Being a one-hit wonder is better than being a no-hit wonder, right? In the 2000s, music consumption started to turn more toward the internet and less away from album sales. Maybe that ephemeral ...

but I certainly tried. Here are 30 pop albums from the 2000s that have made an impression on the world, but mainly on me.

But after several years of garnering hits with the collective, Queen B ventured off on her own via a solo career and doubled down on her talent. In the 2000s, she became a star amongst stars ...

You can’t talk about the sounds of the 2000s without talking about Missy Elliot. With hits from “1, 2 Step” to “Get Ur Freak On,” the rapper, singer and songwriter’s cultural impact is ...

The unexpected resurgence has sparked discussions about early 2000s comedy films, nostalgia for Trachtenberg’s career, and broader debates about Hollywood beauty standards. Released in 2004 ...