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Songs have been banned for almost as long as we can remember, but thanks to the rise of rock ‘n roll in the 1950s, an increasing number of songs have been censored. Some have been banned from airplay or even removed from entire records. The worst part: it’s for the most ridiculous reasons! One song

Billy Joel has become one of the most prolific artists in music history. His albums have become best-sellers and his concerts are attended by millions from all over the world. Not only does Joel have a compelling career, but he’s also had some unique romantic relationships. Discover the women who inspired his songs, facts about

Shawn Mendes has announced the cancellation of the remainder of his U.S., U.K. and Europe tour dates due to mental health. The news comes after he previously postponed shows for the same reason. “I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break. But the reality is I was

For seemingly the entirety of his career, Jack White has fought the good fight to keep rock and roll alive. When he first debuted with The White Stripes, he was prophesized as the savior of the genre. While that prophecy might not have come completely true, the popularity of White has never faded. Now deep

Long before Taylor Swift became a star with her heartbreak anthems, Carly Simon laid the groundwork with “You’re So Vain.” The hit propelled Carly into stardom and is still one of her most recognizable songs. Part of its enticement is the mystery around who exactly she was singing about. Fans have speculated for years, but

It’s hard to imagine some of your favorite bands or musicians with a different name. But not everyone is born with a perfect stage name, and not every band derives their name from a great epiphany. Some musicians find the inspiration for their names in unlikely places — whether their critics, books, and even lawsuits.

In January, Adele abruptly canceled what was supposed to be her “Weekends with Adele” residency at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. The shows were supposed to run through April, but the artists ended them just before they were set to begin, telling her fans in a shocking video that she wasn’t ready. Now, after months

Adele‘s Las Vegas residency dates have officially been rescheduled! The “Hello” superstar announced the good news about her upcoming Weekends With Adele residency in a statement on her website. “Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows,” Adele wrote. “I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel

When musicians release a new album, they are lucky to sell one million copies in a lifetime. However, there are some musicians who manage to sell one million albums in the first seven alone. Across all genres, these musicians have reached platinum album status. Our first band sold over one million copies with an album

Should Nicole Scherzinger have more credit for creating One Direction than Simon Cowell? To celebrate the 12th anniversary of the group’s creation on July 23, ITV released a video of exactly how judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh decided upon the five members — Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Liam Payne. The

Not only is American icon Dolly Parton one of the most influential singer-songwriters of her generation, but she has proven to be successful in many other facets such as acting, business, and philanthropic work. However, it takes a lot of effort to look as put together as this talented star! Take an inside look at

Billie Eilish is making fans happier than ever with the surprise release of new music. On Thursday (July 21), the Grammy-winner dropped a new, two-song EP titled Guitar Songs. The first track, “TV,” directly references the controversial overturning of Roe v. Wade. “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / While they’re overturning Roe

Billie Eilish is making fans happier than ever with the surprise release of new music. On Thursday (July 21), the Grammy-winner dropped a new, two-song EP titled Guitar Songs. The first track, “TV,” directly references the controversial overturning of Roe v. Wade. “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / While they’re overturning Roe

Many people listen to music for nothing more than the catchy tune, not thinking to look deeper into the lyrics or facts behind the music. A shame, too, considering many songs have hidden messages or were written by legends using pseudonyms, such as The Bangles “Manic Monday” being written by “Christopher,” aka Prince. And that’s

Anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge about Harry Styles and the influence he has on fashion, pop culture and music can enroll in a new college course called “Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity” at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. This is not the first time a pop star will be the

Will Of The People, Muse’s ninth album, is just around the corner, and their newest single, “Kill Or Be Killed,” might surprise their fans. The band has previewed the song live multiple times and has now officially released it as a single. “Kill Or Be Killed” is the fourth single off the Matt Bellamy-led band’s

Beyonce’s Renaissance track list proves the superstar is back and ready for a for a new era. Queen Bey has finally unveiled the album’s official track list. On her Instagram Story, she shared the names of the 16 songs that make up the completed project, including tracks titled “I’m That Girl,” “Plastic on the Sofa,”

The country music genre has a massive fan base and is listened to all over the world, especially in the United States. Even if country music isn’t your thing, you’d probably be lying if you said that you didn’t know some lyrics here and there to a few songs. In the genre, there is also

Panic! At The Disco has been writing sins, not tragedies, since first forming in 2004 and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon – nearly 20 years later. On Wednesday, the theatrical band released their newest single, “Middle of a Breakup” accompanied by a Grease-inspired music video. The new song from the Brandon Urie

Britney Spears recently took to Instagram to share her voice with the world. In doing so, she freed her beloved lower register after years of confinement, proving she’s far more versatile a singer than people often give her credit for. Over the weekend, the Princess of Pop casually delivered an a cappella rendition of her breakout single ”…Baby One More Time”