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Saturday Sports: Free Agents In The NFL, The Patriots, Tiger Woods

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Finally, time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: The NFL suddenly powered by free agents. Are the Pats running out of gas? And the return of the Tiger (imitating tiger roar). Joined now by NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman, who's somewhere in Minnesota - actually, Minneapolis. He's pretty easy to find. Tom, thanks so much for being with us. TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: Always a pleasure, Scott. How are you? SIMON: I'm fine, thanks. A little over three weeks into the season. Free agents are getting contracts. Among them, let me ask you about safety Eric Reid. This was kind of a surprise, yes. GOLDMAN: Sure is. And it is not just any free agent signing. Eric Reid, former San Francisco teammate of Colin Kaepernick's. He followed Kaepernick's lead and was the second player to take a knee during the national anthem protests. And he also filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, like Kaepernick, after he wasn't signed as a free




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Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: You know what we could all use this week? Sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: And imagine; Major League Baseball continues the playoffs even after the Cubs have been defeated. Boy, is my October open now. Yanks, BoSox, Astros, Tribe, Braves, Dodgers, Rocks vs. the Brew Crew. Howard Bryant of ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com joins us. Howard, thanks for being with us. HOWARD BRYANT, BYLINE: You know, Scott, this just shows what a professional you are after going through what the Cubs went through - back-to-back days playing home games, losing both of them. SIMON: You don't have to elaborate. We've got a lot to talk about. BRYANT: Having another two consecutive teams celebrate on your home field. And yet, you sound great. SIMON: Oh, thank you. Well, it's all for show. Listen; one of the great rivalries in sports - Yankees-Red Sox. The Sox won last night 5-4, but Boston had to battle, didn't they? BRYANT: Yeah, they sure did. And




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"Da 5 Bloods" - cast: Chadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, Jean Reno, Jonathan Majors, Paul Walter Hauser, Clarke Peters, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Melanie Thierry, Jasper Paakkonen

Release date : TBA 2020
Synopsis : The film follows Vietnam veterans who return to the jungle to find their lost innocence. Searching for the remains of ...




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"Sweetness in the Belly" - cast: Dakota Fanning, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar, Wunmi Mosaku, Peter Bankole

Release date : TBA 2020
Synopsis : Lilly Abdal (Dakota Fanning) was orphaned in Africa as a child and experiences her parents' homeland of England for the ...




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"Babyteeth" - cast: Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Emily Barclay, Eugene Gilfedder, Ben Mendelsohn, Essie Davis, Andrea Demetriades, Charles Grounds, Justin Smith, Arka Das, Priscilla Doueihy, Zack Grech, Georgina Symes, Jack Yabsley

Release date : June 19, 2020
Synopsis : When seriously ill teenager Milla (Eliza Scanlen) falls madly in love with smalltime drug dealer Moses (Toby Wallace), it's her ...




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"The King of Staten Island" - cast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, Steve Buscemi, Pamela Adlon, Machine Gun Kelly, Jimmy Tatro, Ricky Velez, Kevin Corrigan, Domenick Lombardozzi, Mike Vecchione, Moises Arias,

Release date : June 12, 2020
Synopsis : Scott (Pete Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. ...




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"Becky" - cast: Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet

Release date : June 05, 2020
Synopsis : The pic centers on Becky (Lulu Wilson), a rebellious 13-year-old who is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake ...




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"The High Note" - cast: Tracee Ellis Ross, Dakota Johnson, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zoe Chao, Ice Cube, June Diane Raphael, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, Diplo

Release date : May 29, 2020
Synopsis : Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a ...




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Artist of the Week: DaBaby

The 'Bob' hitmaker celebrates his second No. 1 album and shuts his haters up as his third studio installment 'Blame It on Baby' climbed atop the Billboard charts.




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Adam Lambert Comes Clean About Christina Aguilera Tour Plan Hampered by Coronavirus

The 'American Idol' alum serving as Queen frontman admits in a social media post that he and the 'Genie in a Bottle' hitmaker had tried to put together Summer tour before the COVID-19 lockdown.




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Lady GaGa Offers New May Date for 'Chromatica' Release

The sixth studio album from the 'Stupid Love' singer was initially set to make its debur on April 10, but got delayed due to all that going on during the global coronavirus pandemic.




