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R&B artist Jill Scott shares some of the lessons she learned from the legends who came before her, including the moment she first met Aretha Franklin. Scott’s new album is ‘To Whom This May Concern.’ Also, actor Riz Ahmed talks about his Prime Video series, ‘Bait.’ He plays a Bri ... Show More
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