Dolly Parton has written countless beloved songs, but her own favorite is a one-hit wonder released in 1977. A fan asked, "Favorite song that's not yours?" Parton responded, "I always loved the song, ...

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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

“White Christmas” might be the best-selling Christmas song ever, but the song’s backstory has less to do with tidings of comfort and joy than it does with the tragedy of loss and war. Written by ...

More than 40 children aged from just one-year-old have been brought home in time for the holidays by a police operation after being snatched by sex traffickers. A total of 43 missing children, from ...

“As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music,” Obama wrote while sharing the ...

From left: Michael B Jordan in 'Sinners,' Jessie Buckley in 'Hamnet' and Chase Infiniti in 'One Battle After Another' WB/Focus Features/WB Barack Obama has unveiled his favorite films, books and songs ...