The co-founding member of the band was known as the Spaceman and had a hit single of his own in "New York Groove."

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

The Life of a Showgirl isn't just a streaming success — it has moved a massive number of vinyl LPs. How massive? Let's do some math.

Nashville singer-songwriter Madi Diaz is out with her new album. Fatal Optimist an introspective album that is her most stripped down, acoustic record to date.

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a handful of newcomers to the pop charts.

Combs had been convicted in July on two counts of transportation for prostitution. During his sentencing hearing he spoke at length for the first time in the trial, addressing the judge at length.

The music mogul, who was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution but acquitted of more serious charges, will be in court on Friday, Oct. 3 for a sentencing hearing.

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

The founder of the world's biggest music streaming service says he'll remain at the company as Executive Chairman, and will be replaced by two co-CEOs.

Neko Case has released her first solo album of the decade. It's also the first she's produced entirely herself, and speaks to her wide musical range.