The year’s best memoirs, biographies, history and more, as selected by the staff of The Washington Post’s Book World.

Today in Music History for Nov. 21: In 1877, Thomas Edison announced he invented a "talking machine" -- something that became known as the phonograph.

Genesis in front of the stage of A Midsummer Night's Dream festival, Knebworth Festival, UK, 22nd June 1978. | Credit: ...

Christmas is coming, folks, and it seems as though Santa came early! Yesterday, Saturday Night Live announced that on ...

On Dec. 20, 2025, Cher will return to 'Saturday Night Live' as the musical guest, her first time doing so since 1987.

For the 40th anniversary of the one-hit wonder, the film delves into the genesis of the song, the production of the video and ...

Guns N' Roses's 'Live Era ’87-’93' is a reminder of the power, showmanship, and irresistible attitude of the group at their ...

Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Louisiana-based All Star Automotive Group in the sale of its 15 franchises to the ...

The other thing that happened in the ‘80s is the advent of stable digital FM synthesis, often harsh and known for its bright ...

Barbie existed for two years before her companion Ken hit the scene. He's great at doing stuff, and he was Kenough to be the ...

The RSM Classic will take place from November 20 to November 23, and the winner will get $7 million and 500 Fedecup fall ...

These are three iconic male singers who scored a No. 1 single in 1987. Perhaps no one outside of Michael Jackson was as made for pop music as George Michael. When God created him, he made quite the ...