Television

Egyptians and others are upset a Black actress stars in Netflix's 'Queen Cleopatra'

6:19am May 11, 2023

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rebecca Futo Kennedy, associate professor at Denison University, about the flak surrounding the Netflix docudrama Queen Cleopatra, which depicts her as Black.

Avid TV watcher is selling memorabilia after plans for a museum fall through

5:54am May 11, 2023

Ever dreamed of grabbing a drink at the bar from Cheers? Iconic sets and memorabilia from that and other TV shows are up for auction. James Comisar started building his collection decades ago.

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Andrii Hutsuliak (L) and Jeffrey Kenny (R) pose for a portrait in Ukraine's Central Kyiv Railway Station on April 28.

This duo rehearsed between air raid alarms. Now they're repping Ukraine at Eurovision

5:01am May 11, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Dozens of countries will compete in the Eurovision grand final on Saturday. Electronic duo Tvorchi is representing Ukraine, which won last year. They spoke to NPR about their journey to Liverpool.

The Walt Disney Company released Q2 earnings results on Wednesday.

Arts

Disney's Q2 earnings: increased profits but a mixed picture

8:05pm May 10, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

The Walt Disney Company reported a 13% increase in quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

National

The lost Jeopardy tapes: the 40-year mystery behind an enigmatic champion

5:13pm May 10, 2023

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with The Ringer staff writer Claire McNear about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy's most enigmatic champions.

TJ is Sesame Street's first Filipino muppet.

Arts

'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet

2:38pm May 10, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

MTV News is shutting down, part of broader cost-cutting measures being implemented by its parent company Paramount Global.

Arts

MTV News shut down as Paramount Global cuts 25% of its staff

7:04pm May 09, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

Paramount Global, the parent company of networks including Showtime, CBS and Nickelodeon is cutting some 25% of its staff. Among the units being shutdown as a result of the downsizing is MTV News.

Arts

Pete Davidson is an endearing work in progress in 'Bupkis'

1:22pm May 09, 2023

by David Bianculli

The former SNL cast member stars as a somewhat autobiographical, sometimes exaggerated version of himself in this entertaining new series, co-starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.

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The USS Enterprise, of 'Star Trek' fame, is now available for virtual tours

5:47am May 09, 2023

The ship has been brought to life through a web portal. It explores its different versions throughout time using a 365-degree, 3D model. The models don't include characters, it's just about the ship.

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India Amarteifio as young Queen Charlotte in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

Arts

Brace yourself for a bleaker 'Bridgerton' in the new 'Queen Charlotte' spin-off

11:00am May 08, 2023

by Linda Holmes

The performances are wonderful, the consideration of race is welcome, and the interiority of older women is rarely so sensitively considered. Just be prepared for the second half to get awfully grim.