Highlights and Takeaways from Billboard’s Top 100 Artists of the 21st Century
(January 10, 2025). Late last year, Billboard released its ranking of the 25 greatest pop stars of the 21st Century so far. This week they’ve announced a truer-to-form compilation of…
A Hot 100 Coincidence? Or a Chart Geek’s Dream? Titles Tell Stories on This Week’s Chart
(January 8, 2025). As soon as I reviewed this week’s Billboard Hot 100 and spotted “I Never Lie” nestled back-to-back with a song called “Liar,” I knew we were in…
Lady Gaga joins Michael and Janet Jackson as the only artists to accomplish this rare feat
(January 7, 2025). In fact, I didn’t know Michael and Janet had been the sole owners of this unique chart accomplishment until Monday (Jan 6) when the announcement of Gaga’s…
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 10 Artists Who Can Thank One Body of Work for Their Entry
(January 4, 2025). Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of music’s highest honors, a recognition of artistry, influence, and impact on the music’s history. But…
‘Never Too Much,’ But Not Enough: CNN’s Luther Vandross Documentary Hits the Right Notes—Mostly
(January 2, 2025). CNN’s long-awaited Luther Vandross documentary, Never Too Much, debuted on New Year’s Day, just months before the 20th anniversary of Vandross’ passing. Known for his silky tenor-baritone…