The rise of celebrity-lookalike competitions Contestants are dressing up and converging on parks across the U.S. and Europe eager to prove they look like Timothée Chalamet, Harry Styles, Dev Patel and others.
Jonathan Majors and ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari settle assault and defamation case In a civil lawsuit this spring, the actor's former girlfriend alleged a "pattern of pervasive domestic abuse" in addition to defamation. Her legal team said the suit has been settled. Clare Lombardo
'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer? Two big-budget films are set to battle at the box office: Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome. Justin Chang
'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024. Terry Gross
Fans say, don't sing along when 'Wicked' hits theaters — at least, not yet Fans of the Broadway hit Wicked have turned to social media to ask fellow movie-goers not to sing along when the film adaptation hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 22. Dhanika Pineda
Mama Stamberg's relish faces its toughest critics: NPR staffers Susan Stamberg returns with her annual love letter to the pink pile of Thanksgiving mush known as Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish. Susan Stamberg
What arts funding might look like during Turmp's second term Many arts organizations in the U.S. receive grants from various federal agencies, but the amount the government spends on the arts can change. So what will arts funding look like in Trump's next term? A Martínez
'The Great Thanksgiving Listen' encourages people to tell stories for the future StoryCorps founder Dave Isay talks about how to participate in "The Great Thanksgiving Listen," an initiative that encourages people to honor someone by recording their story for future generations. Steve Inskeep
Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South Two former presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention work to foster racial reconciliation with frank dialogues in southern cities that were involved in the U.S. slave trade. Debbie Elliott
Volunteers bake personalized cakes for kids in foster care and shelters For kids in foster care or shelters, it can be hard to find moments of celebration that are just for them. Which is why volunteer bakers across the country bake personalized cakes just for them. Deena Prichep