10 h. ago 'The Sound of Music' child star shares the secret to cast's 60

Cast members from "The Sound of Music" celebrate their enduring 60-year friendship with a reunion in Florence, revealing connections to the real von Trapp family and a documentary project.

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6 d. ago Jennifer Aniston's emotional new role about 'overbearing, domineering' mother hits close to home for star

Former child star Jennette McCurdy has cast Jennifer Aniston to play her domineering mother in a new Apple TV+ dramedy based on McCurdy's 2022 memoir about their codependent relationship

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8 d. ago ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Melissa Gilbert says her birth father knew her identity after watching show

Former child star Melissa Gilbert shares the story of meeting her birth father who immediately identified her as Laura Ingalls Wilder from "Little House on the Prairie."

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2 w. ago Corey Feldman says God has been his protector throughout trauma and 'darkness' of Hollywood career

Former child star Corey Feldman said faith in God has guided him throughout his 50-year career, helping him overcome Hollywood's darker side while advocating against industry abuse.

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2 w. ago What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad

It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to them. And, this one secret will give you the perfect summer pasta salad.

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2 w. ago A 'Failed Child Star' looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood

Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina.

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2 w. ago Performing Madonna at Hebrew school was pivotal for this 'Failed Child Star'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tamara Yajia about her memoir, Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star and growing up with her unconventional family in the U.S. and Argentina.

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3 w. ago ‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Jerry Mathers says minister TV dad kept cast ‘on the straight and narrow'

Former child star Jerry Mathers says the "Leave It to Beaver" set was a positive environment where cast and crew were mostly parents who created a fun atmosphere for young actors.

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3 w. ago 1980s child star talks 'Goonies' sequel, music career, and why AI threatens Hollywood's ‘magic’

Actor Corey Feldman reflected on 50 years in entertainment, sharing fears about AI's impact on Hollywood, his music career, and insights on "The Goonies" sequel.

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3 w. ago Jana Kramer has taken jobs that challenged her 'moral compass' to pay for child support

Country star Jana Kramer reflects on questionable choices made to pay child support while promoting her new song "Do It in Heels" with Jessie James Decker.

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3 w. ago This Ohio town of 25,370 residents may share Washington DC’s secret architect

This Ohio town of 25,370 residents may share Washington DC’s secret architect  Journée Mondiale

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4 w. ago Kevin Costner shares secret to raising 7 very different children in Hollywood spotlight

"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner reflects on his role as father to seven children, sharing how he balances their differences while creating a home.

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