Music
When Legends Pay Tribute to Legends (BET Awards '25)
From show-stopping vocals to emotional standing ovations, BET’s Lifetime Achievement tributes have always been iconic.
Jessie J Is Living Her Best Life—Literally and Musically
Jessie J has returned with a radiant anthem, “Living My Best Life,” released today, May 16, 2025. This track is more than just a catchy tune; it's a heartfelt celebration of resilience, joy, and personal growth.
Summertime: The Song That Never Sleeps
A History of the Most Covered Song in the World
“Wanna Girl” – A Tale of Two Voices in 90s RnB
Before Jeremy Jordan took “Wanna Girl” to the pop airwaves in 1993, the song was already simmering in the world of smooth R&B thanks to Trey Lorenz.
Estelle’s ‘New Direction’ is a Funky Flashback with a Future Twist
Estelle is back, and she's not just walking—she's strutting into a "New Direction" with a groove that demands your attention.
Katie Kadan - Hide and Seek
Katie Kadan, the powerhouse vocalist who first stole our hearts on The Voice, has just dropped her latest single, “Hide & Seek,” and it's a soul-stirring anthem that dives deep into the emotional trenches of love and longing.
Before Ram Jam: The Real Story of ‘Black Betty’
"Black Betty"—a song with a past as rich and tangled as a kudzu vine on a Southern backroad. Let's dive into its storied history.
Richard Wagner: The Thunderous Architect of the Gesamtkunstwerk
Richard Wagner (1813–1883) was a German composer, conductor, and revolutionary dramatist who didn’t just compose music—he forged it in fire and gold. He is best known for reshaping opera into a total sensory and emotional experience, what he grandly calle...
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: The Fencing Virtuoso Who Fiddled With Fire
Long before Beethoven shook Europe with his symphonies, before Mozart dazzled the courts of Vienna, there stood a man whose sword was as sharp as his symphonies—Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
Don’t Leave Me This Way: The Anthem That Set the Disco Floor on Fire
"Don't Leave Me This Way" wasn’t born under the glittering disco ball, but it sure found its stiletto-shod stride there.
Met Gala 2025: Choir Wows Anna Wintour, Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton
A gospel choir wowed Anna Wintour and Met Gala 2025 co-chairs Colman Domingo and Lewis Hamilton with a performance of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' atop the event's famous steps.
Lady Gaga Breaks Attendance Records With Historic Copacabana Concert
Lady Gaga’s historic concert at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025 is officially the highest attended concert of all time by a female artist, according to Rio’s City Hall.
Kelly Clarkson's 'Where Have You Been' Draws Inspiration from 'Only Murders in the Building'
Kelly Clarkson has unveiled her latest single, "Where Have You Been," marking her debut release under her newly established independent label, High Road Records. The song, which premiered exclusively on her Sirius XM channel, "The Kelly Clarkson Connectio...
The Life of Teen Idol Bobby Darin
Singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin (1936-1973) was a Grammy Award-winner renowned for such pop hits as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," "Dream Lover" and "Beyond the Sea."
CBS Mornings: Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with new Tijuana Brass
Jazz icon Herb Alpert is back on stage with a new Tijuana Brass for the first time in 40 years as he celebrates his milestone birthday and the 60th anniversary of his hit album.
It was his masterpiece...and he almost destroyed it. (Albéniz, Iberia and Alicia de Larrocha)
Albéniz nearly burned Iberia—what he left behind became a piano masterwork.