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Country newcomer overtakes Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard Hot 100

There’s a sparkle in the song that transgresses genre lines, but it does so while sounding mellow — the kind of track that inspires repeat listens

The Independent UK · Sep 22

How Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas became the biggest hit in chart history

Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100

The Independent UK · Sep 22

'You can smell the wires': Why Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is facing AI accusations

Can fans and artists tell when music was AI-generated? If Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is anything to go by, the answer is a definitive yes.

Euronews · Aug 4

Marvel's Wonder Man drops out of the streaming top 10 after only 2 weeks on Disney Plus despite a promising 91% Rotten Tomatoes score

Wonder Man's streaming figures are surprisingly disappointing

Total Film · Feb 23

Beyond Rosalía and Bad Bunny: Spanish-language music is breaking its own boundaries

A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world's second most sung language. The question of identity and the entry of new genres are driving it.

Euronews · Feb 11

Welcome to 'Lollywood': Why London is the new Hollywood

Almost as many films were shot in London as LA in 2025. With big movie money pouring into the capital and state-of-the-art studios, Hollywood is losing its blockbuster grip, reports Laura Martin

Evening Standard · Jan 29

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop's mainstream

Christian music is growing in popularity while other genres struggle to grow new listenership

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

Christian music is gaining in popularity, and Brandon Lake is one reason why

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Taylor Swift surprise releases stripped-back cut of The Fate of Ophelia

Taylor Swift is determined to keep The Fate of Ophelia in the charts with the arrival of an acoustic version.

BANG Premier · Oct 29, 2025

Taylor Swift announces new 'Eras Tour' docuseries and concert film for Disney+: How to watch

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come to a close

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025