From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

2025 has been a great year for film. From fresh successes such as Paul Thomas Anderson's masterful One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed vampire drama Sinners to triumphant reboots and ...

The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record by far, with 2025 almost tied with 2023 for second place. With ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. In the 2025 job market, hiring slowed as employers became more ...

Of everything I saw on TV in 2025, the one show I thought was the very best, and has haunted me ever since, was the four-part Netflix drama Adolescence. It's the story of a young teen accused of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlyn Ho is CEO of Rikka, focusing on technology and privacy issues. In 2025, the United States made some of its most ...