{"podcast":{"title":"Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868","podcast_index_feed_id":7442868,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/entertainment-news-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/entertainment-news-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1972,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Entertainment & Celebrity News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping entertainment—from celebrity news and film to music, pop culture, and viral moments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing global coverage across every category and keeping audiences connected. Entertainment & Celebrity News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s trending in entertainment. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T20:18:53.946113+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868"},"episode":{"title":"Michael Learned Still Shining at 80","slug":"michael-learned-still-shining-at-80","published_at":"2026-05-31T00:45:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/michael-learned-still-shining-at-80","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f810f466-fc29-431a-9415-02fd6d026de6.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f810f466-fc29-431a-9415-02fd6d026de6.mp3","summary":"Michael Learned, a six-decade acting powerhouse, is gearing up for new roles in 2026, including a heartfelt portrayal of real-life woman Barbara Fraley in Our Crossroads. From her breakout as Olivia Walton on The Waltons—which earned her three Emmys and touched millions’ lives—to her chillingly unaware role as Jeffrey Dahmer’s grandmother, Learned proves she’s still captivating audiences. Her journey, fueled by grit and grace, includes a legendary casting battle fought by Ethel Winant, who became her guardian angel during a rough patch. With humor, heart, and humility, Learned reflects on a career blessed by mentors, memorable characters, and the enduring power of storytelling—proving she’s far from done. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f6fb2e524784fca3","meta_description":"Michael Learned, a six-decade acting powerhouse, is gearing up for new roles in 2026, including a heartfelt portrayal of real-life woman Barbara Fraley in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/episodes/michael-learned-still-shining-at-80/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/michael-learned-still-shining-at-80.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}