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Katy Perry's own mom fell for her Met Gala AI photo. Do you know what to look for?

11:59am May 07, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are both getting their due from their home state

7:20am May 07, 2024

The "Man in Black," singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, and civil rights icon Daisy Bates will be honored with statues representing Arkansas, at the U.S. Capitol later this year.

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Beabadoobee, Fontaines D.C. and Reyna Tropical.

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Stream live performances from public radio's NON-COMM 2024

7:00am May 07, 2024

by Miguel Perez

This year's NON-COMMvention lineup includes Beabadoobee, Fontaines D.C., Reyna Tropical and more.

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200 years ago Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was first performed in Vienna

6:51am May 07, 2024

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, was the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824.

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Kiefer performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.

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Tiny Desk Premiere: Kiefer

5:06pm May 06, 2024

by Bobby Carter

With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.

Pop star Madonna, performing Saturday night at a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Madonna draws 1.6 million fans to Brazilian beach

4:32pm May 06, 2024

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The last show of the pop icon's "Celebration" retrospective tour brought over a million and a half fans to Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.

Black Thought and Your Old Droog feature on Madlib's new track "REEKYOD."

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8 Tracks: No beef, just a Madlib beat

1:57pm May 06, 2024

by Lars Gotrich

Madlib's music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib's mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.

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Lou Reed issued one of the most puzzling albums in rock history in 1975

1:48pm May 06, 2024

by Phil Harrell

Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music was more than an hour of feedback and noise with no noticeable structure. A new tribute album called Metal Machine Muzak interprets the spirit behind that work.

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Madonna just gave the biggest live performance of her career

7:28am May 06, 2024

The concert was the final stop of Madonna's "Celebration Tour, and tickets were free. It was on Saturday at Brazil's Copacabana Beach. About 1.6 million people were there to cherish the event.

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Jeff Beal's new collection of solo piano work speaks to living with multiple sclerosis

8:07am May 04, 2024

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon talks with composer Jeff Beal about his new collection of solo piano works, "The New York Etudes," and about living and working with multiple sclerosis.