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Everyone Wanted to Be Like Ronnie Spector

 The Ronettes transcended the art of hitmaking. They set trends. By Caryn Rose
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Mitski in 9 Acts

 If the musician has to reveal herself at all, she’d rather do it one short burst at a time. By E. Alex Jung
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The Future’s Not All Bad

 Believe it or not, there are some things to look forward to this year. By Vulture Editors
  1. family feuds
    Oops … Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears Are Fighting AgainBritney brought their argument over Jamie Lynn’s memoir into day two.
    By Justin Curto
  2. my single is dropping
    Ye Eases Us Into His New Song ‘Eazy’Featuring the Game and a dig at Pete Davidson.
    By Justin Curto
  3. vulture investigates
    What Details Have Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Been Giving on Their Breakup?The pair were spotted together again, so let’s figure out what really went down.
    By Justin Curto
  4. remembrances
    Everyone Wanted to Be Like Ronnie SpectorThe Ronettes transcended the art of hitmaking. They set trends.
    By Caryn Rose
  5. profile
    Mitski in 9 ActsIf the musician has to reveal herself at all, she’d rather do it one short burst at a time.
    By E. Alex Jung
  7. seeing signs
    GOAT FKA Twigs Drops Caprisongs MixtapeYou’ve got less than a week to brush up on that astrology knowledge before Capricorn season ends.
    By Justin Curto
  8. respect the classics
    Don Henley Also Had the Honor of Being Fired by Steely DanHis “Peg” backing vocals were “no good” and “disappointing.”
    By Devon Ivie
  9. rip
    Ronnie Spector, ’60s Girl-Group Icon, Dead at 78“There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast,” Zendaya wrote of the Ronettes leader.
    By Justin Curto
  10. the law
    The Nirvana Baby’s Nevermind Porn Lawsuit Lives OnHere we are now, litigate us.
    By Rebecca Alter
  11. my single is dropping
    Miranda Lambert Grows Up to Be a Cowboy in New Music VideoFor the wild west single, “If I Was a Cowboy”
    By Justin Curto
  12. my single is dropping
    Mitski Is Feuding With Her (Doll) Self in the ‘Love Me More’ Music VideoAn early entry in Vulture’s 2022 Golden Dollies.
    By Bethy Squires
  13. the festival circuit
    Ye, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles Headlining Coachella 2022The festival plans to return for the first time since 2019.
    By Justin Curto
  14. the law
    Nicki Minaj Dropped From Harassment LawsuitMinaj’s lawyer said they will seek “sanctions.” Meanwhile, the case against her husband is still “ongoing.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  15. videology
    Oh My God, There Are So Many Adeles in the ‘Oh My God’ VideoNot to mention the chairs and apples.
    By Justin Curto
  16. trailer mix
    Dave Grohl Is Less Pretender and More Demon in the Studio 666 TrailerYes, he will decapitate you with a cymbal.
    By Devon Ivie
  17. the law
    Jamie Lynn Spears Says She ‘Did Take the Steps to Help’ Free BritneyShe also told Good Morning America she wasn’t financially involved in the 13-year conservatorship.
    By Justin Curto
  18. power
    Is This the Trey Songz Reckoning?On Twitter, Songz’s history of alleged sexual and physical violence has resurfaced.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  19. switched on pop
    The Weeknd’s Dawn FM Is a Dirge, a Mirror, and an Echo, Echo, EchoThe pop star compellingly regurgitates past hits to soundtrack the grim present and future of celebrity.
    By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan
  20. oh dear
    Some of the Pussycat Dolls Say They Didn’t Know Their Reunion Tour Was CanceledUntil lead singer Nicole Scherzinger posted about it on Instagram.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  21. trailer mix
    jeen-yuhs Walks to a February 16 Release on NetflixThe Kanye West trilogy, decades in the making, gets a teaser ahead of its Sundance premiere.
    By Justin Curto
  22. rip
    Woodstock Co-Creator Michael Lang Dead at 77Lang helmed Woodstock ’69 as well as ’94 and ’99.
    By Charu Sinha
  23. rip
    Sinéad O’Connor Confirms Death of 17-Year-Old Son“May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. kellyoke
    Kelly Clarkson Serves Up a Waitress Cover of ‘She Used to Be Mine’Because the musical and Sara Bareilles asked so nicely.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  25. videology
