With two new albums from members of Fifth Harmony out now, a look back at other pop singers who took off on their own.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Towa Bird’s Bouncy Revenge Rock, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Camila Cabello, Wilco, Xavi and others.
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Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 84
As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock ’n’ roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher.
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A Night Out in New York With Sabrina Fuentes of the Band Pretty Sick
Hitting New York’s East Village with Sabrina Fuentes, the 24-year-old frontwoman of the band Pretty Sick.
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Celine Dion Can Only Be Herself
The singer’s over-the-top sincerity and expressiveness were once seen as irredeemably uncool. In the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” they have become her superpowers.
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Mary Timony Is an Indie-Rock Hero. Her Other Gig? Mentor.
The songwriter and guitarist has long been a staple of the Washington, D.C., scene. Teaching guitar to young students helped her realize she has even more to offer.
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After a Brief Run, ‘Tommy’ Revival to Close on Broadway
“The Who’s Tommy,” which has a rock score by Pete Townshend, will end on July 21. A national tour is in the works.
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How Chappell Roan’s Stylist Turned Her Into a Swan for ‘The Tonight Show’
Genesis Webb helps the rising pop star put together drag-inspired looks that are “glamorous, but also ugly and confusing.”
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‘Shifty Shellshock,’ Crazy Town’s Lead Singer, Dies at 49
He was the frontman for the rap-rock band Crazy Town, which was most known for the hit song “Butterfly.”
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‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Review: You Saw the Best in Me
Dion’s voice made her a star. A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video brings her back to Earth, showing her intimate struggles with stiff person syndrome.
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Mavis Staples Is an American Institution. She’s Not Done Singing Yet.
After more than seven decades onstage, the gospel and soul great decided last year that it was time to retire. Then she realized she still had work to do.
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Taylor Swift Notches a Ninth Week at No. 1 With New CD Versions
The singer’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” now has the second-most weeks at No. 1 of any Swift album.