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Bonus Episode: Rafeef Ziadah

Rafeef Ziadah is a Palestinian poet and human rights activist living in London. Her poem, “We Teach Life, Sir,” is powerful and poignant reminder of the human condition in conflict. On this bonus episode of Stories with a Heartbeat, host Will McInerney reflects on some of the stories from our past episodes covering the Chapel Hill Shooting in season 1. Rafeef's beautiful and moving poetry is emblematic of the legacy and the lasting message of life that Deah Barakat , Yusor Abu Salha , and Razan Abu Salha left behind. Listen to Rafeef's poem with the link below. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Check out




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Please Touch the Art:Episode 9 Frida Kahlo's The Broken Column

Kieve and Camille, a veterinarian and cancer researcher, discuss Kahlo’s Broken Column. The pair blaze through topics like chronic pain, colonialism, race, Catholic symbolism, and Lacanian Psychology, and Feminism. Once again this is a packed episode! I hope you’re excited! Links to art: Music: Fed up with Hunger by Saintsenenca : Patron Saint Regina Spektor Flying Away from Fun Home Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori




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Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79

Actor Peter Fonda, best-known for his iconic role as a free-spirited motorcycle rider in the 1969 counterculture classic Easy Rider , died Friday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 79. The cause of his death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, according to a family statement released to People magazine. "In one of the saddest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy," the Fonda family wrote. "And, while we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life," they added. "In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom." Peter Fonda was the only son of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw. He was also the brother of actress Jane Fonda. Peter Fonda had a brief film career in the mid-1960s before his breakout performance as Wyatt in Easy Rider, costarring Dennis




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'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Gets 'Sin City' Director and 'Ant-Man' Helmer

Both Robert Rodriguez and Payton Reed have been confirmed to sit behind the lens for the upcoming second installment of Disney's hit 'Star Wars' spin-off.




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Lili Reinhart and 'Riverdale' Co-Stars to Voice Mean Girls on 'The Simpsons'

Reinhart is joined by 'Riverdale' castmates Camila Mendes and Madelaine Petsch to lend their voice to 'snooty rich girls' in an upcoming episode of the animated comedy series.




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'Saturday Night Live' to End Season 45 After Third At-Home Special

Cast members, including Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon, have been entertaining fans with skits and musical numbers from their self-isolation since mid-April.



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Titanic letter written day before disaster fetches £126,000 at auction

A letter written a day before the Titanic sank by one of the disaster's victims has sold for a record-breaking £126,000 at auction.




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'Maze Runner' Director to Bring 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' Adaptation to Big Screen

Filmmaker Wes Ball has signed on to do the movie adaptation of Catherine Webb's 2014 sci-fi novel using a script done by by 'Humans' writer Melissa Iqbal.



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Adam Driver Lands Lead Role in Real-Life Cuban Revolution Movie

The Kylo Ren of the 'Star Wars' movie franchise is expected to portray the main character in 'The Yankee Comandante', a true-story film about the fall of Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Batista.




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David Arquette Plans to Start 'Ghosts of the Ozarks' Filming in Arkansas Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The 'Scream' star and his wife Christina McLarty are considering to keep the cast and crew away from the public on a former cotton factory that has been converted into a working set.




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'The Nightingale' Starring Elle and Dakota Fanning Pushed Back for a Year

The World War II movie adapted from Kristin Hannah's best-selling book has been pushed back to Christmas 2021 release amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.




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Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes Signed on for 'Matilda the Musical' Movie

The 'Killing Eve' actress and the 'Spectre' actor have reportedly landed major roles in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the classic stage show inspired by Roald Dahl's book.



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Cate Blanchett Lands Lead Role in Video Game Adaptation 'Borderlands'

The 'Thor: Ragnarok' actress is expected portray a superhuman, one of the main protagonists in the upcoming big-screen adaptation which will be directed by Eli Roth.




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Lori Loughlin's Co-Star Dave Coulier Vows to Support Her 'Forever' Amid College Admissions Scandal

Actor Dave Coulier says he will be there for his embattled 'Fuller House' co-star 'forever' as he claims that filming the final season of the show without her 'didn't feel right.'




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Lily Allen Sparks David Harbour Engagement Rumor as She Flashes New Ring

The 'Smile' hitmaker is rumored to take her relationship with 'stranger Things' actor David Harbour to the next level as she shows off a new rock on her finger in a new Instagram selfie.




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P. Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Michael B. Jordan Rallying for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery's Murder

The public outcry for the killing of black jogger in Georgia includes a number celebrities like Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, and Olivia Wilde.




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Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres Add Voice to Call for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Gregory and Travis McMichael, who were involved in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old outside Brunswick, Georgia in February, have finally been arrested and charged with murder.




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Paul Walker's Daughter Meadow Wears Sheer Top for 'Love of My Life' Kaia Gerber

In the racy photos which feature her showing a little too much in the sheer tank top, the 21-year-old aspiring model tags catwalker and Cindy Crawford's daughter, Kaia.




