ABBA, Blondie, The Notorious B.I.G. among 2024’s additions to National Recording Registry

[ad_1] ABBA, Biggie, Blondie and Rudolph are entering America’s audio canon. New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include ABBA’s 1976 album “Arrival,” The Notorious B.I.G.‘s 1994 album “Ready to Die,” Blondie’s 1978 breakthrough “Parallel Lines” and Gene Autry’s 1949 version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Librarian of Congress Carla…

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Wilmer Valderrama talks “NCIS” franchise’s 1,000th episode, show’s enduring legacy

[ad_1] As the “NCIS” franchise celebrates a remarkable milestone of 1,000 episodes, “NCIS” star Wilmer Valderrama said the show’s consistency in delivering gripping storylines is why it has survived the test of time. The show and its spinoffs, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated teams, has become a cornerstone of television drama. Valderrama said…

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Grammy-nominated artist Marcus King on his guitar being his salvation during his mental health journey:

[ad_1] Grammy-nominated musician Marcus King’s new album, “Mood Swings,” explores the darkest days of his mental health journey and the hope he’s found through therapy and music after overcoming depression, body image issues and abandonment. King is a fourth-generation musician whose first memory growing up in Greenville, South Carolina, was opening his dad’s guitar case….

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Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” reaches top of Billboard country albums chart

[ad_1] What inspired Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”? What inspired Beyoncé’s new album “Cowboy Carter”? 05:02 Beyoncé just keeps making history. The Houston-born singer became the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Albums chart after her latest album “Act II: Cowboy Carter” hit the No. 1 spot. It also topped the all-genres Billboard 200, marking…

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