Love Actually continues to catch the attention of viewers worldwide. Released in 2003, the rom-com remains one of the main titles in the Christmas watchlist for many. With a striking ensemble cast, ...

With 2025 coming to a close, that means we've reached the halfway point for this decade. Difficult as that may be to believe, it is true, and it technically marks six full years of music, counting ...

Few pop songs from the early 90s match the longevity of Whitney Houston’s beloved cover of the Dolly Parton classic, “I Will Always Love You”. This song was originally used for the soundtrack of the ...

Humanity is driven at a biological level by two fundamental imperatives: avoid death and pursue lovin’. That’s why 90% of our art is about the latter, as the former is a bit of a bummer. However, some ...

After a remarkable 38 years with the station, much of it playing special requests and dedications as host of KOST’s (103.5 FM) “Love Songs on the KOST,” Karen Sharp has left the building. Her last ...

Months after Snoop Dogg raised hackles by expressing frustration with a same-sex couple who had a baby in the Pixar film "Lightyear," the rapper has launched an effort to teach kids about the many ...

Spanish Love Songs announced their forthcoming EP, A Brief Intermission in the Flattening of Time, out Nov. 21 via Pure Noise Records. It marks the first new release since 2023’s No Joy and was ...

Love hits different when it’s when it’s told through heartfelt lyrics on a song that you can’t stop replaying. From Faith Evans emotion-filled record, “Soon As I Get Home” to Ashford & Simpson’s ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

Songs about boyfriends can help us better communicate our feelings to those we love. Underrated pop star Sara Bareilles once said, “I’m not going to write you a love song ’cause you asked for it,” but ...