Nation Oct 09 Drake’s defamation suit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ tossed by judge Judge Jeannette A. Vargas rejected the lawsuit in a written opinion that began by citing “the vitriolic war of words” and saying the case arose “from perhaps the most infamous rap battle in the genre's history.”… By Larry Neumeister, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Oct 08 ‘I’m not dying’: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”… By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Arts Sep 29 Watch 9:19 How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein
Arts Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock ‘n’ roller who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Curtis, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Crickets in 2012, died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 9:20 Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry’s mental health impact By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The music industry, for all the glamour and excitement, can be grueling with tragic consequences. A 2024 MusiCares survey revealed that over 8% of respondents within the industry had serious thoughts of suicide, notably higher than the 5% rate among… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 2:49 New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend. Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 6:50 Retired accountant realizes lifelong dream of joining LSU’s marching band By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant At 66 years old, Kent Broussard has proven it’s never too late to chase a dream. After retiring from a long career in accounting, he enrolled at Louisiana State University as a full-time student with one goal in mind: to… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 7:14 Meet Khruangbin, the Texas trio at the forefront of a new music movement By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Diane Lincoln Estes In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the… Continue watching