Cleto Escobedo III, leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, dies at 59 Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas. Neda Ulaby
The first 'Netflix House' is open — with virtual reality, mini-golf and lots of selfies The company's first permanent in-person space is a former Lord & Taylor department store in the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia. Locations are on the way in Dallas and Las Vegas. Neda Ulaby
A woman left a journal at the overlook where her brother died. Then others wrote in it Losing a loved one is something almost everyone can relate to. But sometimes the way we process our grief can be a light in the darkness for others. John Ketchum
Bros really are dominating podcasting New research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows that both podcast hosts and their guests skew very heavily male – and white. Anastasia Tsioulcas
This podcast says 'I've Had It' with Republicans – and Democrats who don't fight back In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success. Stephen Fowler
Museums had a rough 2025: Report shows lower attendance, lost grants, less money The American Alliance of Museums put out its annual industry snapshot and it's not great. Trump's targeting of museum programming had downstream effects and put a "chill on corporate philanthropy." Andrew Limbong
'Sentimental Value' is a family drama that lets everyone off the hook too easily Joachim Trier's drama centers on the complicated relationship between a filmmaker and his grown daughters. But for every perceptive moment in the film, there's another that feels coy, even complacent. Justin Chang
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. Tonya Mosley
Sen. Fetterman slams Democrats for shutting down government Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has a reputation for going against his party and he's been doing so by voting to reopen the government. He spoke to NPR Monday ahead of his new book release, "Unfettered." Scott Detrow
'Death by Lightning' unfolds like an 1880s 'West Wing' Netflix's new four-part miniseries dives into the plot to assassinate President James Garfield. Death by Lightning is full of recognizable arrogance, political intrigue and unexpected betrayal. David Bianculli
