Pop Culture Headlines

T.V. reality stars throw their hats into the ring for political office
Sun May 31 5:00 am
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
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The 'Hacks' finale ties a melodramatic bow onto a beloved series
Fri May 29 7:00 am
The final episode of the HBO Max comedy added an extra emotional punch. After five seasons, it wasn't quite necessary.
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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
Fri May 29 12:58 am
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021.
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Jack Antonoff says 'this version of modernity is trash' in new Bleachers album
Fri May 22 5:00 am
Jack Antonoff explores marriage, grief and the current moment in Bleachers' latest album, everyone for ten minutes.
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After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
Wed May 20 2:08 pm
A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.
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Every season of 'Survivor,' ranked worst to best, by NPR's resident superfan
Wed May 20 7:00 am
Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.
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Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
Fri May 15 3:22 pm
FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
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Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial
Fri May 15 2:02 pm
It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.
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'Is God Is' is a ferocious, timely tale of misogyny — and revenge
Fri May 15 7:00 am
In Aleshea Harris' fiery feature debut, men are men, and women pay the consequences.
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Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Tue May 12 12:11 pm
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
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