Producer picks: Seattle on the stage and in the toy box In the spirit of thankfulness: Soundside is going to revisit some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside will be making the picks. Libby Denkmann
Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial After maintaining innocence for nearly five years, the pop star acknowledged failing to pay about $15.8 million in taxes. She will receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of $7.6 million. The Associated Press
Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime. Emily Olson
Taylor Swift postpones Brazil show due to heat, day after fan dies during concert Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram. The Associated Press
Batkid 10 years later Ten years ago, Miles Davis was a cancer patient who transformed into the black-clad superhero Batkid for a day. Now free of cancer, Davis recently celebrated his 15th birthday. Scott Detrow
The Vatican broadens public access to an ancient Roman necropolis In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists. Chloe Veltman
Top 3 Seattle holiday shows for kids, adults, and families in 2023 Whether you’re into theater, ballet, burlesque, or just looking for an enjoyable holiday-themed experience, there is a show in the Seattle area for you. Mike Davis
'Maxine's Baby' is a documentary chronicling the life of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry Ailsa Chang talks to Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz about their new documentary Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story that chronicles the life and controversy of the Hollywood mogul. Ailsa Chang
Did a letter written by Osama bin Laden really go viral on TikTok this week? Videos praising a letter written by Al Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden briefly circulated on TikTok this week. But the reaction exceeded the reach of the videos themselves. Odette Yousef
André 3000 on his new album, the first in 17 years NPR's Rodney Carmichael speaks with André 3000 about his new album New Blue Sun. Rodney Carmichael