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Britney Spears presents Michael Jackson a birthday cake at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Kane/WireImage)
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Pop music, short for popular music, is one of the biggest musical genres with millions of artists and listeners. Pop music combines multiple genres and originated with popular ragtime music in the 1890s and early 1900s and the jazz movement of the 1920s and 1930s. Pop music spans genres from rock and roll, to jazz, to dance music, to rap, and more.
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Music Videos

"Scream" duo Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson wearing white

Music

Most Expensive Music Video Ever Made: Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson’s Director Debunks ‘Scream’ Record

Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson's "Scream" is often cited as the most expensive music video ever made. The director of the video hates this claim.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Published on April 26, 2024

3 min read

Music

Lisa Marie Presley Bit Marilyn Manson ‘Hard’ in a Music Video

Lisa Marie Presley liked getting to bite Marilyn Manson "hard" in a music video. Manson has some major similarities to Elvis Presley.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Selena Gomez poses in front of her makeup collection in New York

Music

Selena Gomez Recreates a Classic ‘Sex and the City’ Moment in New Music Video

'Sex and the City' fans who also happen to enjoy Selena Gomez's music were treated to an unexpected crossover when Gomez released her music video for 'Single Soon.' Carrie's iconic Post-It breakup is featured.

by Andrea Francese

Michael Jackson’s 5 Most Unexpected Collaborations

Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and every king has a court. It's no surprise he worked with several other megastars across genres over the course of his life.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Published on May 2, 2024

3 min read

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake performing on stage together.

Celebrity

Why Justin Timberlake Turned Down Working With Jay-Z

It took a while before Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake were finally able to work together on a record.

by Antonio Stallings

Celebrities Adwoa Aboah, Emily Ratajkowski, Irina Shayk, Ziwe Fumudoh, and Charli XCX pose together at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar After-Party

Celebrity

Family Reunions, New Friends, and In-N-Out: The Wildest Celebrity Mashups From the 2024 Oscars After-Party

Whether nominated or unattached to the Academy-recognized films, celebrities gather en masse to celebrate the Oscars After-Party.

by Ali Hicks

Taylor Swift’s Grammys Outfit Has Royal Fans Seeing a Kate Middleton Connection

Taylor Swift accessorized a white gown with black gloves at the Grammys not unlike Kate Middleton did at a 2023 red carpet event.

by Mandi Kerr

Published on February 5, 2024

3 min read

Close up of Miley Cyrus on the 2024 Grammys red carpet

Celebrity

Miley Cyrus Turns Heads With Barely There Mesh Dress at 2024 Grammys

Miley Cyrus is nominated for six awards at this year's Grammys, including Album of the Year for 'Endless Summer Vacation.'

by Megan Elliott

U2 performing onstage during rehearsals for the 48th Grammy Awards

Music

U2 at the Grammys Through the Years

Since 1988, Irish rockers U2 have won 22 Grammys. At Sunday's ceremony, they'll perform live from the Sphere in Las Vegas.

by Megan Elliott

Shania Twain Was a Radio Hog As a Child

Shania Twain has been a lover of music since she was a child. When she was young, she annoyed her siblings on car rides by hogging the radio and playing songs she wanted to hear.

by Chris Malone

Celebrity / Music

How Many Grammy Awards Has Shania Twain Won?

Shania Twain has worked hard as a musician for decades, and has earned recognition at the Grammy Awards for her hard work. Just how many Grammys does the singer have?

by Chris Malone

Meghan Trainor, who has written songs for Jennifer Lopez and Tim McGraw, wearing a black Christmas sweater.

Celebrity / Music

Meghan Trainor Has Written Songs For Jennifer Lopez, Sabrina Carpenter, Tim McGraw, and More

Meghan Trainor has been a beloved singer and songwriter for a decade. Trainor has also written songs for other artists, like Jennifer Lopez and Tim McGraw, throughout her time in the music industry.

by Chris Malone

Harry Styles, who is tied with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for a Billboard Hot 100 chart record, wearing a blue suit with turquoise collar.

