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In the five years since his last album, the Chattanooga rapper retreated from the public eye after a very private betrayal. He emerges with raw new music in pursuit of a warts-and-all self-acceptance.

The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn't be invited.

FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.

The tight and powerful group breathes fire into a Grateful Dead classic and smolders on a Hank Williams song.

Glitter, vocal gymnastics, on-stage flames — the show goes on on the Eurovision stage in Vienna, even though five countries are boycotting this year's contest due to Israel's participation.

Shakira has a new World Cup song being released Thursday. What are the elements of a good World Cup anthem — and why has Shakira been so successful at it?

The commercial impact of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael is reaching well beyond the global box office.

For the first time ever, the final match will feature a halftime performance of three acts capturing this year's global spotlight.

The album pays tribute to former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo's Musogee heritage and her musician mom.

We sit down with the audio engineers who shape and sculpt the sound of Tiny Desk. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.