Lady Gaga hits Copacabana Beach for the biggest concert of her career
Lady Gaga fans are gathering in Rio as the singer prepares to play what promises to be the biggest concert of her career at the iconic Copacabana beach.
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The Sean Combs trial will start next week
Sean Combs' federal trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy will begin in New York next week. What is he accused of, and what will the trial mean for the mogul and for hip-hop?
Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66.
The artist died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minn. on Thursday.
Singer Ledisi talks about her new album 'The Crown'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer Ledisi about her new album "The Crown."
Willie Nelson is still chasing an idealized country in a divided America
Nelson's new album, Oh What a Beautiful World — his 77th solo album and 154th overall — doesn't break from convention, but that's exactly why it feels so necessary right now.
Remembering Andy Bey: A love letter to a jazz legend
A master of vocal jazz, Andy Bey left behind a singular legacy. This tribute revisits his life, music and a rare, reflective interview recorded near his 80th birthday.
Terry Gross remembers her late husband, jazz writer Francis Davis
Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple.
'Weird Al' Yankovic keeps dorkiness close to his heart
"Weird Al" Yankovic has no trouble tapping into his dorkiness. Perhaps that's the secret to his decades-spanning appeal. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, he talks about aging into his weirdness.
PJ Sin Suela: Tiny Desk Concert
From San Juan to the Tiny Desk, it's hard to catch a moment where the Puerto Rican rapper, doctor and author doesn't smile, laugh or perreo hasta abajo.
Beyoncé fans are going all out for their 'Cowboy Carter' tour outfits
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour has officially kicked off. Some fans are going all out to capture the tour's Western fashion aesthetic.