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NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Scott Detrow what the internet couldn't stop talking about this week.

NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Scott Detrow what the internet couldn't stop talking about this week.

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States. (Image credit: Ivan Kashinsky)

(Image credit: Ivan Kashinsky)

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. (Image credit: Eros Hoagland)

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna. (Image credit: Roadside Attractions)

Most won't leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone.

Most won't leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone. (Image credit: Rob Stothard for NPR)

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend.

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend. (Image credit: Davi Russo)

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me. (Image credit: Prime Video)

The newest Nobel literature laureate is a Hungarian novelist and screenwriter who has been called "a master of the apocalypse."

The newest Nobel literature laureate is a Hungarian novelist and screenwriter who has been called "a master of the apocalypse."

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue.

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue. (Image credit: Yannis Drakoulidis)

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A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. (Image credit: Eros Hoagland)

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

Jennifer Lopez is the marquee name, but this adaptation of the Kander and Ebb Tony-winning musical belongs to Tonatiuh and Diego Luna. (Image credit: Roadside Attractions)

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend.

The AI story in Tron: Ares is grandiose but, according to our critic, a waste of pixels. Lucky for theater-goers, there are lots of choices at cineplexes this weekend. (Image credit: Davi Russo)

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me. (Image credit: Prime Video)

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue.

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue. (Image credit: Yannis Drakoulidis)

Alysia Abbott's memoir about growing up in 1970s San Francisco with her gay, single father, has been adapted into a film directed by Andrew Durham and produced by Sofia Coppola.

Alysia Abbott's memoir about growing up in 1970s San Francisco with her gay, single father, has been adapted into a film directed by Andrew Durham and produced by Sofia Coppola.

Taylor Swift fans flocked to theaters this weekend to see a promotional film celebrating her new album. The movie grossed an estimated $46 million globally in its limited three-day run.

Taylor Swift fans flocked to theaters this weekend to see a promotional film celebrating her new album. The movie grossed an estimated $46 million globally in its limited three-day run.

NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers join host Andrew Limbong to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's new film and other films that reflect the politics and tensions of our time.

NPR's Bob Mondello and Marc Rivers join host Andrew Limbong to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's new film and other films that reflect the politics and tensions of our time.

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher who bring a bus full of children to safety during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher who bring a bus full of children to safety during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be?

An Unfinished Film.'/> Chinese director Lou Ye's An Unfinished Film is not a masterpiece, but why do so many seem to demand it to be? (Image credit: Yingfilms Pte. Ltd., Essential Filmproduktion GmbH)

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.

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. (Image credit: Eros Hoagland)

Goodall, who died Oct. 1, became one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century for her work observing chimpanzees in the wild in East Africa. Originally broadcast in 1993 and 1999.

Goodall, who died Oct. 1, became one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century for her work observing chimpanzees in the wild in East Africa. Originally broadcast in 1993 and 1999.

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue.

Roberts plays a Yale professor whose life unravels after one of her colleagues is accused of sexually assaulting a student. After the Hunt is an academic potboiler that muddles its central issue. (Image credit: Yannis Drakoulidis)

President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to U.S. cities, erasing "woke" in the military and striking alleged drug boats off Venezuela. The Atlantic's Nancy Youssef discusses what this means.

President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to U.S. cities, erasing "woke" in the military and striking alleged drug boats off Venezuela. The Atlantic's Nancy Youssef discusses what this means.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says. (Image credit: Emma Summerton)

Swift's previous albums focused on the love she yearned for. The dozen songs on her latest release combine to form a picture of true love found, tested and proven strong.

Swift's previous albums focused on the love she yearned for. The dozen songs on her latest release combine to form a picture of true love found, tested and proven strong.

It's been 50 years since the Emmy Award-winning TV writer and producer died. But watching reruns of The Twilight Zone confirms that the themes Serling tackled remain relevant.

It's been 50 years since the Emmy Award-winning TV writer and producer died. But watching reruns of The Twilight Zone confirms that the themes Serling tackled remain relevant.

Macy returned to the Ohio factory town where she grew up to find jobs have left, families are struggling and old friends now embrace conspiracy theories. Her new memoir is Paper Girl.

Macy returned to the Ohio factory town where she grew up to find jobs have left, families are struggling and old friends now embrace conspiracy theories. Her new memoir is Paper Girl.

Limón's work documents everything from kingfisher birds to the cosmos itself. "I'm embracing my strangeness," she says of her poetry. Her new collection is Startlement.

Limón's work documents everything from kingfisher birds to the cosmos itself. "I'm embracing my strangeness," she says of her poetry. Her new collection is Startlement.

Squibb explains how she lobbied Johansson to direct Eleanor The Great. Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City.

Squibb explains how she lobbied Johansson to direct Eleanor The Great. Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. (Image credit: Theo Wargo)

Angelina Jolie seeks a $33,000 payment from ex Brad Pitt for legal fees in new docs obtained by ET. Jolie reveals she's 'sick from worry' over the fallout of the messy divorce and battle over their French winery, Chateau Miraval.

Taylor Momsen and her band, The Pretty Reckless, drop a rock version of 'Where Are You Christmas,' on the 25th anniversary of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.' Momsen starred as Cindy Lou Who in the now-classic holiday flick, but has pulled back from acting to focus on her music since leaving 'Gossip Girl' in 2011. The track is part of a larger holiday albums, 'Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas,' out on Halloween.

