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Tuesday

We love-love 'Poker Face', P-P-'Poker Face'

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

We love-love 'Poker Face', P-P-'Poker Face'

The very entertaining Poker Face is an offbeat case-of-the-week mystery show starring Natasha Lyonne as a dryly witty, down-to-earth oddball who has an uncanny ability that helps her solves murders. The Peacock series comes from Rian Johnson (Glass Onion), and it features an impressive array of guest stars including Adrien Brody, Lil Rel Howery, Hong Chau, Judith Light and more.

We love-love 'Poker Face', P-P-'Poker Face'

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Monday

With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT

Viola Davis won her first Grammy for the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me. With it, she achieves the acclaimed EGOT status.

With Grammy win, Viola Davis earns EGOT

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Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice

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Theater

Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice

With ticket sales way down and government relief mostly at an end, business as usual is not an option for nonprofit performing arts groups.

Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice

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Sunday

Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year

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Music News

Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year

With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammys than any other artist in the awards' 65-year history. But Harry Styles took home the evening's biggest prize.

Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win

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Music News

Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win

"I just EGOT!" the 57-year-old actor said after winning best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, Finding Me, at the Grammys premiere ceremony on Sunday.

Shania Twain returns after a difficult pandemic with the beaming 'Queen of Me'

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Music Interviews

Shania Twain returns after a difficult pandemic with the beaming 'Queen of Me'

After a bad bout of COVID that had her fearing she'd lose her voice completely, the country-pop superstar is back with an album she says is determined to look on the bright side.

Shania Twain returns after a difficult pandemic with the beaming 'Queen of Me'

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The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

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The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

Sure, Beyoncé and Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.

The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

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Saturday

Obituaries

Remembering innovative fashion designer Paco Rabanne

Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at 88 years old, according to his fashion house. He was known for his fragrances and space-age designs.

Remembering innovative fashion designer Paco Rabanne

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Berklee Indian Ensemble's expansive, star-studded debut album is a Grammy contender

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Berklee Indian Ensemble's expansive, star-studded debut album is a Grammy contender

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Ten years ago, Annette Philip found her homeland's rich culture was underrepresented at the prestigious school. So she started a massive collective that's taken on a life of its own.

Berklee Indian Ensemble's expansive, star-studded debut album is a Grammy contender

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Billy Porter on the thin line between fashion and pain
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Billy Porter on the thin line between fashion and pain

Billy Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any room he's in. His new movie is 80 For Brady, but what does he know about the Brady Bunch?

Billy Porter on the thin line between fashion and pain

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'Wait Wait' for Feb. 4, 2023: With Not My Job guest Billy Porter
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'Wait Wait' for Feb. 4, 2023: With Not My Job guest Billy Porter

Billy Porter is a legend who's just an Oscar away from an EGOT. His new movie is 80 for Brady, but what does he know about The Brady Bunch?

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 4, 2023: With Not My Job guest Billy Porter

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