Chris Molanphy

Why “Texas Hold ’Em” is No. 1 on the country chart—but not on country radio.

The evolution of pop-hit covers, from the Beatles to Doja Cat.

Ariana Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends” rides controversy all the way to No. 1.

The rap beef record is perfectly adapted to the streaming era.

With The Tortured Poets Department, she breaks even more sales records. But is a song like “Fortnight” a lasting smash?

America’s favorite face-tattooed, billy goat–voiced singer is in the middle of one of history’s most successful rebrands.

Everyone wanted to work with Quincy Jones, from Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin—all before he even met Michael Jackson.

To understand how Sabrina Carpenter got so big, you have to understand her controversies.

“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” None of these hits was Billboard’s official Song of the Summer.

A Black rapper is atop the country charts—and for once, even country listeners are embracing him.