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Richard Smallwood, contemporary gospel musician known for ‘Total Praise,’ dies at 77

His hit song ‘Total Praise’ was included in the group Destiny’s Child’s  a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at ...

Bruno Mars Breaks Spotify Record As Fans Gush Over New Single: 'The Light We Needed'

I Just Might" has brought Bruno Mars back into the spotlight as he prepares for upcoming album release and stadium tour.

This Bruce Springsteen Song Flopped at First but Then Slowly Became One of His Most Loved Tracks

Blinded by the Light didn't connect at first, but time and context turned Bruce Springsteen's song into a fan favorite.

EJAE Fights Tears at Golden Globes as ‘Golden’ Wins Best Song, Remembers KPop Industry Rejecting Her for 10 Years: ‘Never Give Up’

Also nominated for cinematic and box office achievement are “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “F1: The Movie,” “Mission: Impossible – ...
Napa Valley Register

Napa's Congregation Beth Shalom gathers to light menorah on first night of Hanukkah

Hanukkah is all about rising above and spreading the light, said Marah Peresechensky as the executive director of Congregation Beth Shalom welcomed more than 100 people to Napa for the first night of ...

How a Milwaukee couple inspired Hollywood movie 'Song Sung Blue'

Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, 'Song Sung Blue,' in theaters Dec. 25, is about married Milwaukee Neil Diamond tribute ...
BBC

Advent Joy

Laura Wright explores the meaning of joy in the Advent season and joins Christians in Bedford for an impromptu carol singalong in the town’s shopping centre. Show more In this third episode marking ...
BBC

A Christmas Celebration from the Victoria Hall, Bolton

Aled Jones presents a musical feast of traditional carols and festive favourites from the Victoria Hall, Bolton, with special guest performances by Tony Hadley and Phebe Edwards. Show more Aled Jones ...
popcrush

Here’s How Dolly Parton Went Pop — and Struck Country Gold

Ten years and more than a dozen albums after she started recording music, Dolly Parton finally went Gold. What Was Dolly Parton's First Gold Album? Here You Come Again dropped in October of 1977 and ...
Billboard

HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden’ Ties ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ APT.’ for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

The KPop Demon Hunters smash leads for a 19th week. By Gary Trust HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from Netflix’s record-breaking animated movie KPop Demon Hunters, adds a record-tying 19th week at No. 1 on the ...
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HUNTR/X’s ‘Golden’ Ties ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ APT.’ for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from Netflix’s record-breaking animated movie KPop Demon Hunters, adds a record-tying 19th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. The song, which in July became ...

A Philly priest’s soon-to-be-famous Christmas song was played on this week in Philly history

One of America’s great Christmas songs grew out of procrastination. Two friends — a rector and his organist at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square — found the inspiration in the ...