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Madonna decries 'ageism and misogyny' after criticism of her new look

5:07pm February 17, 2023

Legendary singer Madonna was criticized on social media for her new look after an appearance at the Grammys. Novelist Jennifer Weiner defends the artist's "new face" as a beautiful provocation.

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Remembering De La Soul co-founder David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy the Dove

2:08pm February 17, 2023

Jolicoeur, who died Feb. 12, co-founded the hip-hop group De La Soul in the 1980s, while still in high school. The group brought a sense of fun and wit to the genre. Originally broadcast in 2000.

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R. Kelly, center, leaves the Daley Center after a hearing in his child support case in May 2019 in Chicago.

U.S. prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly

1:56pm February 17, 2023

by The Associated Press

The additional sentence from last year's child pornography and enticement convictions in Chicago would add to 30 years the R&B singer and songwriter recently began serving in a New York case.

Theo Croker performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Theo Croker: Tiny Desk Concert

10:26am February 17, 2023

by Mitra I. Arthur

The trumpeter brings his unmistakably chill attitude and determination to expand the sound of jazz to this stripped-down Tiny Desk set.

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For 2 chefs in Detroit, music is a passion they can taste — literally

5:15am February 17, 2023

Two chefs in Detroit are reimagining fine dining with music album-inspired meals. This Sunday, their muse is J Dilla and the late hip-hop artist's 2006 album Donuts.

6 HBCU marching bands compete in this weekend's Honda Battle of the Bands

5:15am February 17, 2023

by Ben Abrams

Morgan State University in Maryland competes Saturday in its first Honda Battle of the Bands performance in Montgomery, Ala. It's the largest showcase for HBCU marching bands in the country.

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Bob Dylan's 'Time Out Of Mind' remains eerie and vital in a newly released version

2:56pm February 16, 2023

by Ken Tucker

Columbia Records' new release provides an extensive look at Dylan's 1997's Grammy-winning album. This package of five CDs offer a wealth of new ways to experience some of Dylan's most moving music.

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