Music Review
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Lady Gaga’s Royal Variety “Million Reasons” Lets Her Voice Take Center Stage
At London’s Royal Variety Performance, Lady Gaga set aside her familiar pop theatrics for an orchestral rendition of “Million Reasons.”…
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a-ha’s Acoustic “Take On Me” Reveals the Heart Beneath the Pop Classic
a-ha gave “Take On Me” a quieter, more reflective character in their MTV Unplugged performance. Morten Harket’s voice and the…
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Miley Cyrus Unites Pop Flair and Country Soul in a Show-Stopping “Man of Constant Sorrow” AFI Tribute
Miley Cyrus brought her country and rock instincts to “Man of Constant Sorrow” at George Clooney’s 2018 AFI tribute. Her…
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Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Flea Honor Sly Stone With an All-Star Rock Hall Tribute
Stevie Wonder led an all-star tribute to Sly Stone at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. At…
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Erin Morton’s Powerful Cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” Turns a Student Show Into a Viral Moment
For a student performance, Erin Morton approached Radiohead’s “Creep” with an expressive arrangement that grew from a gentle opening into…
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Veronika Zhilina Brings “Hallelujah” to Life in a Beautiful Skating Performance
A young Veronika Zhilina turns Alexandra Burke’s “Hallelujah” into an expressive skating performance. Entering with a small light before setting…
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Students Honor Dawson Tamatea With a Powerful Haka at His Funeral
Hundreds of students at Palmerston North Boys’ High School paid tribute to their much-loved teacher Dawson Tamatea with an emotional…
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Lady Gaga Left The Crowd Speechless With This Stunning Orchestral Version Of “Million Reasons”
Wearing a striking pink ball gown at the Royal Variety Performance, Lady Gaga delivered an elegant rendition of “Million Reasons”…
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Jessica Sanchez Wins America’s Got Talent Season 20 After Powerful “Die With a Smile” Finale
Jessica Sanchez became the first Filipino-American winner of America’s Got Talent in 2025, claiming the title while nine months pregnant.…
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Santa Fe Raging Grannies Turn a Familiar Folk Melody Into “House of the Epstein Crimes”
Beneath the shawls, floral aprons and elaborate hats, the Santa Fe Raging Grannies have a sharp satirical voice. Their familiar…
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Lady Gaga Finds a New Tenderness in “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Lady Gaga gives Mister Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” a heartfelt new interpretation, reshaping the familiar children’s tune as…
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Paul McCartney’s “Hey Jude” White House Finale Brings Obama and Guests Together
Paul McCartney’s 2010 White House performance of “Hey Jude” becomes a joyful singalong as President Obama and his family join…
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Heart’s “Stairway to Heaven” Tribute Brought Led Zeppelin to Tears at Kennedy Center Honors
Heart’s Kennedy Center rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” builds from a restrained opening into a powerful tribute that visibly moves…
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Taylor Swift Surprises 96-Year-Old WWII Veteran Cyrus Porter With a Christmas Visit
Taylor Swift surprised 96-year-old World War II veteran Cyrus Porter with a Christmas-season visit to his family home. Arriving with…
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Santa Fe Raging Grannies Turn “Hit the Road, Jack” into “Hit the Road, ICE!”
Eleven members of the Santa Fe Raging Grannies turn the image of a traditional choir into a much sharper musical…
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Barack Obama Joins B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Mick Jagger for “Sweet Home Chicago”
Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Buddy Guy drew Barack Obama into the finale of a White House blues celebration, turning…
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James Taylor and Son Henry Sing “You Can Close Your Eyes” Together in Anaheim
James Taylor and his son Henry share a tender live rendition of “You Can Close Your Eyes,” pairing James’s acoustic…
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Yukie Ota’s Sancan Sonatine: The Butterfly That Joined the Performance
Japanese flutist Yukie Ota was performing at an international competition when a butterfly settled on her forehead. She continued playing…
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Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Revisit “Islands in the Stream” at His Farewell Concert
At Kenny Rogers’ retirement concert, Dolly Parton joined him for a final public rendition of “Islands in the Stream.” Their…
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Rick Astley and Foo Fighters Turn “Never Gonna Give You Up” Into a Festival Surprise
Rick Astley was watching Foo Fighters with his wife when a microphone arrived with an invitation from Dave Grohl. Suddenly…
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