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Bobby Allison, one of the all-time great NASCAR drivers, has died at age 86

11:19am November 10, 2024

Bobby Allison, whose life was full of tragedy even as he became one of the most celebrated NASCAR drivers of all time, died on Saturday. The Hall of Famer was 86.

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The 2025 Grammy nominations are out. Here are the big takeaways

10:24pm November 09, 2024

by Scott Detrow

Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.

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2025 Grammy nominations: The complete list

11:24am November 08, 2024

Read the list of nominees for each of the 94 Grammy categories.

Beyoncé leads nominees for 2025 Grammy Awards

11:21am November 08, 2024

With 11 nominations for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé now has more than any artist in Grammy history. Her competition this year includes Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone.

Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people in connection with singer Liam Payne's death

1:24am November 08, 2024

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room balcony last month.

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Tyler, The Creator makes quick work of his latest ascent to the top of the album chart

12:21pm November 06, 2024

The rapper's eighth album scored his best-selling debut week ever, but the raw numbers don't tell the whole story of its success. Meanwhile, Shaboozey returns to the top of the songs chart.

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Lucas & Arthur Jussen release 'little diamonds' EP of lesser-known piano duets

5:00am November 05, 2024

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen about their new EP, Rêve, featuring piano duets by lesser-known composers influenced by — or rejecting — French Impressionism.

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'In C' Forever: The eternal evolution of Terry Riley’s minimalist masterpiece

5:00am November 03, 2024

Riley’s pioneering piece, which premiered 60 years ago, leaves many decisions up to the performers. It helped launch the movement known as minimalism, but In C itself has also survived and changed.

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Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL trial, will serve probation

7:58pm October 31, 2024

The Atlanta rapper, who was charged with participating in criminal gang activity in what has become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history, suddenly changed his plea on Thursday.

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Opera star Denyce Graves’ global compassion in red, white and blue

5:00am October 31, 2024

Whether she’s singing in the world’s great opera houses, the White House or in prisons, the celebrated mezzo-soprano and U.S. Global Music Ambassador understands how music can move people.