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  • Tiny Desk Concerts have gone viral online. Now, the performances have been turned into a radio show, only on public radio stations across the country.
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    On the inaugural episode of NPR Music's new public radio show, we highlight the origin of Tiny Desk and share two milestone concerts.
  • This week, Wait Wait is live in Richmond, Virginia with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson, This week's show was recorded in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson, Not My Job guest Vanessa Bayer and panelists Shantira Jackson, Rachel Feinstein, and Peter Grosz Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Chioke This Time The Great Syrup and Avocado War; Anti-Trailer Crackdown; Lucy Gets Loose Panel Questions A Delicious Proposal Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about things turning green, only one of which is true. Not My Job: Vanessa Bayer celebrates SNL's 50th by answering questions about other golden anniversaries Actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer was added to the cast of SNL in 2010 and stayed there for 7 years. Now, she's part of the comedy institution's 50th anniversary celebration. She may be a part of SNL history, but can she answer our questions about other things turning 50? Panel Questions High January; New York Times Finds Unexpected Paradise on Earth Limericks Chioke I'Anson reads three news-related limericks: Chunky Monkey Cheeks; Starbucks Spelling Test; Rope A Dope Hero Lightning Fill In The Blank All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else Predictions Our panelists predict, now that we know Lucy couldn't run well, what will we learn she was good at?special guests GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad
  • The suit was initially filed in October, claiming that the woman was lured by a limousine driver outside the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and assaulted by the two rappers at an after-party.
  • NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
  • Part of a growing number of Black artists being embraced by the Nashville country-music machine, The War and Treaty is the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter. Their new album, Plus One, infuses country with gospel, bluegrass, rock and whatever else inspires them.
  • The Kennedy Center was created by bipartisan legislation signed by former President Eisenhower in 1958. President Trump appointed himself and members of his administration to the board.
  • For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.
  • The Los Angeles fires impacted many musical artists, destroying instruments, record collections and hard drives of irreplaceable work.
  • "It is a great honor to be chairman of the Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!" Trump said.
  • The Compton rapper fashioned the Super Bowl halftime show as his victory lap, taking the culture to new heights and his pettiness to new lows.
  • The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis.