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Wednesday

Should you stand or sit at a concert? Adele fan ignites debate

Juan Lastra unabashedly stood up, sang and filmed himself during one of Adele's concerts in Las Vegas. When security tried to get him to sit down, Adele told them to leave him alone. @juanp_lastra hide caption

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Should you stand or sit at a concert? Adele fan ignites debate

When security told Juan Lastra to sit down, Adele told them to leave him alone. The incident sparked a debate about concert etiquette. Stand when others are sitting? Tell a fan to sit down?

Should you stand or sit at a concert? Adele fan ignites debate

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Tuesday

'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?
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It's Been a Minute

'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?

In September 2002, the Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. released their smash single "All The Things She Said." The song is a grungy euro-dance track, and the video features the lead singers Lena Katina and Julia Volkova dressed in schoolgirl uniforms and making out in the rain. The video was banned from UK television for being "not really suitable for children."

'All The Things She Said': queer anthem or problematic queerbait?

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Friday

How 'Back to the Future: The Musical' created a DeLorean that flies

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Theater

How 'Back to the Future: The Musical' created a DeLorean that flies

It flies over the audience and flips over — but that's not all that it does.

How 'Back to the Future: The Musical' created a DeLorean that flies

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Thursday

Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?

Billy McFarland, pictured in 2018, said he's relaunching the infamous Fyre Festival in response to "interest and demand" in his ability "to bring people from around the world together to make the impossible happen." Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Culture

Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?

The controversial entrepreneur is seeking redemption and some people are ready for him to try. Tickets have sold out. But he still owes $26 million in restitution to the people he fleeced.

Wednesday

What makes a good race joke?

Comedians Brian Bahe, Maz Jobrani and Aparna Nancherla. Brian Bahe, Storm Santos and Aparna Nancherla hide caption

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Code Switch

What makes a good race joke?

When a comedian of color makes a joke, is it always about race, even if it's not about race? Code Switch talks to comedians Aparna Nancherla, Brian Bahe and Maz Jobrani about how and why race makes an appearance in their jokes. Plus, one of our own reveals her early-career dabbling in comedy.

What makes a good race joke?

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Wednesday

Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

The destroyed Waiola Church is shown following wildfire, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Lahaina. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption

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Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.

Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

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Thursday

Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA

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National

Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA

The writers and actors strikes in Hollywood are affecting jobs across the U.S. The Motion Picture Association says film and TV productions employ more than 1.7 million people outside California.

Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA

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Wednesday

Lizzo says hostile work environment allegations against her are 'unbelievable'

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Music News

Lizzo says hostile work environment allegations against her are 'unbelievable'

The four-time Grammy winning artist known for championing women and body positivity, denies allegations a lawsuit by former employees that they experienced weight-shaming and other troubling demands.

Lizzo says hostile work environment allegations against her are 'unbelievable'

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Monday

Pee-wee Herman was more than a boy who never grew up

Paul Reubens poses after a performance of The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway in October 2010. Charles Sykes/AP hide caption

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pee-wee Herman was more than a boy who never grew up

Pee-wee's creator, Paul Reubens, died Sunday of cancer. He was 70. Pee-wee was a petulant man-child and a trickster spirit, a burst of joyous id that snuck his brand of anarchy into the mainstream.

Pee-wee Herman was more than a boy who never grew up

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Saturday

Despite all the talk, no states have active laws banning drag in front of kids

Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit reads a book during a story time reading at the Cheer Up Charlies dive bar on March 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Bills to restrict drag performances across the country have failed to make an impact. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Despite all the talk, no states have active laws banning drag in front of kids

KUAR News

Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.

Despite all the talk, no states have active laws banning drag in front of kids

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Tuesday

You can immerse yourself — literally — in this Broadway show

Arielle Jacobs and Jose Llana as Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos in Here Lives Love. Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman hide caption

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Theater

You can immerse yourself — literally — in this Broadway show

Here Lies Love tells the story of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos' rise and fall in the Philippines. The $22 million immersive musical production is a big Broadway gamble.

You can immerse yourself — literally — in this Broadway show

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Saturday

Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

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Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

Patti LuPone joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to talk birds, Broadway, and the proper way to swipe a cell phone.

Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

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Wednesday

NEA announces 2024 Jazz Masters including Terence Blanchard and Gary Bartz

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Music News

NEA announces 2024 Jazz Masters including Terence Blanchard and Gary Bartz

The National Endowment for the Arts has selected Terence Blanchard, Willard Jenkins, Amina Claudine Myers and Gary Bartz for the prestigious honor.

NEA announces 2024 Jazz Masters including Terence Blanchard and Gary Bartz

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Friday

Theater

Remembering Broadway legend and 'Fiddler on the Roof' lyricist Sheldon Harnick

Fresh Air

Harnick, along with composer Jerry Bock, wrote the enduring music for Fiddler, as well as Fiorello and She Loves Me. He died June 23. Originally broadcast in 1988, 2004 and 2014.

Remembering Broadway legend and 'Fiddler on the Roof' lyricist Sheldon Harnick

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Alan Arkin has died — the star of 'Get Smart' and 'Little Miss Sunshine' was 89

Alan Arkin appeared in more than 100 films in a career spanning over seven decades. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine. He's pictured above in Los Angeles in March 2013. Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP hide caption

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Obituaries

Alan Arkin has died — the star of 'Get Smart' and 'Little Miss Sunshine' was 89

Arkin knew from childhood that he wanted to be an actor, and he spent a lifetime performing — the Academy Award winner appeared in more than 100 films in a career spanning over seven decades.