In The Wake Of Prince's Death
A year ago today, fans made a pilgrimage to Paisley Park, the home of Prince. What they found there was a communal altar, separated from the building by about 100 feet.
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Prince's Posthumous Year In Business Was Full Of Weirdos And Chaos
Prince Rogers Nelson was notoriously mercurial — which left his estate in chaos after he passed away unexpectedly one year ago today.
Judge Stops Release Of Posthumous Prince Record
A new EP featuring six of Prince's previously unreleased songs was scheduled for release Friday. But a lawsuit filed by the late artist's estate may prevent it from ever coming out.
Bob Boilen's Top Concerts This Week: John Paul White, Kate Tempest And More
From Nelsonville, Ohio to the London poetry of Kate Tempest (in Washington, D.C.), it was a week of deep conversations, larks and formative fun.
'Deliverance' Denied: Release Of Posthumous Prince Record Stopped By Judge
The release of posthumous music from Prince has been postponed after a hearing last night.
As Nancy And Beth, Megan Mullally And Stephanie Hunt Are Musical Misfits
The actors playfully cover everybody from George Jones to Gucci Mane on their new album. "We call it punk show-biz," Mullally explains.
The 30-Year Music Legacy Of 'The Simpsons'
The Simpsons has won tons of TV awards in its 30-year run. But the sitcom's music has had its share of success on the Billboard charts, too.
Les Amazones D'Afrique Envision A World Of Gender Equality
The group's musical mashup of tradition and technology on the album République Amazone echoes a greater goal: to make a big noise for women in a world run by men.
Bill Murray Goes Classical? Hey, Why Not?
The beloved actor and comedian will debut a new show with cellist Jan Vogler where he sings Gershwin and recites Whitman. There's a little Schubert and Bach on the side.
Beyoncé, Donald Glover Among This Year's Peabody Award Winners
A biopic about Mavis Staples and Netflix's Hip-Hop Evolution also received accolades.