Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa and delivers a surprise performance of the folk legend's anti-fascist…
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At 13, Taylor Swift had a billion-dollar idea. A new book shows how she pulled it off.
"Taylor Swift: The Debut Years" trails the teen songwriter through Nashville, from after-school cowrites to daily MySpace vlogs.
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Beyoncé remastered 'B'Day' for its 20th anniversary. We're marking the occasion with a deep dive and an epic book giveaway.
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Bywater Call on how to create a superfan in one set
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Ciara Renée turns the basement lounge at ‘Masquerade’ into a Parisian cabaret
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The essential guide to the best live music venues in Los Angeles, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Masonic Lodge.
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15 years in, Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway’s ‘Boom!’ hasn’t lost a beat
'Boom!' plays 54 Below for its 15th anniversary, with Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway proving sibling harmony still sells out…
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Bonnie Tyler dies at 75, leaving behind pop’s most unlikely vampire anthem
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Your free summer soundtrack, courtesy of Pennsylvania’s parks and festivals
From Pittsburgh to Philly, here's where to catch free live music across Pennsylvania this summer.
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