WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian George Lopez, who performs live at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday nights. Lopez called in to preview the show, as well as reflect on his Grammy-nominated comedy albums and beloved TV sitcoms. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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In a very powerful episode, Natasha talks about growing up as a little “brown girl” in Iowa City, Iowa and the moment she realized she was being “othered”. She also talks about her career, her observations regarding race in America today, and her deep commitment to diversity in newsrooms across America.
WTOP’s Jason Fraley catches up with comedian Lewis Black, who cracks up the Kennedy Center this Friday night with his “Final Tour” called “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road,” though he insists that he isn’t retiring from comedy. He also shares memories of growing up in the D.C. area before gaining fame on “The Daily Show” and as the voice of Anger in Pixar’s “Inside Out.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Recording Academy C.E.O. Harvey Mason Jr. as Sheryl Crow will be honored at the annual Grammys on the Hill at The Hamilton in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. They discuss her impressive discography, as well as pressing issues that they’ll advocate for on Capitol Hill from A.I. to ticket prices. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Author Traci Scott, a former journalist, staffer on Capitol Hill and a civilian who spent time in Iraq during the height of the Iraq war, talks about her crazy, amazing story in this book. It’s called…
“Take Off Your Hoop Earrings Before You Put on Your Gas Mask: A Civilian Chick’s Guide to Surviving a War Zone
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Nathan Lane, who receives Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on Monday. Lane discusses the big honor, shares his memories of Sondheim and marks the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews comedian Dave Attell, who cracks up the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Friday, May 4. They preview the show, as well as hype his latest Netflix special “Hot Cross Buns” and debate the greatest standup comics of all time. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block as tickets go on sale to the Big Summer Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 16. They discuss the band’s formation and biggest hits from “Hangin’ Tough” to “Step By Step,” as well as what each member brings to the group. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard, who brings his acclaimed opera concert “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Friday night. They also reflect on his iconic film scores, from Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “BlackKlansman” to Kasi Lemmons’ “Eve’s Bayou” and “Harriet” to Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Love & Basketball” and “The Woman King.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley catches up with six-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Derek Hough, who performs “Symphony of Dance” live at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia this Wednesday night. They preview the show and recap his wife’s medical emergency the last time they were in the D.C. area in December, when she started feeling disoriented at MGM National Harbor and was rushed to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for an emergency craniotomy. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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