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R. Kelly Faces First Federal Charges

12:40pm July 12, 2019

Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody, following his arrest Thursday in Chicago. He faces federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls across state lines for sex.

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Federal Charges Escalate Sex Abuse Case Against Singer R. Kelly

11:37am July 12, 2019

by Patrick Smith

Federal agents have arrested singer R Kelly on a 13-count indictment, including possessing child pornography. Kelly was already under indictment in Illinois on state charges.

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Barbie's Homage To David Bowie, 50 Years After 'Space Oddity'

6:19am July 12, 2019

To honor the anniversary, Mattel has come out with a Bowie Barbie that channels the pop icon's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. She's got the red mullet, gold makeup and the iconic metallic spacesuit.

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Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles perform at Tiny Desk on June 11. Photo by Olivia Falcigno/NPR

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Erin Rae: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am July 12, 2019

by Lars Gotrich

Every time she performs live, Erin Rae transforms her quiet storms into different hues of squalling introspection.

Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. His latest project K.R.I.T. IZ HERE is on our shortlist of the best albums out on July 12.

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums For July 12

5:00am July 12, 2019

This week's edition of New Music Friday includes a features-heavy flex from Ed Sheeran, new efforts from Big K.R.I.T and Blood Orange, the return of Imperial Teen, K.Flay and more.

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Rodrigo y Gabriela perform live at Public Radio's NON-COMMvention at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA.

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela Find Inner Peace With 'Mettavolution'

3:30pm July 11, 2019

The duo conveys compassion through the music and emotion felt on its latest album, Mettavolution.

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The Artistic Duality Of Drummer Mark Guiliana

2:35pm July 11, 2019

by Simon Rentner

Explore two sides of Mark Guiliana's creative brain, with two different sounding bands, from two hemispheres of the globe: The Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet from Amsterdam and Beat Music from Brooklyn.

Dolly Parton in a scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. The film's theme song, performed by Parton, took on a life of its own.

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A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance: '9 To 5' Unites Workers Across Decades

1:43pm July 11, 2019

by Lynn Neary

Dolly Parton's classic singalong aims a catchy beat at a serious point, listing the ways the daily grind exploits and exhausts people — some more than others.

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The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion King features Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Elton John, John Oliver, Billy Eichner and Shahadi Wright Joseph.

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Stream 'The Lion King' Soundtrack, Featuring Beyonce And Donald Glover

1:05pm July 11, 2019

by Sidney Madden

Ahead of Disney's 2019 live adaption of The Lion King hitting theaters on July 18, Disney Music has released the soundtrack. We're feeling the love already.

Clockwise from left: Kevin Johansen, Silvina Moreno, The Teachers

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Watch Kevin Johansen, Silvina Moreno, The Beachers And More Live At Nuevofest 2019

11:35am July 11, 2019

by Rich McKie

Watch all seven performances from this year's festival celebrating the new sounds of Latin alternative music.