Arts Apr 15 New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents By Geoff Bennett, Alexa Gold, Stephanie Kotuby
Politics Apr 15 Ticketmaster and Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Arts Apr 14 Watch 5:15 Illustrator R.W. Alley on how he brings Paddington Bear to life The origin of Paddington is one worth noting on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Michael Bond recalled seeing Jewish children arriving in Britain during World War II with name cards around their necks and suitcases in their hands. That inspired the beloved… By Ocean State Media and Pamela Watts, Rhode Island PBS
Arts Apr 14 Watch 6:29 Lena Dunham and Amna Nawaz explore public stress and trauma on 'Settle In' More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic illness,… By Amna Nawaz, Sam Weber, Sam Lane
Arts Apr 14 Lena Dunham on ambition, fame and illness Lena Dunham rapidly rose to fame more than a decade ago as the comedic force behind HBO’s breakout hit, ‘Girls.’ In a new memoir, Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully explores how she balanced celebrity with her struggles with chronic… By Amna Nawaz
Apr 13 Watch 3:39 Evan Shapiro and Geoff Bennett explore the future of media on 'Settle In' By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane The media industry has been navigating substantial turmoil in recent years. On our PBS news podcast, “Settle In,” Geoff Bennett explored this upheaval with Evan Shapiro. He’s an award-winning producer who now writes about the industry for his Substack, “Media… Continue watching
Apr 13 Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Continue reading
Apr 10 See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch By Associated Press It includes a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:39 Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation’s most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It’s marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 3:14 A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding… Continue watching