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Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" is one of the most interesting No. 1 hits in years. The singer explained why "Cardigan" was different from some of her earlier music.

Gwen Stefani once reflected on how her blonde locks helped turn her into the superstar that she is today.

One of Rihanna's early songs was inspired by the moody style of Evanescence. It's pretty clear which Evanescence tune inspired Rihanna's hit.

Rihanna's "Take a Bow" is one of her most underrated songs, which is pretty shocking considering how popular it was. The track was co-written by an R&B star.

Rihanna's "Umbrella" was, arguably, the song that transformed her from a regular singer into a superstar. Two of Rihanna's regular songwriters were upset that the track was so good.

John Lennon's songs drew inspiration from numerous different sources, including television. He once tried to work a line from a public service announcement into a hit song.

Beyoncé’s new album comes March 29. She hinted at an unpleasant incident that inspired her new collection of country music.

One of the writers of Rihanna's "Rude Boy" said the track ushered in a new era of hip-hop music. That's dubious.

Usher took home four prizes at this year's NAACP Awards. Here are the details behind his look and his wins.

When Rihanna was still part of a girl group, she auditioned for a producer by singing a song by Beyoncé. The producer went on to write Rihanna hits.

John Lennon was a musical genius, but he said plenty of ridiculous things, such as that he wrote the first feminist song. No, he didn't.

Rihanna's "Pon de Replay" is completely different from the campy, Gothic vibes of 'Beetlejuice'. Because the world is full of surprises, 'Beetlejuice' still managed to inspire Rihanna's song.

One of John Lennon's songs sounds relaxing but it was actually an angry response the to popular perception of him. He felt that outsiders didn't understand who he really was.

Some Beatles fans might be surprised to know that John Lennon's mother, Julia Lennon, did not raise him. Instead, he was raised by his aunt, Mimi Smith.

Jay-Z wasn't too impressed with Rihanna after one of her songs failed. A dance track changed everything for Rihanna.

Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ "When I'm Sixty-Four" was inspired by old-school songs he and John Lennon appreciated so much. John said he never could have written "When I'm Sixty-Four."

Rihanna wasn't too impressed with the song "Pon de Replay" when she heard it over the phone. The charts proved her wrong.

Here's what a body language expert observed Jay-Z and Beyoncé do to show they are "powerful people," and what the rapper recently did that "mortified" his wife.

Elvis Presley's "Don't Cry Daddy" was written by a country musician who wrote songs for numerous other stars. "Don't Cry Daddy" appeared on one of the singer's most important records.

Taylor Swift’s “The Man” has the feel of a gender-bending Beyoncé song. A 1980s hair-metal song paved the way for both tunes.