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Spotify can now solve all your song mysteries.

Finally! Spotify Will Now Let You Search Out Songs by Their Lyrics on Your Smartphone

Avid Spotify listeners have long hoped that the app developers would add this feature—this week, their dreams came true.

A photo of Radiohead members Phil Selway, Jonny Greenwood, Thom Yorke, Colin Greenwood, and Ed O'Brien in 1995.

10 Facts About Radiohead’s 'Kid A'

When Radiohead released 'Kid A' on October 2, 2000, few people were prepared for the album—or the lasting effect it would have on the music industry.

The cast of Cop Rock—in a rare moment of not singing about law and order.

Cop Rock: How ABC Created the Strangest TV Musical Of All Time

There’s a time and a place for a jaunty Hall & Oates pastiche, but—as the creators of 'Cop Rock' discovered the hard way—it’s probably not in the middle of a self-described “baby merchant” getting caught in a child abduction sting.

Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin in House Party (1990).

11 Wild Facts About 'House Party'

Reginald Hudlin's 'House Party' proved to Hollywood that the growing interest in Black cinema seen in the late 1980s was no mere fad.

B.I.G. as the (K.O.N.Y), taken by Barron Claiborne.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Iconic "King of New York" Crown Is Expected to Fetch More Than $200,000 at Auction

The photo of Biggie Smalls crowned “King of New York” was taken just three days before his death in 1997.

The Clash—Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, and Nicky 'Topper' Headon—in New York in 1978.

10 Facts About The Clash's 'London Calling'

Rolling Stone named 'London Calling,' the landmark third album by English rockers The Clash, #1 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s—and with good reason.

Elvis Presley in concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 27, 1977.

5 Bizarre Elvis Presley Concert Appearances

Elvis Presley spent a portion of his later years behaving somewhat erratically during his live performances, insulting his back-up singers and even changing lyrics to lash out at the hotel hosting him.

Don Johnson and Barbra Streisand in September 1988.

Miami Sound Machine: Remembering Don Johnson's Music Career

'Miami Vice' star Don Johnson parlayed his fame in the 1980s and recorded a surprisingly well-received album.

The Surprising Stories Behind 12 Classic Pop Songs

Bonnie Tyler was singing about lovestruck vampires long before Twilight’s Bella and Edward came along.

The Most Popular Songs Named After Each Country

This map shows the world's most popular songs with country names in the title, from "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna to "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles.

Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Izabella Miko, and Piper Perabo star in Coyote Ugly (2000).

11 Facts About Coyote Ugly On Its 20th Anniversary

'Coyote Ugly,' the guilty pleasure cult classic that launched the careers of Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia, is turning 20 years old.

Who let the dogs out? In 2000, it was the Baha Men—but the novelty song's origins could date back much further.

Unraveling the 20-Year Mystery of How 'Who Let the Dogs Out' Became a Global Phenomenon

It's been 20 years since 'Who Let the Dogs Out' was released, and its impossibly infectious hook is no doubt still lodged inside your brain. But two decades later, we're still no closer to answering the question.

American singer, actress, and activist Lena Horne circa 1947.

10 Amazing Facts About Lena Horne

With a multifaceted career that lasted more than 70 years, Lena Horne is many things to many people: a talented singer, one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, and a tireless champion of civil rights.

17 Amazing Facts About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock 'n' Roll,” is the legendary musician who melded country, gospel, and R&B influences to help revolutionize American pop culture.

He's never gonna make you cry, unless you step on him with bare feet.

Brick Roll: LEGO Version of Rick Astley Is Never Gonna Give You Up in New Video

Brick Astley has all the ’80s swagger of Rick Astley, but with tiny, cylindrical hands and hardly any neck.

A portrait of Marian Anderson taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1940.

Explore Marian Anderson’s Handwritten Letters, Private Recordings, and More in a Newly Digitized Collection

Marian Anderson’s singing was unparalleled—and her work to promote civil rights was just as important.

L to R: Beastie Boys Ad-Rock (Adam Horowitz), MCA (Adam Yauch), and Mike D (Michael Diamond) pose in Portugal 1998.

20 Crafty Facts About Beastie Boys

Though Beastie Boys effectively disbanded following the 2012 death of Adam "MCA" Yauch, the band has been collecting fans for more than 40 years with its uniquely intoxicating, and ever-evolving, sound.

The real work begins after the final bow.

Hamilton Cast Discusses the History and Impact of the Musical in New Disney+ Exclusive

After you watch ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the cast will help you understand it.

"So I put my hands up, they're playing my song. The butterflies fly away." —Miley Cyrus, and also this guy.

20 Most Popular Songs to Sing in the Shower

Out of 530 Spotify shower playlists, 97 percent of them included Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.”

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas ... in July.

Radio Stations Around the World Are Attempting to Cheer Up Listeners With Christmas Music

In an attempt to provide listeners with some holiday comfort, several radio stations are playing their classic Christmas programming early this year.

New Virtual Tool Lets You Rickroll Your Next Zoom Meeting

Submit the invite link to your next Zoom meeting to InviteRick.com and wait for Rick Astley to crash the party.

Born In the U.S.A.: How Bruce Springsteen's Anti-Vietnam Anthem Got Lost In Translation

“Born in the U.S.A.,” the title track off Bruce Springsteen’s blockbuster 1984 album, isn’t the patriotic singalong many people thought it was.

The Santa Cruz town elders probably would've been alarmed by the audience's enthusiasm for Big Jay McNeely in 1953.

The Racist Origins of Santa Cruz, California's Rock ‘n’ Roll Ban of 1956

Police officers were horrified when they saw teenagers exhibiting “highly suggestive, stimulating, and tantalizing motions” at a rock ‘n’ roll concert. But how much of a role did race play in their outrage?

Do Politicians Need a Musician's Permission to Play One of Their Songs at a Campaign Event?

Plenty of musicians complain when a political candidate uses their work as part of a campaign event. How did they manage to play it in the first place?

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