Character Counts: Songs in the Oscar Race Go Beyond Just Being Pretty Tunes

The best movie songs are the ones that illuminate character, summarize the story or otherwise add a new dimension to the film ...

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Forget the Needle Drops — One of the Best Songs to Come Out of ‘Stranger Things’ Was Never in the Show

Back in 2021, Hannah’s love of all things nerdy collided with her passion for writing — and she hasn’t stopped since. She ...
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There Is Only One Kate Hudson

The star discusses her physical and emotional transformation to play Claire Sardina, a real-life Neil Diamond tribute singer, in the drama 'Song Sung Blue.' ...

Bruno Mars Parties with Himself in New Music Video for 'I Just Might': 'The Self Proclaimed Aura Lord Is Back'

Bruno Mars released the music video for his new single "I Just Might" on Friday, Jan. 9. The song is the first offering from ...

Hilary Duff Shares Snippet of Risqué New Song amid Mom Group Drama as Husband Matthew Koma Says 'That's My Girl'

Hilary Duff teased a sexy new song on Wednesday, Jan. 7, just one day after her husband Matthew Koma made headlines for ...

Every Song in the 'Stranger Things 5' Finale Explained — and What It Says About the Ending

Stranger Things has always been a show that has a song in its heart, and that was especially true of the finale. The Duffer ...