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13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

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13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

By Photo Illustration by The New York Times Photo Mike CoppolaG

13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

Abrams, Gracie (1999- ) audio-neutral-informative Billboard (Magazine) Lady Gaga Mars, Bruno

13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now

A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

By Photo Illustration by The New York Times Photo Mike CoppolaG

Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

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Lady Gaga Sells ‘Mayhem’ Hard. But Does It Work?

On Popcast, a discussion about the singer’s latest “return to form” album and whether her aggressive promotion of it adds up to anything new.

By Photo Illustration by The New York Times Photo Chris Pizzell

Bruno Mars Is Pop’s Most Reliable Male Star. Who Is He, Really?

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Bruno Mars Is Pop’s Most Reliable Male Star. Who Is He, Really?

A schmaltzy ballad. A bubble-gum pop song. A raunchy rap anthem. All three Hot 100 hits feature Mars, a blockbuster singer and songwriter who is largely a cipher.

By Shaad DSouza