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Seventy-two years ago today, a hall of fame songwriter who penned hits for some of country music's biggest names was born.

Some serious money. As 2025 slowly draws to a lose, any and all year-end charts are rolling out, thanks to Billboard, Spotify, Apple Music and more. Over the course of the past ten or so days, we’ve s ...

George Harrison began his post-Beatles era with a very big bang: All Things Must Pass arrived in the U.S. on Nov. 27, 1970, as a triple-album boasting more than 20 songs. Tucked inside were a couple ...

He was in many ways the perfect pop star. Dashing good looks, charming in buckets, style and grace, and to top it all off, a voice that could melt the iciest of hearts. But it was because of these ...

Kohl’s has made Michael Bender’s position as interim CEO permanent following a comprehensive search for a new leader by the retailer’s board. Bender was named interim CEO in May 2025 following Kohl’s ...

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on both of Billboard's global charts, becoming another hit for the late superstar as "Billie Jean" climbs to never-before-seen peaks. Portrait of American Pop and ...

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“Journalism is essential, but it can’t get at certain levels of experience — so I wrote a fable,” he says of “The Emergency,” his first novel in more than 25 years. Credit...Rebecca Clarke Supported ...