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Prince’s 2007 set goes down as one of the best performances in Super Bowl Halftime Show history.
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More history could be made at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026. We’re looking back at trailblazing, history-making wins of the biggest night in music.
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From The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, music history proves that the best songs are not perfect.
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Get ready for Harry Styles’ upcoming album by revisiting the top tracks every fan should know.
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These famous figures in film, TV, sports, and music are celebrating milestone birthdays this year.
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An inside look at the No. 1 singles that cemented Bruno Mars' icon status leading up to the release of 'The Romantic.'
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Test your knowledge of music and history with the second part of this quiz!
Chelsea Thatcher|
We’re throwing it back to 2006 and remembering the defining pop culture moments of that year.
Chelsea Thatcher|
These catchy hits dominated the charts in 2001 and remain playlist staples 25 years later.
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1976 was a big year for music, but how many albums do you realize came out then? Here are seven groundbreaking albums you won’t believe are turning 50 in 2026.
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There have been many great examples throughout vinyl history, with artists recording sound in the groove.
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The actual 12 days of Christmas start on December 25—here are some fun facts about the song you can enjoy during the festivities.
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There’s a science behind the biggest holiday earworms.
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A study determines the most annoying songs of the year, ranked by an “annoyingness index” of various factors.
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How well do you remember these catchy Disney songs?
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You might want to rethink blasting “Last Christmas” on a loop this holiday season. These 12 Christmas songs might be causing your pet stress.
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Funny enough, the most popular song was also ranked most annoying by adults in the United States. See what the most popular Christmas song is in your state.
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Despite getting you into the holiday spirit, it’s easy for Christmas music to turn bothersome. Americans determine the 10 most annoying songs.
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A quiz for historians to test out their musical chops!
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You’ve heard of these food items in classic Christmas songs, but do you have any idea what they are?
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