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PODCAST REPLAY: Glen Johnson on Barney Frank

PODCAST REPLAY: Glen Johnson on Barney Frank

Boston.com Politics Editor Glen Johnson broke the story on Barney Frank asking Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint him to the interim Senate seat that might be vacated by John Kerry. He talks with the morning crew.

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston remembered

Family and fans gathered in Newark, N.J., to celebrate the superstar's life.
Donna Summer

Donna Summer through the years

The Boston-bred diva died on May 17 at age 63.

Things to Do

Smokey Robinson
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Upcoming concerts

Smokey Robinson comes to Wilbur Theatre on Jan. 16.

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Justin Bieber

Bieber wins top honors at American Music Awards

Pop sensation Justin Bieber won three awards, including Artist of the Year, during the performance-packed show.
New Edition

2012 Soul Train Awards

Boston’s own New Edition was honored during the show. Take a look at other scenes.
Steven Tyler

Aerosmith rocks free show

Boston-area fans were treated to a free concert in Allston on Nov. 5.
Justin Bieber

Bieber performs in Boston during 'Believe' tour

The teen pop sensation played a sold-out concert at Boston's TD Garden.
Brad Paisley

CMA Awards

Country music’s biggest and fastest rising stars at the 46th annual award show.
Pink

MTV VMAs

Winning moments and red-carpet highlights from this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
Rick Ross

BET Hip-Hop Awards

Several artists performed at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, including Rick Ross (pictured).
Carrie Underwood

Billboard Music Awards

Music's biggest stars came out for the trophy handout.
Taylor Swift

iHeartRadio Music Festival

Scenes from the two-hour, star-studded concert special.
Best albums of 2012

Best albums of 2012

Check out our picks for the year’s best albums from the top of the charts and the very edges of the underground.
Best overlooked albums
Billie Joe Armstrong

Armstrong better, Green Day to resume tour in 2013

The Grammy-winning punk band, which canceled its 2012 and 2013 tour dates after singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong’s substance abuse problems emerged publicly in September, announced new tour dates Monday.
Heart

Heart joins select class with Rock Hall induction

The journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can be a long road for some acts. For Heart, it took more than a decade.
Adele

Billboard: Adele dominates another year with '21'

Adele is the year’s biggest artist and her diamond ‘‘21’’ album, released in February 2011, is this year’s top album. Adele earned both prizes last year.
Beck looks for new connection with 'Song Reader'

Beck looks for new connection with 'Song Reader'

Laboring over the intricate and ornate details of his new ‘‘Song Reader’’ sheet music project, he was struck by how social music used to be — something we've lost.
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Dropkick Murphys

Holiday music with Hub ties

Dropkick Murphys just released a Christmas single, "The Season's Upon Us," and played a live set at the Globe, inspiring this list of musical acts with Boston ties that have performed holiday songs.
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Bruce Springsteen

Hurricane Sandy relief concert

The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York took place Dec. 12. The concert featured musicians and celebrities performing to raise money for the Robin Hood Relief Fund.
Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger love letters sell for $300,000

A batch of love letters written by Mick Jagger to a 1960s muse have sold at auction for 187,250 pounds ($301,472).
Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa readies music, marriage, fatherhood

The rapper says preparation for becoming a father and husband has put him in a more mature musical state of mind.
Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan cleans house at American Country Awards

The country crooner won everything he was nominated for, including artist and album of the year.
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Dropkick Murphys

Live in the Lab with Dropkick Murphys

The Boston-based band performed at the Globe's office as part of the Live in the Lab concert series on Dec. 6. to promote its new Christmas single, "The Season's Upon Us."
Miguel

After Grammys diss, Miguel returns with 5 nods

After an apparent snub at the 2012 Grammys, the singer is up for five awards in 2013 ceremony, including song of the year for his single "Adorn."
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Boston Music Awards

Scenes from the 2012 Boston Music Awards

The 25th annual Boston Music Awards took place on Sunday, Dec. 2. Take a look at scenes from the evening, which included performances from 20 bands and DJs.
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Tom Rush

Live in the Lab with Tom Rush

Folk singer Tom Rush stopped by the Boston Globe and Boston.com media lab on Dec. 3 for an intimate concert. Watch scenes from the show.
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WBCN

Scenes of WBCN's early days from documentary

Take a look at scenes from the documentary “The American Revolution,” due in 2013 but received an all-star tribute on Dec. 3 at the House of Blues, which depicts the early days of WBCN and its legacy.
DVD covers

The holiday music gift guide: DVDs

Check out a roundup of our favorite music DVDs. We've got everyone on your list covered with titles from Frank Sinatra to One Direction, and everything in between.

Photo galleries

Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift’s ‘love story’
Take a deeper look the starlet's song-inspiring splits.
Kelly ClarksonQuiz: Top pop song lyrics
Can you guess the chorus of Billboard's top 15 pop songs of the last two decades? Let's find out!
AerosmithBoston's all-time best
We took up the task of naming the 25 best local music acts. Take a look and create your own list.
The Beastie Boys2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Get to know the newest class of honorees.
Hillary ScottCMT Music Awards
Country music's biggest stars came out for the June 6 show.
Roger WatersRoger Waters at Fenway
The former Pink Floyd rocker took over Fenway Park.