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Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Lizzo playing James Madison's flute, Usher's thirst traps, and more.

Once upon a time, Lahore was home to a booming film industry and studio musicians to match. Now, the sounds of Lollywood have made a comeback, thanks to a jazz fan — who's also a philanthropist.

Over the years, documentaries about celebrities have proven to be the most popular films of the genre. But some filmmakers are facing unfamiliar territory when their families are involved.

Taiwanese comedian Vickie Wang and Chinese comedian Jamie Wang work through the lived experience of cross-strait tensions through comedy.

The Los Angeles-based harpist and composer talks about approaching her instrument in new ways on her debut album.

The famous — even infamous — producer, known for his "wall of sound," died Saturday. He produced records for The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner as well as The Beatles, among many others.

The movie Hook is now a family favorite, in spite of weak reviews when it came out in 1991. Originally intended as a musical, the film's demo songs are now available in a new recording.

I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU, the artist's fifth album and first since his Kanye collabs made him a snark target, swings back at everyone in sight — but saves a few knocks for himself.

Robert Garcia is the Executive Producer of NPR Newscast, the unit that provides the most listened-to content in public radio with 28.6 million listeners each week. Garcia oversees the production and broadcast of 37 live newscasts Mondays through Fridays, and 24 each day on Saturdays and Sundays.

When Yasaman Alavi misses Iran, she puts up a pot of rice and adds saffron water and barberries for a Persian twist. The smell of zereshk polow makes her feel as if she's back home.