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The writer of "Santa Baby" felt the song could embarrass Eartha Kitt. You might think that was because of the song's suggestive lyrics.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton bonded while writing a song. She shared her favorite song that he wrote without her.

If anyone knew how to write songs destined to be covered, it was the members of The Beatles. John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" inspired a Celine Dion cover.

Taylor Swift's "Santa Baby" is a car wreck. Here's a look at why Swift covered the song in the worst possible genre.

Jay-Z and R. Kelly made two albums together. Their joint tour was a mess, and R. Kelly exited early.

Judy Garland starred in a Christmas film in 1944. Her daughter, Liza Minnelli, said a song from the movie makes her cry to this day.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé's marriage was rocked by his infidelity. She wrote 'Lemonade' in response, which was not easy for him to listen to.

WHAM!'s 'Last Christmas' turns 40 years old, but what is the real message behind the now-holiday classic? Andrew Ridgeley explains.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Canon" is a shockingly cynical rebrand of an earlier piece of music. The tune is awful — but it'll stick with us forever.

Miley Cyrus is one of the biggest celebrities of the current century, but her brother, Trace Cyrus, is not. However, he still managed to notch a hit.

Elvis Presley once had a sour moment while recording one of his most beloved Christmas hits.

Elvis Presley pulled a prank unlike any other on the members of the Memphis Mafia that had to do with some his favorite fast food.

Some Christmas songs are obviously jokes. "Santa Tell Me" by Ariana Grande designed to be a joke, even though it doesn't seem humorous.

Jennifer Lopez once shared what she learned about herself when she started singing in Spanish.

Elvis Presley had a huge sweet tooth and loved all the special treats Graceland's cooks would whip up during the Christmas season.

Queen Latifah was eager to work with Dolly Parton again years after they’d already collaborated in another project.

Elvis Presley made sure his first Christmas at Graceland was special for his family and friends. He pulled out all the stops for this 'sentimental' holiday season.

One of the most famous Christmas songs of the past 30 years is NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes.” The tune was adapted into a Rob Lowe movie.

A band admitted they made a mistake while recording a Bruce Springsteen song. They said they were afraid to see him afterward.

DMX said he liked nothing about Drake. Here's why he particularly disliked Drake's plan to make a posthumous Aaliyah album.