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In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

Read full article: In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says “violence or threats of violence” against judges shouldn’t be the cost of public service.

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What to Stream: 'Mountainhead,' Bono documentary and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel play sisters

Read full article: What to Stream: 'Mountainhead,' Bono documentary and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel play sisters

“Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong’s satirical drama “Mountainhead” and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel playing dysfunctional siblings in the murder thriller series “The Better Sister” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

Read full article: The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year’s NAACP Image Awards.

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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo is feted as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Read full article: 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo is feted as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo is being feted as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.

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Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala

Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala

Music mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

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Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent

Read full article: Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent

The VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late ’90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Read full article: 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as its 2025 Woman of the Year.

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From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?

Read full article: From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

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Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklin’s 2018 funeral in Detroit

Read full article: Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklin’s 2018 funeral in Detroit

Pete Davidson made some pretty wild admissions during his new Netflix comedy special that was recently released.

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Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons

Read full article: Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star’s sons.

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Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Read full article: Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

One of rock’s greatest songwriters and musicians, Robbie Robertson, has died at 80.

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After Aretha Franklin’s will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018

Read full article: After Aretha Franklin’s will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018

This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.

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Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary tale

Read full article: Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary tale

The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death.

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Jury decides 2014 document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will

Read full article: Jury decides 2014 document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will

A jury in Michigan says a document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her death is a valid will.

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Aretha Franklin's sons clash over her wishes in trial over dual wills

Read full article: Aretha Franklin's sons clash over her wishes in trial over dual wills

Two sons of the late singer Aretha Franklin have given opposing opinions about the Queen of Soul’s final wishes.

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Aretha Franklin’s sons are going to court over her estate. Here’s what to know.

Read full article: Aretha Franklin’s sons are going to court over her estate. Here’s what to know.

The soul superstar died nearly five years ago, but her last wishes remain the subject of a knotty legal fight.

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Aretha Franklin's sons battle over handwritten wills 5 years after her death

Read full article: Aretha Franklin's sons battle over handwritten wills 5 years after her death

Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled.

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Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94

Read full article: Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94

Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte and scored four of his son Spike’s early films, has died.

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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Read full article: Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Popular composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94.

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Catching up with Kim Cruse - Houston-area contestant on ‘The Voice’

Read full article: Catching up with Kim Cruse - Houston-area contestant on ‘The Voice’

Texas powerhouse singer Kim Cruse talks about being apart of Team Legend on 'The Voice'

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Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

Read full article: Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated.

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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Read full article: Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died.

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Clinton initiative's NYC return includes Andres, Queen Rania

Read full article: Clinton initiative's NYC return includes Andres, Queen Rania

World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, Jordan’s Queen Rania, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will help relaunch the Clinton Global Initiative in September.

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Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81

Read full article: Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81

Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier has died at age 81.

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Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

Read full article: Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” has died at age 77.

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Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

Read full article: Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

Generations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.

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Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute

Read full article: Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute

Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.

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‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises

Read full article: ‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises

The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.

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Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning composer, dies at age 93

Read full article: Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning composer, dies at age 93

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at age 93 after a long career in which she teamed with her husband on songs including “The Way We Were."

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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ captures $44 million in theaters

Read full article: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ captures $44 million in theaters

The latest attempt to revive “Ghostbusters” has drawn a sizable audience to movie theaters while the awards darling “King Richard" is struggling.

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Tom Ford wraps NY Fashion Week with a show of disco glam

Read full article: Tom Ford wraps NY Fashion Week with a show of disco glam

The Champagne was cold and the front row star studded Sunday night as Tom Ford closed New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center with a spring-summer collection of disco glam.

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Preserving the memory of Club Matinee with new short documentary

Read full article: Preserving the memory of Club Matinee with new short documentary

Musical legends Ray Charles, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin often performed at the hottest nightclub in Houston’s 5th Ward. Club Matinee was known as “the Cotton Club of the South” by musical legends and area residents alike.

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'Free Guy' gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M

Read full article: 'Free Guy' gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M

“Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the weekend.

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In 'Summer of Soul,' a lost history reborn to play loud

Read full article: In 'Summer of Soul,' a lost history reborn to play loud

In Questlove's documentary “Summer of Soul” a musical flood, too long dammed up, is finally released.

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Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns

Read full article: Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns

Two New Jersey towns have renamed streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group that behind songs including “Shout,” “Twist and Shout” and “It's Your Thing.”.

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Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'

Read full article: Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'

Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.

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Schwarzenegger, Abrams make pitch for movie theater return

Read full article: Schwarzenegger, Abrams make pitch for movie theater return

Arnold Schwarzenegger chanted with enthusiasm, “We are back.

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Al Schmitt, Grammy winning engineer and producer, dead at 91

Read full article: Al Schmitt, Grammy winning engineer and producer, dead at 91

One of the world’s most honored musical producers and engineers has died.

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Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'I’m just going to keep working'

Read full article: Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'I’m just going to keep working'

FILE - Actress Cynthia Erivo poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 10, 2019. Erivo portrays Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic miniseries Genius: Aretha. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – “The Color Purple” turned into Grammy, Tony and Emmy gold for Cynthia Erivo. The performer’s brilliant performance in the Broadway revival won her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical. “I guess I didn’t expect to be this close this soon,” Erivo told The Associated Press of her almost-EGOT status.