Celebrity / Music

Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ Ties With Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ and Mariah Carey’s ‘We Belong Together’ For a Billboard Hot 100 Record

Harry Styles' single 'As It Was' has taken the singer to new heights. The song now has him in an exclusive club that includes Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

by Chris Malone

Britney Spears, who is selling her Florida home, wearing white and performing on stage.

Celebrity / Music

Britney Spears Is Selling the Florida Condo That Jamie Lynn Spears Claimed to Own

Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears haven been embroiled in public drama in the past year. Jamie Lynn claimed she owned Britney's beachfront home in Florida. But now, Britney is selling the Florida home.

by Chris Malone

Beyoncé performs during the ABC telecast of the 94th Oscars

Music

Beyoncé Once Revealed Her Favorite Song to Sing in the Shower

Beyoncé is an award-winning songwriter and an unapologetic person who sings in the shower. Here's what we learned from one interview with Tyra Banks.

by Julia Dzurillay

Music

Review: ‘The End’ Tiktok Star, November Ultra Cuts Captivating Concert Short With a Tearful Exit

Due to an audience member's medical emergency, November Ultra cut her Mercury Lounge concert short, saying it felt 'weird' to continue singing.

by Julia Dzurillay

Music

Ranking Taylor Swift’s Albums Based on How We Think She Would Rank Them

We rank Taylor Swift's albums based on how we think the singer-songwriter herself would rank them based on album sales, fan reaction, and more.

by Eryn Murphy

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn in New York City in 2019

Music

What Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Have Said About Making ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’ Together

Here's a compilation of what Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have shared about working on the albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' together.

by Eryn Murphy

Music

How BTS Fans Are Celebrating RM’s Birthday in 2022

Whether or not RM is 'Namjooning' for his birthday, fans have plenty of celebrations lined up in honor of RM's birthday. Here's what we know about this BTS member.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity / Music

Why Diana Ross Stopped Going to Clubs When Studio 54 Closed

Diana Ross was one of many pop music artists who attended the legendary nightclub, Studio 54. The artist also told Andy Warhol what she did instead.

by Elizabeth Randolph

Music

Sinéad O’Connor Is Ditching Social Media and Has Once Again Decided to Retire

Learn more about Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor's decision to leave social media - and, once again, her music career.

by Lou Haviland

Celebrity

Who Is J. Rey Soul, the Newest Member of the Black Eyed Peas?

Who is the newest member of the Black Eyed Peas and Fergie's replacement J. Rey Soul?

by Jasper Drake

Celebrity

What Is Singer James Arthur’s Net Worth?

James Arthur is one of the most successful winners of 'The X Factor' with several hit albums — what is his estimated net worth?

by Jasper Drake

Celebrity

Cher on the Secret to Her Ageless Appearance

Cher is known for her seemingly ageless appearance. The singer explained her secret to looking as youthful as possible.

by Elizabeth Randolph

Celebrity / Movies / TV

What Is ‘The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears’ Documentary About and How To Watch It

Learn more about the Britney Spears documentary 'The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears' and how to watch it.

by Lauren Anderson

Celebrity

Is SZA Single?

Over the past few years, many new faces and names have popped up in the pop music scene. Artists like Lizzo and Billie Eilish have blown away fans and listeners with their vocals, music videos, and ambitious visions. Apple Music just recently announced that Megan Thee Stallion won Breakout Artist of the Year for 2020. …

by Ashley Swallow

Celebrity / Music

Singer Amy Grant Is Recovering From Heart Surgery – ‘I Didn’t Want It, But I Had to Have It Anyway’

Singer Amy Grant is recuperating from heart surgery. Find out how the beloved entertainer is doing.

by Lou Haviland

Music

Miley Cyrus: The Moment From ‘Wrecking Ball’ She’ll ‘Never Live Down’

Miley Cyrus is one of the music video vanguards of our time. Here's what she thinks about the famous clip for "Wrecking Ball."

by Matthew Trzcinski

Entertainment

Katy Perry Says Her New Song, ‘Daisies’, Has Taken on ‘a Whole New Meaning’ for Her

Katy Perry's new song, 'Daisies', started out as one with "a simple message." But now it serves as a reminder to the pop star to make the most of her life.

by Mandi Kerr

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