Pop

Prince Was Offering Wisdom, But Warren G Heard Something Else

Rob Sheffield

What if you had the chance to learn from a true music legend and misunderstood the offer? Rapper Warren G ...

Cher’s Untamed Rock Spirit in “Witchy Woman / Honky-Tonk Woman”

Deborah L. Jacobs

In 1975, Cher was hosting her own television show, and she was already one of the most famous women in ...

The Secrets Michael Jackson Hid Inside ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’

Deborah L. Jacobs

The short film for this song was not the one Michael Jackson actually wanted. When the King of Pop steps ...

When Heartbreak Hits You: Why Cher’s Live “Bang Bang” Performance Still Shakes Us

Deborah L. Jacobs

Imagine singing a song that sounds like your heart just broke in half. This electrifying performance from 1991 at The ...

Gone Gone Gone, And Goosebumps Arrive; Teddy, Tones, And Guetta Lock In

Rob Sheffield

How many times do you see two powerhouse singers share a stage and… click? It does not happen often. In ...

From First Note to Last Breath; Prince’s One Long Song

Rob Sheffield

Most artists get asked about their favorite song or their biggest regret. It is a very common question. But when ...

More Than a Musical: How Prince’s Spirit Lives on in Minneapolis

Rob Sheffield

In Minnesota, seeing a lot of purple usually means a Vikings football game. Or, it means fans are gathering for ...

Cher Hit Number 1 in Seven Decades with “DJ Play a Christmas Song”

Deborah L. Jacobs

Imagine being the only solo artist to ever do something in music across seven consecutive decades. That is exactly what ...

Why Teddy Swims Says “If You Want to Make Love or Cry, I’m Your Guy”

Rob Sheffield

Getting your very first Grammy nomination is a big deal. For Teddy Swims, the first person he called was his ...

“You Had to Have Your Act”: Prince on Growing Up With Music Legends

Rob Sheffield

What does it take to stand next to James Brown? Prince knew. In a 2011 talk, long after many bands ...