Billboard, the Streisand Effect, Race, and the Other Ingredients of “Old Town Road’s” Record-Breaking Success
Lil Nas X’s landmark achievement reflects how much – and how little – the pop music industry has changed.
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Brandon Serafino’s Got “Perfect Timing” for the Song of the Summer
The Hartford artist turns up the heat (in the best of ways).
The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
For the sake of a generation’s childhood, Disney smartly plays it safe with its most important musical property.
Beyoncé Soars, But “Spirit” Stays Grounded
The first single from the Lion King soundtrack features an incredible Beyoncé vocal, but not much else.
Kygo Does Whitney Houston Justice on “Higher Love” Remix
One of pop’s greatest voices gets a new lease on life.
After Rocketman, The 5 Biopics We Don’t Need (Yet)
Streisand leads the pack on music biopics that won’t work unless the subjects are banned from the soundstage.
“Never Really Over” is Katy Perry’s Best Single in Years
After a rough last album, Katy Perry finds renewed pop purpose.
Shawn Mendes Rehashes the Right Way with “If I Can’t Have You”
If there’s nothing new under the sun, at least make it pretty sweet, says Shawn Mendes.
