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The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025

Standout tracks from African acts across 3-step, Afrobeats, amapiano, rap, and more

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Tate McRae: How a ‘Very Sensitive, Very Introverted’ Singer Became a Pop Superstar

The Canadian phenom had a massive 2025, from a chart-topping album to a huge tour to a lot of online speculation. Now, she’s sifting through what it all means — and what’s next

The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

25 years of classic hits from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe

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Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life

The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time

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He Was a Legendary Sheriff Who Inspired a Movie. Did He Also Murder His Wife?

When Buford Pusser’s wife was killed, his story was turned into the 1973 movie ‘Walking Tall.’ But a new report from investigators suggests it was all a lie

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Chemtrails Aren’t Real. So Why Are Politicians Passing Laws About Them?

Banning chemtrails is “like banning unicorns or banning Bigfoot,” says one weather expert

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