David Byrne on "American Utopia," and living an optimistic life
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Eddie Murphy: "There's nothing like making people laugh"
The former "SNL" star, winning plaudits for his starring role in the Netflix comedy "Dolemite Is My Name," credits God and prayer for his staying power: "I've always been grounded spiritually"
Jennifer Lopez on happiness, celebrity, and Oscar buzz
The celebrated singer-dancer-actress talks about the film "Hustlers," her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, her future marriage to baseball great Alex Rodriguez, and what it meant to turn 50
Harvey Keitel on his uneasy relationship with Hollywood
The 80-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, now appearing in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," says he was never considered "bankable" by studios, but his performances have always been memorable
Billie Eilish: "Nobody that knows me thinks I'm a dark person"
At 17, the multiple Grammy-nominee says she is coming out of the "joyless" and "torturous" feeling that clinical depression and unwanted fame brought her
Mel Brooks on the love of his life, Anne Bancroft, and comedy that's not PC
The "Producers" director and the Oscar-winning actress were inseparable for 41 years, and had more in common than one might think
Eugenia Zukerman on keeping her sense of humor and dignity in the face of Alzheimer's
The acclaimed flutist, broadcast journalist and author opens up about her diagnosis, and how music, writing and finding joy in life are helping her cope with a fading memory
Rob Gronkowski on his physical and mental recovery from football
The former New England Patriot with three Super Bowl rings says, since leaving the game, his lifestyle now involves a special nutrition program, physical therapy, and jigsaw puzzles
Alec's mission
17-year-old Alec Cabacungan, the leading spokesperson for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, makes it all look so easy despite his rare genetic disorder
Jacques Pépin, the chefs' chef
With four decades on television and two dozen cookbooks, the French chef has been teaching techniques and influencing American tastes for generations, with an emphasis on the basics
Renee Powell: A driving force in golf
The former pro who has become an international ambassador of golf, and her trailblazing father, did not let roadblocks stand in the way of their love of the sport
Tom Brokaw: Yesterday, "Today" and tomorrow
The veteran journalist and chronicler of "The Greatest Generation" talks with former "Today" show colleague Jane Pauley about a brilliant career, and his battle with cancer that is now in remission
Nikki Haley: I was asked by Cabinet members to take sides against the president
The former U.N. Ambassador – a Trump loyalist dismissive of the Ukraine scandal being investigated by Congress – also says she doesn't feel comfortable pursuing impeachment in an election year
Jeff Lynne, the reluctant rock star, returns with Jeff Lynne's ELO
After years off-stage, the co-founder of the '70s rock band Electric Light Orchestra is back, and he's playing all the instruments himself
Mitch Albom's mission
The "Tuesdays With Morrie" author, after helping rebuild a Haiti orphanage wrecked by the 2010 earthquake, met a little girl, Chika, who changed everything
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