Author: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY

The American Music Awards spotlighted numerous first-time performers, including Olivia Rodrigo, and star power from BTS, JLo and Bruno Mars.

On ‘SNL,’ Pete Davidson enlisted Marc Cohn and Method Man for a parody of Cohn’s hit “Walking in Memphis,” called “Walking in Staten,” as in Island.

The Thanksgiving episode of “SNL” featured Cecily Strong’s Judge Jeanine talking about the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and James Austin Johnson as Trump.

Genesis has started its final tour of North America as the health of singer Phil Collins requires him to be seated and his son Nic to play drums.

Adele debuted three songs from her upcoming album, “30,” during her CBS TV special and talked to Oprah Winfrey about Rich Paul, weight loss and divorce.

Graeme Edge, the drummer and founding member of prog-rock veterans The Moody Blues, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 80. He was the last original member.

Billy Joel resumed his hits-filled residency at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 5 after a 20-month delay caused by the pandemic.

Steven Van Zandt, known for his colorful presence in Springsteen’s E Street Band, reveals his personal history in new book.

Rapper Lil Nas X released his long-awaited debut album, “Montero,” a collection of heartfelt, musically diverse songs and guest appearances.

Between artists making long-awaited returns and stellar debut performances, the 2021 VMAs maintained a level of watch-ability absent for years.