Sophia Alvarez Boyd

(Left) Unidentified artist,<em> Untitled (family, painted backdrop)</em>, undated, tintype. Unidentified artist, <em>Untitled (pin, woman in hat)</em>, undated, celluloid in metal setting. Smithsonian American Art Museum, the L. J. West Collection of Early American Photography, Museum purchase made possible through the Franz H. and Luisita L. Denghausen Endowment.

Smithsonian Acquires Rare Antique Portraits By First Black Photographers

Sophia Alvarez Boyd

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has bought a collection of early photographs, including very rare daguerreotypes from three early Black photographers dating to the mid 19th century.

Patrick Ellis worked at Howard University radio station for over 40 years. "He would play music that touched him," says one colleague. "He would play music that he knew touched his audience."

Remembering Radio Host Patrick Ellis, Who Brought The 'Gospel Spirit' To D.C.

Sarah McCammon

For more than 40 years, 96.3 WHUR-FM broadcast Patrick Ellis's beloved and popular radio show Gospel Spirit Sunday mornings, filling the homes and cars of Washington, D.C., with the sound of church.

From L to R: Danielle, Alana and Este Haim.

HAIM's Sunny Sound Gets Somber On 'Women In Music Pt. III'

Scott Detrow

Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana discuss mining personal fears and pain to write their third album, which they've given the clever acronym WIMPIII.

For sister R&B duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey, creative control is paramount. They co-wrote all of their new album's 13 tracks, and Chloe herself helped produced 10.

Chloe x Halle On Releasing Their New Album During America's 'Ungodly Hour'

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The R&B duo Chloe and Halle Bailey talk about their sophomore album, Ungodly Hour, named after a phrase that describes insecurity, inner turmoil and a crisis of self-confidence.

Making Super Bowl Guacamole? Be Careful To Avoid The Pits Of An Avocado Hand Injury

Sophia Alvarez Boyd

The Super Bowl is a big day for guacamole, which could also mean more ER visits. A recent study links avocado consumption to hand injuries.

Smash Mouth's hit single "All Star" has inspired countless Internet memes since its 1999 release.

Yes, Smash Mouth Has Seen The 'All Star' Memes

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Smash Mouth has recorded a new acoustic version of its 1997 debut album Fush Yu Mang. The 1990s ska-punk staples talk about songwriting, fan mail and all those "All Star" memes.

In "New Rules," British pop singer Dua Lipa lays out three important post-breakup rules.

Yearning For An Ex? Heed Dua Lipa's 'New Rules'

Sophia Alvarez Boyd

The British pop singer talks about her post-breakup empowerment anthem and its colorful, all-female music video.