Pop's global rise influences anime soundtracks; blending vibrant beats with storytelling for a unique cultural and musical fusion.

Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! is based on the manga series by writer Benigashira and artist Muramitsu. The anime series is streaming on Crunchyroll on Wednesdays.

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Bruce Springsteen has written songs on just about every topic under the sun in his illustrious career. We don't associate him too much with heartbreak songs, in part because he has tended to ...

These emo and pop punk love songs from the early 2000s are the perfect soundtrack for those 'butterfly in my tummy' feels. A little bit of pop punk, a bit of electronica, a lot of heart ...

A Turkish saying reveals the secret of true love. It involves two stages of falling in love. Initial attraction is based on surface qualities. Real love develops when we accept our partner's ...

All but three of those top hits came during the 1990s, when she released songs including “Vision of Love,” “Hero” and “Fantasy.” Her later No. 1 hits include 2008’s “Touch My Body ...

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Two songs from Emilia Pérez appear on the shortlist. By Paul Grein UPDATE ( Dec. 20): Robbie Williams’ song “Forbidden Road” was removed from the 2025 Oscar shortlist for best original song ...