The season of Christmas songs is here. Will the classics make room for anything new? : NPR

Mariah Carey released "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart. Since 2019, it has topped the chart each December for a total of 16 weeks at No. 1 — so far.

Mariah Carey (shown performing in New York City in 2014) released “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard‘s Hot […]

New Jersey Politician Fakes All-Springsteen Spotify Wrapped

New Jersey Politician Fakes All-Springsteen Spotify Wrapped

The latest scandal in New Jersey politics is a blip on the radar compared to the corruption of former US Senator Bob Menendez, but it’s a minor scandal nevertheless: Congressman Josh Gottheimer has been forced […]

Taylor Swift TTPD Target editions send her to top of the charts : NPR

A single Black Friday title — Taylor Swift’s Target-exclusive physical editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology — has sent TTPD soaring back to the top of the Billboard 200.

A single Black Friday title — Taylor Swift’s Target-exclusive physical editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology — has sent TTPD soaring back to the top of the Billboard 200. Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for […]

K-pop surges on the album chart, and Shaboozey ties an all-time record : NPR

Members of the group ATEEZ pose in Los Angeles in April. In a little over two years, the K-pop group has released six new EPs that have reached the top 10 of Billboard's album chart. The group's latest, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2, debuted at No. 1 this week.

Members of the group ATEEZ pose in Los Angeles in April. In a little over two years, the K-pop group has released six new EPs that have reached the top 10 of Billboard‘s album chart. […]

Shaboozey nears an all-time chart record, and Gracie Abrams builds momentum : NPR

Gracie Abrams performs in Los Angeles on November 12, 2024. Abrams, who released her album The Secret of Us in June, has been opening for Taylor Swift on the most recent leg of Swift's Eras Tour. "That's So True," a single included on the deluxe version of The Secret of Us last month, becomes her first top 10 hit this week.

Gracie Abrams performs in Los Angeles earlier this month. Abrams, who released her album The Secret of Us in June, has been opening for Taylor Swift on the most recent leg of Swift’s Eras Tour. […]

With 17 weeks at No. 1, Shaboozey hits a major milestone : NPR

Shaboozey, seen here performing in Las Vegas on Sept. 20, now holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 2020s. His

Shaboozey, seen here performing in Las Vegas on Sept. 20, now holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart in the 2020s. His “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has held […]

Tyler, The Creator’s new album ‘Chromakopia’ dominates chart, despite self-imposed challenges : NPR

Tyler, The Creator, performing during the Coachella Festival in Indio, California, on April 13, 2024, announced his eighth album, Chromakopia, just a little more than a week before releasing it on Monday, October 28.

Tyler, The Creator, performing during the Coachella Festival in Indio, California, on April 13, 2024, announced his eighth album, Chromakopia, just a little more than a week before releasing it on Monday, October 28. Valerie […]

Lady Gaga’s “Disease” Is Our Song of the Week

Lady Gaga's "Disease" Is Our Song of the Week

Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column looks at great new tunes from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging […]

Brenda Lee talks about her ‘Greatest Hits’ album, and the key to longevity in music

Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee. Photo Courtesy of UMG Nashville/UMe. Brenda Lee — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Country Music Hall of Famer —chatted about her “Greatest Hits” album, which was released via UMG Nashville/UMe. First […]

Coldplay tops album chart, thanks to old-fashioned sales : NPR

Coldplay performs during the Glastonbury Festival 2024 on June 29, 2024. This week, the band's 10th album, Moon Music, became its fifth to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Coldplay performs during the Glastonbury Festival 2024 on June 29, 2024. This week, the band’s 10th album, Moon Music, became its fifth to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Joe Maher/Getty Images […]

Shaboozey and Sabrina Carpenter rule the charts as The Weeknd approaches : NPR

Sabrina Carpenter, shown here performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, N.Y., has three hits in the top 10 of the single chart this week. Her album Short n' Sweet spends a fourth week at No. 1 on the album chart.

Sabrina Carpenter, shown here performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, N.Y., has three hits in the top 10 of the single chart this week. Her album Short […]

Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months : NPR

Future (seen here in 2022) has released three mixtapes since April of this year that have all debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's album chart. Only two other acts have put as many albums at the top of the chart in a six month span before.

Future (seen here in 2022) has released three mixtapes since April of this year that have all debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s album chart. Only two other acts have put as many albums at […]