The song that has most influenced pop music of the past decade might be one released in 1984: Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire.” With a rhythm that was twitchy but not quite danceable, with desperate ...

In this sidebar to our Greatest Pop Stars by Year article series, we look at the 10 greatest years in the history of modern pop stardom. By Andrew Unterberger (In 2018, the Billboard staff released a ...

With her explosive emergence in the late '00s, Gaga raised the bar for all facets of pop superstardom, while her continued evolution has kept her vital into the 2020s. By Jason Lipshutz Co-Chief ...

Led Zeppelin had a huge influence on rock music — and pop music as well. A number of modern pop stars have cited Zeppelin as an inspiration. Here’s a look at some of them — including one who wants to ...

Sounds from the 1980s appear in modern pop songs all the time. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Taylor Swift has made hits with the vintage synths and drum machines that defined the neon decade. Chasing ...