Can a deluxe album ever improve on the original?
Streaming has turned the once-rare deluxe edition into a given for pop albums. Many feel clunky or inessential — but a few artists have found ways to take the format high-concept.
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The four buzziest movies coming to theaters this weekend
A Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a grisly comedy about a guy who can't feel pain are all out this weekend.
Third Eye Blind: Tiny Desk Concert
Third Eye Blind mixes nostalgia, deep cuts and an entirely new song into a set that culminates in a full-on singalong.
Co-authors discuss their dystopian graphic novel 'You Must Take Part in Revolution'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the co-authors of "You Must Take Part in Revolution," a new dystopian graphic novel set in the year 2035 with the U.S. and China at war.
A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
Revisiting Club Quarantine, DJ D-Nice's dance party
DJ D-Nice wanted to bring people together during the pandemic. In 2020, Club Quarantine was born, attracting hundreds of thousands of music lovers. DJ D-Nice reflects on that moment, five years later.
John Mulaney brings an 'anti-talk show' approach to his new Netflix program
The new late night show Everybody's Live with John Mulaney starts on Wednesday. It's intended to both boost Netflix's live offerings and reinvent the celebrity talk show format.
Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel 'White Teeth'
Author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel White Teeth and how her relationship with time has shifted over the years.
One story of finding love in the height of the pandemic
It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This week, we're bringing stories of people who found an unexpected dose of joy amid so much devastation.
For Dylan Mulvaney, 'sweet earnestness' is what feels right
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dylan Mulvaney, author of Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, about the highs and lows of the early days of her transition and the joy she tries to share.