Maria Sherman

Maria Sherman

Freelancer Writer: words at BuzzFeed, MySpace, Billboard, Billboard.biz, The Big Takeover, The Village Voice, NME, Spinner, Rolling Stone

Joined April 2013 | 106 posts

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In conversation with Complex, Slowthai and a few of his closest collaborators share the recipe behind his hideous, triumphant third LP, 'UGLY.'

In conversation with Complex, Slowthai and a few of his closest collaborators share the recipe behind his hideous, triumphant third LP, 'UGLY.'

BY MARIA SHERMAN

The Recipe: Slowthai's 'UGLY'

From "U Smile" to "Love Yourself," Justin Bieber has had a long list of massive hits this decade. Here’s the very best of the Biebs.

From "U Smile" to "Love Yourself," Justin Bieber has had a long list of massive hits this decade. Here’s the very best of the Biebs.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

The Best Justin Bieber Songs

From “Diamonds” to “Rude Boy,” Rihanna has a long list of hits. Singles, deep cuts, and everything in between: Here are her 30 best songs.

From “Diamonds” to “Rude Boy,” Rihanna has a long list of hits. Singles, deep cuts, and everything in between: Here are her 30 best songs.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

The Best Rihanna Songs

From the start of her career to 'Everything Is Love,' we're counting down the best Beyoncé songs of all time.

From the start of her career to 'Everything Is Love,' we're counting down the best Beyoncé songs of all time.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

The Best Beyoncé Songs

From ‘N Sync to ‘Justified’ and beyond: Justin Timberlake is a pop powerhouse and music mogul. Here are his best, career-defining tracks.

From ‘N Sync to ‘Justified’ and beyond: Justin Timberlake is a pop powerhouse and music mogul. Here are his best, career-defining tracks.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

The Best Justin Timberlake Songs

Here are some of the best Drake quotes to use in everyday situations, URL and IRL.

Here are some of the best Drake quotes to use in everyday situations, URL and IRL.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

Drake Quotes For Everyday Situations

Meet the Colombian star who's poised to take over America in the wake of "Despacito."

Meet the Colombian star who's poised to take over America in the wake of "Despacito."

BY MARIA SHERMAN

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Sleep on J Balvin

Former Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has transformed from an emo meme into an EDM king thanks to Viceland's spoof series "What Would Diplo Do?'

Former Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has transformed from an emo meme into an EDM king thanks to Viceland's spoof series "What Would Diplo Do?'

BY MARIA SHERMAN

From Dawson to Diplo: James Van Der Beek is Comedy’s EDM Hero

The king of bachata talks about his new album, 'Golden,' and how he stays a star without watering down his music.

The king of bachata talks about his new album, 'Golden,' and how he stays a star without watering down his music.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

How Romeo Santos Blew Up Without Pandering to a Crossover Audience

Kesha draws on her personal struggles for her big return to pop music.

Kesha draws on her personal struggles for her big return to pop music.

BY MARIA SHERMAN

Kesha Takes Aim at Dr. Luke on “Praying,” a Pop Anthem Fueled by Injustice