The Best Songs of the Year

by Marlow Stern Dec 28, 2012 4:45 AM EST

From Taylor Swift’s dubstep-pop gem to Jack White’s furious shredding, the best songs of 2012. MORE

The Best Music Albums of 2012

by Marlow Stern Dec 26, 2012 4:45 AM EST

From Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange” to Taylor Swift’s “Red,” the best music albums of the year. MORE

Christmas Lyrics Decoded

by Kevin Fallon Dec 25, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Who is Parson Brown? A glossary of what all those strange phrases in classic Christmas songs mean. MORE

Christmas’s Most Polarizing Song

by Kevin Fallon Dec 24, 2012 4:45 AM EST

‘Christmas Shoes’ co-writer Eddie Carswell tells Kevin Fallon about penning the saddest holiday... MORE

Nas Sued by Kidnapping Victim

Dec 22, 2012 10:00 PM EST

Who was abducted when rapper failed to show for concert. MORE

Rising Stars of 2013

by Kevin Fallon Dec 19, 2012 4:45 AM EST

See photos of the actors and musicians poised to become household names over the next 12 months. MORE

Johnny’s World

by Robert Michael Poole Dec 17, 2012 12:00 AM EST

Japan’s elusive boy-band kingpin speaks out. By Robert Michael Poole MORE

The 12-12-12 Show’s Best Moments

by The Daily Beast Video Dec 12, 2012 11:30 PM EST

From the Boss to the Who to Kanye West, the Sandy relief concert was full of highlights.... MORE

The Sandy Concert Spoilers

by Winston Ross Dec 12, 2012 7:50 PM EST

Scalpers resold many of the 12-12-12 hurricane benefit tickets for a king’s ransom.... MORE

Will.i.am, Fashion Designer?

by Corbin Chamberlin Dec 12, 2012 4:45 AM EST

The Black Eyed Peas singer and political activist has collaborated with a Japanese designer on a... MORE

12 Biggest Christmas Song Fails

by Kevin Fallon Dec 10, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Kevin Fallon rounds up the worst attempts by music’s biggest stars to create the next Christmas hit.... MORE

Mexico's Queen of Banda Dies

by Nina Strochlic Dec 9, 2012 10:00 PM EST

Nina Strochlic on how a plane crash ended the life of a star who planned to become the Latina Oprah.... MORE