Ashly E. Smith

Ashly E. Smith is an author, poet, columnist, and music journalist. With her strong pop culture and entertainment backgrounds, Ashly strives to create articles that inspire as well as entertain.
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Netflix Reveals First Look at Remarkable ‘Take That’ Docuseries on U.K. Boyband

ByAshly E. SmithJan 3, 2026
Auld Lang Syne plays on New Year's Eve in Times Square 2021.

Why “Auld Lang Syne” Still Reigns As The Leading New Year’s Eve Anthem

ByAshly E. SmithJan 1, 2026
A young man in glasses sings R&B passionately into a microphone. He wears headphones, a yellow hoodie, and a denim jacket, exuding focus and creativity.

The 5 Hottest R&B Albums of 2025 That Defined the Year

ByAshly E. SmithDec 29, 2025
Put A Little Love In Your Heart by Annie Lennox and Al Green cover

Why “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Al Green & Annie Lennox Endures as a Christmas Classic

ByAshly E. SmithDec 22, 2025
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Taylor Swift Makes Holiday Schedule Change for ‘The End of an Era’ Finale

ByAshly E. SmithDec 21, 2025
Frosty the Snowman holiday song and animated classic

Celebrate the Timeless Charm of Frosty the Snowman: Holiday Song and Animated Classic

ByAshly E. SmithDec 21, 2025

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