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Grammy President Neil Portnow To Step Down In 2019
The executive caused a stir earlier this year for suggesting women needed to "step up" to be recognized in the music business.
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Watch Brandi Carlile Perform During Seattle's 'March For Our Lives'
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Read Phoebe Bridgers' Tour Diary, In Her Own Words
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Music Review: Kanye West's New Album: 'Ye'
Throughout his career, Kanye West has been considered a lightning rod of controversy. He is releasing a new album called: Ye.
Passengers On Long Island Railroad Train Sing 'Piano Man'
Pro tennis player Julia Elbaba was chatting with a man on a train who was in a Billy Joel tribute band. They started singing a few bars of "Piano Man" and then nearly everyone joined in.