Music

MF DOOM's music was his legend. The man himself was the myth

Sheldon Pearce

The late rapper's 2004 album MM..FOOD may never have the classic status of its sister release, Madvillainy. But 20 years later, it's the one to play if you want to hear the essence of his artistry.
National

How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest's demotion for mishandling church funds

Rachel Treisman

Officials say Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was disciplined for mishandling $1.9 million in parish funds. He faced scrutiny last year for letting Carpenter film a music video at his Brooklyn church.
He's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never won

Neda Ulaby

Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different?
Shaboozey nears an all-time chart record, and Gracie Abrams builds momentum

Stephen Thompson

In recent months, the list of the nation's top songs has been remarkably unchanging — Shaboozey has had the No. 1 song for 18 weeks — but this week, a brand new name makes a splash in the Top 10.
Selena Gomez says 'Emilia Pérez' won't be her last Spanish language project

Tonya Mosley

Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but lost her fluency around the same time she began her Hollywood career as a kid. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss.
Beyoncé will perform a halftime show during one of the NFL's Christmas Day games

Ayana Archie

Artists featured on her most recent album could make an appearance, some of whom include Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Shaboozey.
Politics

They disagree about a lot, but these singers figure out how to stay in harmony

Chloe Veltman

Members of the North Fork Community Choir in Paonia, Colo., aim to set aside their opinions on big topics when they sing. When differences arise, they figure out creative solutions to stay in harmony.
Erykah Badu likes chasing unreachable goals. Here's why

Rachel Martin

Erykah Badu opens up on Wild Card about wanting to live in a space shuttle, how music is the undertone to her life, and whether there's more to reality than we can see or touch.
Arts & Culture

Grad students tackle the bard at the Old Globe

Beth Accomando

A joint venture between The Globe and the University of San Diego provides unique opportunity for MFA students to perform Shakespeare.
Arts & Culture

Holiday performances, gift markets and lights in San Diego

Julia Dixon Evans

Celebrate the season in San Diego with holiday-themed performances, festivals and more, from "The Nutcracker" ballet to toy trains and Kwanzaa.