Music

Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949), nicknamed the "Piano Man," is one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 160 million records and ranking as the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. Growing up in Long Island, he dropped out of high school to pursue music, and after a few early bands,...

Attila was a short-lived American rock duo from New York City, formed in 1969 by Billy Joel and Jon Small after leaving the Hassles, featuring a unique instrumentation of only organ and drums. Their sole self-titled album, released on July 27, 1970, was a loud, heavy m...

Grandparents' Day is a secular holiday celebrated worldwide to honor the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, with its first recorded celebration taking place in Poland in 1965. The date varies significantly by country—for instance, Japan has observed it as a national hol...

Cardi B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar on October 11, 1992, in New York City) is an American rapper known for her energetic flow and outspoken lyrics, rising from the South Bronx to become a dominant force in popular music. Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy (2018), debuted at No. 1 on the...

An engagement ring (or betrothal ring) is a formal gift presented during a marriage proposal, symbolizing a commitment to future marriage, and in Western cultures it is typically worn by women on the left hand's ring finger, often featuring a diamond. The tradition traces back to ancient Rome (2nd cent...

Selena Gomez is a multi-talented American actress, singer, and businesswoman born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas. She rose to fame as a child star on Barney & Friends and became a household name playing Alex Russo in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). In mus...

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day annual event held at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee, founded in 2002 by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment after the cancellation of Knoxville's Hot Summer Nights concerts. Named after Creole slang for "a really good time" (...

Born in Michigan in 1958, Madonna became the "Queen of Pop" through constant reinvention and provocative explorations of social, political, sexual, and religious themes that sparked both controversy and critical acclaim. After moving to New York in 1978 to pursue dance, she rose to fame with her 1983 debut album and re...

Bruce Springsteen, born September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, is a legendary singer-songwriter known as "the Boss," who has released 21 studio albums over six decades, mostly with his backing band, the E Street Band. He achieved global fame with Born to Run (1975) and reached his com...

Ariana Madix (born June 24, 1985, in Melbourne, Florida) is a television personality, actress, and businesswoman best known for her 11-season run on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules (2013–2024). She is also a New York Times best-selling author, releasing her cocktail book Single AF Cocktails in Decem...