Idolator
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Energetic, irreverent and utterly devoted to pop hits, Idolator provides pop music fans with the best new songs, music videos, photos and related media of the day, as well as a savvy take on daily pop news.
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2M ago
Although this is often true of the music industry in general, hip-hop has been historically regarded as a young artist’s game. It’s a genre that thrives on energy, image, and the insight gleaned from fresh perspectives. So, for a rapper to avoid becoming a flash in the pan, they have to be iconic enough to achieve true longevity. Although that’s a hard tightrope to walk, it isn’t impossible.
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3M ago
Rock gods of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s attracted millions of screaming fans. Even today those loyal will still line up to see a performance. It wasn’t just the music that attracted them. It was also the musicians’ bad-boy personas and good looks. Did rockin’ out so hard night after night affect their looks? Consider Cure singer Robert Smith. He went from being a Gothic teddy bear to a frightening...
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3M ago
Since 1983, the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame has been recognizing and honoring those who have made a significant impact on music. Each year, artists are selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame where they will join the ranks of some of music’s greatest names. At the induction ceremony, it is customary for bands to perform whether they are being inducted themselves or honoring others.
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3M ago
Some of history’s most popular and successful anthems have been sung by all-female groups. Whether it’s “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child, “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls, or “Stop! In The Name of Love” by the Supremes, these songs made a huge impact on their fans. Many of these girl groups paved the way for other women to not only shine on stage but also to dominate the charts. Beyoncé Knowles...
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4M ago
AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, and Nirvana. These are just a few of the rock and roll legends that have been given the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Whether someone is inducted posthumously or not, the recognition is only given to those that have helped to shape the genre of rock and roll and keep it moving forward. While getting into the hall of fame isn’t the...
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4M ago
Legends of curses have circulated around the rock ‘n’ roll industry since the early 1900s. Some are based on fact, while others are entirely made up. The lack of science behind someone supposedly learning guitar skills from the devil hasn’t stopped people from believing in these curses, though. If you dream of rocking out on stage, you’ll want to be careful, because rock musicians seem to attract...
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4M ago
Start Quiz The ’90s were nearly two decades ago and music certainly has a new batch of stars dominating streaming services MTV (you know, on the odd occasion they actually play music videos). That doesn’t mean our ’90s faves aren’t still slaying the pop scene though. These artists rose to fame in a time where CDs regularly sold millions of copies, MTV still actually played music videos and an iPod...
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5M ago
If rock’n’roll was born in the 1950s, then the 1970s were like its angsty teenage years. Disco, folk, and punk each resembled extremely different children, but the 1970s loved them all equally. Then funk, metal, and psychedelia emerged as major influencers of the music industry, and it was game on for music pandemonium. But what about the faces behind all those genres? Seeing musicians on stage is...
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5M ago
Since rock and roll first came onto the music scene, it has provided a platform for artists to express themselves in a way that once wasn’t possible. Over the years, common themes have ranged from love, life, heartbreak, partying, and of course, rock and roll itself. Rock and roll is a genre that’s so beloved by its fans, that those who play it write ballads about their love for it. Now...
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5M ago
Starting out his life as a sickly child with a passion for music, Neil Young has grown to become one of the most influential songwriters and musicians of all time. Coming into prominence during one of the most pivotal moments of music history, he has proven himself to be a master of genres with a deep understanding of music. Known for his work in Buffalo Springfield, Crazy Horse, and Crosby Stills...
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