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Shane MacGowan, irascible frontman of The Pogues, has died at age 65

Shane MacGowan was a famously hard-drinking but brilliant musician who shot to fame in the 1980s with the folk punk band The Pogues.

Local writer & director makes feature film debut in emotional story on mental health

A Western New York filmmaker is making his feature film debut tonight with a red carpet premiere at North Park Theater. It touches on themes of mental…

Ernie, a Muppet from the popular children's series <em>Sesame Street</em>, appears with new character Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet, on the set of the long-running children's program in New York on Nov. 1.

This 'Sesame Street' kid is now the Muppeteer for its first Asian American character

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kathleen Kim, the puppeteer behind Ji-Young, the show's newest Muppet. Kim, born to Korean immigrants, says she grew up watching the show herself.

What Do We Do 'In The Shadows'? Dishes, Mostly

Jemaine Clement, famed Flight of the Conchords member, is now a vampire. He and co-star/director Taika Waititi play squabbling bloodsucker flatmates in the new mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows.

Classical Snack, Opus 2405

Marty reflects on Season One of "BTPM Classical Live on Stage", and looks ahead to what Season 2 will bring.

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BTPM Prepares for New Radio Lineup

BTPM Classical moves to 88.7, The Source launches on 94.5 in August

Hip Hughes: "The History Teacher Presidential Debate"

Buffalo Public school teacher is teaming up with some out-of-town colleagues to present a unique lesson for this year's historic Presidential election.…

Participants dance while listening to music over headphones. (Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images)

From 'You Don't Own Me' to 'Survivor': A history of anthems that empower women

The roots of obvious anthems like Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and Aretha Franklin's "Respect" sprouted decades earlier.

Beachgoers listen to music. (Getty Images)

The unforgettable summer songs that have us singing and swaying since the 1960s

We've seen artists from The Beach Boys, to Prince, to the Black Eyed Peas giving us some of the toe-tapping, sing-along summer hits that we just can't get out of our heads.

Where Does The Harlem Shake Actually Come From?

It all started with mummies and a basketball tournament, depending on whom you ask.

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