WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews “American Idol” Season 2 finalists Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken, who reunite for a special 20th anniversary tour at Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland on Monday, Jan. 22. They reflect on their incredible journey, following Kelly Clarkson’s win in Season 1 to help “American Idol” skyrocket into a TV ratings juggernaut — and why they’re still friends 20 years later. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Liz Callaway, who brings her Grammy-nominated Stephen Sondheim tribute “To Steve With Love” to the Kennedy Center on Saturday. They discuss her prolific career from Broadway to TV themes like “The Nanny” to animated movies like “Anastasia,” in which she sang the Oscar-nominated song “Journey to the Past.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Gin Blossoms lead singer Robin Wilson, who fronts The Smithereens at The State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia on Saturday, then at the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Sunday. They discuss his lifelong fandom of The Smithereens and break down his biggest Gin Blossoms hits, including “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You,” “Till I Hear it From You,” “Allison Road” and “Follow You Down.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Christine Campbell, Vice President of the board of Motts talks about the remarkable story of a diverse community coming together to save a landmark in the African American community in Washington D.C.

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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actress Ashley Park who stars in the movie musical remake of “Mean Girls” in theaters nationwide today! They spoke ahead of the 2017 pre-Broadway premiere at National Theatre in Washington D.C. before earning a Tony nomination on Broadway, leading to roles in “Emily in Paris,” “Beef” and “Joy Ride.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Counter-terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman, describes the book he co-authored with Jacob Ware. It’s “a riveting exploration of the current state of far-right terrorism in the United States—and recommendations to stop its rise.” We discuss its impact on racism and hate in America.

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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 30th anniversary of “Philadelphia,” which won Tom Hanks his first of two back-to-back Best Actor Oscars followed by “Forrest Gump,” where Sally Field plays his momma who taught him, “Life is like a box of chocolates.” We’re flashing back to interviews with both screen legends, including the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors for Hanks, the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom for Hanks and the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors for Field. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 60th anniversary of the classic comedy mystery “The Pink Panther,” which premiered on Dec. 18, 1963, co-starring Robert Wagner as David Niven’s nephew during a zany investigation by Peter Sellers. Wagner called in to promote his 2017 book “I Loved Her in the Movies: Memories of Hollywood’s Legendary Actresses.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews John Madden, director of “Shakespeare in Love,” which premiered on this day 25 years ago on Dec. 11, 1998. They spoke in 2016 when Madden visited Washington D.C. to promote his political thriller “Miss Sloane.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews LeLee Lyons of the R&B trio S-W-V (Sisters with Voices), which performs live at MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C. on Sunday night. They discuss the group’s biggest hits from “Weak” to “Right Here/Human Nature.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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