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15 Minutes With Fiona Apple

 The artist, who donated $90,000 to help immigrants facing family separation, says her new album is just a few months away. By Rachel Handler
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I Had to Do Right by Mac Miller

 Producer Jon Brion on the gutting task of completing the rapper’s final album after his sudden death. By Craig Jenkins
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The Greatest Grammys Snubs of All Time

 All the times the award show got it wrong. By Vulture Editors
  1. explainers
    All Hell Has Broken Loose Within the GrammysThe abrupt dismissal of Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan could become one of the biggest stories in the music industry since the Me Too era began.
    By Eve Barlow
  2. videology
    Finneas Rides Shotgun in Billie Eilish’s New Video for ‘Everything I Wanted’A brother-sister Thelma & Louise.
    By Rebecca Alter
  3. oops
    Halsey Is Very Sorry for Accidentally Calling for Another 9/11She didn’t mean it.
    By Rebecca Alter
  4. right click
    Rosalía’s ‘Juro Que’ Video Is a Torrid Romance Between Her And Élite’s Hot OmarWon’t you let her man go free, Mr. Jailer?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  5. grammys 2020
    BTS, Camila Cabello and More to Perform at the 2020 GrammysThe Grammys are coming up on January 26, if you haven’t heard.
    By Zoe Haylock
  7. grammys 2020
    For Your Consideration: Maggie Rogers, Grammys Best New Artist UnderdogWilliam Eyelash Curler will almost certainly win Best New Artist, but I must pick up my pen to celebrate the worthiness of another nominee.
    By Hunter Harris
  8. memoirs
    Jessica Simpson Began ‘Relying on Alcohol’ While Dating John Mayer“I was killing myself with all the drinking and pills.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  9. respect the classics
    Aerosmith Drummer Sues Band for Sweet Exclusion, LosesA judge has now ruled against Joey Kramer’s lawsuit to perform with the band over Grammys weekend.
    By Devon Ivie
  10. respect the classics
    Relive the Glory of Rush and Neil Peart With Rare 2008 Colbert Report Interview“You’ve been touring for over 30 years. Do you ever get tired of being so awesome and kicking so much ass?”
    By Devon Ivie
  11. juice wrld
    Everything We Know About Juice WRLD’s DeathThe 21-year-old rapper died after a “medical emergency” at a Chicago airport during a federal search. His cause of death has now been confirmed.
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. right click
    Paramore’s Hayley Williams Drops Her Debut Solo Single, ‘Simmer’The frontwoman is striking out on her own.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  15. trailer mix
    Taylor Swift Wants History on Her Side With Miss Americana TrailerComing later this month to Netflix.
    By Devon Ivie
  16. interviews
    15 Minutes With Fiona AppleThe artist, who donated $90,000 to help immigrants facing family separation, says her new album is just a few months away.
    By Rachel Handler
  17. grammys 2020
    ‘I Guess It’s a Little Different Having a Career Resurgence at 61’How country music outlaw Tanya Tucker might win her first Grammy nearly 50 years after her first nomination.
    As told to Jewly Hight
  18. billboard charts
    Selena Gomez Earns Rare Top Spot on Billboard ChartWhat’s rarer than a number-one album?
    By Charu Sinha
  19. the grammys
    Ousted Grammy CEO Deborah Dugan Accuses Recording Academy of Rampant MisconductThe filing claims that Dugan faced unlawful gender discrimination, sexual harassment, unlawful retaliation, and unequal pay.
    By Rebecca Alter
  20. the law
    Judge Denies Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Request to Serve Sentence at HomeHis lawyer claims 6ix9ine’s safety is “seriously at risk.” The judge disagrees.
    By Zoe Haylock
  21. obits
    This Is the Only Way to Go: Folk Singer David Olney Dies OnstageHe was 71.
    By Devon Ivie
  22. grammys 2020
    Listen to Grammy Nominee Tank and the Bangas If You’re Interested in JoyYour guide to the New Orleans–based band up for the Best New Artist Grammy Award.
    By Zoe Haylock
  23. #brighteyes2020
    Conor Oberst’s Bright Eyes Reunite for Tour, Tease New MusicThe boys from Omaha are back!
    By Amanda Gordon
  26. health and wellness
    Ozzy Osbourne Is Battling Parkinson’s Disease“I’m no good with secrets. I cannot walk around with it anymore ’cause it’s like I’m running out of excuses.”
    By Devon Ivie
  27. only the young
    Taylor Swift Wrote a Song for Her Fellow Politically Disillusioned MillennialsNew Taylor Swift! Alert your 13-year-old cousins!
    By Zoe Haylock
  28. as told to
