Chris Barilla
Associate Editor, MusicLocation: Nashville, Tenn and New York, NYEducation: Ramapo College of New JerseyA graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, Chris Barilla has worked as a journalist for over 10 years across a variety of topics including trending entertainment, political news, fashion, and automotive engineering. He regularly covers the latest happenings in the music world.
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The Meaning of "Cinderella" Changed Drastically After Steven Curtis Chapman Experienced Tragedy
What is the meaning of Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Cinderella"? Unpacking what the singer meant behind the hit song.
Marie Osmond Shared This Interesting Tidbit About How She Stays Healthy
What's going on with Marie Osmond's health? The singer and entertainer has been in the spotlight for decades, but is she doing okay now?
Get Ready, Lana Del Rey Fans, Her New Album Is on the Way!
What is Lana Del Rey's new album's release date? Fans are hotly anticipating a new release from the award-winning singer.
Marvin Gaye's Ex-Wife, Janis Hunter Gaye, Has Died at 66 Years Old
What was Janis Hunter Gaye's cause of death? The ex-wife of late singer Marvin Gaye died in December 2022, but what was the reason behind it?
The Cramps' "Goo Goo Muck" Is Catapulting to the Top of the Charts Thanks to 'Wednesday'
What is the meaning of "Goo Goo Muck"? What are its streaming numbers like? The song is getting a lot of attention thanks to 'Wednesday.'
Kirstie Alley Didn't Hide Her Affinity for Donald Trump When She Was Alive
Was Kirstie Alley in support of Donald Trump? She had some controversial political beliefs while she was alive, but what do we know about them?
Lauren Spencer Smith Grooves Through the Good and Bad of Relationships in "Fingers Crossed"
What is the meaning of Lauren Spencer Smith's song, "Fingers Crossed"? Let's unpack the Canadian singer's hit track and the meaning behind it.
'Street Outlaws' Star John Odom's Life as a Successful Entrepreneur and Racer Has Made Him a Millionaire
What is 'Street Outlaws' star John Odom's net worth? Unpacking the known details surrounding the reality star's finances and personal life.
You Probably Didn't Know These Interesting Details About Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash's Friendship
Were Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley ever friends? Unpacking the relationship between two of music's biggest stars ever.
'George and Tammy' Dives Into the Lives of Country Music Stars Tammy Wynette and George Jones
Tammy Wynette and George Jones' relationship is a definitive one in country music history, but how did it come to be? Here's what we know.
Shania Twain Revealed That She "Flattened" Her Breasts to Escape Stepfather's Abuse
Who is Shania Twain's stepfather? She just made some pretty harrowing allegations about how he behaved around her when she was younger.
Morgan Wallen Weighs Love and Addiction in "One Thing at a Time"
What is the meaning of Morgan Wallen's new song, "One Thing at at Time"? Here's what the country singer meant on the fan-favorite song.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton Have Been as Close as Kin for Decades
Is Billy Ray Cyrus actually related to country music legend Dolly Parton? Here's what we know about their relationship.
Willie Nelson's Legendary Career in Country Music Has Made Him a Multi-Millionaire
What is Willie Nelson's net worth? The singer is one of the most iconic living stars in all of country music, but how much money has he made?
Spotify Has a Lot of Wacky Music Genres — How Are They Determined?
Spotify's music genres are vast and varied, so we're here to explain what exactly is going on with the categorization on the music streaming app.
Spotify Wrapped Is a Year-Long Culmination of Your Regular Listening Habits
When does Spotify Wrapped start collecting data? Here's how to get the edge-up and be in an artist's top percent of listeners next year.
David Foster Has Been Married to His Wife Katharine McPhee Since 2019
Who is David Foster's wife? He is famous for his work as a musician and composer, but who is he when he isn't performing? Learn about his spouse.
Winston Marshall Gave Fans Plenty of Context Into Why He Departed From Mumford & Sons
What is the controversy surrounding Winston Marshall, former member of Mumford & Sons? Here's what we know about the situation so far.
Spotify Wrapped Users Are Making Scathing Memes About Apple Music Replay
Apple Music Replay memes are afoot this time of year as users online compare it to its biggest nemesis: Spotify Wrapped.
You'd Be Shocked to Learn Just How Much Kanye West Is Paying in Child Support
How much is Ye, fka Kanye West, paying in child support? His divorce from Kim Kardashian has been expensive, to say the very least.
Metallica Proves That They're Still the Kings of Metal on "Lux Æterna"
What is the meaning of Metallica's new song "Lux Æterna"? Here's what we know about the track from the hit group.
Kanye West Left Tim Pool's Podcast Mid-Interview After Being Questioned About His Antisemitic Beliefs
Ye, fka Kanye West, left Tim Pool's podcast mid-interview after the host questioned some of his beliefs about Jewish people.
Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin Has Passed Away at Just 61 Years Old
What was Donald McEachin's cause of death? Here's what we know about the passing of the government representative from Virginia.
Andrea Bocelli Has Been Happily Married to His Wife, Veronica Berti, for Almost a Decade
Who is Andrea Bocelli's wife? The singer is world-renowned for his abilities, but what do we know about his family? Learn more here.
An Artist Is Considering Legal Action Against Cardi B Over Her Halloween Costume
Cardi B's Halloween costume has one artist contemplating a lawsuit against her. Here's what we know about the costume and the situation.
