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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

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    Latest articles by Kelsey McKinney

    Culture
    Obama speaks out against rape in Grammy videoObama speaks out against rape in Grammy video
    Culture
    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    2015 Grammys—who will win and who should win2015 Grammys—who will win and who should win
    Culture

    This will be the year of Sam Smith at the Grammys.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    We’re live-blogging the GrammysWe’re live-blogging the Grammys
    Culture

    Tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern, CBS will host the 2015 Grammy Awards.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The 12 names you need to know before the GrammysThe 12 names you need to know before the Grammys
    Culture

    Everyone from Iggy Azalea to Haim.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Technology
    This horribly dull government report could change music forever. We read it for you.This horribly dull government report could change music forever. We read it for you.
    Technology

    The US Copyright Office released a 245 page report Thursday afternoon; here’s what it means for music.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Amy Pascal, Sony Pictures executive, steps down in the wake of 2014 hackingAmy Pascal, Sony Pictures executive, steps down in the wake of 2014 hacking
    Culture

    She will leave Sony to launch a new production venture.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    The only interview Bob Dylan gave for his new album was to AARPThe only interview Bob Dylan gave for his new album was to AARP
    Culture

    Bob Dylan, at 73 years old, released a new album on Tuesday.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Almanac
    Map: America’s favorite musical artistsMap: America’s favorite musical artists
    Almanac

    everyone loves the rappers

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Harper Lee, author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ will publish her second novel in JulyHarper Lee, author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ will publish her second novel in July
    Culture

    The novel, Go Set a Watchman, focuses on an adult Scout.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    Natalie Prass’ new album is an absolutely stunning debut. Listen to it here.Natalie Prass’ new album is an absolutely stunning debut. Listen to it here.
    Culture

    From its first song on, Natalie Prass is a spellbinding journey through heartbreak and difficulty

    By Kelsey McKinney