PEOPLE Picks the Top 10 Albums of 2024, from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish

01of 10Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter’Beyonce, ‘Cowboy Carter’.Beyonce InstagramMoving from ballroom to honky-tonk, Queen Bey makes a country album her way: an ambitious, genre-defying opus. 01of 10 Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter’ Beyonce, ‘Cowboy Carter’.Beyonce Instagram Beyonce Instagram Moving from ballroom to honky-tonk, Queen Bey makes a country album her way: an ambitious, genre-defying opus. 02of 10Charli xcx, ‘Brat’Charli xcx, ‘Brat’.Courtesy of AtlanticThe British pop star proves party girls cry too on this chaotic, zeitgeist-capturing collection of modern club classics.

PEOPLE Readers Bought These Vacuums the Most in 2024 — and They’re All on Sale Now

Photo:Amazon (4)In 2024, we have tested, recommended, and shared deals on hundreds ofrobot vacuums,stick vacuums,upright vacuums, andhandheld vacuums. Several picks stood out among the rest, becoming the most-purchased sweepers of 2024 among PEOPLE readers.These savvy shoppers voted with their dollars and selected the best vacuums in every category. Winners include a Shark upright vacuum, a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop, and a user-friendly portable handheld vacuum. Luckily, all of these best-sellers also happen to be on sale at Amazon right now.

PEOPLE StyleWatch: Spring 2025

Ariana Madix’s Sunny Outlook It’s fitting that the Spring 2025 issue ofPeople StyleWatchis my first in my new role as Style and Beauty Director. After all, spring is the season of transformation and growth and this position marks the next chapter of my career. That’s why I was thrilled to have someone else stepping into the next phase of their lifeon the coverof this issue.Ariana Madixis embracing her own new reality — withVanderpump Rulesin the rearview (spoiler: she’s never even uttered word Scandoval), a budding Broadway career and a sexy hosting gig onLove Island USA, shetellsPeople StyleWatchshe has a newfound confidence that’s manifested in her wardrobe.

PEOPLE's Creators of the Year: The Creatives, Disruptors and Influencers Who Dominated Our FYP in 2024

2024 was the year of influence.Whilecountless stars intrigued uson the red carpet, stage and big screen, includingPEOPLE’s cover star Taylor Swift, others made a huge impact on smaller screens.Making upPEOPLE’s inaugural Creators of the Year list, these creatives, disruptors and influencers dominated our FYP pages on social media in 2024 with infinitely addictive content that included everything from light-hearted TikToks to inspiring lifestyle videos and eye-opening podcasts.Read more about PEOPLE’s Creators of the Year ahead.

PEOPLE's Ones to Watch in Music

What would you say if we told you we could predict your Spotify Wrapped for next year? Prepare to see these names at the top of your most-listened list, because they’re well on their way to superstardom after a big 2024. Read on for exclusive interviews with some of the hottest stars in music at the moment, including Jessie Murph, Role Model and Damiano David. Keeping it CountryJessie Murph on Working with Jelly Roll & Maren Morris — and Why She Doesn’t Think She’ll Ever Go ‘Fully Country’ (Exclusive)Tanner Adell Talks Being an ‘Enigma’ in Country, Working with Beyoncé and Stepping Back from Mormonism (Exclusive)Inside Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Unbelievable’ Journey from Building Gas Pipelines to Country Stardom (Exclusive)