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Author Steven C. Smith talks about his absorbing new book, 'Hitchcock and Herrmann: The Friendship and Film Scores that Changed Cinema.'

Variety's music writers pick 2025's best albums, including Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Rosalía, Bad Bunny, Clipse, Brandi Carlile, Summer Walker and more.

Paul Anka talks about his seven-decade career in show business, with retirement nowhere in sight, as his documentary 'Paul Anka: His Way' bows on HBO.

Among the Record Store Day Black Friday vinyl exclusives fans will consider must-haves: Bob Dylan, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Prince, Fleetwood Mac.

'Wicked' composer and co-creator Stephen Schwartz

Elton John graces the cover of Variety to break down his retirement of touring, new music and raising $650 million for HIV/AIDS research.

Here is a full list of winners for the CMA Awards as they're announced. Ella Langley got off to a fast start with two awards, including single of the year.

Blue May, the executive producer and co-writer of Lily Allen's 'West End Girl,' talks about the making of what the pop world is calling a masterpiece.

Todd Snider, a singer-songwriter who was a longtime favorite of the Americana scene with his bracing honesty and wit, has died at age 59.

CMAs nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. and the owners of Big Loud Records talk about his signing with the label and what makes him different in country music.