Kim Petras Is Defending Her Decision to Work With Dr. Luke Amid Kesha's Allegations
What did Kim Petras say about Dr. Luke? We've unpacked the latest details surrounding the controversy, which also involves allegations made by Kesha.
Was "Jingle Bells" Originally Intended to Be a Thanksgiving Song? Here's What to Know
Was "Jingle Bells" intended to be sung around Thanksgiving, not Christmas? Unpacking the history of the famed holiday track.
Singer Betty Who Has Been Happily Married to Her Husband, Zak Cassar, Since 2020
Is Betty Who married? The Australian singer has been making moves in music for over a decade now, but who is she outside of the spotlight?
What Does Greg Grippo Do for a Living? All About the Bachelor Nation Star
What is Greg Grippo's job? Details on the life of the former 'Bachelorette' contestant, who made waves on the 'Bachelor in Paradise' reunion.
Legendary Dr. Feelgood Guitarist Wilko Johnson Has Passed Away at 75 Years Old
What was Wilko Johnson's cause of death? The legendary guitarist is known for his work with the group Dr. Feelgood.
Corey Harrison From 'Pawn Stars' Has Faced Legal Trouble in the Past
Why did 'Pawn Stars' star Corey Harrison go to jail? Let's unpack what we know about the reality star's criminal history.
Burna Boy's "Alone" Touches on Some Pretty Heavy-Duty Emotional Topics
What is the meaning of "Alone"? Unpacking the Burna Boy track and the message the artist attempted to convey through it.
David Bowie's Son, Duncan Jones, Has an Issue With Donald Trump Using His Father's Music
Who are David Bowie's kids? The legendary singer left an undeniable impact on music, but what do we know about his offspring?
After Over a Decade Together, Brockhampton Has Officially Broken Up
Why did Brockhampton break up? As one of the most successful boy bands in hip hop history, what caused Brockhampton to call it quits?
"San Quentin" Sees Nickelback Reflecting on (Imaginary) Legal Woes
What is the meaning of "San Quentin"? Unpacking the lyrics of Nickelback's new hit song fresh off of the release of their latest album.
Taylor Swift Has Made a Statement to Address Fans Who Are Mad About the Ticketmaster Fiasco
Why is everyone mad at Taylor Swift? The singer has been caught up in a whirlwind of controversy ever since her tour tickets went on sale.
Maya Jama Is Shutting Down Rumors That She and Stormzy Are Back Together
Who is Stormzy dating? The British rapper just shocked fans by appearing with an old flame, but is anything actually happening between them?
Darius Rucker's Guest Appearance on 'Big Sky: Deadly Trails' Shocked Fans
Is Darius Rucker on 'Big Sky: Deadly Trails'? Here is what we know about the acclaimed musician's role on the hit television show.
Stephen Colbert Has Been Happily Married to His Wife for Over Two Decades
Who is Stephen Colbert's wife? He's famous for his comedic talent, but what do we know about his personal life? We have all the details.
Lizzo Just Facilitated the Ultimate Fan Moment by Giving Her AMA Dress Away to a Fan, Poet Aurielle Marie
Lizzo decided to give away her AMA dress to a TikTok follower, the poet Aurielle Marie, and the internet is buzzing over the selfless gesture.
Mariah Carey's Attempt to Trademark "Queen of Christmas" Has Been Shut Down
Mariah Carey's attempt to trademark the phrase "Queen of Christmas" is reportedly unsuccessful. Learn more about her bid and why she pursued it.
Rapper GloRilla Has, for the Most Part, Kept Her Private Life Exactly That
Who is GloRilla dating? Understanding the known details surrounding the breakout rap star's life outside of the spotlight.
21 Savage Made (and Then Walked Back on) Some Shady Comments About Nas
Is there beef between 21 Savage and Nas? Unpacking the situation between the "Her Loss" rapper and the veteran New York–based wordsmith.
After Taking TikTok by Storm, GAYLE's Viral Song "abcdefu" Has Made Its Way to the Grammys
GAYLE has taken TikTok by storm with "abcdefu," and it seems as though the track is getting some major attention off of the platform as well.
Bobby Flay Is Gushing About His Latest Girlfriend, Christina Pérez
Who is Bobby Flay dating now? He has been married quite a few times and been in a few relationships, but who is his latest boo?
Candace Cameron Bure Is Not Shy About Her Political Viewpoints
What has Candace Cameron Bure shared about her political views? The 'Full House' star has been outspoken about her beliefs for some time now.
Singer Ledisi Has Been Happily Married to Her Husband, Ronald T. Young, Since 2018
Who is Ledisi's husband? Furthermore, does she have any kids? Details on the singer's life outside of the spotlight.
Madonna Hits Back After 50 Cent Roasts Her on Social Media
Why are 50 Cent and Madonna beefing? The feud is unexpected, for sure. Here's what we know about the drama between the two megastars.
Nick Jonas Has Dated Plenty of Famous Women Over the Years
What do we know about Nick Jonas' relationship history? The teen heartthrob-turned bonafide star has dated some pretty big names in the past.
Louis Tomlinson's Recent Injury Has Forced Him to Postpone Upcoming Appearances
Louis Tomlinson has shared a health update with fans after an accident left him injured. Here's what we know about his current condition.
