MJ Lenderman joins rock and roll’s lineage of heartbreak kids
Ann Powers considers the breakthrough of indie rock up-and-comer MJ Lenderman, and finds that he’s got some classic rock in his tales of romantic woe.
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Insight into how the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show is chosen
Kendrick Lamar will be the featured performer at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Who makes that decision about who will perform, and how do they decide?
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris drives voters to visit vote.gov
After Taylor Swift posted on Instagram after the presidential debate, saying she was voting for Kamala Harris, her link to Vote.gov garnered 13 times as much engagement as the site typically sees.
Kendrick Lamar will play the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will be the halftime show entertainment for 2025's Super Bowl. An artist who made his biggest headlines this year by dicing into conflict, not everyone is happy that he landed the gig.
Mdou Moctar: Tiny Desk Concert
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
Sabrina Carpenter's album fended off a challenge from Travis Scott to debut at No. 1
After scoring two huge hits this summer with "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter's new album just debuted at number one -- against an interesting challenger.
A musician on a U.S. tour is turning audiences into a 'pub choir'
An Australian musician is touring the U.S., turning everyday people into a choir capable of beautiful harmonies.
Alleged shooter's mom warned Ga. school. And, opposition leader flees Venezuela
The mother of the alleged shooter at Apalachee High School warned officials the morning of the shooting. Here's how administrators responded. And, Venezuela's opposition leader has fled the country.