August 11, 2026 • Sometimes a cover song is so good, so singular that it completely eclipses the original version. Think Sinéad O'Connor doing Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Jimmy Hendrix lighting ...

The Billboard Hot 100 is widely regarded as the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Since the chart launched in 1958, hundreds of songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot. However, far ...

Each season has its virtues. But fall? Well, there's just something special about autumn. Perhaps it's the changing of the leaves, the promise of the holidays ahead, the return of sweater weather or ...

With the possible exception of David Bowie, no other artist has created as singular, rich and dazzling a creative world as Kate Bush. From songs about being inside her mother’s womb, 42-minute ...

Twenty-three artists in the Hot 100's 68-year history have charted 100-plus entries. By Xander Zellner Debuting a song on the Billboard Hot 100 is a milestone in any artist’s career. As Billboard’s ...

Win $10,000 for a song you already wrote. For two weeks we're crowning the Heart Toppers — the best songs and lyrics about love. Two winners, one from each contest.