Music

National

How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

Deena Prichep

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.
New lawsuit accuses Sean Combs of rape, recording assault later distributed as porn

Sidney Madden

Thalia Graves alleges Combs and his bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, raped her, recorded the attack without her knowledge and later distributed the video as pornography in the 11th suit against him.
Politics

U.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progress

Barbara Sprunt

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.
Travis Scott finally soars to No. 1 on the strength of vinyl

Stephen Thompson

Since its re-release earlier this month, Travis Scott's album Days Before Rodeo has been bouncing up and down the charts, finally landing at No. 1.
Riding the ebb and flow of dance music, Jamie xx found his place again

Stephen Kallao

Miguel Perez

After nearly a decade, the English producer returns with a new solo record influenced by isolation and the ever-growing popularity of electronic dance music.
George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself

Sarah Geledi

Trevor Smith

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: 'For Dear Life,' Samara Joy and Design Week

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art and disability at MCASD; Grammy-winning jazz at CCAE; World Design Experience at San Diego Design Week; Vanessa Rishel at Hill Street Country Club; Dracula on stage; Adams Avenue Street Fest and more.
National

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

The Associated Press

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
Shaboozey's hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' is No. 1 again, and joins an elite club

Stephen Thompson

A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.
Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Miguel Perez

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.