    The Weeknd Descends Further Into the Underworld in ‘Sacrifice’Is that how Old Weeknd got on the cover of Dawn FM?
    By Justin Curto
  26. standout performances
    Jim Carrey Not Only Steals But Is the Show on the Weeknd’s Dawn FMHe cameos as the DJ on the album’s radio broadcast from purgatory.
    By Justin Curto
  27. (nothing is) off the table
    Is the Weeknd’s ‘I Heard You’re Married’ About Mrs. Ariana Grande?And while we’re at it, how does Angelina Jolie fit into his Dawn FM narrative?
    By Justin Curto
  28. 2022 preview
    The Future’s Not All BadBelieve it or not, there are some things to look forward to this year.
    By Vulture Editors
  29. album review
    The Weeknd Knows No BoundsDawn FM luxuriates in the joy Abel Tesfaye gets in throwing his loyal listeners for a loop.
    By Craig Jenkins
  30. my album is dropping
    Chlöe Joins Gunna’s DS4Ever With ‘You & Me’The two were spotted holding hands at a Lakers game earlier this week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  31. my album is dropping
    The Sun Rises on the Weeknd’s Dawn FMJim Carrey approved.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  32. my single is dropping
    Maren Morris Reflects on the Ride in ‘Circles Around This Town’“Tryin’ to say somethin’ with meaning / Somethin’ worth singing about.”
    By Justin Curto
  33. the slap
    The Rum Tum Tugger Got in a CatfightFor he will do as he do do.
    By Rebecca Alter
  34. grammys 2022
    2022 Grammys Postponed Indefinitely Due to Omicron WaveNo new date has been confirmed.
    By Justin Curto
  35. 2022 preview
    33 Albums We Can’t Wait to Hear in 2022When Rihanna said “soon soon soon,” how soon?
    By Michelle Hyun Kim
  36. my sonic universe is dropping
    Tune Into the Track List for the Weeknd’s New Album, Dawn FMWatch the teasers for the After Hours follow-up now.
    By Justin Curto
  37. backstories
    How David Byrne’s American Utopia Went ‘Unplugged’ in Just Six Days“David forgot some lyrics. One of the drummers forgot little breaks or parts. But it felt like making music.”
    By Devon Ivie
  38. byrne blog
    David Byrne Claims He’s Not ‘Slick and Perfect’What???
    By Devon Ivie
  39. my single is dropping
    Let’s Eat Grandma Ring In 2022 With New Single ‘Happy New Year’Coincidentally off the duo’s upcoming album, Two Ribbons.
    By Justin Curto
  40. legends
    Janet Jackson Tells Her Life Story in New Documentary TrailerIn her own words.
    By Charu Sinha
  41. the show must go on
    Miley Cyrus Handles New Year’s Eve Wardrobe Malfunction With EaseEverything that could go wrong did go wrong.
    By Charu Sinha
  42. hannah montana forever
    Miley Cyrus and Brandi Carlile Take ‘The Climb’ to New HeightsAt a live New Year’s Eve performance.
    By Charu Sinha
  43. rebecca is a food critic now
    On the 12th Day of Christmas, I Found the Meaning of MariahThe emancipation of my stomach from McDonald’s. For now.
    By Rebecca Alter
  44. waking up in vegas
    Katy Perry’s Vegas Residency Seems Like the Complete ConfectionThere was singing poop, penis-mushroom dancers, and a Whitney Houston cover.
    By Justin Curto
  45. new year’s eve 2021
    All the Specials to Watch for Another New Year’s Eve at HomeFrom New Year’s Rockin’ Eve to Miley Cyrus to Phish.
    By Justin Curto
  46. my single is dropping
    Katy Perry Plays With a New Alesso Collab, ‘When I’m Gone’“Never Really Over” 2.0, to us.
    By Justin Curto
  47. linkedin ready
    Grimes Wants to Change Her Day Job: ‘Music Industry Feels Old and Tired’Grimes would like to connect with you on LinkedIn.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  48. a once in a lifetime event
    David Byrne Is Burning Down Broadway With ‘Unplugged’ American Utopia Shows“This is our opportunity to make lemonade from COVID lemons.”
    By Devon Ivie
  49. callouts
    Madonna Claims That Tory Lanez Illegally Used One of Her SongsAnd implies that he’s been ignoring her messages about it.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  50. christmas presents
    Frank Ocean Gifted Us Nearly 9 Minutes of Previously Unreleased MusicIn a new Christmas episode of blonded RADIO.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  51. my single is dropping
    Watch Bad Bunny Go Simpsonic in New Music Video“Te Deseo Lo Mejor” features the original Latin American–dub cast.
    By Bethy Squires
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