Dec 29th, 2008 · Comedian Tina Fey created a sensation this fall with her impersonation of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. A former head writer for SNL, Few stars in the NBC comedy 30 Rock.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · CeCe Winans reflects on her illustrious career and her new album Thy Kingdom Come, which was recently nominated for two Grammy awards. Winans says she draws strength from God and her family's unflinching support.
Dec 19th, 2008 · La Scala's season opening production of Don Carlo caused a true sensation when management abruptly replaced the lead tenor with his understudy, American Stuart Neill, and the company's highly vocal fans made their feelings known.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews a trio of new pop singles: Pink's "So What," Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," and "Crush," from onetime American Idol sensation David Archuleta.
Sep 15th, 2008 · Architects' answer to efficient design is the prefab home, which has been both a design sensation and a cookie-cutter bore over the years. A current MoMA exhibit explores the history of that house and shows how technology could make innovative design more affordable.
Sep 11th, 2008 · With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.
Sep 2nd, 2008 · The lights at the Peach Pit went out at the turn of the century when Beverly Hills 90210 went off the air. But the television show that was a pop culture sensation in the 1990s is back, in what's being marketed as an edgy, updated form. The prime time teen soap premieres Tuesday.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Internet sensation Black Kids have effectively made the crossover from online to dance floor success. Hear songs from their debut full-length album, Partie Traumatic, on this World Cafe session with host David Dye.