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Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty ImagesSuperfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning. -
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity.
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AP PhotoIn the 1980s, a brand of "heartland rock" by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp took over American pop culture. -
Charles Myers/RCAAs the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to?
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The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me. -
Bow Wow's transformation from child star to well-rounded entertainer serves as a blueprint for longevity. The rapper blazes through fresh takes of back-to-back hits. -
A member of the pop band Maroon 5, PJ Morton hasn't forgotten his roots in gospel music. He splits his influences down the middle on the new double-album, "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."
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It's Match Madness! Watch Tiny Desk concerts from the 32 World Cup nations who made the knock-out round. -
Caleb Caudle's new album 'Heavy Thrill' is rooted in North Carolina and shaped by years on the road. He talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about self improvement and becoming a father.
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Pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer-winning author Salamishah Tillet discuss Nina Simone and one of her best-known songs at her lovingly restored birthplace in Tryon, N.C. -
To mark the occasion of Miles Davis' centennial, trumpeter Keyon Harrold put on a concert at Carnegie Hall and shared a candid conversation about the legend with Christian McBride. -
Minyo Crusaders are out with a new album on Friday called “From Japan With Love. -
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances. -
The first-week numbers for Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, are a massive milestone for the pop star.
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