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You’ve Never Heard Little Simz Like This

 The rapper breaks down every song on her career-redefining new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. By Justin Curto
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The Never-ending Story of Glitter, 20 Years On

 How 9/11, MTV, and Y2K-era celebrity culture continue to complicate one of Hollywood’s most notorious flops. By Matthew Jacobs
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Kacey Musgraves Further Divorces Expectation on star-crossed

 Her fifth album suggests the intention was never to leave country behind but rather to devise a more balanced and varied approach to it. By Craig Jenkins
  1. good 4 her
    Good 4 Olivia Rodrigo, Who Had Her First Live Show on SaturdayIt was so hardcore that a fistfight broke out during ‘drivers license.’
    By Rebecca Alter
  2. covers
    Joyce Manor Covering ‘Helena’ at Riot Fest Is Emo PerfectionTo tide us over until My Chemical Romance headlines next year.
    By Justin Curto
  3. my single is dropping
    We’d Buy What Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Have in the ‘Love for Sale’ VideoOff their upcoming album of the same name, Bennett’s last.
    By Justin Curto
  4. videology
    Do We Even Need to Tell You How Gay Lil Nas X’s ‘That’s What I Want’ Video Is?It’s a Brokeback Mountain pastiche with Durex-condom product placement!
    By Justin Curto
  5. my single is dropping
    Taylor Swift Makes Your ‘Wildest Dreams’ Come True, Drops ‘Taylor’s Version’She’s rereleased the 1989 song to answer fan demand on TikTok amid the rollout of Red (Taylor’s Version).
    By Justin Curto
  7. the group portrait
    The Emerson String Quartet’s Coda BeginsA long good-bye after four decades of ensemble stardom.
    By Justin Davidson
  8. babies
    It’s an Album! Lil Nas X’s Debut, Montero, Is HereCongratulations to the happy parent!
    By Justin Curto
  9. my music video is dropping
    Kanye Takes Flight in New Visual for Donda Track ‘24’The song features the Sunday Service Choir.
    By Charu Sinha
  10. the law
    T.I. and Tiny Will Not Be Charged for Sexual-Assault and Drugging ClaimsBecause of the statute of limitations.
    By Charu Sinha
  11. health
    Elton John Won’t Be Back on the Yellow Brick Road ’Til 2022 Due to InjuryThe pop legend will undergo surgery and physical therapy after hurting his hip in a fall.
    By Justin Curto
  12. backstories
    You’ve Never Heard Little Simz Like ThisThe rapper breaks down every song on her career-redefining new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
    By Justin Curto
  13. classical music
    Jaap van Zweden to Resign As Music Director of the New York Philharmonic“So much has changed because of COVID.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. mixtapes
    Mac Miller’s Faces Will Be Released on Streaming Platforms October 15Watch the new video for 2014’s “Colors and Shapes” now.
    By Zoe Haylock
  15. we swear this isn’t a rickroll
    Rick Astley Covering the Smiths Is Lowbrow BrilliantHe really was “This Charming Man.”
    By Devon Ivie
  16. my single is dropping
    Worship at the ‘Altar’ of Kehlani and Her New SingleArriving a day after the announcement of her third album, Blue Water Road.
    By Justin Curto
  17. my single is dropping
    Snail Mail’s Return Is a Bloody Celebration in ‘Valentine’Leading off Lindsey Jordan’s second album, out November 5.
    By Justin Curto
  18. verzuz
    Ashanti Beat Fat Joe and Ja Rule at Their Own VerzuzNot that the two New York icons were keeping score, anyway.
    By Justin Curto
  19. #freebritney
    Britney Spears Is ‘Taking a Break’ From InstagramSpears tweeted that she’s going offline to “celebrate my engagement” after deactivating her Instagram account.
    By Justin Curto
  20. switched on pop
    John Carpenter’s Influence Is Inescapable on Chvrches’ Screen ViolenceThe synthpop revivalists even got the horror master to remix one of the songs on their new album, which prods the dark depths of online abuse.
    By Charlie Harding, Megan Lubin, and Nate Sloan
  21. album announcements
    Kehlani Serves Drama for Their Next Album, Blue Water Road“coming this winter.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  22. respect the classics
    Todd Rundgren Wants to Warn Us About ‘Dilettante’ Kanye West and We’re GiddyTheir Donda collaboration went very wrong.
    By Devon Ivie
  23. covers
    Jason Isbell Actually Made That Georgia Covers AlbumGeorgia Blue is out October 15, featuring Brandi Carlile, Julien Baker, Brittney Spencer, and more.
    By Justin Curto
  24. the festival circuit
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Pitchfork Festival 2021HIGH: Big Thief played like no one was watching. LOW: The number of rappers. WHOA: Yves f*cking Tumor.
