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“I was so surprised Rihanna didn't take it, because I thought it was the greatest song in the world at the time”: How Sia went from songwriter to superstar with one of the 2010s' biggest tracks

It was a song that unravelled the psychology of hedonism - with an arrangement that came together in under an hour

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“It took like four minutes to write the chords, then like 12-15 minutes to write the lyrics. Probably 10 or 15 minutes to cut the vocals”: How Sia made her self-destructive anthem, Chandelier

One of the most thrilling songs of the 2010s, Chandelier unravelled the psychology of hedonism - with an arrangement that came together in under an hour

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From ‘this machine kills fascists’ to ‘King Trump’s private army’: the art of protest music

In January, over the course of three days, Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and released the political protest song Streets of Minneapolis.

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Who is Bad Bunny? Why the biggest music star in the world sings in Puerto Rican Spanish

Bad Bunny is on a roll. Among the three wins at the 68th Grammy Awards, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I should have taken more pictures) became the first Spanish-language record to win Album of the Year. On Sunday, Bad Bunny will be the first Latino and Spanish speaking artist to…

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"I wrote this song while lying, listening to the telephone in my apartment... but she never called”: The story of the heart-breaking ballad that’s become – finally – Jeff Buckley’s first Billboard chart hit

Lover, You Should Have Come Over has gone viral on TikTok

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Walk of Fame: The Isley Brothers 'Shout' over star on Hollywood Boulevard

R&B legends, The Isley Brothers, have been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, 67-years after 'Shout - Part 1' first hit the Billboard Hot 100. In a moving ceremony, the surviving brothers paid tribute to their siblings and praised their fans for their…

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“It was something Ozzy was very passionate about. We really started metal festivals in this country”: Sharon Osbourne wants to bring back Ozzfest and has plans for a Black Sabbath orchestral tour

But there's a twist: “I’d like to mix up the genres”

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Jeff Buckley finally scores an entry on the US singles chart nearly three decades after his death

TikTok users ensure that Lover, You Should’ve Come Over finally breaches the Billboard Hot 100 chart

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TikTok earns Jeff Buckley his first Hot 100 hit nearly 30 years after his death

Singer-songwriter died in 1997 from accidental drowning

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, Blake Lively Text Fallout Update: Pop Star Logs Fifth Global No. 1 Despite Text Controversy

Taylor Swift scores a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 as she reacts to the release of private texts linked to Blake Lively's lawsuit.

International Business Times UK

“It feels good to have a thousand people flipping you off. Just to see the amount of middle fingers go up when we go into it is amazing”: The alt-rock superstars who trolled their fans with a 70s easy listening cover – and scored a huge hit with it

Faith No More had already covered War Pigs

Metal Hammer

Pharrell Williams sued by former Neptunes partner Chad Hugo over alleged lost earnings

The producers who helped define the sound of pop music in the 90s and 00s are in dispute over earnings from their final album as NERD

The Guardian - UK

“That was a totally racist decision. We killed that song together. We were both deeply hurt”: So why did the original version of Robert Palmer’s Addicted To Love get junked?

It was originally a duet with Chaka Khan

MusicRadar

Review: A Hit Country Song Made by AI

Should it matter whether a song was made by a human or a machine?

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“I realised then that everything could tumble, and when you're in Colorado, and you're surrounded by these incredible mountains, you think 'avalanche'": How being alone in snowy Aspen inspired the sleeper hit that saved Fleetwood Mac

Landslide Is back in the charts due to Stranger Things

Evening Standard

Everything we know about Harry Styles's rumoured comeback, from Wembley dates to mysterious posters

The prince of pop is set to make his long-awaited return to performing this year — but what exactly do we know?

The Independent UK

The eye-watering numbers behind BTS’s marathon comeback tour

The comeback, estimated to generate more than $1bn in revenue, will mark the K-pop boyband’s first full tour since before Covid-19 disrupted the live music industry worldwide, Shahana Yasmin reports

International Business Times UK

Louis Tomlinson Breaks Silence on His New Project With Zayn Malik And Life After Liam Payne

Louis Tomlinson opens up about his upcoming project with Zayn Malik, navigating life after Liam Payne's death, and entering a defining new chapter in his solo career.

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Ariana Grande Breaks Fans' Hearts With Definitive Update on Her New Music Timeline

Ariana Grande confirms no new music will be released before her Eternal Sunshine Tour, addressing fan expectations while teasing future projects.

Louder

"We'd like to discuss a chart position." How a secret $70,000 cash payment to Italian gangsters secured a British rock band their first US hit single

A flashback to an era when payola ruled the US music industry

International Business Times UK

Elton John Looks Back on 'Your Song' as His Career-Defining Track

Sir Elton John reveals Your Song as the piece he is most proud of in his six‑decade career, highlighting its emotional significance and the moment it launched his rise to stardom.

Metal Hammer

“I didn’t expect him to get busted in that bathroom. But his misfortune actually helped us. We couldn’t have asked for more of a buzz!”: How an unexpected arrest accidentally gave Limp Bizkit their big break

The Independent UK

Mariah Carey awarded payout after ‘All I Want For Christmas’ lawsuit is dismissed

The singer had been sued for copyright infringement by Andy Stone, who performs as Vince Vance

Android Central

YouTube won't share streaming data with Billboard in 2026 and it's going to change how your favorite artists perform on the top charts

YouTube will stop sharing music streams with Billboard starting midway through January 2026, it's going to have major ripples through the industry.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Makes History as 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Hits 10 Weeks at No. 1

Taylor Swift makes Billboard history as The Life of a Showgirl spends 10 weeks at No. 1, highlighting rare album longevity and strong fan demand in the streaming era.

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