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io9 @io9dotcom.bsky.social · 23h

Drew Struzan, the King of the Movie Poster, Has Died

The beloved artist, who illustrated iconic posters for 'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', 'Back to the Future', and more, was 78.

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 19h

D'Angelo and Drew Struzan left us today.

2025 has taken so much from us all.

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Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 20h

This Questlove story, in which he details intentionally almost ruining a Roots concert to impress D’Angelo because he knew they were musical soulmates, is a perfect example of their genius. Before they’d even met—and speaking only through rhythm—they created an all-time sound. Its incredible. Watch:

Questlove Shares D'Angelo "Voodoo" Stories & Rick Rubin Declares It "Absolutely Perfect" Album

YouTube video by Bringing Down The Band

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 19h

Farewell.

Albumism @albumism.com · 19h

Now Playing: D'Angelo's debut album 'Brown Sugar' (1995) | Rest in Power to one of the truest talents the music world has ever seen and heard.

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

As Gloria Estefan embarks on a 50-year retrospective of her career, this Tiny Desk takes on the same tone, heart and air of reflection. n.pr/4n2ezR9

Gloria Estefan: Tiny Desk Concert

As Gloria Estefan embarks on a 50-year retrospective of her career, this Tiny Desk takes on the same tone, heart and air of reflection.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. "The Shipping Forecast" has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.

Opinion: 'The Shipping Forecast' reminds us of the power of the human voice

For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. "The Shipping Forecast" has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbors to the North!

a red white and blue canadian flag with a maple leaf

ALT: a red white and blue canadian flag with a maple leaf

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction. n.pr/4oh42lZ

3 share Nobel Prize in Economics for work on technology, growth and creative destruction

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction.

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 1d

Finally got to write my magnum opus for NPR on why late night TV still matters, charting how it has mattered so much over 60 years of TV history. I also float my theory that key to its continued relevance may be in today's hosts sticking together. READ: https://loom.ly/MZ0a9IE

Media companies thought late night TV was irrelevant. Kimmel proved them wrong

Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself.

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Bradshaw Lentz @shawbie.bsky.social · 1d

A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 2d

Me either. #TNGSunNight

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madonna kilpatrick 💙🦄🖖🏻 @madonnaots.com · 2d

Great watch everyone! 🖖🏻
Next week:
#TNGSunNight
#TOSSatNight
#StarTrekTNG
#StarTrek

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 2d

"Cause and Effect" is another classic that, in addition to the timey-wimey madness, is also one of Crusher's best episodes.

Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting! #TNGSunNight

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 2d

It's a shame that we never saw Bateson again, but he did get a non-speaking cameo in Lower Decks. #TNGSunNight

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Chris Burris @burriscj.bsky.social · 2d

The first mention of Federation time-base beacons, a handy way to explain how Starfleet vessels keep the same time, no matter how far they are from Earth or each other. #TNGSunNight