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'Saturday Night Live' to End Season 45 After Third At-Home Special

Cast members, including Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon, have been entertaining fans with skits and musical numbers from their self-isolation since mid-April.



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Daniel Radcliffe Spends Time During COVID-19 Quarantine by Creating Lego Worlds

When speaking to Kelly Clarkson, the 'Harry Potter' star admits he picked up Lego after vowing to stay away from video games since the coronavirus lockdown began.




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Beyonce to Celebrate Mother's Day With Get-Together After Family Tested Negative for COVID-19

Tina Knowles-Lawson, the mother of the 'Formation' singer, looks forward to seeing her grandchildren in person again after being kept away because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Russell Simmons Denies Underage Dating With Kimora Lee Simmons

The embattled music producer clarifies in a lengthy comment below his birthday tribute to his ex-wife that the model was a legal adult when he began courting her.




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Brandy's Faith Is Shaken by Death of High School Prom Date Kobe Bryant

The 'Boy Is Mine' hitmaker says she is forced to re-assess her faith in God after the shocking death of the Los Angeles Lakers player in helicopter crash.




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Pete Davidson Got a Bag of Weed From Fan While Struggling With Sobriety

The 'Saturday Night Live' funnyman reveals he received a weed delivery from a complete stranger during coronavirus lockdown after he said he wanted to stay sober.




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Judge Dismisses Lori Loughlin's Attempt to Throw Out Charges in College Admissions Scandal

The 'Fuller House' actress has lost her bid to get charges against her thrown out of the court in college admissions scandal that also sent fellow star Felicity Huffman to prison.




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Sandra Bullock Beams With Pride as Daughter Thanks Nurse Fighting COVID-19 in Rare Appearance

Joining Jada Pinkett Smith on her Facebook Watch show 'Red Table Talk', the 'Bird Box' actress and her daughter Laila surprise nurse manager April Buencamino ahead of Mother's Day.




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Kehlani and YG Not Speaking Following Cheating Scandal

This arrives after Kehlani sparks speculations that her new album 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't' was about YG as one fan says, 'Kehlani's album is really all about her and YG's toxic sex.'




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Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Avoid Each Other at Home Amid Growing Tension in Quarantine

The couple, whose marriage has been reported on the rocks over their unequal share of parenting duties, is said to be living in separate parts of their L.A. house.




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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton to Take Part in Red Nose Day Special Telethon

Also set to perform remotely for the two-hour TV fundraiser, which aims to bring an end to child poverty around the world, are Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor and OneRepublic among others.




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Anthony Hopkins Shows Off Best Moves for Drake's Viral 'Tootsie Slide' Dance Challenge

After joining social media site TikTok to tackle the challenge, the leading man in'The Two Popes' passes it on to action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.




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Kim Kardashian Gushes Over Flowers Sent by Tristan Thompson for Mother's Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers athlete seemingly is working hard to win Kardashian women's heart as Kim is mot the only one who gets Mother's Day gifts from him.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.




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Stanley Tucci Reveals How He and Co-Stars Unwind After Long Day on Set

The 'Hunger Games' actor reveals he always takes a portable cocktail set with him to the movie set for celebration at the end of every long day of work.




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Viola Davis and Ava DuVernay Lead Tribute for Uptown Records' Late Founder Andre Harrell

The African-American community including the 'How to Get Away with Murder' actress and the 'Selma' helmer is mourning the loss of influential Uptown Records founder who has passed away at the age of 59.




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David Bowie's Album Will Be Released for Streaming for First Time

The upcoming record, coming out for streaming for the very first time, will include never-before-heard songs titled 'Pallas Athena' and 'V-2 Schneider'.




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Judge Dismisses Lori Loughlin's Attempt to Throw Out Charges in College Admissions Scandal

The 'Fuller House' actress has lost her bid to get charges against her thrown out of the court in college admissions scandal that also sent fellow star Felicity Huffman to prison.




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Sandra Bullock Beams With Pride as Daughter Thanks Nurse Fighting COVID-19 in Rare Appearance

Joining Jada Pinkett Smith on her Facebook Watch show 'Red Table Talk', the 'Bird Box' actress and her daughter Laila surprise nurse manager April Buencamino ahead of Mother's Day.




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Kehlani and YG Not Speaking Following Cheating Scandal

This arrives after Kehlani sparks speculations that her new album 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't' was about YG as one fan says, 'Kehlani's album is really all about her and YG's toxic sex.'




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Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Avoid Each Other at Home Amid Growing Tension in Quarantine

The couple, whose marriage has been reported on the rocks over their unequal share of parenting duties, is said to be living in separate parts of their L.A. house.