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  1. John Krasinski Wants You to Be Afraid of HimJim Halpert tries his hand at horror – as co-writer, director, and star of A Quiet Place.
  2. Mike D on His New Life, NYC Versus L.A., and How Rap Has ChangedThirty-seven years later, he can say, with a smile, “I learned a lot of things in the Beastie Boys — including how to appreciate a good time.”
  3. in conversation
    Julian Casablancas on His Album, the Strokes, and How Money Ruined Modern PopHe became famous for embodying classic rock-and-roll nonchalance. These days he’s more interested in showing how deeply he’s engaged.
  4. Martin Short on the Secret to Talk Shows and What SNL Can’t Do AnymoreShort talks about his life and career less as a series of wins and losses and more as simply a (very funny) flow of experiences.
  5. in conversation
    Quincy Jones on the Secret Michael Jackson and the Problem With Modern PopCurrently in the midst of an extended victory lap ahead of his turning 85 in March, the music legend talks like he has nothing to lose.
  6. Bernadette Peters on Hollywood, Theater As Therapy, and Replacing Bette Midler“I never think about things like legacy,” says the Broadway legend. “I don’t think that’s how you should think about what you do.”
  7. in conversation
    Erykah Badu on Jedi Mind Tricks and How Millennials Hear Music“You can’t roll a joint on the cover of a digital download.”
  8. profile
    Zach Galifianakis Is Happy to Play the Sad ClownAfter a sudden and not entirely welcome rise to fame, the comedian has found his place with the deliciously absurd quasi-sitcom Baskets.
  9. in conversation
    Terry Gross on the Art of the Q&A and the Guest That Most Surprised Her“If you’re willing,” says the Fresh Air host, “you can get an interview to a pretty real emotional place.”
  10. in conversation
    Eminem on His New Album, His Critics, and Hating Donald Trump“I’m not worried about whether people like what I say politically,” he says. “I just want to know they’re listening.”
  11. chat room
    Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins on Retiring From Playing and His LegacySonny Rollins on having to stop playing his saxophone, his legacy, and the state of jazz today.
  12. award shows
    Three-Time Host Erykah Badu on Why the Soul Train Awards Matter to HerSoul Train Awards host Erykah Badu explains why the show matters to her, and recalls her controversial Iggy Azalea joke.
  13. chat room
    Tom Green Has a Good Freddy Got Fingered Conspiracy TheoryTom Green on working with President Trump and why Freddy Got Fingered was more successful than people think.
  14. in conversation
    Tori Amos Is Still HereThe singer-songwriter on how the music industry silences women, what men need to learn about harassment, and a career spent fighting.
  15. in conversation
    Suddenly, Jimmy Kimmel Is Our Cronkite“I go to bed worried, and I wake up worried, and I honestly don’t know if things are going to be okay.”
  16. in conversation
    Miles Teller on His New Movie, Superhero Franchises, and Being Likable (or Not)The actor on Thank You For Your Service, superhero franchises, and being likable (or not).
  17. media
    Joe Hagan on His Controversial New Jann Wenner BiographyAuthor Joe Hagan discusses his new book about Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner.
  18. in conversation
    Sarah Silverman on Her New Show, Taboos, and the Problem With Being DirtyThe comedian on her new show, breaking taboos, and the problem with being dirty.
  19. how movies are made now
    The Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Blockbuster for ChinaA Hollywood executive with expertise in the Chinese market outlines what works — and what doesn’t — in scripts that appeal overseas.
  20. firing back
    Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Reflects on Everything Now’s ‘Misunderstood’ RolloutArcade Fire front man Win Butler responds to critics of the band’s fake-news rollout for Everything Now.
  21. in conversation
    John Cleese on Political Correctness and the Funniest Joke He Ever Told“Why should we sacrifice laughter to the cause of politically correctness if that laughter isn’t rooted in nastiness?”
  22. fall preview 2017
    James Murphy on LCD Soundsystem’s Return – and Why They’ll Never Break Up AgainThe LCD Soundsystem front man on music’s progress, his band’s return, and the moment of spite behind its famous farewell concert.
  23. in conversation
    Judd Apatow on His Legacy, Feminism, and Why Republicans Make for Bad TVIn conversation with the man who changed Hollywood comedy.
  24. in conversation
    Trent Reznor Talks His New Music, the Future of Streaming, and His Tortured PastIn conversation with the Nine Inch Nails icon.
