Thursday July 07, 2016

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Tavis Smiley reframes Michael Jackson's final days

Before writing Before You Judge me, Tavis Smiley wondered why MJ was gone so soon. Now he wonders how the King of Pop survived so long. More Jul 07, 2:16 PM ET read comments

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  Is Spice Girls' Wannabe 'training wheels feminism'?

  On the 20th anniversary of the Spice Girl's smash hit debut, Sady Doyle reflects on the legacy of "girl power" and a surprising new edition of song. More Jul 07, 2:20 PM ET read comments

  Listen 10:30
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  Dead or alive, The Lone Gunmen return to The X-Files

  The X-Files is returning to TV this week — and somehow the Lone Gunmen are back, despite being killed off in the original series. More Jul 07, 10:21 AM ET read comments

  Listen 16:58
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  q news: Drake 'disheartened' by death of Alton Sterling

  q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know. More Jul 07, 1:41 PM ET read comments

  Listen 5:30