Friday News Roundup - Domestic
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Music
Derek Minor And nobigdyl Have Faith In Fleshing Out Their Own Compelling Visions
As different as the two Christian rappers are artistically, they proved equally thoughtful about their aims and aspirations in conversation.
The Allegations Against R. Kelly: An Abridged History
The case laid out in Lifetime's Surviving R. Kelly represents just one more milestone in a quarter-century of controversy surrounding the R&B superstar. Here's a timeline of the major moments.
J. Mascis On World Cafe
Hear a live performance from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman, including two songs from his 2018 solo album, Elastic Days.
Carolina Eyck and Clarice Jensen: Tiny Desk Concert
Carolina Eyck, the first artist to bring a theremin to the Tiny Desk, plays the air with the kind of lyrical phrasing and "fingered" articulation that takes a special kind of virtuosity.
For Opera Singers, Life After Retirement — At Least At One Very Special Rest Home
Founded by composer Giuseppe Verdi and funded by royalties from his popular operas, Casa Verdi in Milan opened a century ago as a home for opera musicians in their golden years.
R. Kelly Gets His Day In Court Of Public Opinion After Years Of Sex Abuse Allegations
Following the release of the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, interest has renewed in the sexual abuse allegations against the R&B star. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sound Opinions host Jim DeRogatis.
Lady Gaga Apologizes For R. Kelly Collaboration In Wake Of Lifetime Series
Days after a disturbing docuseries called Surviving R. Kelly debuted, Gaga vowed to remove their 2013 duet from streaming services. Activists have also been protesting outside Kelly's Chicago studio.
What Happens When You Ignore Your Better Judgment?
Lala Lala and WHY? collaborate on "Siren 042," a song and video that examine the hazards of moving forward when all rational thought says "stop."