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The Year in Music 2024: 2024 was the year of the ‘feminomenon’The Year in Music 2024: 2024 was the year of the ‘feminomenon’
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande — in 2024, it was the women who were making the headlines, releasing the albums, ruling the charts and grabbing the Grammy nods. Besides those four female stars, here’s a roundup of the other “femininomenons” of 2024: Chappell Roan, who actually gave us the word “feminomenon,” became one…
Read MoreJudge allows charges to proceed against 5 people in connection with Liam Payne’s deathJudge allows charges to proceed against 5 people in connection with Liam Payne’s death
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images An Argentinian judge is allowing charges against five people allegedly associated with the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne to move forward. The Argentinian Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement Monday that Judge Laura Bruniard allowed the charges against the five individuals to proceed in a decision on…
Read MoreTeddy Swims says ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ is just another addition to his year of ‘bucket list knock-offs’Teddy Swims says ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ is just another addition to his year of ‘bucket list knock-offs’
Cesc Maymo/WireImage In 2024, it seems as though Teddy Swims achieved nearly everything that a newly minted pop star should. He sang on the MTV VMAs and American Idol, did a world tour, recorded some cool collabs, topped the charts and even scored a Grammy nomination. The only thing left for him to do? Ring…
Read MoreThe Year in Music 2024: The boys break out … and come backThe Year in Music 2024: The boys break out … and come back
It wasn’t just women who were topping the charts in 2024. Three male artists — who few people had heard of before this year — were riding high all year, and another one returned after more than a decade. Tattooed soul singer Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale, had first attracted attention by posting covers to YouTube…
Read MoreMariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ at #1 for an 18th weekMariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ at #1 for an 18th week
Legacy/Columbia Mariah Carey is spending another week at #1. The singer’s holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” tops the Billboard Hot 100 single chart for an 18th nonconsecutive week, putting her one step closer to a new chart record. Just a week ago, Mariah’s Christmas track surpassed “One Sweet Day,” her collab…
Read MoreThe Year in Music 2024: Long live the magic Taylor Swift madeThe Year in Music 2024: Long live the magic Taylor Swift made
Like every year for, oh, the last 13 years or so, Taylor Swift dominated the music industry and seemingly the world. Here’s just a fraction of what she did in 2024. January: Taylor smooches boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field as the Kansas City Chiefs clinch the AFC Championship. February: Taylor wins an unprecedented fourth Album…
Read More‘Vogue’ crowns Charli XCX, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift & more the Most Dressed of 2024’Vogue’ crowns Charli XCX, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift & more the Most Dressed of 2024
Neil Mockford/GC Images You’ve heard of the Best Dressed list? Vogue now has the Most Dressed list, which features, as the mag puts it, “a list of the people who did the absolute, well, most with their fashion this year.” In other words, Vogue writes, “They wore a whoooooole lot of clothing—be it in quality…
Read More‘Beyoncé Bowl’ is now available as a standalone on Netflix’Beyoncé Bowl’ is now available as a standalone on Netflix
Courtesy of Netflix Forget the “Alligator Tears”! There’s an announcement for those who cried real tears over missing Beyoncé‘s NFL halftime show on Christmas Day. The performance is now available to watch on Netflix as a standalone special titled Beyoncé Bowl. “We’re screaming YA YA YA YA YA because BEYONCÉ BOWL, a standalone special, is now on…
Read MoreThe Year in Music 2024: Ariana Grande knows about ‘Popular’The Year in Music 2024: Ariana Grande knows about ‘Popular’
Ariana Grande was indeed “Popular” this year, topping both the charts and the box office. She released her seventh studio album, eternal sunshine, and took on her dream role as the pink and popular Glinda in Wicked. In between all that, she managed a memorable and hilarious SNL hosting gig and continued running her successful side…
Read MoreWatch Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, John Mayer & more in two CBS Grammy specialsWatch Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, John Mayer & more in two CBS Grammy specials
CBS The Grammys are coming up on Feb. 2, but before we find out the 2025 winners, CBS is giving viewers a look back at winners past with two Grammy specials, airing Dec. 27 and Dec. 29. Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs focuses on past winners of the Song of the Year category. Song…
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