What better way to celebrate the ninth anniversary of UCR than with a deep dive into the rock history of number nine? Over the years, there have been many examples of songs, albums and even a band ...

Kiss is one of the most iconic heavy metal bands of all time. Even if you’re not into metal, you’re probably familiar with certain aspects of the band. Millions of people recognize their ...

I Want to Hold Your Hand didn’t sound like traditional rock. It gave The Beatles their first U.S. No.1 and marked a turning ...

For this piece, we're specifically talking about performers who were already famous as TV and film actors first, then found ...

Janelle has an extensive career as a writer, with over a decade of freelance experience, especially when it comes to pop culture. Although her first love was music, she also enjoys digging into ...

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: ...

For more than half a century, the Billboard Hot 100 has been documenting the biggest, most commercially successful hits in the U.S. The chart—compiled by Billboard magazine using record sales, radio ...