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Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, a founding architect of the culture whose legacy spans both global innovation and deep controversy, has reportedly died.

Aubrey O'Day defends attending Ye's shows while maintaining her stance against Diddy, arguing nuance and art separation aren't hypocrisy. (Character count: 127)

Diddy's lawyers argued his conviction should be overturned, claiming his recordings were protected First Amendment expression, not criminal prostitution activity.

Jada Pinkett Smith dismantles Bilaal Salaam's $3 million lawsuit by proving he lacks evidence of emotional distress in court filings.

The Tennessee State University College of Agriculture (TSUAg) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) have launched a joint seed funding program to support collaborative research projects focused on some of agriculture’s most pressing challenges.

James Cherry joined our show to talk about the upcoming Jazz Appreciation Month concert.

A judge in Wyoming sentenced a man to 18 months of probation for hitting a wolf with a snowmobile before taping the wounded animal’s mouth shut, bringing the creature into a rural bar, then killing it.

Middle Tennessee State University is expanding its graduate offerings in media and entertainment with the launch of a new Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television, set to begin in Fall 2026.