Paul McCartney once wrote a song specifically for Tom Jones, but Jones' record label rejected it. The song went on to become a hit for The Beatles instead.

W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are (justly) famous for their delightfully light operettas, productions so frothy and fun ...

Among images in popular music, one of the most haunting figures is that of a car crash. Ironically, crashing into something has turned for many musicians into a metaphor for life’s misery, threatening ...

There’s a tongue-in-cheek theory - sometimes espoused in an arched eyebrow kind of way by Stuart Maconie on 6 Music - that suggests that the best versions of Bob Dylan songs are those that don’t ...

Another “record” for Taylor Swift: Her new album The Life of a Showgirl has become the first album ever to place all of its songs uninterrupted from the No. 1 to No. 12 spots on Billboard‘s Hot 100.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo, center, celebrates ...

A good songwriter’s talent always lies in their ability to communicate complex emotions and themes in a way that doesn’t get buried in their musicality. Sometimes, though, the vibe and instrumentation ...

Beatrice Wishart has demanded the new NorthLink Ferries contract lives up to the true ideals of a “lifeline” ferry service. The Shetland MSP has submitted a 3,500-word response to the Scottish ...

This video presents the Isle of Skye in Scotland, captured in 4K. Featuring the scenic road leading to the Old Man of Storr, mountain views, and coastal highland landscapes with aerial footage, ...

Jennifer Lopez comes up just a little short in a movie about the escapist power of musicals. By Elisabeth Vincentelli When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we ...

Taylor Swift released her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, last week — and before it was even out for a full day, listeners were already pointing out similarities between her new songs and existing ...