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How 'Lose Control' singer survived drowning in a 'toxic' relationship — and became pop's breakout star
March 21, 2024 | 8:27amNothing can sink breakout singer-songwriter Teddy Swims after the slow-building success of "Lose Control," from his debut album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)."
Kanye West slams critics who 'tried to destroy' him as 'Carnival' single hits No. 1
March 12, 2024 | 3:36pm“I’ll come back to yall if I think of more f—k you’s.” — Kanye West
Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé on country hit: 'Can't wait to hear the full album'
February 25, 2024 | 10:22pmThe Queen of Country is congratulating Queen Bey.
Kanye West slams Taylor Swift fans plotting to ruin 'Vultures 1' debut: I've been 'helpful' to her career
February 15, 2024 | 9:45amHow could they be so heartless?
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' to top charts again amid copyright lawsuit
December 11, 2023 | 1:50pmMariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is set to top the holiday charts yet again this year, though so far this season, the singer has only been...
'Rock' of ages: Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' finally hits No. 1 — 65 years later
December 4, 2023 | 6:01pmAs a senior citizen among holiday songs, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" finally hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 65 years after it was first released...
Sales of Jimmy Buffett songs rose 7,000% the week after he died
September 25, 2023 | 12:33pmIn the week after Jimmy Buffett died of skin cancer, sales of the legendary songwriter's tracks collectively rose over 7000%, according to to data from Luminate published by Billboard.
Joe Rogan and Oliver Anthony mock 'out of touch' celebrity backlash to hit song 'Rich Men North of Richmond'
August 31, 2023 | 11:27amPodcaster Joe Rogan spoke to musician Oliver Anthony about his rise to fame after releasing the hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond" and mocked the outrage it's caused.
Home town salutes 'Rich Men North of Richmond' phenom Oliver Anthony
August 27, 2023 | 11:00amAnthony performed twice in four days in Farmville, Va., which he calls home and where locals say he is a "genuine, God-fearing man." He was mobbed by fans.
Viral singer Oliver Anthony claims the government won’t ‘save us’
August 25, 2023 | 9:40am"Nobody in Washington, D.C., no one in the federal government's coming to save us."
'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer Oliver Anthony earning $40K per day after turning down $8M record deal
August 23, 2023 | 1:13pmOliver Anthony, the viral sensation who sings "Rich Men North of Richmond," is reportedly earning around $40,000 per day in royalties from his music, which he releases without the help...
Who is Oliver Anthony? Unknown musician rockets to No. 1 with blue-collar anthem
August 22, 2023 | 1:27pm"Rich Men North of Richmond" was released Aug. 11. The track went viral soon after.
What a summer bummer — where are all the hot bops for 2023?
August 2, 2023 | 2:06pmIt's August, but the tunes burning up the charts are country — not pop — songs.
Tracy Chapman speaks out about Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' cover
July 6, 2023 | 1:30pmThe '80s folk rock classic has floored its way to No. 1 on the country charts.
Drake and producer Vinylz seemingly shade Taylor Swift for 'Midnights' success
November 15, 2022 | 10:54pmThe rapper was seemingly upset that Swift's song "Anti-Hero" has held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in a row.
How Taylor Swift's Sagittarius zodiac sign led to pop domination
November 7, 2022 | 10:59amWhat do the stars say about the artist and the many men who have loved/inspired/emotionally tortured her?
Taylor Swift makes history as first artist to claim entire top 10 on Billboard Hot 100
November 1, 2022 | 8:39am"I AM IN SHAMBLES,” Swift reacted to the news.
Britney Spears gets first Billboard top 10 in nearly a decade with Elton John duet
September 6, 2022 | 11:35am"Hold Me Closer" debuted at No. 6 on the Hot 100 on Tuesday, joining the Princess of Pop's previous top 10s including "...Baby One More Time" and "Womanizer."
TikTok star Gayle on her foul-mouthed hit 'abcdefu': 'I was pissed'
March 11, 2022 | 4:03pmDropping the F bomb all over her viral hit “abcdefu,” 17-year-old TikTok sensation Gayle has the pop world buzzing.
Mariah Carey hits the hot tub in a sequined gown
December 30, 2021 | 10:50amThe Queen of Christmas was celebrating her holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” spending another week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.