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Robert Plant headlines NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series with band Saving Grace

Saving Grace, Robert Plant and Suzi Dian performing on the D&B Stage at Womad, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, United Kingdom on 28 July 2019. (Photo by David Corio/Redferns)Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, featuring Suzi Dian, are featured in the latest edition of NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.Plant and his band perform five songs during the appearance, kicking things off with the traditional spiritual "Gospel Plough."That's followed by three other songs from their recently released album, Saving Grace: “Higher Rock,” from songwriter Martha […]

November 21, 2025

Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande bid farewell to their ‘Wicked’ characters

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good.' (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures)They have been changed for good.Friday's release of the second and final Wicked film, Wicked: For Good, has stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bidding farewell to their beloved characters.“I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose, to describe what this journey has meant to me, what lessons this time has taught me, bought me,” Erivo writes on Instagram, alongside a slideshow of […]

November 21, 2025

Music

Queen looks at five decades of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ live in latest episode of ‘Queen the Greatest’

Brian May performing Queen + Adam Lambert 2014 New Year’s Eve Concert, London, U.K. (Courtesy of Queen)As Queen continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album A Night at the Opera, they are highlighting live performances of their iconic single "Bohemian Rhapsody."The latest episode of the band’s YouTube series Queen’s The Greatest is dedicated to iconic concert performances of the tune. Freddie Mercury kicks things off by introducing the track at London’s Hammersmith Odeon in December 1975, marking the first […]

November 21, 2025 1

Entertainment

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:NetflixA Man on the Inside: Ted Danson is back in season 2 of the sitcom from Mike Schur. Train Dreams: Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton star in the film based on the novella of the same name.Apple TVThe Family Plan 2: Celebrate the holiday season with the Mark Wahlberg-starring sequel film.Prime VideoThe Mighty Nein: The adult animated fantasy series adapts Critical […]

November 21, 2025

Music

On This Day, Nov. 21, 1991: Aerosmith became the first band to guest on ‘The Simpsons’

On This Day, Nov. 21, 1991 ...Aerosmith made their debut on The Simpsons, becoming the first rock band to appear on the Fox animated series.The episode, "Flaming Moe’s," revolved around Homer creating a new drink, the Flaming Homer, which bar owner Moe then steals and renames the Flaming Moe. The drink is so popular that Moe’s Tavern becomes a hot spot and a hangout for Aerosmith.While Aerosmith was the first band to appear on The Simpsons, they weren’t the last. Other bands […]

November 21, 2025 1

Entertainment

Chadwick Boseman honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Chadwick Boseman's star is seen as the actor is honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Chadwick Boseman is the latest actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The late Black Panther actor received a posthumous star on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday and was honored by his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, as well as director Ryan Coogler and Oscar winner Viola Davis.Boseman died in August 2020 from colon […]

November 21, 2025 1

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Landman’ streaming views, ‘Hoppers’ trailer, and more

The second season premiere of Landman did big numbers for Paramount+. According to the network, the premiere had over 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days, making it the most-watched premiere for any original series on Paramount+. Season 2, starring Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore, debuted Nov. 16. New episodes air every Sunday ...A new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s new animated film, Hoppers, has been released. According to the official description, the film follows an animal […]

November 21, 2025

Entertainment

Brendan Fraser says ‘Rental Family’ is about eradicating loneliness

Brendan Fraser stars in 'Rental Family.' (Searchlight Pictures)Brendan Fraser stars as an actor struggling to find his purpose in Rental Family.When he lands an unusual gig playing stand-in roles for real-life strangers, Fraser's character, Phillip, finds himself forming genuine connections with his clients. It's an original, feel-good movie of the like that studios aren't putting out much of anymore, and Fraser told ABC Audio it is much needed."In the David and Goliath relationship of filmmaking, where the little guys normally […]

November 21, 2025

Music

New book celebrates 60 years of The Grateful Dead

Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia of the "The Grateful Dead" performing at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California on July 15, 1984. (Photo by Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)The 60-year legacy of the Grateful Dead is being celebrated in a new book.The music magazine Relix, which started in 1974 as a handmade newsletter aimed at connecting people who recorded Grateful Dead music, is set to release 60 Years of The Grateful Dead Experience on Dec. 11. The 160-page softcover book comes from […]

November 21, 2025