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2 towns to rename streets in honor of Isley Brothers

Two New Jersey towns are renaming streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group behind songs including ...

How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career

It’s the early ’90s and a preteen Johnta Austin is in the studio working on his debut album with a pair of unknown producers ...

Guitarist quits Mumford & Sons to 'speak freely' on politics

Winston Marshall, a founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band so that ...

Britney Spears tells judge: 'I want my life back'

After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a ...

Review: Demons, imaginations run wild on Mountain Goats set

The Mountain Goats, “Dark in Here” (Merge) “Dark in Here” was recorded in 2020, that calamitous year of fear and mistrust.

Review: Lucy Dacus sings about young love and friendships

Lucy Dacus, "Home Video” (Matador) This is what the world of teenagers sounds like — intense, earnest, funny and sometimes ...

Review: Doja Cat album stumbles at first but finishes strong

Doja Cat, “Planet Her" (Kemosabe/RCA) Not to be totally catty, but Doja Cat's third album starts poorly. The first four songs ...

R. Kelly jailed in NYC as he awaits sex-trafficking trial

R&B singer R. Kelly has been jailed in New York City in anticipation of his sex-trafficking trial later this summer.

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes on Tristan, opera’s voice killer

Ten years ago, Jonas Kaufmann didn’t hesitate when asked if he was ready to take on heavy Wagnerian roles like the hero of ...

Review: Modest Mouse return full of wisdom and silliness

Modest Mouse, “The Golden Casket" (Epic) Uh-oh. It's not a good sign when any band starts referencing death right from jump.

NASCAR co-owner Pitbull mixing racing with upcoming tour

The man known as Mr. Worldwide is ready to get back to his main business, even as he spends more and more time with his ...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 27-July 3

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 27-July 3: June 27: Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 79. Actor Julia Duffy ...

Rapper IDK to launch music business program at Harvard

Rapper IDK is launching a music business program at Harvard University for students of color. IDK’s No Label Academy, a ...

Review: Album of exploration from jazz guitarist Julian Lage

Julian Lage, "Squint” (Blue Note Records) In the right hands, 12 notes multiplied by six strings can produce endless variety.

Chlöe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life

Disney is celebrating this year’s Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara ...

Famous German boys' choir to add separate choir for girls

One of Germany's most famous Catholic boys' choirs, the Regensburg Cathedral Choir, plans to establish a separate choral ...

New York Philharmonic to resume performances Sept. 17

The New York Philharmonic will resume subscription performances in September following a historic 18-month gap caused by the ...

Winfrey, Hearst have Black journalists tell elders' stories

Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines are teaming up for interviews that pair young Black journalists with elders who include ...

Mexican band Los Bukis to reunite for 1st tour in 25 years

The Mexican band Los Bukis are reuniting for a concert tour that will bring them together for the first time in 25 years.

Paris Jackson says paparazzi caused her long-term trauma

Paris Jackson, stopping by “Red Table Talk” for a frank discussion about living under the media glare, reveals she suffers ...

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