• 4 One-Hit Wonders From The Last Decade

    There are no official criteria for a "one-hit wonder," and it might be jumping the gun to call them as such. But for the time being, here are 7 of the one-hit wonders from the last decade:
  • Ylvis Share New Video For 'Trucker's Hitch,' 'The Fox' Singers Branch Out To Country

    One of the most unlikely pop hits of 2013 was "The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis, which hit the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received nearly 450 million Youtube views. Today, the duo, consisting of brothers Vegard and Bard Ylvisaker, is at it again with the release of their new single "Trucker's Hitch," which takes the EDM of "The Fox" and blends it with a more Avicii-style country/electronic hybrid. Of course, the point of Ylvis' songs aren't the music itself as much as the lyrics, which this time around are about the difficulties of tying a trucker's hitch knot.
  • Best Viral Music Hits of 2013

    There's no denying it: 2013 was the year of the viral video music hit. Billboard began incorporating YouTube hits and other streaming video services into its Hot 100 formula this year, leading to some bizarre smash hits. As 2013 comes to a close, it's time to remember the viral videos that had an impact on Internet culture, the charts and out hearts.
  • RIAA Issues Platinum/Gold Single and Album Certifications for Fall 2013

    Some of music's biggest acts are getting an early Christmas gift of gold and platinum. Today (Dec. 11), the RIAA released its list of songs and albums that have gone gold or platinum over the last two months, and the long list features both familiar names and some unexpected gems.
  • YouTube's Top Trending Video of 2013 is 'The Fox'

    So, what does the fox say? In 2013, it seems like the answer is "massive viral success." YouTube announced its top trending videos of 2013, and Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis topped everything off with their ridiculous hit single, "The Fox."
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