The First 100 Videos Played On MTV
Comparing the station to the moon landing may have come off as hubristic at the time, but MTV would go on to change pop music and its impact on popular culture.
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5 Decades Ago The Concert For Bangladesh Changed The Celebrity Fundraiser
As NPR marks 50 years, we're looking back at an event that changed the celebrity fundraiser: The Concert for Bangladesh, which took place on Aug. 1, 1971.
How The Concert For Bangladesh Changed The Celebrity Fundraiser
Considered the first real act of great benevolence by the rock community, the Concert for Bangladesh was held 50 years ago, on August 1st, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Rick Astley's Hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up' Passes 1 Billion Views On YouTube
Many of those views may have been involuntary. Rick-rolling, for those who don't know, is when you prank people by sending them a link to that song, disguised as something else.
Isaiah Rashad Returns, Burns And All
After a turbulent five-year absence, Isaiah Rashad has released his second studio album, The House Is Burning. Rashad speaks with NPR about community, DJ Screw, DC Comics and more.
Dominican Merengue Star Johnny Ventura Dies At 81
The musician rose to fame in the 1960s and '70s, bringing global attention to his hip-shaking style of music.
Yola Takes The Whole Wheel With 'Stand For Myself'
The British-born singer is, after years of successful but imbalanced collaborative work and four Grammy nominations for her last record, finally and fully at the creative helm of her career.
Watch Highlights From Exit Zero Jazz Festival's 10-Year Anniversary
Jazz Night brings you three concert highlights from the Southern New Jersey festival featuring Gabrielle Cavassa, Shemekia Copeland and Pedrito Martinez.
'It's Mutual': This Is How BTS' Fans Put Their Money And Hearts Behind The Band
BTS isn't just one of the most popular bands in the world. It's also bringing billions of dollars to the South Korean economy.
Newport Folk Festival Returns, In A Year Defined By Uncertainty
After a silent year in which artists were sent grants instead of invitations to perform, the beloved festival was determined to go on this year, as carefully as possible. And how possible is that?