South Korean maestro Chung will be the first Asian music director of Italy's La Scala
Myung-Whun Chung will be one of the first non-Italians to take the post of music director at Milan's famous opera house.
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'The Life of Chuck' might leave you brushing away tears -- or scratching your head
Mike Flanagan's new film, a maudlin mystery about a man dying of cancer, feels hobbled by its extreme faithfulness to the Stephen King novella on which its based.
'Good Night, and Good Luck' brings its knock-out punch to CNN from Broadway
On Jun 7, CNN is presenting a live telecast of George Clooney starring on Broadway as the pioneering CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow. TV critic David Bianculli calls it the TV event of the season.
When is forgetting normal — and when is it worrisome? A neuroscientist weighs in
Do you have trouble remembering names or where you put your keys? Neurologist Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember, talks about the science of memory. Originally broadcast Feb. 24, 2024.
How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday
The 78th annual Tony Awards are Sunday, June 8. Here's where to stream.
We asked NPR listeners what they sing to their babies. Hear some of our favorites
After a new study confirmed singing to babies can help boost their health and happiness, we asked our listeners and readers what they sing to their little ones. Listen to some of our favorites.
The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore
President Trump fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office just after the agency released a major report on AI. Copyright insiders say it's caused a shakeup in their normally drama-free neck of the woods.
Amerie: Tiny Desk Concert
With the help of Washington, D.C., go-go legends Backyard Band, Amerie sets the tone for summer with a career-spanning set.
Seth MacFarlane of 'Family Guy' uncovers Sinatra songs in new album
The Family Guy creator got a trove of previously unheard arrangements written for Frank Sinatra and has released a first album of some of the songs.
Here to Help: A man's decades-long history with Habitat for Humanity
Gerard Van de Werken is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Austin, a non-profit housing organization. For our series, Here to Help, he discusses his decades-long history with the organization.