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Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

Read full article: Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. “I got chills,” Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources — and cash — into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.

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Tips for preparing your home, pets and plants for freezing temperatures

Read full article: Tips for preparing your home, pets and plants for freezing temperatures

Eccles said to start by letting cold water drip from your faucet. Safety TipsThe Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to follow these heating safety tips:Place space heaters on solid and flat surfaces. Check space heaters for cracked or damaged cords and plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets, don’t use an extension cord or power strip. Create a “kid-free zone” three feet from open fires and space heaters.

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Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal

Read full article: Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal

(Random House Books for Young Readers/Roaring Brook Press/Nancy Paulsen Books via AP)NEW YORK – Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for “We Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the “black snake” Dakota Access Pipeline. "I am really honored and proud," the 30-year-old Goade told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. The Newbery medal was established in 1922, the Caldecott in 1937. Goade, whose other books include “Encounter,” is the first Native American to win in either category. The Stonewall Book Award for best LGBT literature was given to Archaa Shrivastav for “We Are Little Feminists: Families."

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Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris

Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris

Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. And country star Garth Brooks, doffing his black cowboy hat, sang a soulful a capella rendition of “Amazing Grace,” his eyes closed for much of the song. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his “Land of Hope and Dreams” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US

Read full article: Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US

He added that Biden in many ways is ”the perfect president for the moment, because he is not hyperbolic, he’s not a bomb thrower, he’s surrounded himself with policy wonks who already have all these plans. I think what we are going to hear him talk about is ‘Here’s where we are, here’s what we have to get done.' I think that’s going to go a long way just to making people feel better." His speechwriting team is led by longtime Biden collaborator Vinay Reddy. “There really is no parallel to what Biden faces.”___Associated Press writer Alexandra Jaffe contributed reporting.

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Women's Hall of Fame honors Aretha Franklin, Morrison, Lacks

Read full article: Women's Hall of Fame honors Aretha Franklin, Morrison, Lacks

The National Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, the site of the first women’s rights convention. She won 18 Grammy awards and, in 1987, became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was 75 years old when she became the first Black woman to set foot on the North Pole, and stood on the South Pole five years later. Born during the Civil War, Terrell was a dedicated suffragist whose civil rights activism continued up until her death in 1954 at the age of 90. Terrell was the first Black woman in the United States appointed to the school board of a major city, the District of Columbia.

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High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US court

Read full article: High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US court

“He was very, very proud to have acquired the Guelph Treasure, and then was forced to sell it to the Nazis,” she told him. It's a pursuit that has now landed him at the Supreme Court, in a case to be argued Monday. Germany and the foundation asked the trial-level court to dismiss the suit, but the court declined. “Our view is that Germany is the proper jurisdiction for a case which involves a sale of a collection of medieval German art by German art dealers to a German state,” Parzinger said. The suit's claim that the Guelph Treasure was sold under Nazi pressure was also diligently investigated in Germany, he said.

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Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden era

Read full article: Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden era

Against that backdrop, many House Democrats have for years impatiently insisted it's time for fresh leadership. To become speaker again, Pelosi will need more votes than House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who’s likely to garner nearly unanimous GOP support. Though she's likely to succeed, it won’t be simple because when Pelosi was elected speaker in January 2019, 15 Democrats opposed her. Pelosi came to Congress in 1987 and has led House Democrats, both as the minority and majority party, ever since 2003. Pelosi has won wide acclaim among Democrats as a leading Trump foe in battles over impeachment, immigration and health care.

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Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record

Read full article: Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record

1 hit on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, Drake has bested a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Drake's “Laugh Now Cry Later," featuring rapper Lil Durk, reached the No. Wonder and Franklin, who died in 2018, each have had 20 songs top the chart. 1 hits on the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, 12 include him in the leading role, including “God’s Plan,” “In My Feelings,” “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had,” his first major hit released in 2009. Earlier this year, 34-year-old Drake made Billboard chart history when he set a new record for most songs on the Hot 100 chart — Billboard's main songs chart that includes all music genres.

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Metro PD investigating after man says officers held him on scalding ground for 27 minutes

Read full article: Metro PD investigating after man says officers held him on scalding ground for 27 minutes

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a violent encounter between a man and multiple Metro police officers. Metro chief Vera Bumpers says Activist Quanell X told her what happened earlier this week and she started an investigation. I’m burning, I’m burning,’” said Quanell X. Along with Quanell X, Cynthia Pharms and Dr. Candace Matthews with the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats are demanding justice for Morgan. Quanell X shared a graphic photo of Morgan’s stomach where he suffered from third degree burning.

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New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'

Read full article: New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.

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From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings' unlikely path

Read full article: From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings' unlikely path

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., gives her opening statement during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington. Demings is among the women Joe Biden is considering for his vice presidential running mate. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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7 concert films you should watch if you’re really missing live music

Read full article: 7 concert films you should watch if you’re really missing live music

Some experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncé's “Homecoming,” her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncé transformed Coachella into “Beychella,” and we’re lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlake’s music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.

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