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All of the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, Ranked

 Who’s most deserving of induction? The list is slim. By Bill Wyman
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Brittany Howard’s Solo Mission

 After critical acclaim with the Alabama Shakes, the fiery frontwoman goes it alone. By Craig Jenkins
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13 of the Best Celebrity Stories From Elton John’s Name-dropping Memoir, Me

 From trash-talking with Freddie Mercury, to reuniting John and Yoko, and plenty more. By Justin Curto
  1. my single is dropping
    Frank Ocean Releases New Song, ‘DHL,’ Makes Us Forget About that Nightclub StuffWay to pivot, Frank!
    By Charu Sinha
  2. empire building
    Turn Up the Raedio: Issa Rae Launches New Record Label With Atlantic RecordsCome and see her in the video for “Kinda Love” by Raedio artist TeaMarrr.
    By Halle Kiefer
  3. making a statement
    Frank Ocean Defends His Exclusive Inclusive Queer Party“Pshhh bitch pls come get a drink next time.”
    By Justin Curto
  4. in the shallow
    Lady Gaga and a Fan Accidentally Go Off the Deep End, Watch As They Dive InBoth Gaga and the stan are okay after falling off a stage.
    By Zoe Haylock
  5. instruments
    Cyndi Lauper, Dulcimer Extraordinaire, Sings ‘True Colors’ With Kelly Clarkson“A dream come true” for all of us.
    By Justin Curto
  7. rock hall
    All of the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, RankedWho’s most deserving of induction? The list is slim.
    By Bill Wyman
  8. music
    Kanye’s New Music Might Now Arrive On October 25, But We’ve Been Burned BeforeHis IMAX movie Jesus Is King premieres on October 25, so either way, something to look forward to.
    By Halle Kiefer
  9. tekashi 6ix9ine
    Showtime Announces Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary Series to Compete With 50 Cent’sIt’s the Fyre Festival wars all over again.
    By Justin Curto
  10. a whole mood
    Rihanna Posts Video Reminding Us It’s a Privilege to Walk Among HerNot. Worthy.
    By Zoe Haylock
  11. nightlife
    No One Is Cool Enough for Frank Ocean’s New Queer Club Night, PrEP+PrEP+ fantasizes about what the club scene of the ’80s could’ve been like if the HIV-prevention drug had existed.
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. profile
    Brittany Howard’s Solo MissionAfter critical acclaim with the Alabama Shakes, the fiery frontwoman goes it alone.
    By Craig Jenkins
  15. my single is dropping
    Katy Perry Lives Her Biker-Girl Fantasy in ‘Harleys in Hawaii’ VideoVroom, vroom.
    By Justin Curto
  16. beyonce presents: the lion king
    We Regret to Inform You That Elton John Did Not Like Beyoncé’s Lion King MusicHe called the new movie a “disappointment.”
    By Justin Curto
  17. appreciations
    Elton John’s Rivalry With Rod Stewart Is the Most Iconic FriendshipWe can all only hope to have a friendship as … invested … as Elton John and Rod Stewart’s.
    By Justin Curto
  18. me: elton john
    13 of the Best Celebrity Stories From Elton John’s Name-dropping Memoir, MeFrom trash-talking with Freddie Mercury, to reuniting John and Yoko, and plenty more.
    By Justin Curto
  19. tiny pop star
    Taylor Swift’s Tiny Desk Is Just a Girl and Her Guitar, No Teardrops Needed“You guys ever have costume changes at Tiny Desk?”
    By Zoe Haylock
  20. soundtracked
    The Hidden Breaking Bad References in El Camino’s Musical ScoreHow composer Dave Porter wove the “original Breaking Bad sound” into the music he wrote for El Camino.
    By Jennifer Wood
  21. me: elton john
    Elton John, Turned on by Coke, Liked to Watch Men Have Sex, New Memoir Reveals“I found it was an aphrodisiac, which is strange, because for most people it kills the erection side of things completely.”
    By Justin Curto
  22. rock hall
    Whitney Houston, Biggie, and More Up for Rock and Roll Hall of FameAlong with Nine Inch Nails, Dave Matthews Band, and more.
    By Zoe Haylock
  23. me: elton john
    Elton John Describes a Bizarre Lunch With Michael Jackson in New Memoir“He was genuinely mentally ill, a disturbing person to be around.”
    By Justin Curto
  26. hindsight
    Pharrell Rebukes ‘Blurred Lines’ After Realizing We Have a ‘Chauvinist Culture’’My mind opened up to what was actually being said in the song and how it could make someone feel.’
    By Halle Kiefer
  27. new yorker festival 2019
    Liz Phair Just Wants to Live in a Period Drama and Help Cows Build VillagesLet’s get her on The Crown.
    By Justin Curto
  28. a hex on you!
    Taylor Swift Is Probably the Reason Your Favorite Team Keeps LosingThe L.A. Kings have started covering up the pop star’s banner during home games.
