• Mariah Carey, Madonna and TLC: The Longest Hot 100 Streaks of 1995

    TLC celebrated the beginning of its longest streak on the Hot 100 on this date 20 years ago, as "Waterfalls" topped the singles charts for seven weeks afterward. Now, the Hot 100 is different than the Billboard 200 in that it's rare for any one album to top the chart for more than a few weeks, while songs can rack up huge runs on their chart. For example, only two albums have been at no. 1 for more than one week during 2015 (Taylor Swift's 1989 and Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly), while Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" has ruled the Hot 100 for 14 weeks thus far (the other 14 weeks have been split between Swift and Wiz Khalifa). Five songs managed to stay at no. 1 for seven weeks or more during 1995...so at least 35 of the year's 52 weeks were owned by just five songs. Check out the playlist of '95's most popular tracks.

  • The Eagles' 5 No. 1 Hits May Surprise You (Hint: 'Already Gone' Ain't One)

    Today marks the 40th anniversary of The Eagles' "One of These Nights" getting to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Getting to the top of the pop charts is one of the most difficult accomplishments in music, even for a major act (and even more difficult than topping the Billboard 200 albums chart). The Eagles has managed to do it five times across the band's lengthy career, and that's nothing to yawn at. Music Times decided to check out what five songs managed to peak on the chart...and were fairly surprised at what we found. If you were expecting "Take It Easy," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Already Gone" or other lasting hits from Their Greatest Hits...be prepared to be surprised.

  • Mariah Carey Smartest of Pop Stars? New Lyric Study Says 'Yes'

    How much can you tell about someone based on the music they listen to? Well, if you believe one study from SeatSmart, you may come away thinking that everyone who listens to music is an idiot, based on the average reading level required to comprehend the lyrics of popular songs. The blog comprised its surprising findings by gathering every song from the last 10 years that has spent three or more weeks atop the pop, country, rock or hip-hop charts and then come up with an average reading level for each. The results are bad all around.

  • Billboard Hot 100 vs. Official Charts Company: Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa and 40 Years of No. 1s

    Few people realize just how different the music across the pond is from that we listen to in America, that the Hot 100 doesn't exist in the UK, and that its equivalent to our singles chart doesn't just feature a whole bunch of American artists with even more One Direction and Ellie Goulding tracks. Music Times is looking back at the last five decades of music, and at the no. 1 hits on April 2 every ten years on the spot, going back to 1975. The ultimate contest, of course, is which country has better taste. Last month the win went to the UK in the best-of-five showdown. This month features Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Mariah Carey and more in the field.

  • Mariah Carey 'Infinity' Music Video: Diva Joins Match.com, Rocks Vegas in Glam Gowns [WATCH]

    Mariah Carey is launching off to "Infinity" in her new music video, but she may have to go through a few bum dates before she finds the guy to follow up ex-husband Nick Cannon. Today (June 2), the record-setting diva premiered her new music video from her best-of album From #1 to Infinity, featuring her new life and love in Las Vegas as she tackles her residency at Caesar's Palace.

  • The Charts and The Gulf War: Mariah Carey, MC Hammer and Aerosmith

    Memorial Day 2015 bears a special significance for two reasons: More importantly, it's the first time in 14 years that the holiday has been celebrated with no American troops involved in a "major ground war," and it's also the 25th anniversary of the first invasion of Iraq during the Gulf War. We at Music Times can do little but throw out our thanks to those who have served and those who currently serve in the United States military, but we wanted to check out what the Billboard charts looked like on both dates, August 2, 1991 and October 7, 2001, the dates when Americans last became embroiled in foreign combat.

  • Michael Jackson, Prince and More: The Best of The Apollo's Last 30 Years

    New York City is full of famous music venues but few if any can live up to the flory of The Apollo Theater in Harlem, which has hosted the legendary Amateur Night for more than 50 years, as well as playing host to James Brown's Live at the Apollo, which many consider to be among the greatest live albums of all time. Few realize the dark period the venue went through during the '70s and '80s however, totaling nearly ten years where the famous stage was closed. It would be bought and given a shot in the arm however, reopening during May 1985, ready again to host the rowdiest of concerts. Music Times has dug through the last 30 years to find some of the most momentous events and great concerts held at The Apollo since it reopened.

  • Mariah Carey 'Infinity' Music Video Teaser: Glam Squad Preps Singer for Las Vegas Show in 30-Second Snippet

    It's shaping up to be quite the busy month for Mariah Carey. She's kicked off her Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace and released her new single "Infinity." Now, fresh off a performance of that track and her 1990 classic "Vision of Love" at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, MiMi is prepping for the release of her new "Infinity" music video, releasing a 30-second teaser for the forthcoming visual.

  • BBMAs 2015: Mariah Carey Performs 'Vision Of Love,' 'Infinity' to Celebrate Vegas Residency

    The first hour of the show featured the likes of Wiz Khalifa, John Legend and Van Halen. They brought out another legend that has graced the charts countless times, Mariah Carey, who is in the midst of an attempted career revival with new music and Las Vegas residency. Idina Menzel opened for Carey with a flattering introduction that featured her various chart accomplishments including 18 top 100 hits, the longest number one track and much more. However, the "Without You" singer needed no introduction and launched into medley of songs old and new, performing "Vision Of Love" with "Infinity."
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