Taylor, Sir Paul and Shady combine to create a chart first (kind of)…
(December 28, 2020). There may be prior instances of what this article is about to cover, but this blogger doubts it. Besides, I’m not prepared to do the exhaustive 60-plus…
Billboard Magazine from 100 years ago: Minstrels, vaudeville, burlesque and more…
(January 11, 2020). The world was a different place a hundred years ago. Our wars were different, our entertainment and technology were different, and, of course, American society was, too.…
Why is “nobody’s favorite band” breaking all these records?
(January 9, 2020). If your “Memories” of Maroon 5 aren’t always pleasant ones, it’s probably by your own doing at this point. Okay, maybe the band has something to do…
That time Russians invaded the U.S. pop charts…
With all the talk in Washington about Russia’s involvement – some still like to use the word “alleged” – in American politics, and as that talk will likely intensify with…
Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart Turns 60! Here Are 60 of the Most Awesome Accomplishments in Its History!
The Billboard Hot 100 chart – the one that measures the popularity of songs across America – turns 60 years old today, August 4, 2018! The Hot 100 was first…