This episode of Billboard Explains looks at how Kendrick Lamar conquered the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. Watch.

Warren was already a hit-making songwriter when Kesha was born in 1987.

This week's Executive Turntable features BMI, UMPG, Concord, prairy, ShopKeeper Management, MLC, NAMM, Dept. of Connection and more industry job news.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” a statement shared to BBC reads. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the ...

Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band's chart-topping, self-titled 1987 album. By Ashley Iasimone John Sykes ...

Between 1964-65, she placed five songs on the Billboard Hot 100, with “As Tears Go By” climbing ... it’s purely a statement of fact. Listen here. On the 1987 album of the same name, Faithfull takes ...

In collaboration with Harold Faltermeyer, Stevens won a Grammy in 1987 for best pop instrumental performance (orchestra, group or soloist) for “Top Gun Anthem” from the Billboard 200-topping ...

Les Misérables won in 1987. Hairspray won in 2003. Of the other three, Grease lost in 1972 to Two Gentlemen of Verona, ...

Les Misérables won in 1987. Hairspray won in 2003. Of the other three, Grease lost in 1972 to Two Gentlemen of Verona, Chicago lost in 1976 to A Chorus Line. Into the Woods lost in 1988 to The ...