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The Beatles’ first No. 1 song was less than impressive. John Lennon revealed the tune was partly inspired by a famous song by The Isley Brothers.

Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams seemed a little too close to Stefan’s sons, but she quickly set the record straight about their friendship.

The best song for a happy Valentine's Day song comes from a modern icon with an edge. It has a hook that will stay in your head for days.

The Beatles had their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1962. They reached No. 1 for the first time in the United States with a different song.

A British Invasion balladeer sang on The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love." The singer had a strained relationship with Linda McCartney for reasons that might be shocking.

A female 1960s rock star had a good relationship with Paul McCartney but not with Linda McCartney. Jealousy had something to do with that.

Jay-Z has been going by nicknames since he was a child. He shared the one person who still calls him by his birth name.

Chubby Checker said that his songs aren't played on radio stations anymore because of racism. The star contrasted his place in the music industry with that of one white rocker.

An 'X Factor' competitor who befriended Liam Payne talked about the pressure of the show. She shared how she believed it impacted him.

When Liam Payne was in One Direction, he began drinking as a way to deal with stress. He shared what the experience of being in a band was like.

Not all old rock is classic rock. "The Twist" singer Chubby Checker did not make classic rock and yet he might get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Some classic rock bands were not huge on the singles charts. Vince Neil's band, Mötley Crüe, never had a No. 1 hit — but they hit the top 10 twice.

Little Eva's "The Loco-Motion" was written by one of the most prominent female rock stars ever. The track is one of the only songs to reach No. 1 twice.

Charli XCX's "Boom Clap" was perfectly used in 'The Fault in Our Stars', the film adaptation of John Green's novel. Did the book directly inspire the song?

Here's the eye-popping cost for the bling Kendrick Lamar showed off as he performed at Super Bowl LIX.

Here's the reason Kendrick Lamar wasn't given a huge check for his performance during the NFL's biggest game.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre put out a new album in 2024. Here's why Snoop said he thought the album would fill the Void'.

Snoop Dogg said he cried while listening to a song on his latest album. He shared what about it moved him to tears.

Here is our list ranking the best Super Bowl halftime performances.

The best music makes you feel lots of conflicting emotions. Charli XCX said "Boom Clap" is about something beautiful, and yet it still has a sad undercurrent.