So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...

Many fans are eager to learn if Taylor Swift has written a song about Selena Gomez. The longstanding friendship between the two stars has led to widespread speculation that some of Swift’s lyrics may ...

In short, another example of their uncanny ability to write great movie musical songs. "A musical is a musical," Menken said during a recent interview with IndieWire. "It is a good song if it moves ...

Songwriting is an especially powerful tool used by music therapists. It opens a path to access, verbalize, and express feelings that are otherwise often difficult to process. It harnesses creativity, ...

Sometimes the biggest hits of an artist's careers are the songs that help their fans the most. Dementia is a truly horrible disease, and the Aldean family is pulling back the curtain on their lives to ...

Yesterday (April 14), Katy Perry made pop music history when she became the first pop artist to go to space. She, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sanchez stepped ...

If you can’t beat them, eat them. That’s essentially what an ambitious, try-anything songwriter and a young rock band from Pennsylvania were thinking back in 1970 when they teamed up to write and ...

Singer Bill Medley thought "Dirty Dancing" was a "porno movie." — -- When it comes to writing a love song, Diane Warren knows a thing or two about what makes a great one. The songwriter, who ...

EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony-nominated lyricist Glenn Slater continue their musical partnership with Netflix's animated gem "Spellbound." Ahead, they walk IndieWire through the magical ...