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Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on

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Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on

August 22, 2023 • Entertainment mogul Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber and has managed the careers of Ariana Grande and K-pop star Psy. Now some of his biggest stars are reportedly parting ways with him.

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The 100 Best Songs Of 2020

December 3, 2020 • The great songs of 2020 were as abundant as the rest of the year was a drag. Think of these 100 jams as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

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Ariana Grande Returns With 'Positions'

November 2, 2020 • Ariana Grande is one of the world's biggest pop stars, and on Friday, she released her sixth album, Positions. The singer's follow-up to Thank U, Next finds her celebrating hard-won happiness in a string of poppy, sexually frank R&B songs.

Ariana Grande Returns With 'Positions'

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Ariana Grande Releases New Album 'Positions,' Her Most Explicit To Date

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Ariana Grande Releases New Album 'Positions,' Her Most Explicit To Date

October 30, 2020 • Ariana Grande released her sixth studio album, positions, featuring her first collaborations with Doja Cat and Ty Dolla $ign.

In Their First Collaboration, Lady Gaga And Ariana Grande Get Exuberantly Dystopic

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In Their First Collaboration, Lady Gaga And Ariana Grande Get Exuberantly Dystopic

May 22, 2020 • Lady Gaga shared her second single ahead of Chromatica, including a first-time feature from Ariana Grande — and of course, a video to boot.

Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber Team Up For Fundraising Single 'Stuck With U'

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Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber Team Up For Fundraising Single 'Stuck With U'

May 8, 2020 • Proceeds from the song will go to a charity that gives grants and scholarships to children of emergency medical technicians, healthcare workers, firefighters and police officers.

Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

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Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

December 17, 2019 • All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton count down the top 20 albums of the year as selected by NPR listeners in our annual poll. The clear message in 2019? Love rules.

Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

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The Friday Night Songs Of 2019 (For The Soiree Or Sofa)

December 11, 2019 • There are many moments that make or break plans for a night out, and sometimes hearing juuuust the right song can push a person out the door ... or into bed.

Lizzo Enlists Ariana Grande For 'Good As Hell' Remix

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Lizzo Enlists Ariana Grande For 'Good As Hell' Remix

October 25, 2019 • Pop juggernaut Ariana Grande joins the fun in this remix of the unstoppable 2016 song, with her own demand to be treated right.

The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

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The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

October 17, 2019 • Our series looking back at the past decade in music continues with a conversation about social media and how it's allowed (for better or worse) the rise of super fans, otherwise known as stans.

The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

September 27, 2019 • On her latest album, For The Girls, Kristin Chenoweth covers classic songs originally recorded by women who inspire her and duets with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and more.

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Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

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Rosé Rising: 24 Songs For Your Summer Star Chart

July 10, 2019 • Our playlist highlights each astrological sign's best and worst attributes, whether you're as meticulous as fellow Virgo Beyonce, moody as a Cancer (and Frank Ocean) or free-spirited as Bjork.

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Amber Mark To Karen O

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Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Amber Mark To Karen O

June 26, 2019 • There's no one sound to a year, but public radio writers across the country do set their ears to the most essential music. We asked them: What is your favorite song of 2019 so far?

Roséwave: 102 Songs To Juice Up Your Summer

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Roséwave: 102 Songs To Juice Up Your Summer

June 5, 2019 • Our one-word Twitter joke turned full-on lifestyle is back for a third season of sommelier-level playlist curation, from Lizzo to Vanessa Carlton to, yes, Lil Nas X.

Ariana Grande's Songwriters On The Making Of 'thank u, next' Album

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Ariana Grande's Songwriters On The Making Of 'thank u, next' Album

February 9, 2019 • Ariana Grande's thank u, next shows a musical turning point for the young star. Grande's producers and songwriters share the studio stories that helped make the album.

A Year After The #MeToo Grammys, Women Are Still Missing In Music

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A Year After The #MeToo Grammys, Women Are Still Missing In Music

February 8, 2019 • After last year's Grammys, the president of the Recording Academy said that women needed to "step up" in the business. Women and men in the business pushed back, but what's actually changed?

A Year After The #MeToo Grammys, Women Are Still Missing In Music

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