When Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri started working on the music for The Polar Express, they had no idea what the film's final song would be — or how iconic it would become. The Christmas classic, ...

Whether people believe in magic, artists have often been inspired to write about it — not so much regarding magicians who perform tricks like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but more about the essence ...

There are plenty of reasons to love Practical Magic, including the bewitching soundtrack. The beloved 1998 film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as witchy sisters has become a fall classic, ...

A song from The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour was inspired by a mishap from the band’s press officer. George Harrison received all credit for the song even though Paul McCartney helped create it. Paul ...

When Lady Gaga debuted her latest single “Abracadabra” during the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, it brought to mind another song with the same name. That song, by the Steve Miller Band, played a crucial role in ...

Even John Lennon and Paul McCartney couldn't remember who wrote the music for In My Life. Stats to the rescue! CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author ...

And baby said… Dance magic dance! Jim Henson brought joy to countless childhoods, and Labyrinth showcased his talents along with David Bowie‘s. Henson combined powers once again with Brian Froud to ...

Years ago a friend of mine invited me to attend a workshop led by Tom Jackson, a top live music producer. Tom has spent his career working with artists as diverse and popular as Taylor Swift to ...

In this installment of Practical Magic, Lisa Stardust explains song magic, and how to use music to manifest your dreams. Always remember that magic is for believers, but this column can also simply ...

Kaye Donachie’s work is invariably poetic in execution and even in titling-- “And the Magical Song Swells and Weaves Away” (2006) is a vertical-oriented oil on canvas with a beautiful blue tonality ...

U-Treasure announced the release of a new ring inspired by the “Magical Girl and Chocolate” song by popular Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku. The ring costs 18,700 yen (or approximately $120.82) and ...