He wrote Elvis’ first hit, but Arthur Crudup barely got paid
Arthur Crudup's song “That’s All Right" would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released, but Crudup received scant songwriting royalties because of an exploitative record contract. …
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History of reality TV and impact on society chronicled in new book ‘Cue the Sun!’
Reality TV dominates television today. It’s estimated that almost 80 percent of adult viewers watch reality TV shows. But how did we get here? Amna Nawaz spoke with Emily Nussbaum, author of the new book, “Cue the Sun!” that traces…
Martin Mull, comedian and actor in ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Fernwood Tonight,’ dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday.
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Detroit showcases queer art in pioneering exhibition
This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international art biennial. "I’ll Be Your Mirror: Reflections of the Contemporary Queer,” showcases more than 800 works from 170 artists from…
An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our…
It’s officially summer, which means it’s a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box office start with “Furiosa" and “The Fall Guy'' underperforming expectations. Jeffrey Brown looks ahead with Aisha Harris of NPR and…
It’s not the summer of Barbenheimer, but Hollywood is still hoping to lure moviegoers with breakneck blockbusters and smaller charmers.
Whether you’re on vacation at the beach or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown has recommendations from two News Hour regulars for our…
If you’re lucky enough to have a quiet place to retreat from the heat this summer, we’ve got a symphony of suggestions for novels and nonfiction to keep you entertained.
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