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Gillian Anderson and Evan Peters chat with ET's Cassie DiLaura about 'Tron: Ares,' in theaters on Oct. 10. The pair open up about working with 'Tron' star Jeff Bridges and explain their characters' mother-son dynamic. Plus, the two actors share their thoughts on the future of AI. Evan also reacts to the idea of returning to 'American Horror Story' for a season 13 alongside Sarah Paulson.

On the season 22 premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy,' Dr. Monica Beltran (Natalie Morales) died following the explosion that rocked the hospital in the season 21 finale. Showrunner Meg Marinis explained to 'Deadline' that, while she didn't want to kill anyone off, it became evident that this was where the story was heading. 'Grey's Anatomy' airs Thursdays on ABC.

'Matlock's Leah Lewis speaks out on Instagram, after news broke that CBS fired her co-star, David Del Rio, over assault allegations reported by Lewis. Del Rio has yet to comment, but his wife, Katherine, shot back with social media posts of her own.

Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie, face legal trouble, as cops claim they committed insurance fraud related to an alleged burglary at their home last year. The couple, who star on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' has yet to speak out on their arrests.

Jared Leto and director Joachim Rønning chat with ET's Cassie DiLaura about 'Tron: Ares,' in theaters on Oct. 10. The actor opens up about working alongside 'Tron' star Jeff Bridges and why it was his most memorable moment during filming. Plus, Jared shares what it was like wearing the nearly 50-lb. 'Tron' suit.

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'The Real Housewives of Potomac's Stacey Rusch invites ET inside her Virginia home to unpack all things season 10, airing Sundays on Bravo and streaming on Peacock. The sophomore 'Wife responds to her co-stars' allegations that she completely lied about her life, from the truth of her relationship with her season 9 love interest, TJ, and whether she paid him to appear on the show, to if she faked her divorce from husband Thiemo to secure her spot on 'RHOP,' the story behind launching her own cannabis brand after denying she was exploring the idea at the season 9 reunion and what her involvement is with Chris Samuels, ex-husband of returning castmate Monique Samuels. She takes aim at Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby for being her harshest critics and previews the drama to come on screen.

Jessica Simpson youngest daughter, Birdie, is the spitting image of her mama in these newly shared Instagram pics. The 6-year-old adorably chose her mom when she was told to dress up as her favorite artist for spirit week at school.

Tom Holland appears happy and healthy while filming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' less than a month after his on-set injury shut down production. ET confirmed Tom suffered a concussion while shooting a stunt on Sept. 22. He returned to set a week later. The Marvel film is still set to his theaters on July 31.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck cries while firing back at Rosie O'Donnell, after their feud on 'The View' was reignited by Rosie's recent comments. The comedian opened up about her history with Elisabeth and the infamous 2007 split-screen spat on Australia's 'Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel' radio show, claiming the argument was actually set up by producers. Elisabeth shared a lengthy and impassioned response on her Instagram, begging Rosie to stop the 'manipulation' and move on.

Christopher Briney is heading to 'Hacks,' marking his first major role since playing Conrad Fisher on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' In a first look image, Chris' character flashes a big smile next to Jean Smart's Deborah Vance. The HBO Max series' fifth season is currently in production. 'TSITP' fans can also look forward to the actor reprising his role for the upcoming movie adaptation of the popular Prime Video series.

Victoria Beckham gets candid about her struggles with disordered eating in her self-titled docuseries, now streaming on Netflix. She also gets emotional talking about decades of public scrutiny, after being launched to superstardom as Posh in the Spice Girls.

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The Strictly and Doctor Who star says she had a hysterectomy and radiation therapy last year.

The former MasterChef presenter is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC, court documents show.

The broadcaster will stop showing music videos in December, but its main channel will remain on air.

A judge calls the row between the rappers "the most infamous rap battle in the genre's history".

Alan Carr continues to worry the nation in the second instalment of this instant-hit celebrity spin-off.

Lodge played on some of the group's best known songs, such as Nights In White Satin and Question.

The Marvel movie star Tom Holland is filming scenes for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The latest in the military shooter series is a pivotal release for publisher Electronic Arts.

Jack Murley, from Bodmin, worked with BBC Radio Cornwall from 2019 until 2024.

The Youtuber admits learning the moves has been a "lot harder" than he first anticipated.

Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ also charged with nine counts of indecent assault and two of sexual assault.

He was recognised “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”.

The singer will begin his 2026 tour at the Barrowlands, ahead of the release of his latest album.

The Dublin-formed group said they will record a fifth and final album before parting ways.

An Armagh folk performance group say they "weren't sure it was real" when the fashion house called.

What can we expect from the new book When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between?

The writer returns with a show about a female rock band, and the "middle squeeze" on midlife women.

The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud.

Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Alan Carr are among the stars sitting at the round table in the new series.

The comic says he understands why people feel they see a lot of him, but jokes: "I do say no to stuff."

Three families share the realisations that enabled them to declutter and transform their homes and lives.

Pedro Pascal and Naomi Campbell were also there, while Richard E Grant wore an apron for Miu Miu show.

The best-selling author of novels including Rivals wrote glamorous tales of love, lust, and horses.

The comedian joked that he was a worse traitor than Linda, on the first episode of Celebrity Traitors.

Former Traitors Harry Clark, Wilfred Webster and Minah Shannon talk tactics on the Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked podcast.

The late author appeared in the TV adaptation of her 1988 novel last year.

The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.