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Sean Combs trial: Cassie's testimony details scope of violent relationship

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Anastasia Tsioulcas

On the witness stand on Wednesday, the singer at the center of the prosecution's case testified that her decade-long relationship with Combs was ruled by fear and violence.
And the winner of the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest is...

Robin Hilton

NPR Music's Robin Hilton announces the name of this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner. Every year since 2015, a different unsigned musician or band has benefited from the exposure that NPR Music provides.
Sean Combs' jury has been selected. The trial is officially underway.

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

After a brief delay, the jurors and alternates for the mogul's trial for racketeering conspiracy and prostitution have been set. The trial is expected to last eight weeks.
The trial of Sean Combs: What you need to know

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Prosecutors are scheduled to begin their arguments today against the rap mogul, who is accused of racketeering and sex trafficking. Here is an overview of Combs' career and the charges he faces.
Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

Nastia Voynovskaya

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.
Arts & Culture

This opera tells the story of 'The Central Park Five,' Donald Trump's role included

Neda Ulaby

In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential election.
Under the spell of Hildegard: A new album reboots ancient music

Tom Huizenga

The 12th century abbess, scientist and composer inspires new interpretations of her music, and new works, on an album spotlighting soprano Barbara Hannigan.
What should I sing? How to pick the perfect karaoke song

Zak Rosen

Malaka Gharib

It can be hard to pick a good karaoke song. You want it to be something you know well enough to pull off onstage, but also something you actually like. Here's how to narrow down your options.
The best new albums out May 9

Stephen Thompson

John Morrison

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes WXPN's John Morrison to discuss billy woods, Thom Yorke, PinkPantheress and more.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: Mother's Day art, cello and 'Hamilton'

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: The "Hamilton" ticket lottery, Mother's Day activities and art, Alisa Weilerstein and Rafael Payare performing together, GI Film Festival San Diego and more.