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A Teen Drag Queen Sparkles In 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

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A Teen Drag Queen Sparkles In 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a coming-out story with some familiar contours, but it doesn't have your typical splashy musical pedigree. Adapted from a successful West End production, the Amazon Prime film follows Jamie, a teenage boy in England, who's determined to become a drag queen. Max Harwood stars as Jamie, and he's met with barriers and supporters along the way, including Sharon Horgan to the great Richard E. Grant.

A Teen Drag Queen Sparkles In 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

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The Lack Of Latinos In Media Could Affect How Others View Them, The Government Says

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, seen in February, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has made the inclusion of Latinos in media a principal issue. A government report says the absence of Latinos in the media could impact how their fellow Americans view them. AP hide caption

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The Lack Of Latinos In Media Could Affect How Others View Them, The Government Says

The report discovered that the biggest growth among Hispanics in the media industry was in service jobs, while management jobs had the lowest representation.

Dan And Claudia Zanes Sing About Justice And Joy On Their New Album For Children

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Dan And Claudia Zanes Sing About Justice And Joy On Their New Album For Children

Family musicians Dan and Claudia Zanes are releasing their first duo album, a collection of original songs that deal with social justice, anti-racism & joy — conceived during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dan And Claudia Zanes Sing About Justice And Joy On Their New Album For Children

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'Visions' Is The 'Star Wars' Anime You Were Waiting For

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'Visions' Is The 'Star Wars' Anime You Were Waiting For

Lucasfilms has partnered with several Japanese anime studios for the new animated series Star Wars: Visions — but this isn't the first time Star Wars has drawn inspiration from Japanese entertainment.

'Visions' Is The 'Star Wars' Anime You Were Waiting For

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Three Great Fiction Audiobooks
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Three Great Fiction Audiobooks

Curling up with a good book is a pleasure with which we're all familiar. But when you find just the right narrator to bring characters to life, a novel can be even better. The right voice, or the right cast of voices, has pleasures all its own, beyond the printed page. Today, we're bringing you three favorite fiction audiobook recommendations worth a listen.

Three Great Fiction Audiobooks

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Make This 'Fortnight in September' Your Pandemic Escape
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Book Reviews

Make This 'Fortnight in September' Your Pandemic Escape

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R.C. Sherriff's recently reissued 1931 novel, which follows a British family on their two-week holiday, is a reflection on how time changes shape in periods like a vacation — or even a pandemic.

Make This 'Fortnight in September' Your Pandemic Escape

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This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album

Colette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5 and defied the social conventions of her day to embrace it as a profession rather than as a pastime. Her son first arranged for her performances to be recorded when she was in her 90s. She has just released her sixth album. Family photo; Eleanor Beardsley/NPR hide caption

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This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album

Colette Maze, now 107, began playing the piano at age 5. She defied the social conventions of her era to embrace music as a profession rather than as a pastime. She has just released her sixth album.

This French Pianist Has Been Playing For 102 Years And Just Released A New Album

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5 Takeaways From A Big Emmy Night For A Short List Of Shows

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5 Takeaways From A Big Emmy Night For A Short List Of Shows

The Crown, Hacks, Ted Lasso and The Queen's Gambit all did well on Sunday night. But the Emmys also laid bare the problems with production and representation that plague nearly every awards season.

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