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Annie Zaleski

Annie Zaleski is a New York Times best-selling author and journalist who's written books about Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Duran Duran and Christmas songs.

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Arts & Entertainment

7 Ways We Have Listened to Music: Photos

Physical media doesn't just play music—it shapes how we experience it.

Arts & Entertainment

What Billy Joel’s Songs Say About American History

Billy Joel’s music offers a soundtrack to America’s changing landscape.

Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney Host the 2nd Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit "Open Hearts, Clear Mines" - Stage

1960s

How The Beach Boys and the Beatles Pushed Each Other to Greatness

The competition between the two bands led to some of the most forward-looking and influential music of all time.

Arts & Entertainment

How Did ‘Sweet Caroline’ Become a Stadium Anthem?

The Red Sox aren’t the only team to use Neil Diamond's song for energizing crowds.

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Annie Zaleski

Latest from this author

7 Ways We Have Listened to Music: Photos

What Billy Joel’s Songs Say About American History

How The Beach Boys and the Beatles Pushed Each Other to Greatness

How Did ‘Sweet Caroline’ Become a Stadium Anthem?