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5 Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

5 Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

In 1985, bands like Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, and A-ha all had huge hits. For kids in high school, those songs made that year the best of the decade.
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The Origin Story of the American Music Awards’ Most Durable Pop Promise

The Origin Story of the American Music Awards’ Most Durable Pop Promise

Exploring the history of the American Music Awards' Favorite New Artist award and its track record for predicting pop's next superstars.
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Why Selena Gomez’s AMAs Performances Remain So Rewatchable

Why Selena Gomez’s AMAs Performances Remain So Rewatchable

A deep dive into Selena Gomez's most iconic American Music Awards moments and why they form a compelling, emotional narrative for viewers.
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The Origin Story Behind the American Music Awards’ Populist Identity

The Origin Story Behind the American Music Awards’ Populist Identity

Discover the origin of the American Music Awards, born from a 1970s TV rivalry and Dick Clark's vision for a fan-driven alternative to the Grammys.
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14 Memorable AMAs Looks That Showed Pop Stars at Their Boldest

14 Memorable AMAs Looks That Showed Pop Stars at Their Boldest

A look back at 14 iconic American Music Awards outfits that perfectly captured the confidence and power of pop's biggest stars over the years.
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Why AMAs Genre Crossovers Work Best as Prime-Time Pop Experiments

Why AMAs Genre Crossovers Work Best as Prime-Time Pop Experiments

Explore how the American Music Awards strategically uses genre-bending performances to stay relevant and create viral moments in prime time.
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The Hidden Lore Behind the American Music Awards Artist of the Year Category

The Hidden Lore Behind the American Music Awards Artist of the Year Category

Explore the strange history, controversies, and fan-fueled drama behind the AMAs' most prestigious award, Artist of the Year.
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The Origin of the AMAs as Pop’s Alternative Awards-Show Power Center

The Origin of the AMAs as Pop’s Alternative Awards-Show Power Center

Learn how a TV network dispute and Dick Clark's vision led to the American Music Awards, a fan-voted rebellion against the Grammy establishment.
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Why Taylor Swift Fans Treat the American Music Awards Like a Victory Lap

Why Taylor Swift Fans Treat the American Music Awards Like a Victory Lap

For most artists, awards shows are nerve-wracking. For Taylor Swift and her fans, the fan-voted AMAs are a coronation. Here's why.
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How Rihanna’s AMAs Moments Turned Fashion Into Performance

How Rihanna’s AMAs Moments Turned Fashion Into Performance

Before pop stars were expected to be fashion moguls, Rihanna used the AMAs to craft a new kind of celebrity where style and performance were one.
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American Music Awards Beauty Is Where Pop Personas Become Visual Identity

American Music Awards Beauty Is Where Pop Personas Become Visual Identity

Exploring how artists like Taylor Swift and Christina Aguilera use the AMAs red carpet to strategically build and reinvent their public image.
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Madonna Was Told Her 1984 MTV VMAs Look Would Derail Her Career - Now It's Legendary

Madonna Was Told Her 1984 MTV VMAs Look Would Derail Her Career - Now It's Legendary

The lacy bridal look Madonna wore for her "Like a Virgin" VMA performance is iconic, but a wardrobe issue at the time had her manager seriously worried.