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From Ricky Martin to Shakira, see how World Cup anthems evolved from ’90s Latin pop to modern Afrobeats.

From secret walkouts in 1968 to final business disputes, explore the internal rifts that ultimately forced the Beatles to split up.

The Man in Black's last public show featured a heartbreaking confession about his late wife, June Carter.

Are you confidently singing Beatles lyrics that were never actually written?

From Mick Jagger's appearance on "You're So Vain" to John Lennon's feature on David Bowie's "Fame," here are ten times celebrities were secretly featured on hit songs.

The Rolling Stones frontman has never shied away from revealing which songs he loves — and which ones he’d rather leave in the past.

The iconic saxophonist’s influence on jazz music continues to resonate nearly a century after his birth.

These seven catchy tracks were either written or co-written by Grammy-winning artist Lionel Richie.

The '90s had some of the best theme songs, but can you remember them all?

What were Michael Jackson's last words? Unpack the tragic history and the real medical trial testimony behind the King of Pop's final request for "milk."

Paul McCartney's discography is full of heartfelt hits, but he still finds one of his songs particularly emotional to play.

Stevie Wonder has written hits for himself and others—including Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson. Here are songs you didn’t know he wrote.

Discover eight of the most-covered Beatles songs of all time, from Guinness World Record-holder “Yesterday” to endlessly reimagined classics like “Blackbird” and “Let It Be.”

From Blondie hits to Joni Mitchell classics, these songs address stalkers, nuclear war, and heartbreak under the cover of upbeat rock and roll.

John Lennon's last words and final songs drive home the tragedy of his untimely death.

From The Beatles to Oasis, these bands experienced a lot of drama behind the scenes while recording some of their most famous albums.

Was the lyric written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr? Find out with this Beatles quiz.

In his final days, Bob Marley left behind words of comfort, wisdom, and reflection that resonated differently with those closest to him.

From Taylor Swift to The Cure, look past the moody melodies to discover five famous songs that sound deeply sad but are actually incredibly happy.

The Man in Black had a few favorites and an entire album’s worth of tracks that exposed the worst side of himself.

Thousands of true crime stories are the subject of documentaries and podcasts, but a few were resonant enough to be set to music by major singers and bands.