Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic hits theaters on Friday. Rather than tracing his entire life, the film tracks Jackson's origins with the Jackson 5 through the beginnings of his solo career. So, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. There are a handful of songs in American pop culture that are so ...

The eagerly awaited Michael Jackson biopic is set to draw audiences nearer to the life, legacy, and unparalleled artistry of the King of Pop. This film portrays his journey through impactful ...

Taylor Swift, Alex Turner and Bad Bunny. CREDIT: Kate Green/Paul Bergen/Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Spotify have revealed the most streamed artists, songs and albums of all time on the streaming ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

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But who else made the cut? By Gil Kaufman It was 20 years ago today that Spotify began to play. And to mark the streaming service’s big anniversary, for the first time ever on Thursday (April 23) ...

April 23, 2006, may not jump out as an important day in history, but it marked a shift in how millions of people consumed audio. Fast forward to April 23, 2026: It's the 20th anniversary of the day ...

Biopics of legendary musicians are always likely to feature pretty impressive soundtracks – and that's certainly the case when it comes to the new film about Michael Jackson. Though the King of Pop's ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...

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Only 90 songs have debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 since the chart was launched in 1958. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo is the most recent song to achieve this feat. Drake has the most entries with ...