go down in history".

Contrary to posts on his X account, the Today presenter reveals he is not launching a new cryptocurrency.

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The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.

The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection. (Image credit: Freek van den Bergh)

Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.

Audio producer Samantha Broun interviews high school students about the small true things in their lives: the breakups, the bullies and the budding hopes and dreams.

There are so many new podcasts to fall in love with this month. Test out the spark with the NPR One team's recommendations from across public media.

There are so many new podcasts to fall in love with this month. Test out the spark with the NPR One team's recommendations from across public media.

In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions.

In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions.

Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024.

Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024.

Several entertainers and artists have severed ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since President Trump assumed chairmanship of the organization. This week, Brittany is joined by Paper Magazine writer Joan Summers and New York Times Magazine writer J Wortham to unpack the implications of a government-influenced national culture center, and the state of art in America today.

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Several entertainers and artists have severed ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since President Trump assumed chairmanship of the organization. This week, Brittany is joined by Paper Magazine writer Joan Summers and New York Times Magazine writer J Wortham to unpack the implications of a government-influenced national culture center, and the state of art in America today. Support public media and receive ad-free listening. Join NPR+ today.

In the new horror-comedy The Monkey, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and directed by Osgood Perkins, who made last year's Longlegs.

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In the new horror-comedy The Monkey, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and directed by Osgood Perkins, who made last year's Longlegs. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.

According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.

With new producers, a new studio, and a new 007 on the way, change is expected for the next James Bond.

With new producers, a new studio, and a new 007 on the way, change is expected for the next James Bond. (Image credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for EON Productions)

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

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In the new horror-comedy The Monkey, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and directed by Osgood Perkins, who made last year's Longlegs.

Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

In the new horror-comedy The Monkey, Theo James plays a pair of identical twin brothers who get saddled with a cursed wind-up toy monkey that causes people around them to die freakish, gory deaths. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and directed by Osgood Perkins, who made last year's Longlegs. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

With new producers, a new studio, and a new 007 on the way, change is expected for the next James Bond.

With new producers, a new studio, and a new 007 on the way, change is expected for the next James Bond. (Image credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for EON Productions)

An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.

An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.

For more than 20 years on screen, Bridget Jones has been making her way through dating, working, having a baby, and even ending up in jail. Now in the fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Bridget (Renée Zellweger) is dealing with a whole new phase of life, and a new pair of possible love interests.

In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.

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For more than 20 years on screen, Bridget Jones has been making her way through dating, working, having a baby, and even ending up in jail. Now in the fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Bridget (Renée Zellweger) is dealing with a whole new phase of life, and a new pair of possible love interests. In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture (Image credit: Jay Maidment)

Keke Palmer and SZA play two down on their luck friends who run into a series of hilarious unfortunate events in One of Them Days.

Host Brittany Luse and IBAM producer Corey Antonio Rose joined NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss how this raunchy affair pulls off a story about friendship, unreasonable landlords, and gentrification.

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Keke Palmer and SZA play two down on their luck friends who run into a series of hilarious unfortunate events in One of Them Days. Host Brittany Luse and IBAM producer Corey Antonio Rose joined NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to discuss how this raunchy affair pulls off a story about friendship, unreasonable landlords, and gentrification. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.

After the BAFTAS, more people might be interested in checking out Conclave and The Brutalist - or learning enough about them to fill out Oscar ballots.

After the BAFTAS, more people might be interested in checking out Conclave and The Brutalist - or learning enough about them to fill out Oscar ballots.

Dr. Frasier Crane! Beast from X-Men! Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons! Our guest needs no introduction: it's Kelsey Grammer. He's an incredibly talented actor and a fascinating, complicated person. He gets into his time working on Cheers while struggling with substance abuse – and how he learned to forgive himself. Don't worry there's plenty of time for some laughs, too. He talks about the inspiration for the voice of Sideshow Bob and embraces the viral clip of him falling from a few years back.

Dr. Frasier Crane! Beast from X-Men! Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons! Our guest needs no introduction: it's Kelsey Grammer. He's an incredibly talented actor and a fascinating, complicated person. He gets into his time working on Cheers while struggling with substance abuse – and how he learned to forgive himself. Don't worry there's plenty of time for some laughs, too. He talks about the inspiration for the voice of Sideshow Bob and embraces the viral clip of him falling from a few years back. (Image credit: Daniel Speer)

Here are five reasons to head to your local cineplex before Memorial Day, from a Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, to 17 Robert Pattinsons in a sci-fi cloning epic from the director of Parasite.

Here are five reasons to head to your local cineplex before Memorial Day, from a Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, to 17 Robert Pattinsons in a sci-fi cloning epic from the director of Parasite. (Image credit: Claudette Barius)

In the new movie Paddington In Peru, Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. Along the way, they meet a not-remotely-suspicious singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a boat captain (Antonio Banderas). The adventure that follows involves lost treasure and narrow escapes — and leads to new revelations about Paddington's past, and a new appreciation for what it means to be home.

In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.

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In the new movie Paddington In Peru, Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. Along the way, they meet a not-remotely-suspicious singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a boat captain (Antonio Banderas). The adventure that follows involves lost treasure and narrow escapes — and leads to new revelations about Paddington's past, and a new appreciation for what it means to be home. In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you're invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

Sometimes you need a good cry at the movies. Here are some of the best heartbreak films to get the tears flowing.

