St. Vincent is known for her loud and electric arrangments so when she showed up at the NPR offices with just an acoustic guitar, it was a surprise to just about everyone. The singer performed stripped down versions of three singles off her latest album Masseduction for her Tiny Desk Concert.
It's Vince Carter's 41st birthday — and his 19th year in the NBA. Named Rookie of the Year in 1999, Vince has played his way into the Hall of Fame, the Olympics, and the playoffs. The man that gave us Vinsanity took a second to break down the 10 best dunks of his epic career.
T-Mobile for Business bundles premium devices with its nationwide network to simplify the modern company tech stack. Whether your workflow runs on Apple or Samsung, it offers an all-in-one approach that pairs business-ready plans with the hardware teams already rely on. It's designed to keep teams connected and productive without the usual IT headaches.
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Nike's NBA All-Star Collection brings together performance gear and off-court staples in a lineup built to reflect the league's biggest stars. Spanning over 150 pieces, the collection moves from technical essentials like Dri-FIT basketball shorts to street-ready layers including the All-Star Weekend Pullover. Footwear anchors the drop with signature models like the Giannis Freak 7 and the Kobe IX Elite Low EM Protro, tying current performance to legacy influence from players who defined the game. Limited jerseys round out the release, offering a direct link to All-Star history. It's a collection designed to carry the attitude of allstars beyond the court.
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Working for one of the biggest tech companies on the planet has its perks. Employees at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle now have a lush oasis in the middle of the city to get away from the office. Called the Spheres, the geodesic domes house 400 species of plants and meeting areas in the most Zen workspace you could imagine. With areas like the bird's nest and Ruby, a 50-foot tall tree that was brought from California, the Spheres add another landmark to a city known for them.
A tale in three acts — that simple structure has been the basis for Hollywood since at least 1979 when it was popularized by Syd Field in his book Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. Shakespear preferred five acts in his (or their) classics. But what actually defines an act? This episode of Lessons From the Screenplay digs deep in the most basic of movie nuts and bolts to find the answer — or if it even matters.
The Star Wars theme song is the most recognizable in movie history. Composed by legendary film conductor John Williams, the big orchestra sound has been giving fans chills of excitement as the read through the opening crawk since 1977. In this behind-the-scenes clip, he leads the Hollywood Freelance Studio Symphony as they perform the iconic score for The Last Jedi.
In 1995, Will Ferrell joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He revived the show with impersonations of George W. Bush, James Lipton, and as one-half of the Spartan cheerleading duo. But before that, he was a member of The Groundlings trying to get a spot on SNL. In this vintage footage, Ferrell auditions with some of his now-famous characters Harry Caray and Senator Ted Kennedy and the rest is all history.
Vita Coco is turning up the sweet-and-tart with its newest Frosted Lemonade Treats, the latest addition to its popular coconut water-inspired lineup. Following hits like Strawberries & Creme and Orange & Creme, this flavor pairs zesty lemon with a coconutty finish for a refreshingly indulgent twist. Designed as a small moment of escape, Frosted Lemonade Treats transform a hectic commute or cluttered desk into a sunnier state of mind, delivering the functional benefits of coconut water with bold, pronounceable ingredients. Available nationwide in stores and online, it's the ultimate pick-me-up for anyone who wants a mindful, mood-boosting treat that feels like summer in a bottle.
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The fastest marathon shoe Nike has ever made just got a colorway to match. The Alphafly 3 arrives in Platinum Tint, Grey Fog, Iron Grey, and Metallic Silver, a clean, understated palette that lets the performance do the talking. The tech underneath hasn't changed: dual Air Zoom units and a carbon fiber Flyplate store and return energy with each step, while a fully connected ZoomX foam midsole delivers cushioning and responsiveness across all 26.2 miles. The lightest Alphafly ever, with a wider plate for increased stability, notched laces, and an integrated knit tongue that keeps things comfortable no matter the pace.
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Breaking Bad premiered on January 20, 2008. More than likely it was and still is your favorite television show of all time. On its tenth anniversary, the writers and show's creator Vince Gilligan reunite to take a look back at the series and reflect on what working on the show taught them.
When you're making full-length stop-motion films, you need a lot of clay — tons of it. At Aardman Studios, Jay Smart is the master of the medium. Shoots can take over a year and a half, and the clay colors have to be consistent, which isn't how it comes from the supplier. Jay walks Adam through the process of mixing and matching clay for animation.