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K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture. It has also long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys.

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Over the past 50 years, U.S. pop music lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, and increasingly focused on stress and negative emotions.

On this week's Great Moments in Pop Star History episode of the Greatest Pop Star podcast, we discuss a low-key moment in Grande's career that ended up foreshadowing a lot of her future.

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now? At the turn of the decade, gay male ...

Polling also suggests British young people today are about twice as likely to have a mental health problem POP music has become moodier in the past 50 years owing to the misery of modern life, ...

Chill out zones have existed at festivals — either formally or informally — for a few years, providing a space for people to take a break or a breather if they've over-indulged. But as inclusivity and ...

“Who wanna rock with Jennie?” After the reveal of the 2025 nominees, the Asian Pop Music Awards clearly do as the superstar leads this year’s field with nine nominations that reflect the pull of her ...

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...