Stories Tagged as
Entertainment
Rapper Dessa on hard truths about life as a touring artist
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 18, 2018
"I have earned the dark circles this year," she says.
When Hollywood producers need to get the future right, they call a futurist
by
Molly Wood
Sep 13, 2018
Hulu releases "The First" tomorrow, a series set in the 2030s about the first human mission to Mars.
CBS and disgraced former CEO Les Moonves will donate $20 million to the #MeToo movement
Sep 10, 2018
Disgraced former CBS head Leslie Moonves will contribute millions of his severance to the #MeToo movement after multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Small nonprofits on the receiving end could find themselves scrambling to manage the donations. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
The world's unlikely capital of heavy metal
Sep 7, 2018
When a tiny, rural Finnish town of 3,000 residents earned the title it presented a wild opportunity.
One amusement park tries the smaller is better approach
Sep 5, 2018
Giant theme parks often compete for visitors with ever bigger attractions and wilder rides. But in California, one amusement company thinks smaller is better. Two Bit Circus is trying to reinvent old-fashioned carnivals by opening a so-called “micro-amusement park.” The 50,000 square foot park can fit up to 700 visitors. It’s a gamble in a […]
Can serve clocks make the U.S. Open more exciting?
by
Justin Ho
Aug 24, 2018
The Grand Slam tennis event will add 25-second timers to keep matches moving.
Reruns can still mean revenue for canceled shows
Aug 23, 2018
"The Big Bang Theory" will likely remain a moneymaker even after its run on CBS ends.
For public good, not for profit.
Classic sitcoms still making money after all these years
Aug 21, 2018
TV oldies like “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” have managed to hold on to devoted superfans more than 50 years after they aired. There’s a vibrant market for memorabilia.
Regina King on the challenges of moving behind the camera
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 20, 2018
The actor-director discusses Netflix, her latest role and the responsibilities of creating your own show.
Streaming companies are spending big on content talent
by
Erika Beras
Aug 17, 2018
Netflix and Amazon are rushing to sign writers, directors and showrunners for multiyear, multimillion-dollar deals. The latest: Netflix confirmed that it has inked a deal with Kenya Barris, the creator of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.” So what are these streaming companies going after with all the money they’re spending? Click the audio player above to […]