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Most artists belong to their times. But Holiday, born 100 years ago Tuesday, fits in the present.

Many people are racking their brains to find a Mother's Day gift. But a group of women wrote about gifts their mothers gave them. Their essays are part of the book What My Mother Gave Me: Thirty-One Women on the Gifts That Mattered Most. Host Michel Martin speaks with the editor and a contributor.

The New York Yankees may be the most polarizing team in the U.S. In a new collection, Damn Yankees: Twenty-Four Major League Writers on the World's Most Loved (and Hated) Team, writers share the stories behind their passions. In many cases, rooting for or against the team has little to do with sports.

The residents of a bucolic woodland community face off against a developer with big plans for the land in a film that will leave you rapt — and profoundly unnerved.

A middle-aged protagonist struggles with his own sense of impermanence — and the return of his long-absent father. The Shadowless Tower is a subtle film that draws you in at every step.

Florida has its first professional rodeo team. The Florida Freedom and its bull riders will compete in a rodeo there the first weekend of August.

The "Lost Rolls America" program encourages Americans to submit a forgotten roll of film to be developed. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with photographer and program creator Ron Haviv.

The only thing more satisfying than a win is a comeback win. NPR culture critic — and Philadelphia Phillies fan — Linda Holmes offers advice on how to persevere through a long losing streak.

The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The shows Three Women and Empire, the movie Girls Will Be Girls, and the book Family Style.