A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere' Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood by taking on various small roles. Then he landed the role of Joel on Somebody Somewhere and everything changed. His new memoir is Actress of a Certain Age. Terry Gross
Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl' After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery. Rachel Treisman
These 'Blondes' are turning 100, and they're still a lot of fun Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is about two flappers on the prowl for sugar daddies. First published in 1925, Anita Loos' cheeky comic novel has now been reissued in paperback. Maureen Corrigan
'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim plays a spy who faked his own death in 'Butterfly' Kim says Asian representation in Hollywood has gotten better, but there's still room for improvement: "I still haven't played a romantic lead and I've been doing this for 30 years." Ann Marie Baldonado
Some of Whitney Houston's personal items to be auctioned off Monday Personal items owned by Whitney Houston are being auctioned off on Monday. NPR talks with Darren Julien, executive director of Julien's Auctions, which is known for selling famous people's stuff. A Martínez
Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI The library is launching a project in collaboration with Harvard Law School and OpenAI this summer to digitize the materials and make them more fully searchable. Chloe Veltman
Virginia's Old Fiddler's Convention welcomes musicians and fans in its 89th year Each year for the past 89, Galax, Va., has hosted what it proclaims is the world's oldest and largest fiddler's convention. People come from all around to keep alive a rich American musical tradition. Adrian Ma
Want to be a better houseguest? Life Kit has tips for that. Visiting friends and family this summer? NPR's Life Kit has tips for being the best type of houseguest. Andee Tagle
Texas big game hunter killed while stalking African Cape buffalo Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter. Alana Wise
What is the origin of the word deadline? An exploration of its etymology The word "deadline" has been used a lot in reference to tariffs. It got us thinking: what is the origin of the word? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Dreyer, author of "Dreyer's English." Scott Simon