Presenting 'Fresh Air': Angela Bassett On Drama, Music And 'Soul'

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The Shelf Life of a Pop Star

What gives a pop star staying power?In our frenetic music landscape, it's clear that a lot of pop stars that defined the millennial "hopecore" sound -- think Lizzo and Katy Perry -- are no longer resonating with audiences. So who are listeners gravitating to these days, and how d ...  Show more

Can you say no to a friend's wedding?

Are we spending too much on other people’s weddings?Going to a friend's weddings can be so fun and meaningful… but it can also really hurt your wallet. A survey by LendingTree found that 31% of people who had been to a wedding in the past five years had accrued debt to attend. So ...  Show more

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