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Foo Fighters and Adele Win Big at Grammys

The Foo Fighters captured five Grammys and Adele won four, including the song of the year trophy for "Rolling in the Deep," at a Grammy ceremony that had the difficult task of celebrating music's best while mourning the loss of one of their greatest, Whitney Houston.

The Best and Worst of the 2012 Grammys

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We rate all of the performances from this year’s music awards.

2012 Grammys Red Carpet: Six OMG Fashion Moments

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From Nicki Minaj’s Red Riding Hood getup to Katy Perry’s head-to-toe blue ensemble, TIME rounds up some of the best (and worst!) sartorial choices at the annual music awards show.

Whitney Houston Remembered at Clive Davis Gala

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On Saturday night, hours after Houston’s death at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Davis — Houston’s mentor, producer, champion and longtime friend — memorialized her at this year’s gala.

The Voice: Whitney Houston (1963-2012)

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One of the greatest voices in the history of American popular music has been silenced. An appreciation of the talents of Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston’s Best—Her Ten Most Memorable Songs

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Upon the death of the pop superstar, TIME looks at ten of her best tunes—from “Saving All My Love For You” to “I Will Always Love You.”

Whitney Houston, Superstar of Records, Films, Dies at 48

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Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died at 48.

President Obama Made America A Mixtape

According to his Spotify playlist, President Obama Likes Ricky Martin and REO Speedwagon

Listen to TIME’s Fashion Week Playlist on Spotify!

Fashion Week Spotify Playlist

It’s Fashion Week in New York City and Manhattan is crawling with eccentric designers, stylish socialites and hungry models looking for next season’s big trend. It seems that our invitation to Marc Jacobs’ show got lost in the mail, so to console ourselves we’ve put together a stylish Spotify playlist.

On A Different Kind of Truth, Van Halen Aren't Cool But They Can Rock

Van Halen A Different Kind of Truth

It’s been nearly three decades since Van Halen issued their last David Lee Roth-led album. Their new one offers a familiar youthful escape.

Too Old to Rock? Axl Rose and 9 Other Aging Heavy-Metal Icons

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Axl Rose turns 50 today. 50! Dude’s still rocking, though. And so are these nine other guys.

Take a Bow: Madonna’s Extraordinary Career

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In light of the Material Girl performing at Super Bowl XLVI, TIME takes a look at her life and career, both of which have been lived firmly in the public eye.

Watch M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls” Video

M.I.A. released a music video for her song “Bad Girls,” and at first glance it appears to be a political statement about women drivers in Saudi Arabia. Then again, maybe the Sri Lankan rapper adopted a stylish Arabic aesthetic because it looks cool. It’s hard to tell with M.I.A. Either way, it’s a fun video [...]

Don Cornelius and the Legacy of Soul Train

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A photographic look at the seminal dance program and its late creator.

‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Dies in Suicide

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The ‘Soul Train’ creator is credited with bringing urban culture and R&B music into the homes of millions. He was 75

How a Red Hot Chili Pepper Gave Drive Its Pulse

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A second look at Cliff Martinez, one of the most exciting film composers working today.

Lana Del Rey Gets The Superstar Treatment by Fiat

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Today sees the release, finally, of the long kvetched about album by the indie (or is she?) chanteuse.

Listen to TIME’s January Music Playlist on Spotify

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At the end of each month, TIME will make a Spotify playlist of new music. This time, we’ve got a 12-song mix featuring everything from Guided by Voices to Sri Lankan-American soul singer Bhi Bihman.

Leonard Cohen's New, Beautiful Old Ideas

Leonard Cohen Old Ideas

It may not have another “Hallelujah,” but it’s a mesmerizing document of the late years of a master.

Etta James Remembered as Triumphant Trailblazer at Funeral

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Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest.