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Charli XCX and Lorde sure did make the internet go crazy
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Charli XCX and Lorde sure did make the internet go crazy

The internet freaked out when Charli XCX and Lorde revealed - and put to rest - their pop girl rivalry on Charli's "Girl, so confusing" remix. That same day, Brandy and Monica seemed to settle their decades long feud when they appeared on the remix of Ariana Grande's version of "The Boy is Mine." But while the pop girls are healing, a lot of fans still seem to want blood - can this music heal us? To break it all down, Brittany is joined by NPR Music Editor Hazel Cills, and Pop Pantheon podcast host, DJ Louie XIV.

Charli XCX and Lorde sure did make the internet go crazy

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Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on

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Main Character of the Day

Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on

Entertainment mogul Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber and has managed the careers of Ariana Grande and K-pop star Psy. Now some of his biggest stars are reportedly parting ways with him.

Ariana Grande Returns With 'Positions'

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Ariana Grande Returns With 'Positions'

Ariana Grande is one of the world's biggest pop stars, and on Friday, she released her sixth album, Positions. The singer's follow-up to Thank U, Next finds her celebrating hard-won happiness in a string of poppy, sexually frank R&B songs.

Ariana Grande Returns With 'Positions'

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Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

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All Songs Considered

Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton count down the top 20 albums of the year as selected by NPR listeners in our annual poll. The clear message in 2019? Love rules.

Poll Results: NPR Listeners Pick The Top Albums Of 2019

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The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

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All Songs Considered

The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

Our series looking back at the past decade in music continues with a conversation about social media and how it's allowed (for better or worse) the rise of super fans, otherwise known as stans.

The 2010s: Social Media And The Birth Of Stan Culture

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

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Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

On her latest album, For The Girls, Kristin Chenoweth covers classic songs originally recorded by women who inspire her and duets with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and more.

Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'

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Grammy trophies sit in the press room during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, held in New York in Jan. 2018.

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A Year After The #MeToo Grammys, Women Are Still Missing In Music

After last year's Grammys, the president of the Recording Academy said that women needed to "step up" in the business. Women and men in the business pushed back, but what's actually changed?

A Year After The #MeToo Grammys, Women Are Still Missing In Music

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