Black Friday sends Taylor Swift back to the top of the charts
Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Local Natives
The California band performs songs from their latest album, But I'll Wait for You, and more.
Jay-Z is latest to be named in the web of allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Jay-Z has been caught up in allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. They have been accused of raping a minor at a party in 2000. Jay-Z is taking action against the attorney filing charges.
Stereophonic: Tiny Desk Concert
The original Broadway cast performs music from the Tony award-winning stage play.
The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tour
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
Jon Batiste finds the Blues in Beethoven
Batiste re-imagines Beethoven compositions in his new album. It's "not that the original wasn't great and transcendent..." he says. "But there's also a lot of things since then that have happened."
An 84-year-old pop superstar just dropped an album — how does she sound so good?
You might recognize the performer's unmistakable voice from the Netflix series Ripley, the HBO series The White Lotus or the Pixar animated feature Luca. In Italy, she's a legend.
The 10 Best Classical Albums of 2024
Discover a wide range of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic thrill rides and soaring voices to delicate baroque suites, ambient adventures and one groove-laden masterwork.
Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo
A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.
Lawsuit accuses Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000
Shawn Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, was added as a defendant on Sunday in a lawsuit first filed in October. The anonymous accuser said the assault happened at an MTV music awards after-party.