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Starship, We Built This City → The Flops

In the 14th edition of The Flops (2026), we examine Starship’s questionable, contradictory pop hit, “We Built This City.”

In the 36th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers collaborate on the number-one hit “Islands In the Stream.”

In the 104th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “9 to 5” by the beloved music and cultural icon Dolly Parton.

15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs features songs by Beartooth, Ethel Cain, Future, Justin Bieber, Kim Carnes, and The Platters.

In the 17th edition of Face Off (2026), Shocking Blue and Bananarama face off for the best rendition of “Venus.”

13 Songs That Highlight The Number TWO features songs by Arlo Parks, BTS, Céline Dion, Drake, Klovis Gaynor, and William Bell.

11 Dirty Songs Filled with Dirt features songs by Christina Aguilera, Chlöe & Timbaland, Don Henley, Michael Jackson, and Tyler Childers.

13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key features songs by Durand Bernarr, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Moroney, Simon & Garfunkel, Tove Lo, and Valerie Simpson.

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.

In the 91st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band.

11 Rousing ROOM Songs features songs by John Legend, kwn, Luke Combs, Malcolm Todd, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Stevie Nicks.