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Prince’s 2007 set goes down as one of the best performances in Super Bowl Halftime Show history.

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.
Logan DeLoye|
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.
Alexandria Ingham|
There have been many great examples throughout vinyl history, with artists recording sound in the groove.
Janelle Sheetz|
The actual 12 days of Christmas start on December 25—here are some fun facts about the song you can enjoy during the festivities.
Dakota Morrison|
There’s a science behind the biggest holiday earworms.
Alexandria Ingham|
A study determines the most annoying songs of the year, ranked by an “annoyingness index” of various factors.
Sam Hindman|
How well do you remember these catchy Disney songs?
Chelsea Thatcher|
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.
Jenny Cohen|
Despite getting you into the holiday spirit, it’s easy for Christmas music to turn bothersome. Americans determine the 10 most annoying songs.
Jenny Cohen|
A quiz for historians to test out their musical chops!
Chelsea Thatcher|
You’ve heard of these food items in classic Christmas songs, but do you have any idea what they are?
Michael La Corte|
The surprising origins of some of the most recognizable holiday songs.
Paul Anthony Jones|
A lot goes into making a musical, especially one as special as ‘Wicked.’ See how much you know about the making of this fan favorite and learn about the changes it's made since its debut.
Meagan Bojarski|
A quiz to test your cinematic music knowledge! You've seen these holiday movies, but do you recognize the songs?
Chelsea Thatcher|
Christmas music is a genre of its own, taking over the radio waves for several months a year. Test your knowledge of these catchy tunes here.
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