Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'emnewsweek'

"Notorious" Casting For Biggie Smalls Film

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:13:00 EST

The anticipated biopic about slain rapper Biggie Smalls opens in January, but how did they find the right actor to play the larger-than-life figure? Also, RuPaul's holiday card features a picture of him dressed as both Barack and Michelle Obama. For the lowdown, Farai Chideya speaks with Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels.

What's The Word... The Bible On Gay Marriage

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:28:00 EST

Religious leaders often cite scripture as the basis for their opposition to gay marriage. But Lisa Miller, religion editor at Newsweek, believes the Bible's models of marriage are flawed, and its lessons about love actually argue for gay marriage.

Michelle Obama Changing Image Of Black Women...

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:43:00 EST

More black faces are showing up in fashion magazines these days, and some are calling it the "Michelle Obama Effect." For the latest entertainment news, NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Allison Samuels, national correspondent for Newsweek magazine.

More Black Stars To Come Out Of The Closet...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:36:00 EST

Comedian Wanda Sykes publicly came out of the closet at a rally in support of gay marriage. Will other black stars follow suit? Newsweek's Allison Samuels gets us up to speed on the latest in entertainment news.

Behind The Scenes Of The Presidential Campaigns

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:10:00 EST

Newsweek journalists were given year-long access to the presidential campaigns — as long as they kept quiet until Nov. 4. Daren Briscoe and Katie Connolly share previously undisclosed information about the McCain and Obama campaigns.

How Vietnam Shaped John McCain's World Views

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:12:00 EDT

The presidential candidates' experiences abroad have shaped their world views, and those views offer clues about how they would govern. Both Barack Obama and John McCain have expressed those views in memoirs. Newsweek editor Jon Meacham talks with Steve Inskeep in the second of two conversations about the candidates' world views, finishing with McCain's experiences as a POW during the Vietnam war.

Analyzing Obama's World View

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama have had memoirs published. Newsweek editor Jon Meacham talks with Steve Inskeep about how the two candidates' experiences abroad have shaped their world views, and whether those views offer clues as to how they would govern. The first of two conversations begins with Obama's childhood experience in Indonesia as expressed in Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope.

Queen Latifah Takes On Gay Rumors

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:36:00 EDT

Rapper/actress Queen Latifah says she doesn't care if people think she's gay. Plus, Russell Simmons tells us why so many people are plugged in to what celebrities say about voting. Newsweek national correspondent Allison Samuels explains.

Chris Rock Riffs On Bill Clinton

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Farai talks with Newsweek magazine national correspondent Allison Samuels about the hot topics in entertainment news, including Chris Rock's riff on Bill Clinton, controversy surrounding HBO's True Blood, and the latest projects of actress/producer Jada Pinkett Smith.

Who Is Henry Paulson...

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:18:00 EDT

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is the architect of the $700 billion financial bailout. Who exactly is Paulson? Newsweek columnist Daniel Gross answers that question and talks about Paulson's time on Wall Street and in Washington.

Lifestyle & Trends: Lisa Raye Fights Back

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:19:00 EDT

Actress LisaRaye has released photos to Essence magazine of what she says is domestic abuse. Plus, there's going to be a whole lot of Hollywood in Denver next week. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Newsweek magazine's national correspondent Allison Samuels.

Rapper Ludacris Blasts Obama Rivals In New Song

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:39:00 EDT

Farai Chideya talks with Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels about the new pro-Obama Ludacris track, Halle Berry's paparazzi woes, and a fiery exchange between reality show villain Omarosa and new TV talk show host Wendy Williams.

When Should Financial Independence Begin...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:58:00 EDT

Writer Melody Serafino recently found that most of her post-college peers in New York City live off their parents. In her Newsweek op-ed "Subsidized In The City" she writes, "Financial independence means social freedom and absolute control over my own life. Yet among my peers, I seem to be the only one who feels this way."

Lifestyles & Trends: MLK Family Feud Boils Over

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

For a look at the world of entertainment, Farai speaks with Newsweek writer and News & Notes regular contributor Allison Samuels about the dramatic Martin Luther King Jr. family feud, Eddie Murphy's latest movie flop, and the recently announced Emmy nominations.

Singer Jill Scott to Walk Down the Aisle Again

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:36:00 EDT

Farai Chideya talks with Newsweek national correspondent Allison Samuels to get the low-down on this week's BET Awards, Jill Scott's plans to jump the broom one more time, and the latest on model Naomi Campbell's legal troubles.

Analysis: John McCain's Finances

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Co-host Renee Montagne talks to NPR News Analyst Juan Williams about the latest developments in John McCain's presidential campaign. They discuss the presumptive Republican nominee's most recent fundraising efforts and the results of a Newsweek poll that shows his Democratic rival Barack Obama ahead by a significant margin.

Lack of Gym Etiquette Triggers Extreme Action

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT

From walking around nude to cooking food in the communal sauna, Newsweek reporter Tina Peng catalogues the most obnoxious "Gym Sins" of fitness club members and discusses how gym rats react to these workout digressions.