Tom Hanks is married to the actor Rita Wilson. They have two children together. He also has two children from an earlier marriage.

Tom Hanks’ production company, Playtone, just announced three new projects. One is a movie he wrote. He is also busy promoting the new movie “Larry Crowne,” which he directed and stars in.

For more about that new movie and others listen Monday to our summer movie guide on the Special English program This is America.

"Codes and Keys"

Death Cab for Cutie is known for making poetic music that deals with desire and problems of the heart. The group recently released its seventh full length album, “Codes and Keys.” One critic described the new songs as lovely, thoughtful, and agreeable. Listeners seem to agree. “Codes and Keys” rose to the top of Billboard magazine’s chart for rock and digital albums. Shirley Griffith has more.

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SHIRLEY GIRFFITH: That was Death Cab for Cutie’s lead singer Ben Gibbard singing “Monday Morning.” He also plays guitar and writes the words to the band’s songs.

Many critics have noted that “Codes and Keys” is a much happier album than the band’s two thousand eight release “Narrow Stairs.”

Ben Gibbard says he has made many changes to his life since the last album. He decided to stop drinking alcohol. He says he replaced his unhealthy drinking with a healthy activity -- running. And, he also married his love, the actress Zooey Deschanel. He says all these changes have helped him create more balanced music. Here is a song with some fun advice, “Stay Young, Go Dancing.”