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Feature writer and critic who covers music and the pop charts for Pitchfork, Slate, NPR Music, and more
PROFILE
Chris Molanphy
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FROM Chris Molanphy
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Why are the Grammys called Grammys? And other questions Grammy nominations are out today and Beyonce’s album “Lemonade” leads the pack. But the prestige of winning a Grammy has seemingly fallen to the cultural wayside. Frank Ocean, who released one of the most critically acclaimed albums this year, said he wouldn’t even submit it for consideration. We answer all your questions about the Grammys.
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Adele's Record-Breaking Record Adele’s new album, 25, has broken the music industry’s record for most albums sold in a single week. And the week is barely halfway through! The record, released on Friday, has already sold more than 2 million copies. Only one other album has done that since Nielsen began tracking sales in 1991: N*SYNC’s No Strings Attached, in 2000. What does Adele’s success tell us about her unique appeal and the music industry in general?
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'Walking on Sunshine' Sells for $15 Million The song 'Walking on Sunshine' has been used or covered in so many TV commercials, shows and movies, that it earns about a million dollars a year. It was released by the British group Katrina and The Waves in 1985. Now, 30 years later, the record label BMG has paid nearly $15 million for the rights to every song written by the band.
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Trump says goodbye Paris Accord: What does it mean for U.S. and the planet? President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the landmark international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Trump was to renegotiate a new deal, but will that happen?
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How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.