The New York Times – Music:
The singer’s holiday anthem, first released in 1994, ends Taylor Swift’s six-week run atop the Hot 100 singles chart.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Sleigh Bells Ring, Everyone’s Streaming: Christmas Music Is Back
The New York Times – Music:
Grabbing a piece of the lucrative holiday market requires planning, luck and the occasional battle with a seasoned superstar like Mariah Carey.
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Taylor Swift Holds at No. 1 as Christmas Music Returns to the Charts
The New York Times – Music:
“Midnights” and “Anti-Hero” top the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, but nostalgic favorites are starting to arrive in force.
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Charles Koppelman, Force in the Music Industry and Beyond, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
A dealmaker and superstar matchmaker, he worked with artists like Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and Tracy Chapman. Later he was chairman of Martha Stewart Living.
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With No Major Releases to Challenge Her, Taylor Swift Sticks at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
“Midnights” logs a fourth week leading the Billboard 200, while Drake and 21 Savage, Bad Bunny and Lil Baby also hold their spots in the Top 5.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Returns to No. 1 for a Third Week
The New York Times – Music:
Drake and 21 Savage’s collaborative album “Her Loss,” which topped the chart last week, falls to No. 2.
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Bad Bunny Anchors a Year of Explosive Growth for Latin Music
The New York Times – Music:
The most nominated artist at the Latin Grammys has earned blockbuster numbers on streaming and on tour in 2022. He’s far from the only Spanish-language artist finding fresh listeners.
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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations
The New York Times – Music:
Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.
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Drake and 21 Savage Bump Taylor Swift From the Top
The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album, “Her Loss,” opens at No. 1 with the equivalent of 404,000 sales in the United States. Swift’s “Midnights” moves to No. 2 after two huge weeks.