Mar 3rd, 2010 · Novelist Tash Aw takes us to Indonesia on the eve of violent civil war; a history of Austen appreciation, Jane's Fame, traces the author's rise from obscurity to ubiquity; Sam Lipsyte brings the funny to academia in his latest satire; and Enlightened Sexism aims a Buffy-style stake at the media's warped portrayals of "girl power."
Feb 20th, 2010 · Our Three-Minute Fiction contest continues: Write a short story based on a photograph. The catch: It must be short enough to be read on the air in three minutes or less. That's about 500 words.
Feb 1st, 2010 · Lady Gaga draws easy comparisons to Madonna, but if our new queen of pop, sex and art wants to endure the test of time, she'll need more than luck and mediocrity — she'll need a lasting blueprint for fame. Essayist Elizabeth Scalia explains.
Jan 28th, 2010 · J.D. Salinger may have left the public arena after achieving literary fame, but his influence is palpable in all walks of life: From books to television, his legacy is alive. Even his years of an "almost perfect" public silence are an inspiration, says Rick Moody, author of The Ice Storm.
Jan 6th, 2010 · Nicknamed "The Hawk," Dawson hit 438 homers with 1,591 RBIs in a career that spanned from 1976 to 1996. Dawson received 420 of 539 votes in results announced Wednesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar fell just short of earning baseball's highest honor.
Dec 30th, 2009 · Actress Jane Lynch has spent 2009 animating Glee's ruthless cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester. But Lynch began building her career well-before she started stealing scenes on Fox. In this memorable interview from earlier in the year, Lynch opens up about her life on- and off-screen.
Dec 28th, 2009 · Launched in early 2005, YouTube has changed the way we communicate. The video-sharing Web site has given us a new way of reaching each other, not to mention shortcuts to fame, nostalgia and togetherness.
Dec 22nd, 2009 · Most of the time, Jeff Lunden reports for NPR from the outside looking in. But last month, his amateur chorus was invited to back up the great Ray Davies of The Kinks, in a couple of concerts in New York City. Lunden reports from his 15 minutes of rock fame.