    By Justin Curto
  25. das good
    Jimmy Fallon Came for the Wrong German Jazz King“We both know that the world is full of ignorants and stupidos.”
    By Devon Ivie
  26. surprise surprise
    Rihanna Stuns in Balenciaga at Met Gala, ObviouslyAlong with A$AP Rocky.
    By Charu Sinha
  27. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Accuser Says She Witnessed Him Sexually Abuse Aaliyah at 13This appears to be the earliest known incidence of Kelly’s alleged abuse of Aaliyah. The witness was also a minor at the time.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  28. records on records
    Every Song on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy Is a Certified Top-40 Hit“Way 2 Sexy” leads a record nine songs.
    By Justin Curto
  29. respect the classics
    Hello, It’s Todd Rundgren, Who Won’t Attend His Rock Hall InductionBut he may “acknowledge the award.” Maybe.
    By Devon Ivie
  30. where’s the beef?
    Drake Won the Kanye Beef by a Mile on the ChartsCertified Lover Boy earned the best debut since folklore — and nearly double Donda’s last week.
    By Justin Curto
  31. breakfast at beyoncé’s
    Beyoncé and Jay-Z Sell Love, Tiffany Diamonds in New AdBey covers “Moon River” in an homage to Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
    By Justin Curto
  32. respect the classics
    Phil Collins Says He Can’t Play Drums Anymore“I’m kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating.”
    By Devon Ivie
  33. it’s called fashion sweaty
    Doja Cat Serves Pupation, Available Seating, at VMAsFive looks, each more dazzling than the last!
    By Bethy Squires
  34. vmas 2021
    Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo Lead 2021 MTV VMAs With Three Awards EachHere’s the full list of winners.
    By Savannah Salazar
  35. vmas 2021
    The Foo Fighters, MTV Global Icons, Honor Charlie Watts at the VMAsBillie Eilish presented the band with the first-ever Global Icon Award.
    By Charu Sinha
  36. vmas 2021
    Normani and Teyana Taylor Left the VMAs Stunned With ‘Wild Side’ CameoIn her Janet Jackson–inspired performance.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. vmas 2021
    Chlöe Annihilates the MTV VMAs With ‘Have Mercy’ PerformanceWe were not ready.
    By Charu Sinha
  38. vmas 2021
    Justin Bieber Acknowledges ‘This COVID Thing’ in VMAs Acceptance SpeechHe won Artist of the Year over Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande, and more.
    By Bethy Squires
  39. vmas 2021
    Lil Nas X’s Steamy ‘Industry Baby’ Performance Heats Up VMAsSpoiler: No pants were split.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. vmas 2021
    Olivia Rodrigo Brought Lisa Frank Realness to the VMAs With ‘good 4 u’Before winning Song of the Year!
    By Charu Sinha
  41. vmas 2021
    See Every Red-Carpet Look From the 2021 MTV VMAsDoja Cat, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, and more arrive on the red carpet.
    By Savannah Salazar
  42. duets
    Watch Angel Olsen Perform with Sharon Van Etten at Pitchfork Music FestivalChartreuse vibes.
    By Rebecca Alter
  43. flops
    The Never-ending Story of Glitter, 20 Years OnHow 9/11, MTV, and Y2K-era celebrity culture continue to complicate one of Hollywood’s most notorious flops.
    By Matthew Jacobs
  44. bennifer
    The Complete 19-Year Timeline of the Bennifer SagaIncluding their sexy, sexy red-carpet return at Venice Film Festival.
    By Zoe Haylock
  45. album review
    Kacey Musgraves Further Divorces Expectation on star-crossedHer fifth album suggests the intention was never to leave country behind but rather to devise a more balanced and varied approach to it.
    By Craig Jenkins
  46. family ties
    Kendrick Lamar Keeps the Cousinly Love Going on Baby Keem’s ‘Range Brothers’The rapper also contributes to “Vent,” off Keem’s album The Melodic Blue.
    By Justin Curto
  47. the law
    Why Does Britney Spears’s Dad Suddenly Want Her Free?Experts say Jamie’s heel turn this week to now petition to end his daughter’s conservatorship is likely too good to be true.
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  48. my music video is dropping
    Chlöe Is a Sorority Siren in Solo Debut ‘Have Mercy’ VideoAhead of her VMAs performance.
    By Charu Sinha
  49. my music video is dropping
    Blackpink’s Lisa Makes Her Solo Debut With LalisaThe project also includes the song “Money.”
    By Charu Sinha
  50. my music video is dropping
    Travel Back to ‘simple times’ in New Kacey Musgraves Music VideoAnd by that we mean go to the mall.
    By Charu Sinha
  51. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly’s Lawyer Tries to Discredit Alleged Victim With … Chinese FoodThings are weird and sad again.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
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