Sometimes you need a good cry at the movies. Here are some of the best heartbreak films to get the tears flowing.

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.

In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions.

In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions.

Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024.

Scott (aka the "hot priest" from Fleabag) is nominated for a SAG Award for his portrayal of a con man in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally broadcast April, 8, 2024.

Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience and the lasting effects of the coup.

Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience and the lasting effects of the coup.

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says. (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso)

Horwitz died suddenly in 2019 while on a book tour. In Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks grieves her husband — and also reflects on the life she might have lived had they not met.

Horwitz died suddenly in 2019 while on a book tour. In Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks grieves her husband — and also reflects on the life she might have lived had they not met.

From grand and elusive creatures to small and bizarre ones, David Attenborough's BBC docuseries offers wonders in every frame. Michelle Yoeh plays an evil emperor in a new Star Trek made-for-TV movie.

From grand and elusive creatures to small and bizarre ones, David Attenborough's BBC docuseries offers wonders in every frame. Michelle Yoeh plays an evil emperor in a new Star Trek made-for-TV movie.

New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI.

New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI.

In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. Stan's up for an Oscar for his portrayal of President Trump early in his career.

In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. Stan's up for an Oscar for his portrayal of President Trump early in his career. (Image credit: Stephen Paley)

Dan Aykroyd shares the inspiration for the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel remembers working with Gilda Radner. Al Franken recalls a sketch that got pulled. Jon Lovitz talks about master thespian.

Dan Aykroyd shares the inspiration for the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel remembers working with Gilda Radner. Al Franken recalls a sketch that got pulled. Jon Lovitz talks about master thespian.

Hunter Schafer speaks out against the Trump administration on TikTok, slamming new policy directives surrounding gender and passports. The 'Euphoria' star, who's transgender and a vocal LGBTQ+ activist, reveals her female passport marker was changed to male, one month after President Donald Trump's executive order declared government documents will only acknowledge two sexes. Hunter believes, because she never modified her birth certificate, it's possible officials are now cross-referencing passport applications with those types of older documents.

Voletta Wallace, mother of The Notorious B.I.G., has died. She was 78. Voletta's family revealed she died on Friday, in a tribute shared to her Instagram account. Her rap star son, born Christopher Wallace, was shot and killed in 1997.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a 106 MPH fastball during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs on Feb. 20. The 25-year-old collapsed on the mound but was able to walk off the field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Miller is in concussion protocol, while the pitcher called it a ‘scary moment’ in an update to fans on X.

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Stephen Amell chats with ET’s Cassie DiLaura on set of ‘Suits LA,’ premiering Feb. 23 on NBC.

In ET's exclusive sneak peek of 'The Baldwins,' which premieres Sunday, Feb. 23 on TLC, Hilaria trolls Alec with one of his '80s headshots as he gets a haircut.

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Ashanti chats with ET's Deidre Behar about her and Nelly’s 7-month-old son, KK, sharing his latest milestones, why she’s keeping images of him offline and if she plans to reveal him to the public. Plus, the singer gives her best new mom tips! She also dishes on filming their upcoming reality TV series and what fans can expect to see. Ashanti promises a lot of ‘hilarious’ and ‘romantic’ moments.

One of Diddy's attorneys, Anthony Ricco, removed himself from the rapper's legal team ahead of his sex trafficking and racketeering trial, ET has confirmed. Ricco announced in a court motion on Thursday, 'Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs, consistent with the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice.' Diddy has denied the allegations at the center of his federal indictment, which includes charges for sex trafficking and racketeering.

Only ET’s Deidre Behar got an invite to Samantha Hanratty's LA home for a peek inside her son's Winnie the Pooh-themed nursery. Samantha shares what life has been like with her little one, Levi, after he underwent his first surgery for a cleft lip. She opens up about how she and her husband, Christian DeAnda, manage the 24/7 care that Levi’s condition requires and reacts to her ‘Yellowjackets’ co-star Christina Ricci’s parenting advice. Season 3 of the show, which Samantha filmed while pregnant, is streaming now on Paramount+ With Showtime.

Liam Payne's friend, Roger Nores, shares his reaction to being cleared in the singer's death investigation on 'Good Morning America.' Nores was initially hit with a negligent homicide charge, for not taking care of the One Direction member during the final moments before his death in Argentina. Nores says, 'I couldn't have known what was going on in that hotel.'

Ashanti is hitting the road for the first time as a mom! The singer chats with ET's Deidre Behar about her ‘Bring It’ tour, and how it’s going to be different now that she’s taking her infant son, KK, with her. Plus, the GRAMMY winner dishes on her upcoming album, which includes a record called 'Call You Up,' revealing she hopes to share the single with fans by April. In the meantime, fans will see Ashanti on the big screen in ‘No Address,’ which hits theaters on Feb. 28. She not only stars in the film about the unhoused crisis, but also lends her voice to the film’s soundtrack and serves as an executive producer. Ashanti’s song that appears in movie, ‘Bonafide Survivor,’ is streaming now.

Donald Trump's desk in the Oval Office has been temporarily replaced a week after Elon Musk and his son, X, visited the White House, where the 4-year-old picked his nose near it.

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