NEW YORK -- The top 7 on America Idol performed music from the Coldplay songbook and a dedication song for Mother's Day as they competed live coast-to-coast for a spot in the top 5. The two-hour ...

Artists often find their work gaining unexpected attention for the most unpredictable reasons. For example, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s "Murder on the Dancefloor" experienced a resurgence after being ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood to the Head climbs to a new peak of No.