As July kicks off, 2025 still doesn't have a song of the summer. The musical highs of 2024, plus a political vibe shift, have led to a "hangover effect." ...

The near disappearance of religious and family-based themes in pop music was no accident, of course. It reflected and perhaps also accelerated the spiritual transformation of the United States.

Most people, when they hear a mention of a Taylor Swift song (or breakup) will respond with an eye roll, scoff or complete lack of acknowledgement. The 24-year-old singer has a reputation of being an ...

Doja Cat is preparing to surprise fans with a dramatic artistic pivot that sees her embracing pop music once again. The multi-platinum ...

An outspoken member of the pop music world, Aguilera has been praised for tackling controversial themes with her music. Selling over 90 million records, ...

Elsewhere on the charts during this era, with the campy, persona-driven music of new stars like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, pop was a lot of fun—a larger-than-life parade of pleasure and spectacle.