Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor returns to the U.K. charts ...

Madonna has called out the "ageism and misogyny" that followed her appearance at the Grammys by quoting a pair of Beyoncé songs. The queen of pop took the stage Sunday night to introduce Sam Smith and ...

January 23 -- While the nominees are a blend of throwbacks and newcomers, the first two acts announced as performers at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards are ones with enduring success: U2 and Madonna.