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Ella Fitzgerald, today's Google Doodle, didn't just sing. She crooned, she sighed, she prayed her songs – and they became lullabies for this mom, soothing her babies.
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Updated, musical-theater-style 'Porgy and Bess' offers a more 'intimate' narrative but has raised controversy.
Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

Paul McCartney joked that President Obama might punch him out after singing romantic lyrics to First Lady Michelle Obama.
US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.

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Topic: Ira Gershwin

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Modern Parenthood Ella Fitzgerald: Her songs became the lullabies this mom sings to her babies

Porgy and Bess: newly conceived version of 'folk opera' tests the waters

Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

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