Music

  1. ‘finally’ by cece peniston
    Normani Claims Her Album Is ComingWe’re on a “believe it when we hear it” basis with her, though.
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. a bad idea worth considering
    Release the Beatles Jerk-off CutCan’t beat a Beatles beat-off.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. rocked and rolled
    The Genesis Song Steve Hackett Still Thinks Is a Joke“It’s almost like Benny Hill put to music.”
    As told to Devon Ivie
  4. a real-life hoedown
    Beyoncé Is the First Black Woman to Earn a Country No. 1Even without much radio airplay, “Texas Hold ’Em” debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart.
    By Justin Curto
  5. coming soon
    Interchangeable British Actors Get Four Chances to Star in a Beatles MovieSam Mendes is going four-for-four on Beatles biopics.
    By Jason P. Frank
  6. two friends
    SwingmenThe only thing Rod Stewart and Jools Holland love more than their new album of standards? “We’re both model-railroad fanatics.”
    By Devon Ivie
  7. vulture lists
    Every Usher Song, RankedAs a child, he seemed destined for stardom — and then reached even greater heights.
    By Dylan Green
  8. don’t call it a comeback
    Katy Perry Leaving American Idol to ‘Find That Pulse to My Own Beat’And now Lionel Richie is sharing his reaction to hearing the news for the first time with the rest of America.
    By Justin Curto
  9. misery business
    Paramore Won’t Be the Only ExceptionThey have rejected an honor from the Tennessee government they rejected the same proposal for Grammy winner Allison Russell.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  10. tragedies
    Taylor Swift Donates $100,000 to Kansas City Shooting Victim’s FamilyTravis Kelce’s charity donated the same amount to another family.
    By Justin Curto
  11. revelations
    Usher Says Confessions Is Actually Full of Confessions“Did I have a relationship ever that was exactly what I was saying? Yeah, I did.”
    By Zoe Guy
  12. the industry
    How Long Will Country Radio Want Beyoncé?“Texas Hold ’Em” is where the challenge begins — not for her as much as country music itself.
    By Justin Curto
  13. baaaah
    Vampire Weekend’s ‘Capricorn,’ Reviewed by a CapricornFinally, something for us goats.
    By Rebecca Alter
  14. dudes rock
    Billy Joel Wants to Start His Own Traveling WilburysAnd he’s recruiting Don Henley, Sting, and John Mayer.
    By Devon Ivie
  15. my singles are dropping
    All Aboard the Vampire Weekend Comeback TrainThe MTA stars in their music videos for “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn.”
    By Justin Curto
  16. superlatives
    Laura Jane Grace on the Most Painful and Surprising Music of Her Career“There are songs I look back at now and I don’t even know how I sang them.”
    By Shannon Carlin
  17. removals
    Ye’s Vultures 1 Struggling to Find a NestApple Music briefly removed the entire album from streaming, while Spotify removed a song that interpolates Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  18. a long talk
    Vince Staples Is Just Happy to Be HereWhether it’s making music or his new Netflix series, the rapper only wants to connect people.
    By Craig Jenkins
  19. movie review
    There’s a Great Movie to Be Made About Bob Marley. One Love Is Not It.You’ll leave knowing less about Marley than you did going in.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  20. jennifer lopez cinematic universe
    J.Lo Tears Up While Thanking Ben Affleck for Essentially Being Her MuseThe star got emotional at the Los Angeles premiere of her “mini Marvel movie,” This is Me … Now: A Love Story.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  21. allegations
    Ex-Member of JoJo Siwa’s XOMG Pop! Alleges MistreatmentAn attorney for Siwa and her momager denied the claims.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  22. my sob will go on
    Have You Tried the Score Cry?It feels good to shed tears during a movie. It feels even better to bawl your brains out to a soundtrack.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  23. encounter
    You Don’t Know The Whistler?Molly Lewis is L.A.-famous for her very particular skill set. Now, she’s coming to New York.
    By Annie Armstrong
  24. song review
    Beyoncé’s New Country Songs Are Plain Ol’ FunAnd bound to upset the worst kind of people.
