'The American Society of Magical Negroes': You don't wanna join this club The film is convinced Black people on screen and in real life are, by and large, contending with the same stereotypes and barriers that we were 20 years ago. Aisha Harris
What the royal family doesn't understand about PR in 2024 The release of the Mother's Day photo was not meant as a proof of life. However, any clever communications person should have known it would be taken that way and closely scrutinized by the public. Linda Holmes
The big takeaways from last night's Oscars With the Oscars handed out, NPR critic Linda Holmes reflects on the night's big winners, takeaways, and telecast highlights. Linda Holmes
Why 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama was so important to the world of anime Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video games. Diba Mohtasham
What's next for the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case after film's armorer was found guilty? Special prosecutors face an uphill battle in trying to convict the actor over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a former federal prosecutor says. Bill Chappell
Award shows have become outrage generators. Surely there's another way? From a perceived Barbie snub to the notching of a few significant historical firsts, this awards season has magnified the flaws in how art is celebrated and valued. Aisha Harris
Confessions of a continuity cop You know that scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts is eating a croissant that is suddenly a pancake? Continuity issues like that crop up all the time. Whether you let it distract you is your call. Linda Holmes
The internet is obsessed with a woman's TikTok story about marrying a compulsive liar NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim, hosts of the Slate podcast ICYMI, about "Who the F Did I Marry," the TikTok saga that now has tens of millions of views. Sarah Handel
If you love courtroom dramas, this Oscar-nominated film is not to be missed The courtroom drama is a beloved and established film genre. Anatomy of a Fall is a Best Picture nominee that feels familiar at first but immerses audiences in a different kind of legal thriller. Linda Holmes
The first Black 'Peanuts' character finally gets his origin story in animated special The origin story of the first Black Peanuts character is streaming on Apple TV+. Barry Gordemer
