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The year 1978 brought unforgettable music. Disco ruled the airwaves, rock evolved, and pop dominated. These ten songs defined the era. Can you identify them from just a snippet of lyrics? Each slide ...

Filmmaker Craig Brewer of 'Hustle & Flow' returns with a quirky music biopic about a Neil Diamond cover band that opened for Pearl Jam only to be stricken with bad luck.

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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.