  25. behind the scenes
    Taylor Sheridan Has Two Tips for Becoming an Oscar-Nominated ScreenwriterOne: Read lots of bad scripts. Two: Do better.
  26. profile
    T.J. Miller Knows You Think He’s Crazy for Leaving Silicon ValleyA candid conversation with the actor and former HBO star.
  27. originals
    Randy Newman on Trump, Putin, and His New AlbumRandy Newman discusses his new album, singing about the president, and messing up at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  28. profile
    Jason Bateman Is Ready for a Dramatic TransformationAfter working successfully in comedy for a very long time, he’s making a radical career change. And he’s making a big bet that you’re ready, too.
  29. behind the scenes
    The (Presumably) True Story Behind Martin Shkreli and That Wu-Tang AlbumCyrus Bozorgmehr’s new book, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, purports to tell the untold tale of the whole strange episode.
  30. pro tips
    Jack Antonoff on How to Write a Perfect Pop SongHe’s crafted hits for Taylor Swift, Lorde, and his band Bleachers. There is no formula. But he does have a few tips.
  31. Norm Macdonald on Being Tired of Trump Satire and the Joke He Won’t Tell AgainAnd why the comedy boom is — and isn’t — a good thing.
  32. radio vulture
    Dan Auerbach on the Art of Production, His New Solo LP, and the Black KeysThe Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach talks about his solo album, the art of production, and his band’s future.
  33. peak tv
    What Creators Have to Gain, and Fear, in a Streaming-TV WorldThe advent of streaming has brought untold freedom and opportunity to creators — and an unprecedented chance to get lost in the Peak TV shuffle.
  34. contrary opinions
    The Washington Post’s David Weigel Explains Why Prog Was Rock’s Best RebellionThe journalist takes a break from his day job as a politics reporter to discuss his new book about the rise and fall of progressive rock.
  35. twin peaks
    For David Lynch, Coming Back to Twin Peaks Was Like Rolling Off a Log“It feels like only a moment ago we were working on the original and then, a moment later, we’re stepping back into it.”
  36. Ranking All 374 Rolling Stones SongsAn honest look at the world’s greatest rock-and-roll band.
  37. friendly wagers
    Bill Nye on His New Netflix Show and His $10,000 Bet for Tucker CarlsonThe Science Guy on his new Netflix series, climate-change skeptics, and his Fox sparring partner.
  38. straight talk
    Oscar Winner John Ridley on Hollywood Whitewashing and False DiversityThe writer-director tackles show-business racism and how TV can break through culture bubbles.
  39. the truth is out there
    The Kinks’ Dave Davies on His Band’s Best Riff and Communicating With AliensThe Kinks guitarist on the likelihood of a reunion and some very cosmic experiences.
  40. memories
    Members of the Revolution Share 5 Favorite Prince StoriesLike the time Prince stumped Joni Mitchell with one of her own songs.
  41. story time
    Paul Shaffer Reveals the Origins of Bill Murray’s SNL Lounge SingerPaul Shaffer shares new stories about working with Bill Murray, David Letterman, and the Blues Brothers
  42. Ex–Sex Pistol John Lydon Is Surprisingly Upbeat About President TrumpFormer Sex Pistol John Lydon explains the upside to President Trump.
  43. vulture cover story
    David Letterman on Life After TV, Late Night Today, and the Man He Calls Trumpy“How’s this interview going? Do you think you’re talking to a normal person here?”
  44. movies
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is Happy to Watch the Oscars From Home“An Academy Award is still something to work toward,” he says. “It would’ve felt a tad greedy to get a nom from them this time around.”
  45. Is Wayne’s World Still Excellent 25 Years Later?Mike Myers and Tia Carrere consider the movie’s legacy on the eve of its rerelease.
  46. tv preview
    How FX’s Baskets Will Be Different in Season TwoBehind one of TV’s most emotionally authentic shows.
  47. mariahpocalypse
    How Mariah Carey’s NYE Set Should Have Gone“They should’ve had a backup monitor pack ready to go,” and if she couldn’t hear anything after she pulled out her in-ear monitors, “then the stage monitors weren’t loud enough.”
  48. debates
    Damien Chazelle on La La Land’s Jazz Nostalgia“You want to extend a tradition, not just repeat it.”
  49. reasonable explanations
    Lars Ulrich on the Point of Metallica in 2016Lars Ulrich has a lot to say!
  50. the collaboration
    Pharrell and Hans Zimmer on Hidden FiguresThe friends and frequent collaborators discuss their space-age movie score.
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