You might think that pop music is short for “popular” music, but that’s not exactly true. Since its inception in the 1950s, “pop” has come to mean a style of music that is universal, accessible, and ...

Salty snacks and top-flight music acts share the spotlight at the annual Marion Popcorn Festival. Although the festival honors Marion’s longtime association with popcorn production — the city is home ...

A study of the top five Billboard songs every year from 1950 to 2023—a list that includes hits like “Hey Jude” by the Beatles, “Vogue” by Madonna and “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga—found that popular ...