    By Craig Jenkins
  25. super bowl
    Usher Rolls Out the Complete R&B ExperienceThe Atlanta legend’s halftime show was a message to never doubt him again.
    By Craig Jenkins
  26. squad goals
    The Celebs in Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl SquadIce Spice, a former Beatle, and the star of A Simple Favor.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. my single is dropping
    Listen to the First (and Last) Track of Renaissance Act IIII singles dropping from Renaissance Act II.
    By Bethy Squires
  28. super bowl
    Every Super Bowl Halftime Show Since 1993, RankedAn overview of the last three decades of mid-game pop spectacle, from worst to best.
    By Brian Moylan
  29. chat room
    Yes, Peter Frampton Also Side-Eyed Past Rock Hall NominationsThough the 2024 nominee never expected the honor himself, he’s cheering for the institution’s new era: “Things will be more realistic.”
    By Devon Ivie
  30. vulture sports!
    The Music Lover’s Guide to the 2024 Super BowlAlicia Keys is joining Usher, and Ludacris and Lil Jon have good odds too.
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. vulture sports
    Usher Strips, Skates Through Super Bowl LVIII Halftime ShowSo many costume changes!
    By Bethy Squires
  32. the swift syllabus
    A Swiftie’s Guide to the 2024 Super BowlIt will, of course, be her 13th Chiefs game.
    By Justin Curto
  33. respect the classics
    The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)Eight artists most deserving of induction.
    By Joe Kwaczala
  34. enough is enough
    Donna Summer’s Estate Doesn’t Feel Love for YeThe complaints about Kanye West sampling music without permission are stacking up.
    By Tom Smyth
  35. not on his watch
    Ozzy Osbourne Bites the Head Off of Ye’s Vultures“I WANT NO ASSOCIATION WITH THIS MAN!”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  36. trending
    When a Tell-All Documentary Is Just Another Press ReleaseThese days, docs about pop stars feel publicist-approved — and they always seem to contain the same safe elements.
    By Matthew Jacobs
  37. pregaming
    Usher Is Coming Home Just in Time for the Super BowlPregaming by dropping his new 20-track album.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  38. d-i-v-o-r-c-e
    Music’s Most Heartwarming Marriage Is OverSinger-songwriters Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are divorcing.
    By Justin Curto
  39. giddy up
    What’s That? Kacey Musgraves Fell Down a Deeper Well?Her fifth studio album goes out to “the people that I feel are real good at wasting my time.”
    By Devon Ivie
  40. obits
    Rocker Mojo Nixon Dies on Outlaw Country Cruise“Mojo has left the building.”
    By Bethy Squires
  41. q+a
    Trevor Horn Defined ’80s Music, Then Kept GoingThe prolific producer has worked with everyone from Grace Jones to Leann Rimes.
    By Jim Farber
  42. vulture lists
    Every Billy Joel Song, RankedHe’s a better pop songwriter than you remember.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  43. rip
    Outspoken Country Singer Toby Keith Dead at 62Keith revealed he had stomach cancer in 2022.
    By Justin Curto
  44. billboard charts
    Megan Thee Stallion Snatched Her First Solo No. 1 Hit“Hiss” debuted atop “The Billboard Hot 100,” breaking records and taking names.
    By Zoe Guy
  45. grammys 2024
    How Taylor Swift Beat SinatraHer Album of the Year win for Midnights set a Grammys record.
    By Justin Curto
  46. grammys 2024
    The 2024 Grammy WinnersMiley won her first and Taylor made history.
    By Justin Curto
  47. award szn
    SOS, Taylor Swift Just Won Album of the Year AgainShe broke the record for most AOTY wins of all time — and now has more wins in the category than all Black women combined.
    By Jason P. Frank
  48. awards season
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2024 GrammysLow: U2 gives us literal vertigo.
    By Justin Curto and Jennifer Zhan
  49. grammys 2024
    Let’s All Acknowledge Céline Dion Returning to the StageShe surprised the Grammys with a rare appearance.
    By Zoe Guy
  50. shades of gray
    The Ties Were Black, Lies Were White … and Now So Is Taylor Swift’s Profile PicWas she teasing Reputation (TV) ahead of her appearance at the Grammys? No! It was a whole new album.
    By Tom Smyth
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