Aaliyah
R Kelly verdict caps decades of abuse that predominantly targeted Black women and children
Court heard Kelly used fame and power to subject his victims to sexual and physical abuse
Adam Gabbatt and agencies
27, Sep, 2021 @7:25 PM
Aaliyah: ‘Her sound is the R&B blueprint’
She died in a plane crash 20 years ago – but her records still sound like the future. As they finally hit streaming services, fans and acquaintances explore Aaliyah’s enduring appeal
Rhian Jones
13, Aug, 2021 @9:00 AM
Phil Spector defined the toxic music svengali – a figure that persists today
Spector, who has died aged 81, created a culture of cruelty that was seen by the music industry as a symptom of genius. It’s a scenario that has played out again and again
Laura Snapes
18, Jan, 2021 @4:03 PM
The 100 greatest UK No 1s: 100-1
Look back on our complete countdown of the greatest UK No 1s, from the Beatles to Baby D, and So Solid Crew to Suzi Quatro
Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes
05, Jun, 2020 @8:00 AM
The 100 best albums of the 21st century
We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree
Ben Beaumont-Thomas (1-50); Laura Snapes and April Curtin (51-100)
13, Sep, 2019 @8:00 AM
Lady Gaga, Jay-Z allegedly declined to appear in Surviving R Kelly docu-series
Executive producer dream hampton claims the R&B singer’s former collaborators Céline Dion, Erykah Badu, Dave Chapelle and Questlove also turned down interviews
Laura Snapes
04, Jan, 2019 @11:41 AM
Why Janet Jackson’s Pleasure Principle is pop’s most influential video
If Dua Lipa and Silk City’s video for Electricity feels familiar that’s because Janet did it first In 1986. Here’s how the video changed the pop landscape
Leonie Cooper
05, Oct, 2018 @7:00 AM
Lifetime of sin: ranking the US network’s musical biopics
From LiLo’s gravel-voiced Liz Taylor to a Whitney straight out of America’s Next Top Model, we rank Lifetime Movies’ made-for-TV ‘masterpieces’
Hannah Verdier
04, Sep, 2017 @8:00 AM
Tinashe: 'If you’re a black singer, you’re either Beyoncé or Rihanna'
The Flame singer on ‘colourism’ and sexism in the music industry – and when her second album will see the light of day
Michael Cragg
12, Jun, 2017 @8:00 AM
On my radar: Joe Mount’s cultural highlights
The Metronomy singer on living in Paris, vintage curtains, and growing his own rhubarb
Flora Carr
30, Apr, 2017 @9:00 AM
Aaliyah: fashion originator of athleisure and health goth
The late singer’s fashion style, from midriff-bearing androgyny to grunge, was big in the 90s and is booming right now
Priya Elan
26, Aug, 2016 @3:02 PM
Readers suggest the 10 best teen pop singers
Last week we brought you our 10 best teen pop singers. Here we present your thoughts on who should have made the list
Charlotte Wainwright
10, Mar, 2016 @12:00 PM
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