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As the late-night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of traditional media, O'Brien's renaissance provides an example for the future.
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NPRThese new books will take you from murder in present-day Texas to cryptography in Cold War Berlin to an online community that might hold the solution to a missing-person case. -
Gwendolyn Glenn/WFAEAt 95, pianist Jim Stack continues to play for the dinner crowd at his assisted-living community in Charlotte. Stack, a former aerospace engineer, started playing piano at an early age and went on to play with greats such as legendary jazz pianist and composer Loonis McGlohon, Clare Fischer, Bill Evans and Charlie Spivak. WFAE's Gwendolyn Glenn talks to him about his career.
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Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe. -
In the streaming era it can be hard to keep track of all the new docs and docuseries. We recommend checking out: "What Jennifer Did," "Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion" and "The Synanon Fix." -
The documentarian was known for chronicling the movie-making process of family members Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola. -
Known best for her story quilts depicting African American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93. -
NPR's Scott Simon talks with the Oscar-nominated actor about his new Apple TV+ series, "Sugar." Like his character, Farrell says he used to play film clips in his head. -
In a recent exhibition at the Anchorlight Gallery in Raleigh, artist Saba Taj channeled the emotional pain they felt over the suffering and loss that Palestinians in Gaza have experienced since Oct. 7 into a series of paintings that feature Palestinian birds and plants. -
The International Booker Prize celebrates fiction that's been translated into English. This year's shortlist, announced Tuesday morning, features books in six languages from three continents. -
Blumenthal Arts will open a new immersive entertainment venue called “SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE” this fall, which will send attendees on a virtual journey inspired by a NASA mission on the International Space Station. -
The country music star was arrested on four charges, including reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. The chair, thrown from a rooftop bar, landed on the street close to two police officers. -
The actor's once-rocketing career was derailed after he was found guilty of assaulting and harassing his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in Manhattan in March 2023.
PODCASTS
SouthBound, hosted by journalist Tommy Tomlinson, features conversations with notable Southerners from all walks of life – from artists to athletes to politicians.
Amplifier, a podcast hosted by Joni Deutsch, explores the Charlotte area music scene, including the artists, the venues and all those who work to bring music to the community.
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