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The best dance music takes pain and sets it to a groove. Dua Lipa's "Hotter than Hell" has a fun title but it came from some dark places.

Dua Lipa said she prides herself on writing her own songs. However, the "Cold Heart" singer had no role in writing "New Rules."

Madonna’s "Holiday" was written by members of a band who gave the song away. Here's what they thought of the Queen of Pop's take on their tune.

Harry Houdini had nothing to do with Dua Lipa until Lipa released her song "Houdini" from 'Radical Optimism'. Still, referencing a stage magician is an odd move for a singer.

Madonna has many obvious predecessors but Smokey Robinson is not one of them. Despite that, Robinson influenced one of the key ingredients of Madonna's "Like a Virgin."

A look into 'Katt Williams Day', a newly formed Holiday inspired by the veteran comedian of the same name.

Madonna's "Holiday" never managed to become a No. 1 hit in the United States. One of the writers of the track has a theory why the tune didn't perform better.

The Beach Boys' Mike Love is sometimes seen as a lesser member of his band. Notably, Love said he wrote most of The Beach Boys' first song.

The songwriters of “Like a Virgin” explained how the song eventually came to Madonna. The tune started a trend in her career.

The Beach Boys' sound was inspired by the vocal harmonies of another band. Mike Love also revealed "Fun, Fun, Fun" was inspired by one of the quintessential 1950s artists.

Neverland Ranch is one of the most famous celebrity properties. Michael Jackson bought the ranch because of an experience he had while filming the video for "Say Say Say."

Some of Madonna's songs made waves without becoming No. 1 hits. One of her career-defining tracks didn't even make the top 10.

Madonna's "Holiday" wasn't a massive hit, but it has a large place in our cultural memory. Case in point: one of Jessica Simpson's songs is a massive rip-off of "Holiday."

Madonna's first album included several of the most important songs of her career. One of the producers of the album was hurt by the way the Material Girl treated her.

You might think Madonna's first album is simply overloaded with some of the Material Girls' best pop songs. According to the album's producer, the record actually contains prophecies.

Madonna's "Lucky Star" might not be as famous as "Like Virgin" but it has an incredible dance groove. The song's producer revealed what he thought of the Queen of Pop.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' had more classic hits than just about any other album. However, most of those hits did not reach No. 1.

Madonna's songs could get edgy, but one draws lyrics from a nursery rhyme. Most stars would sound ridiculous singing such lyrics, but the Material Girl knew what she was doing.

Michael Jackson's 'Bad' has more great songs on it than most singers will produce over their entire careers. Quincy Jones revealed which track from 'Bad' became the most prominent.

Michael Jackson’s “Bad” and 'Ghostbusters' are quintessential elements of 1980s popular culture. It only makes sense that “Bad” has a connection to Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song for 'Ghostbusters'.