Jul 23 What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death By Stan Choe, Associated Press Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:27 Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on the inspiration for ‘Purpose,’ his Tony-winning family drama By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Sam Weber It’s been a successful few months for 40-year-old writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and his play, “Purpose,” which won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with him recently at… Continue watching
Jul 22 Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 8:20 Top books to read this summer, according to Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation or enjoy right at home. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has answers to that question from two of our regulars, Ann Patchett and Maureen… Continue watching
Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant, Anne Azzi Davenport Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read. Continue reading
Jul 21 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies at 54 in drowning, Costa Rica authorities say By Javier Cordoba, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 7:41 Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’ By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 7:20 Jose Antonio Vargas updates ‘Dear America’ to describe the process to become documented By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas Continue watching
Jul 17 Connie Francis, pop hitmaker who sang ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’, dies at 87 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press The wholesome pop star's hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” The latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy. Continue reading