A jury convicts 3 men of the robbery and murder of rapper XXXTentacion
Michael Boatwright, 28, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, were all found guilty and will receive mandatory life sentences at a later date.
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Spencer Doran, 'The Seaside'
On the SEASON: A letter to the future soundtrack, Doran envisions a world that is serene and drifting, far from the buzzing sounds of modern-day life
Mighty Poplar, 'Grey Eagle'
In the right hands, wooden instruments can give an electric jolt; the roots music supergroup gives us a lesson in speed and intricacy.
In the Philippines, superfans of BTS are not limited to the younger crowd
The Korean pop group BTS is on a bit of a break right now, but their fans are not. Especially one group of fans in the Philippines — all of them of a certain age.
'Swarm' is about how we're doing fandom wrong
The bizarre new thriller created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover serves as a spikey admonishment of celebrity worship. Dominique Fishback stars as a much too devoted fan.
Parliament-Funkadelic singer Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins dies at 81
The influential vocalist played a key role in shaping the funk and R&B sound of the 1970s.
Glasgow, Scotland, gave Snoop Dogg a surprise greeting when he arrived for a concert
A bagpiper serenaded the rapper with a rendition of Dr. Dre's 1999 single "Still Dre." Cloaked in a tartan blanket, Snoop took time to dance on the tarmac, and then gave the musician a big thumbs-up.
Tye Tribbett: Tiny Desk Concert
Tye Tribbett brings his high energy praise music to the Tiny Desk in a set of six inspiring songs.
Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies at 75
The noted saxophonist, known for songs that were wedding and quinceañera mainstays including the hit "Juana La Cubana," died in Houston. He started playing professionally in his teens.
Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra on their new album 'V'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra about "V," a new album reflecting on family and sunshine with a 1980's rock flare.