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The group Pentatonix are known for their a capella renditions of Christmas classics. They used to start touring after Thanksgiving, but this year they kicked off on Nov. 8. “We’re like, ‘well, we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. K-pop superstars G-Dragon, Jennie, Rosé, PLAVE and IVE top the ...

To make a list is immediately to begin second-guessing it. This year that’s especially true below the Top 10, in my list of 20 runner-up albums, for which I had double that many candidates I could ...

The Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2025 has announced this year’s Top 10 artists! The first round of voting for the upcoming award ceremony took place from November 20 to December 4, with Melon users ...

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