    I Had to Do Right by Mac MillerProducer Jon Brion on the gutting task of completing the rapper’s final album after his sudden death.
    As told to Craig Jenkins
  29. music
    Radiohead Would Like to Welcome You to the Radiohead Public Library OnlineComplete with your very own Radiohead library card.
    By Halle Kiefer
  30. lawsuits
    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Prince’s Family DismissedThe suit alleged that medical professionals providing care to Prince failed to diagnose and treat his opioid addiction, leading to his demise.
    By Halle Kiefer
  31. the grammys
    Interim Grammy CEO Issues Statement Laying Into Ousted President Deborah DuganDugan was placed on administrative leave last week following allegations of misconduct.
    By Halle Kiefer
  32. my single is dropping
    Louis Tomlinson Wanders the Desert in ‘Walls’ Music VideoHe walks a lonely road.
    By Charu Sinha
  33. grammys
    The Greatest Grammys Snubs of All TimeAll the times the award show got it wrong.
    By Vulture Editors
  34. right click
    Jhené Aiko Gives You NSFW Aaliyah in New ‘P*$$Y FAIRY (OTW)’ Music VideoHer first song (and music video!) of 2020.
    By Halle Kiefer
  35. little a beef
    The 1975’s Matty Healy Just Dragged Maroon 5 Straight to Hell (a.k.a. 2012)Who doesn’t love that song about being in a phone box or whatever?
    By Halle Kiefer
  38. situationships
    A List of Men Not Good Enough for RihannaWill a certain movie star shoot his shot?
    By Hunter Harris
  39. breakups
    Pray for Rihanna’s DMs as Singer Splits From Billionaire Saudi BoyfriendRihanna had dated businessman Hassan Jameel since 2017, in a relationship that seemingly took place entirely next to a pool.
    By Nate Jones
  40. album review
    Mac Miller Leaves Us His Most Compelling Artistic Statement on CirclesHis posthumous album is a stab at the caliber of songwriting achieved by titans of the form.
    By Craig Jenkins
  41. ivy park returns
    Here Are Some Glorious Photos of Beyoncé in Ivy Park MerchHer collab with Adidas had its prelaunch today.
    By Zoe Haylock
  42. investigations
    Is That Ariana Grande Harmonizing on Mac Miller’s New Album?Should we or should we not be crying right now?
    By Zoe Haylock
  43. vulture lists
    Every Original Bob’s Burgers Song, RankedFrom “BM in the PM” to “Electric Love,” these are the show’s best tunes.
    By Charles Bramesco and Vikram Murthi
  44. my single is dropping
    BTS Return With ‘Black Swan’ and a Mesmerizing New Art FilmThe boys are back with a new single.
    By Zoe Haylock
  45. profile
    The PerfectionistIn honor of Mac Miller’s posthumous album, Circles, we’re republishing our profile, which originally ran just before his death in 2018.
    By Craig Jenkins
  46. my single is dropping
    Watch the Jonas Brothers Ascend to a New Level of Wife Guy in Their New VideoAll the wives are there!
    By Bethy Squires
  47. my single is dropping
    Stream the New Surprise Eminem AlbumFinally, the Eminem–Ed Sheeran collab you’ve all been waiting for!
    By Bethy Squires
  50. legends only
    Mariah Carey Among 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees (Duh)This year’s class includes the Neptunes, the Isley Brothers, and more.
    By Zoe Haylock
  51. sports
    Demi Lovato Is Back and She’s Singing the National Anthem at the Super BowlLovato joins Shakira and J.Lo as this year’s entertainers.`
    By Zoe Haylock
  52. last night on late night
    John Cena Is a Proud Member of the BTS ArmyHe even has a bias.
    By Zoe Haylock
  53. rock hall 2020
    Once Again, Dave Matthews Band Don’t BelongTheir legacy doesn’t fit neatly into the Rock Hall’s world. So what?
    By Emily Yoshida
  54. rock hall 2020
    2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: The Biggest Snubs and SurprisesTime to get mad!
    By Joe Kwaczala
  55. respect the classics
    A Running Tally of 2020’s Juiciest Rock Hall DramaWinning the fan vote did nothing for Dave Matthews Band.
    By Devon Ivie
  56. rock hall 2020
    Dave Matthews Band Snubbed for 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Despite Fan Vote WinThe Rock Hall has just made itself an army of new enemies.
    By Joe Kwaczala
  57. breakups
    Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler Are Over After 8 Years and 5 CoachellasCoachella will never be the same.
    By Zoe Haylock
  58. stay scheming
    10 of the Most Shameless Schemes to Game the Billboard Charts in Recent MemoryJustin Bieber was far from the first to try to boost his chart numbers, and he won’t be the last. Even if he failed.
    By Justin Curto
  59. comebacks
    Demi Lovato to Make Her Big Return to Music With 2020 Grammys PerformanceShe did tell us.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
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