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13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key | Playlist
13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key features songs by Durand Bernarr, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Moroney, Simon & Garfunkel, Tove Lo, and Valerie Simpson.
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Evergreen
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
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Evergreen
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years | Playlist
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.
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BRONZE AVERY, DOG SAY? | Beaming with Pride
In the 75th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “DOG SAY?” performed by queer black pop artist BRONZE AVERY.
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Evergreen
11 Rousing ROOM Songs | Playlist
11 Rousing ROOM Songs features songs by John Legend, kwn, Luke Combs, Malcolm Todd, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Stevie Nicks.
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LGBTQ
Greyson Chance, DIRTY LAUNDRY | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Greyson Chance continues to ‘eat and leave no crumbs’ with “DIRTY LAUNDRY,” a single from his fifth LP, BOYSTOWN.
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Evergreen
13 Songs Where the Apparel is King | Playlist
15 Songs Where the Apparel is King features songs by Dolly Parton, Jake Minch, Kehlani, Malcolm Todd, Steve Lacy, and Tears For Fears.
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Evergreen
13 Dazzling, Delightful, and Dynamic Duets | Playlist
13 Dazzling, Delightful, and Dynamic Duets features songs by Bill Medley, Brandon Lake, Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and Nelly.
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LGBTQ
DESTIN CONRAD, FAVORITE LOVER | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With a knack for bops, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter DESTIN CONRAD gives listeners an irresistibly delicious treat with “FAVORITE LOVER.”
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LGBTQ
Troye Sivan, She’s the Best | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated, South African-born, Australian artist Troye Sivan takes risks on “She’s the Best,” the lead single and title track from his fourth studio album.
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kwn & DESTIN CONRAD, all fours | Dazzling Duets
In the 32nd edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), contemporary R&B artists kwn and DESTIN CONRAD collaborate on “all fours.”