Pop music has gotten sadder over the last 50 years

Surprisingly, some societal traumas like COVID-19 seemed to improve lyric positivity. Credit: Srdjan Randjelovic / Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Debating the merits of today’s popular music versus the hits of the past is largely a matter of taste.Continue Reading

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Kenneth Schmitt for Leadership in Ecotourism and Sustainability

Mr. Schmitt’s professional journey reflects a diverse and adaptive career marked by entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual exploration and resilience. KAHULUI, HI, December 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kenneth Schmitt has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis ofContinue Reading

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Ranks in the Top 20 on Billboard’s List of Music Biopics With the Highest Worldwide Grosses

The films on this list cover a wide range of genres, including rap, classical, country, Latin and contemporary Christian. 12/14/2025 Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen attend a Q&A hosted by Spotify for top Spotify fans on October 14, 2025 in London, England. Dave Benett/Getty Images Springsteen: Deliver Me FromContinue Reading

California’s role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display

California’s potential to lead a national Democratic comeback was on full display as party leaders from across the country recently gathered in downtown Los Angeles. But is the party ready to bet on the Golden State? Appearances at the Democratic National Committee meeting by the state’s most prominent Democrats, formerContinue Reading