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The private Anthony Bourdain

The globetrotting chef, author and TV host’s death by suicide three years ago was inexplicable to many. A new documentary, “Roadrunner,” explores the complexity of the man who seemed to have the world as his oyster. Source

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Cashing in on the NFT craze

Why are digital files of artwork, videos and tweets selling for insane amounts of money? Correspondent David Pogue explains the origin and volatility of the market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and why content creators and speculators are generating a digital gold rush. Source

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Straight talk from James Caan

Few of the characters he’s famed for playing, in such classics as “The Godfather,” “Brian’s Song” and “Misery,” can compare to the man himself. Oscar-nominated actor James Caan talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the streets of Queens, N.Y., to the heights of stardom (as well as the depths of depression), and about experiencing the joy of his craft and the respect of his peers. Source

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London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrates 150 years

Since 1871, London’s Royal Albert Hall has been haunted (in a good way) by its history, hosting artists from Rachmaninoff to The Rolling Stones. Now, after having cancelled nearly 500 shows due to the pandemic, the 6,000-seat hall is reopening, filling a hole in Britain’s cultural life. Correspondent Roxana Saberi reports. Source

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