Steven J. Horowitz
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How Louis Bell Went From Boston Basements to The Top of the Hot 100 With Post Malone
At a time when there’s no clear path to the top of the charts, Louis Bell (as well as other cover stars Starrah, Victoria Monét and Frank Dukes) is making Hot 100 pop more collaborative, more diverse and more intensely personal. → Read More
LA Pride Festival 2019: Meghan Trainor Impresses, Years & Years and MNEK Shine
“I promise,” she continued, “I’ll be by your side, supporting you and loving you, for the rest of your life. Forever. I promise you that,” Trainor said. → Read More
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Light It Up, Debut New Song at Inaugural Go West Fest
Go West Fest featured a robust lineup of performers spanning Pussy Riot and Carlie Hanson to Allie X and Leland, an event geared strictly towards supporting the community that unequivocally supports the artists in return. → Read More
Gregg Alexander Interview: New Radicals, Retiring & How Songs Can 'Start a Revolution'
The songwriter and mastermind behind late '90s group New Radicals has quit the business three times. But he still finds a way back. → Read More
21 Under 21: Billie Eilish, 16 And Going on a Billion Streams
Last year’s 'don’t smile at me' EP peaked at No. 3 on Alternative Albums, and “lovely,” her meditative duet with Khalid, hit No. 78 on the Hot 100. Next, she’s trying to capture the energy of her live shows -- she headlined a sold-out U.S. tour of clubs last October -- on her debut full-length, out in 2019. → Read More
Katy Perry (Literally) Snatches Wigs, Brings Hits to Intimate Los Angeles Show for Citi Sound Vault
The 33-year-old played hits from her catalog during the one-off show. → Read More
Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' Producer Breaks Down Key Tracks
“This is a career-defining album for her, because it shows that she’s an artist willing to take risks and put her heart on her sleeve in her music,” says Savan Kotecha, who worked on Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' tracks "No Tears Left to Cry" and "God Is a Woman." → Read More
TBHits Talks Backstory on 'Pete Davidson,' 'Goodnight n Go' From Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener'
The musician also provides an update on his signees Social House. → Read More
Janet Jackson Producer Harmony Samuels Interview: On 'Made for Now' & Upcoming EP
The London-born artist describes Jackson as "not a woman of just one genre of music -- she's all genres of music." → Read More
Amy Winehouse's Photographer Reflects on Portraits: See the Pics
“There was familiarity between us -- right off the bat,” says photographer Blake Wood, recalling when he met Amy Winehouse at mutual friend Kelly Osbourne’s house in 2007. → Read More
What Carly Rae Jepsen Superfans Really Think of 'Call Me Maybe'
A Carly Rae “Jepfriend” on why her fans -- and Jepsen herself -- stand by the supernova single that launched her to stardom → Read More
Harry Styles Brings 'Live On Tour' to Final Performances in Inglewood, Calif.
The singer brought his tour to a close with special guest Kacey Musgraves. → Read More
Gwen Stefani Brings No Doubt and Solo Hits to Life at Energizing Las Vegas Debut
The pop superstar made her Las Vegas debut at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. → Read More
Alessia Cara Interview: On New Single 'Growing Pains,' Grammy Backlash & Sophomore Album 'The Pains of Growing'
The Canadian singer reflects on success in the wake of her debut album. → Read More
The Internet's Syd Wants to Be 'A Pioneer' For Queer Women
As her R&B group The Internet preps its fourth album, the singer looks to become a beacon for other women. → Read More
Kim Petras: 'I've Been Asked If I Was Transgender Because It's Trendy'
Kim Petras aims, unapologetically, for mainstream pop stardom. → Read More
Kehlani, Tove Lo and Kim Petras Triumph at Pride LA 2018
Additional performances included CeCe Peniston, Keri Hilson, Icona Pop and Leland. → Read More
Gnash's 'Imagine If' Video: Watch The New Visual
The singer teases his debut full-length album, arriving this fall. → Read More
Kanye West and Kid Cudi Debut 'Kids See Ghosts' Album in Santa Clarita
West continued his G.O.O.D. Music rollout with an exclusive listening session in California. → Read More
Nas, Cardi B, Miguel and More to Headline Atlanta's ONE Musicfest 2018: Exclusive
The lineup for ONE Musicfest 2018 has been announced, with a slew of artists heading down to Atlanta, Ga. for the ninth incarnation of the event. Now a two-day celebration of live music, this year's festivities are slated to take place at Central Park on Sept. 8-9, with tickets available at the festival's website. Nas, Cardi B and Miguel are slated to headline, while additional performers… → Read More