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David Lynch says he 'died a death' over the way his 'Dune' film turned out

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David Lynch says he 'died a death' over the way his 'Dune' film turned out

David Lynch doesn't do a lot of interviews. The Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive creator usually just lets his work speak for itself. But he was excited to talk to Rachel about his new album coming out this summer, Cellophane Memories. And he also was game to dive into his love for transcendental meditation, a fateful childhood psychosomatic illness and a memorable encounter with a Buddha statue.

David Lynch says he 'died a death' over the way his 'Dune' film turned out

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The Rolling Stones announce 'Hackney Diamonds,' their first album in 18 years

Ronnie Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards pose for photographers at the press conference for the launch of the new Rolling Stones album 'Hackney Diamonds' on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in London. Scott Garfitt/Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP hide caption

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The Rolling Stones announce 'Hackney Diamonds,' their first album in 18 years

The rock 'n' roll band last released an album of original music in 2005, with A Bigger Bang. Hackney Diamonds will be their 24th album and their first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts.

Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Taylor Swift performs "The Man" during her Eras tour show in Arlington, Texas, in March. She just became the first woman to have four Top 10 charting albums at once. Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

Kate Davis searches for home on her new album 'Fish Bowl'
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Kate Davis searches for home on her new album 'Fish Bowl'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kate Davis about her new album Fish Bowl, which is told from the perspective of a dimension-hopping protagonist named FiBo.

Kate Davis searches for home on her new album 'Fish Bowl'

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Beyoncé To Drop Visual Album, 'Black Is King,' On Disney+ In July

Beyoncé, who voiced the character of Nala in last year's animated remake of The Lion King, is releasing a visual album based off the music from its accompanying soundtrack. Black Is King will premiere on Disney+ at the end of July. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP hide caption

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Beyoncé To Drop Visual Album, 'Black Is King,' On Disney+ In July

Beyoncé's upcoming visual album, Black Is King, is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. A press release calls it "a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience."

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