'West Side Story' and 'Oklahoma!' are classic musicals. The Monkees' Micky Dolenz memorized their soundtrack albums and those albums influenced his work.
Jamal "Gravy" Woolard had no acting experience prior to his portrayal of The Notorious B.I.G. in the rapper's biopic. Gravy would reprise the role in another film.
Donna Summer and hitmaker Giorgio Moroder co-wrote "I Feel Love." David Bowie thought the song would influence the music of the future. "I Feel Love" was a hit.
BTS' Jungkook loves listening to music by Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish. He also shared the importance of listening to 'sad music' to embrace his own sadness.
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and Boston's Tom Schloz both noted similarities between "More Than a Feeling" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Both songs became hits.
The Grammy Award-winning artist Billie Eilish showcased her blond hair on Instagram. She even shared lyrics from 'Happier Than Ever' before the album premiered.
Aside from appearing on 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,' Olivia Rodrigo released 'Sour' and its prom-themed live concert film, 'Sour Prom.'
David Bowie said The Beatles inspired "Space Oddity" and he compared his songwriting to John Lennon's. Bowie revealed why he drew influence from other artists. "Space Oddity" was a hit.
Retiring from music means something different to Selena Gomez. While she might take a long break from recording songs she says she'll never fully retire.
During an interview, George Harrison explained the meaning of "Isn't It a Pity?" and discussed why he wrote it. The song became a hit in the United States.
Adele canceled her scheduled shows in Las Vegas because members of her team had COVID-19 (coronavirus). Adele apologized to her fans. Her latest album was a huge hit.
'Music,' the movie from Sia, stirred up a large amount of controversy in 2021 due to its portrayal of autistic people and casting choices. Sia revealed that she herself struggled after the film was criticized