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Britney Spears presents Michael Jackson a birthday cake at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Kane/WireImage)
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Pop music, short for popular music, is one of the biggest musical genres with millions of artists and listeners. Pop music combines multiple genres and originated with popular ragtime music in the 1890s and early 1900s and the jazz movement of the 1920s and 1930s. Pop music spans genres from rock and roll, to jazz, to dance music, to rap, and more.
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Celine Dion Said 1 of Her Music Videos Is a ‘7 Minute Movie’

Celine Dion made one of the most over-the-top music videos of the 1990s. The "Because You Love Me" singer explained what was going on in the supernatural clip.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Published on August 3, 2024

2 min read

"...Baby One More Time" singer Britney Spears smiling

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What Britney Spears Found Hilarious About ‘…Baby One More Time’

“...Baby One More Time” was Britney Spears’ first No. 1 single. Here’s what made it different from all her other chart-toppers.

by Matthew Trzcinski

"Bad Romance" singer Lady Gaga wearing a red mask

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ Music Video, Explained!

Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" inspired one of the best and trippiest music videos of all time. The director of the clip explained it's about people who are "kind of vampires."

by Matthew Trzcinski

Jessica Biel Laid Out Rules for Justin Timberlake After the ‘Huge Strain’ His DWI Arrest Placed on Their Marriage

Jessica Biel does not appreciate the strain on her relationship following Justin Timberlake's arrest. Here's how she's addressing it.

by Emma McKee

Published on September 16, 2024

2 min read

Wearing a light blue suit set, Jessica Biel and her friend watch the U.S. Open from her box seat

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Jessica Biel Shines Solo at the U.S. Open, Enjoys a Friend Date Without Justin Timberlake

Jessica Biel's break from filming 'The Better Sister' comes one day before Timberlake continues his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Europe.

by Ali Hicks

"Can't Stop the Feeling!" star Justin Timberlake holding his son, Silas

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How Justin Timberlake’s Son Inspired ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling!’

Justin Timberlake explained how his son inspired "Can't Stop the Feeling!" He also revealed an iconic musician influenced the track.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Taylor Swift’s Grammys Outfit Has Royal Fans Seeing a Kate Middleton Connection

Taylor Swift accessorized a white gown with black gloves at the Grammys not unlike Kate Middleton did at a 2023 red carpet event.

by Mandi Kerr

Published on February 5, 2024

3 min read

Close up of Miley Cyrus on the 2024 Grammys red carpet

Celebrity

Miley Cyrus Turns Heads With Barely There Mesh Dress at 2024 Grammys

Miley Cyrus is nominated for six awards at this year's Grammys, including Album of the Year for 'Endless Summer Vacation.'

by Megan Elliott

U2 performing onstage during rehearsals for the 48th Grammy Awards

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U2 at the Grammys Through the Years

Since 1988, Irish rockers U2 have won 22 Grammys. At Sunday's ceremony, they'll perform live from the Sphere in Las Vegas.

by Megan Elliott

Is SZA Single?

Over the past few years, many new faces and names have popped up in the pop music scene. Artists like Lizzo and Billie Eilish have blown away fans and listeners with their vocals, music videos, and ambitious visions. Apple Music just recently announced that Megan Thee Stallion won Breakout Artist of the Year for 2020. …

by Ashley Swallow

Celebrity / Music

Singer Amy Grant Is Recovering From Heart Surgery – ‘I Didn’t Want It, But I Had to Have It Anyway’

Singer Amy Grant is recuperating from heart surgery. Find out how the beloved entertainer is doing.

by Lou Haviland

Music

Miley Cyrus: The Moment From ‘Wrecking Ball’ She’ll ‘Never Live Down’

Miley Cyrus is one of the music video vanguards of our time. Here's what she thinks about the famous clip for "Wrecking Ball."

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Katy Perry Says Her New Song, ‘Daisies’, Has Taken on ‘a Whole New Meaning’ for Her

Katy Perry's new song, 'Daisies', started out as one with "a simple message." But now it serves as a reminder to the pop star to make the most of her life.

by Mandi Kerr

Music

Michael Jackson’s Number-One Hit Ballad About a Killer Rat

Michael Jackson was an innovator. He's probably the only musician in history to have a number-one single about a killer rat.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Beyoncé: How ‘If I Were a Boy’ Was Taken From Another Singer

"If I Were a Boy" remains a classic Beyoncé song, despite the fact that it wasn't intended for Beyoncé at all. Here is the song's story.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Michael Jackson: Why ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ Scandalized His Mom

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is a classic Michael Jackson hit. Interestingly, his mother initially wasn't a fan of it.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Michael Jackson: Hall & Oates Said He Admitted He Stole ‘Billie Jean’ From Them

Michael Jackson's most iconic song might be "Billie Jean." Did the track's famous bassline come from another 1980s pop hit?

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

What Was the First Number-One Hit on the Billboard Hot 100?

The Billboard Hot 100 is the most famous music chart in American history. What was the first song to reach its peak position?

by Matthew Trzcinski

Celebrity / Music

Bryan Adams Wrote the Mammoth Hit That Changed His Life in Less Than an Hour

Find out about the enormous 1990s hit that it took Bryan Adams under sixty minutes to write.

by Lou Haviland

Music

Ariana Grande Hated Her First Single So Much She’s Hiding It

Ariana Grande has a huge catalogue of songs. She isn't a fan of all of them. In fact, she thinks one was the worst moment of her life.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones Discussed Who Inspired ‘Billie Jean’

Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" tells a harrowing story about a real woman. Jackson and Qunicy Jones have very different things to say about her.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Quincy Jones Said Cyndi Lauper Hated ‘We Are the World’

Cyndi Lauper performed on "We Are the World." Quincy Jones said she was difficult to deal with when she recorded the track.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Why Ariana Grande ‘Fought’ Her Producer Over the Lyrics to ‘Break Free’

'Break Free' is one of Ariana Grande's biggest hits. Grande originally didn't like the track's lyrics and fought to change them.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

Michael Jackson: Quincy Jones Says He Stole ‘Billie Jean’

Michael Jackson is one of the biggest artists ever. Did he steal "Billie Jean" from another artists? Quincy Jones said so.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Music

When Will Lorde Release Her Third Album?

The singer Lorde first rose to fame in 2013, when she was only a teenager. She has earned critical acclaim as a talented songwriter as well as for her ability to work with many different types of instruments and musical genres. While Lorde was one of the biggest stars of 2013 – 2014, over the …

by Christina Nunn