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Billboard Staff’s 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 (Nos. 10-2)

For the last four years, we’ve counted down our picks for the 10 greatest pop stars of the year, with full essays for everyone from No. 10 (Jelly Roll in 2024) to No. 1 (Kendrick Lamar in 2024), as well as bonus write-ups for our picks for Rookie and Comeback of the year, and even 10 close-but-not-quite honorable mentions. This January, we’re doing the same […]

Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2025: No. 2 — Taylor Swift

For this year’s update of our ongoing Greatest Pop Star by Year project, Billboard has been counting down our editorial staff picks for the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 all the past two weeks. Last week, we revealed our Honorable Mentions artists for 2025 as well as our Rookie of the Year and Comeback of the Year artists. Now, we reach No. 2 on […]

Mariah Carey Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Billboard Hits | Chart History

Billboard cover star Mariah Carey gives behind-the-scenes details on some of her most iconic Billboard hits, including some of her No. 1s, including “We Belong Together,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Honey,” “One Sweet Day,” “Heartbreaker” and “Touch My Body,” as well as other massive hits such as “I Still Believe,” “Obsessed” and […]

Mariah Carey: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot

Nearly four decades into Mariah Carey’s still-vital career, three goals have remained constant for her: to love, heal and uplift. “I’ve always tried to incorporate messages into my songs like ‘Make It Happen’ and ‘Hero,’ ” says Carey, 56, on a day off from her recent December holiday residency at Las Vegas’ Park MGM. “It’s […]

‘Cher: Part One,’ Tina Knowles’ ‘Matriarch’ & More Audiobooks Nominated for 2026 Audie Awards

Cher: Part One by Cher and Matriarch by Tina Knowles are among the audiobooks nominated in the autobiography/memoir category at the 2026 Audie Awards, which recognizes audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Related ‘Cher: The Memoir’ Will Be a Two-Parter, With First Volume Due Out This Year Beyoncé Celebrates Tina Knowles’ Memoir Becoming a New York Times Bestseller: […]