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Bernie Worrell: The Most Influential Keyboardist You've Probably Never Heard Of

Composer and keyboardist Bernie Worrell played funk, soul, and broke genres as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic and a performer with Talking Heads. Worrell died Friday at the age of 72.

Bernie Worrell: The Most Influential Keyboardist You've Probably Never Heard Of

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Backstage, Passable: Real Roadies Have Real Quibbles With Showtime's 'Roadies'

Ron White, left, and Imogen Poots star in Showtime's Roadies. Katie Yu/Showtime hide caption

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Backstage, Passable: Real Roadies Have Real Quibbles With Showtime's 'Roadies'

Cameron Crowe's new show Roadies chronicles the backstage world of rock 'n' roll, focusing on roadies. NPR's Eric Deggans watched it with real-life roadies, who said it's unrealistic.

Backstage, Passable: Real Roadies Have Real Quibbles With Showtime's 'Roadies'

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TV Review: HBO's 'Any Given Wednesday'

HBO launched a weekly talk show with former ESPN star Bill Simmons. Considered one of the top sports commentators, Simmons crafted a show that melds pop culture, sports talk and celebrity interviews.

TV Review: HBO's 'Any Given Wednesday'

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Oprah's New Show, 'Greenleaf,' Is Megachurch Melodrama

Merle Dandridge stars as Grace Greenleaf, who returns to her family's megachurch after 20 years away — and gets caught up in a swirl of secrets and lies. Guy D'Alema/Oprah WInfrey Network/Lionsgate Films hide caption

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Oprah's New Show, 'Greenleaf,' Is Megachurch Melodrama

Oprah Winfrey returns to a regular TV drama role for the first time in two decades, appearing in Greenleaf, a scripted drama set in a Memphis megachurch. The show premieres Tuesday on her OWN network.

Oprah's New Show, 'Greenleaf,' Is Megachurch Melodrama

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Late Night Hosts Respond To Orlando Tragedy With Heartfelt Monologues

Late night talk show hosts responded to the tragic events in Orlando in a variety of ways. Many chose to dedicate time in their monologues to the tragedy, thus taking on the role news anchors once had dominion over.

Late Night Hosts Respond To Orlando Tragedy With Heartfelt Monologues

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Summer TV Preview: Which Shows Are Worth Staying Indoors?

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Summer TV Preview: Which Shows Are Worth Staying Indoors?

A rush of new shows are coming to network, cable and streaming channels in June. We'll tell you what's worth tuning in to (or at least setting the DVR for) and when you should just go outside.

Summer TV Preview: Which Shows Are Worth Staying Indoors?

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'O.J.: Made In America' Charts Simpson's Rise And Fall

NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans says ESPN's new documentary series about O.J. Simpson is a detailed and revealing look at the football star turned murder suspect's life.

'O.J.: Made In America' Charts Simpson's Rise And Fall

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Review: UnREAL Soars By Going Where Real-Life Reality TV Fears To Tread

Lifetime's Peabody award-winning fictional dramedy — UnREAL — about an out-of-control reality show returns for its second season. In it, a black man sets out to find love among a bevy of women.

Review: UnREAL Soars By Going Where Real-Life Reality TV Fears To Tread

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'Top Gear' Returns With New Hosts On BBC America

The massively popular BBC show, Top Gear, relaunches Monday on BBC America. Following the painfully public downfall of its former host, the new hosts have big gears to grind.

'Top Gear' Returns With New Hosts On BBC America

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A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

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A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

The remake of the seminal TV miniseries begins on the History channel this week. Co-producer LeVar Burton says he recognized an opportunity to retell the story "to and for a new generation."

A Modern 'Roots' For An American Society Still 'Based On The Color Line'

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TV Networks Hope To Lure Advertisers At Annual 'Upfronts'

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TV Networks Hope To Lure Advertisers At Annual 'Upfronts'

This week, networks present their new fall shows and strategies at the annual upfronts, in the hopes of raking in an estimated $9 billion from advertisers. Reboots and remakes are prominent this year.

TV Networks Hope To Lure Advertisers At Annual 'Upfronts'

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Which TV Shows Will Be Back Next Year?

It's that time of year when TV networks decide which shows to cancel and which to renew for the 2016-2017 season. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans gives an update on the new and canceled shows.

Which TV Shows Will Be Back Next Year?

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Handler Says 'Chelsea' On Netflix Will Break Every TV Talk Show Rule

Talks show host and comedian Chelsea Handler on Wednesday debuts her new show Chelsea on Netflix. The half-hour program will air three times a week and be available in 190 countries.

Handler Says 'Chelsea' On Netflix Will Break Every TV Talk Show Rule

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2016: Age Of The On-Screen Black Superhero

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther debuted in Captain America: Civil War. He'll get his own movie in 2018. Zade Rosenthal/Marvel hide caption

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2016: Age Of The On-Screen Black Superhero

From Black Panther to Luke Cage, filmmakers say audiences today demand superheroes that better reflect their world. Comic creators say it's about time TV and movies caught up with diversity in comics.

2016: Age Of The On-Screen Black Superhero

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