Britney Spears’ niece, Maddie, recently made a subtle nod to the superstar. On Tuesday6, Maddie, 17 — whose mom is the ...

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From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

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Peter Asher reflects on how he got from Peter and Gordon topping the charts with a Paul McCartney song to producing James ...

These three country songs were all big hits in the 90s, likely because they all have stunning and unexpected lyrics.

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Marshall suits the Godfather of Soul’s groove well, because her songs always ride on instinct, never feeling mannered or ...

Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home on Sunday, and their son was arrested on suspicion of murder. Critic David Bianculli remembers Reiner's contributions to TV and film.

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MOJO celebrates Brian Wilson: a true genius who hymned the American dream and its shadow flipside with raw spirituality and ...

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