Pharrell Williams says writing 'Happy' broke him. It went on to become one of the biggest songs of the 2010s.

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Pharrell Williams speaking at a special screening of his film "Piece by Piece."

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Listen to Green Day’s Best Song on a Big Mouth Billie Bass

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Sean Combs' once-lucrative business empire is drying up. Here's where it stands.

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Sean Combs' income streams have taken loss after loss since allegations of sexual abuse came to light last year.

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Chappell Roan has frustrated fans by canceling shows. PR experts say she made the right call.

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Spotify’s New Offline Backup Playlists Will Be a Game Changer for Frequent Flyers

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My daughter was excited to see Chappell Roan live. When she canceled our concert, it gave me space to teach a valuable lesson.

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The author says that she was able to teach her daughter valuable lessons about work and mental health thanks to Chappell Roan taking care of herself.

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How experts craft 14 instruments from around the world

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From American-made Martin acoustic guitars in Pennsylvania to handcrafted ceremonial gongs in Thailand, we traveled the world to uncover the stories behind how different musical instruments are made.

Chappell Roan dropping out of a music festival had an unexpected upside for fans of queer pop

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Katie Gavin of MUNA performs at the All Things Go music festival.

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Taylor Swift used a familiar PR move to signal her support of Brittany Mahomes. This time, it backfired.

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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.

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Selena Gomez is a billionaire. She joins 4 other musicians in this elite club.

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Most of Gomez's wealth comes from Rare Beauty.

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