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'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

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Katy Perry On Expanding And Reframing Herself On 'Smile'

"This record is really about hopefulness. It's about resilience, it's about joy," says Katy Perry. "To me, it's not just about noise, it's about me walking through real hell." Christine Hahn/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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Katy Perry On Expanding And Reframing Herself On 'Smile'

Katy Perry, Juicy J And Dr. Luke Liable For Copyright Infringement For 'Dark Horse'

Katy Perry, songwriter Sarah Hudson and Juicy J as well as producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Cirkut were all ruled to be liable for copyright infringement in a Los Angeles court on July 29. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images **hide caption

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This Week, Everyone Tried To Put Out The Song Of The Summer

Charli XCX's latest single is "Spicy," a Spice Girls tribute in which she collaborates with Herve Pagez and Diplo. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (80-61)

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Wine & Whine: 32 Sweaty, Sticky Songs For Your Sweaty, Sticky Life

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Katy Perry Announces New Album, 'Witness'

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Hot Chip Remixes Katy Perry's 'Chained To The Rhythm' (No, Seriously)

Katy Perry's socially critical pop song gets a dubby, house-y spin by Hot Chip. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for iHeartMedia **hide caption

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How'd International Women's Day Go For Musicians?

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Katy Perry On The 180 That Saved Her Career

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Katy Perry On The 180 That Saved Her Career

Everything Is Everything: A Tween Looks For Positive Messages In Songs

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2010 Was A Very Bad Year For Trying To Sell Music

Hits That Aren't: 'Glee' Songs Zoom Up And Down The Charts

The Secret Of Dr. Luke's Success (Might Stay A Secret Forever)

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Katy Perry: A 'Teenage Dream,' An Artistic Musician

Painter Will Cotton, known for his lush, dreamlike candy landscapes, was the art director for Katy Perry's "California Gurls" music video. He also created the cover art for the album. Will Cotton / EMI Music **hide caption

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Katy Perry: A 'Teenage Dream,' An Artistic Musician

In Stock?: New CDs From Katy Perry, Fantasia and Ra Ra Riot

Pop Personae: Why Do Some Women Perform In Character?

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Pop Off: He Raps, She Sings. Does It Still Count As A Duet?

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Pop Off: He Raps, She Sings. Does It Still Count As A Duet?

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