Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

From left: Ariana Grande (Glinda), Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible) and Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard). (Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection) The first movie, which came ...

Former Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider has just released a new song in tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, and in an interview, he says the song is a "battle cry" for conservatives. The 65-year-old ...

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Apple Music users just got a ton of new features in iOS 26 last week, but it seems Apple has even more in the works for its next big iPhone update. iOS 26.1 arrived in beta today, and introduces a new ...

Aerosmith and Yungblud released the collaborative song "My Only Angel" on Friday, marking the classic rockers' first new music in 13 years and the lead single off their upcoming joint EP One More Time ...

Top Japanese girl band AKB48 have released a single created using AI, after it proved more popular with fans than a rival song written by famed J-pop producer Yasushi Akimoto. As part of a songwriting ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A hymn with lyrics written by President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is among the latest batch of songs released for the church's ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Thundercat is back with two new songs that he made with producer Greg Kurstin. First, there’s “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time.” Then, he’s got a collaboration with Remi Wolf called “Children of the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Zayn is back with new music, and while it isn’t part of a new ...

Thing is, while Final Fantasy is filled with great songs, not all of them are iconic. Those that are iconic tend to be tied to specific characters, moments, or impressively well-made when you consider ...