    By Chris Murphy
  29. snl
    SNL: Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and David Harbour’s Song About Time Is EternalTime ain’t nothing but a number. Well, a bunch of different numbers.
    By Megh Wright
  30. new yorker festival 2019
    Nothing Can Get in the Way of Patti Smith Performing ‘People Have the Power’“Wait, I forgot to sing, that’s okay! Come on people, get up!”
    By Justin Curto
  31. skeletons
    Chance the Rapper Tosses the Skeletons Out of His Closet in ‘We Go High’ VideoSome people just get under your skin. All the way under.
    By Halle Kiefer
  32. songs of the week
    The Best New Songs of the Week: Harry Styles, FKA Twigs, and MoreListen to them all.
    By Vulture Editors
  33. song review
    Harry Styles’s ‘Lights Up’ Is Deliciously UnsubtleThe spiciest detail in all of this is the timing.
    By Craig Jenkins
  34. lawsuits
    Lil Peep’s Mom Alleges His Manager Pressured Him to Abuse Xanax; They Deny ItHis management claims they tried to get him off drugs.
    By Justin Curto
  35. ari's angels
    Ariana Grande’s Charlie’s Angels Soundtrack Has Normani, Nicki Minaj, and MoreCheck out the track list for the upcoming album.
    By Zoe Haylock
  38. succession
    Good God, Pusha T Remixed the Succession Theme“There was only one person on the list. Of course it had to be Pusha.”
    By Hunter Harris
  39. my single is dropping
    Harry Styles Is All Kinds of Shirtless in ‘Lights Up’ VideoCount the ways! And the shirts (zero shirts).
    By Bethy Squires
  40. unlikely fandoms
    Andy Cohen Tests Jimmy Fallon’s Grateful Dead Knowledge on WHHLYou’d think Fallon would be the jam-band superfan and Cohen would be the noob, yet here we are.
    By Bethy Squires
  41. vulture investigates
    Wait, Why Is There a Picture of Donald Trump With Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon?Vulture investigates.
    By Bethy Squires
  42. damn hipsters
    In the Year of Our Lord 2019, We Can’t Make Enough Cassette TapesSeriously, who is still buying the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack?
    By Justin Curto
  43. comebacks
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Lands Multimillion-Dollar Record Deal From PrisonThe rapper is literally banking on an early release.
    By Zoe Haylock
  44. radio vulture
    R&B’s Future Sounds a Lot Like Its PastHow newcomers like Summer Walker and Ari Lennox look to R&B’s history to outline a new path for young black creatives.
    By Craig Jenkins
  45. songbird vs. jailbird
    Help Lorde Stay Out of Fake New Zealand Jail by Tweeting #freeLORDEThe singer absolutely does not need your help.
    By Chris Murphy
  46. new album please
    Breaking: Rihanna Just Acknowledged Her Music CareerAn album is coming. She promises.
    By Zoe Haylock
  47. daddy issues
    Drake Is Very Publicly in His Feelings About His DadGather around, Dennis Graham truthers.
    By Charu Sinha
  50. explainers
    So, Uh, What Happens to Tekashi 6ix9ine Now?It stands to reason that, in an unscrupulous attention economy, there would be a market for more content from 6ix9ine should he ever be released.
    By Paul Thompson
  51. my single is dropping
    City Girls’ JT Out of Prison, Ready to Act Up With a New Single“You Bitches Could Neva.”
    By Justin Curto
  52. right click
    Halsey’s ‘Graveyard’ Video Is Basically a Euphoria Episode and Even Stars CassieIs this … the same amusement park?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  53. new additions
    Nick Jonas Plans to Take a Spin Around The Voice as Season 18 CoachBecause rotating in a massive mechanical chair in the privacy of your own home gets boring after a while.
    By Halle Kiefer
  54. fenty books?
    Rihanna Hopes This 500-Page Book Can Hold You Over While You Wait for New MusicSomehow, none of the three deluxe editions includes new music.
    By Justin Curto
  55. obits
    Ginger Baker, King of the Drums, Dead at 80He famously co-founded Cream.
    By Devon Ivie
  56. the jukebox
    Michael Stipe Released His Debut Solo Song, and He Feels FineA nice October surprise.
    By Devon Ivie
  57. videology
    Ed Sheeran Spies With Camila Cabello and Cardi B in ‘South of the Border’ VideoFeaturing about 45 seconds of classic Cardi B antics.
    By Justin Curto
  58. my single is dropping
    Watch the Music Video for Justin Bieber’s Wife Guy Anthem ‘10,000 Hours’10,000 hours to become an expert at love.
    By Bethy Squires
  59. album review
    Wilco’s Ode to Joy Is a Thrilling New Beginning for the BandAs it was with Foxtrot, the urge to read Joy as a state of the union address for the tech-giant generation receiving this music is enticing.
    By Craig Jenkins
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