How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
Like Chadwick Boseman before her, Beyoncé bore the brunt of an award show’s craven desperation for cultural relevance. Continue reading How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
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Performances That Pop: Adele at the 2011 BRIT Awards
Adele’s show-stopping performance at the BRIT Awards – on the cusp of her earth-shattering album ’21’ – crystallized her role in pop music. Continue reading Performances That Pop: Adele at the 2011 BRIT Awards
Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’
Adele is without equal in the music industry, and her new album widens the gap. Continue reading Adele Comes Full Circle on ’30’
Adele’s ‘Easy on Me’ Trades Explosive Emotion for Shattering Post-Divorce Intimacy
Not much has changed for music’s foremost chanteuse, except everything. Continue reading Adele’s ‘Easy on Me’ Trades Explosive Emotion for Shattering Post-Divorce Intimacy
Mariah Carey’s Hot 100 Record is Safe, but Female Pop is Not
Mariah Carey’s record is safe, phew. It was touch-and-go for a few weeks, but “One Sweet Day,” her 1995 duet … Continue reading Mariah Carey’s Hot 100 Record is Safe, but Female Pop is Not
The Best Pop Songs of 2016
For several reasons, 2016 has been the worst, and pop music wasn’t spared this year’s wrath. This year may go … Continue reading The Best Pop Songs of 2016