Music

  1. the little mermaid
    7 Times Halle Bailey Proved She Has the Voice of a Disney PrincessOf course Ursula wants this voice.
    By Zoe Haylock
  2. album review
    J. Cole’s Dreamville Records Is Having Its Best Year YetDreamville’s year and a half long push — particularly behind the label’s artists Ari Lennox, J.I.D, and EarthGang — is paying off.
    By Craig Jenkins
  3. in her head
    Ariana Grande Gets Candid About Mac Miller and ‘Distraction’ Pete Davidson“By no means was what we had perfect, but, like, fuck.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  4. mimi
    Mariah Carey Admits She’s ‘Kind of a Prude’ Compared to ‘Most Others’Guess she won’t be having a Hot Girl Summer.
    By Zoe Haylock
  5. movie review
    Marianne & Leonard Tells the Story of the Greatest Breakup Song Ever WrittenLeonard Cohen’s “So Long, Marianne” is the tender heart of Nick Broomfield’s latest documentary.
    By David Edelstein
  7. the latest in sandwich news
    Gordon Ramsay Teaches Lil Nas X the Art of the PaniniIn honor of his song “Panini” and also because, why not?
    By Halle Kiefer
  8. viral trends
    Mariah Carey Has Won the Bottle Cap Challenge, Thank YouWho needs a roundhouse kick when you have a five-octave vocal range?
    By Marie Lodi
  9. clearing the air
    Stevie Wonder Is Taking a Break From Performing to Undergo a Kidney TransplantThe operation is scheduled for September.
    By Bethy Squires
  10. obits
    Bossa Nova Legend João Gilberto Has DiedHe was 88.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. arrests
    A$AP Rocky Held in Swedish Detention Center for Two Weeks After Assault ArrestSwedish authorities deemed the rapper a flight risk.
    By Halle Kiefer
  14. owbum update
    Chance the Rapper Teases His Upcoming Album With How Much He Loves His WifeChance the Wife Guy.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. music
    Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Chris Stapleton Have Made You a Rock AnthemIt’s pretty good fireworks music, honestly.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  16. music
    Zombie Post Malone Doesn’t Scare Young Thug or Kathryn NewtonReal friends understand when you refuse to die.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  17. best of 2019
    The Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)Including standout work from Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny/J Balvin, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
    By Craig Jenkins
  18. lil nas x
    Lil Nas X Isn’t Fazed by Coming-Out Backlash or Live TV CamerasLet him be an example to all.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  19. lawsuits
    Michael Jackson Fan Groups are Suing over Finding NeverlandThree groups are suing Jackson’s accusers in France for €1 each.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. urbano
    Why Bad Bunny and J Balvin’s Joint Album Is So HistoricOasis has the star power to shape a milestone moment across the musical landscape.
    By Julyssa Lopez
  21. trailer
    The Clan Comes Together in Wu-Tang: An American Saga TrailerMeet Hulu’s RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and more.
    By Zoe Haylock
  22. vulture guides
    Your Guide to Urbano’s Power Players: The New Stars, OGs, and Next ClassThe various styles and genres that encompass música urbana have hit critical mass. Here’s how it happened.
    By Matthew Ismael Ruiz
  23. album review
    Bad Bunny and J Balvin Form a New Superhero Duo on OasisIt benefits from the skills each half of this big brother/little brother tandem brings to the table.
    By Craig Jenkins
  26. best of 2019
    The Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)Including Beyoncé, Solange, Lizzo, Katy Perry, and Tyler, the Creator.
    By Sam Hockley-Smith and Dee Lockett
  27. shady business
    In Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun, Who’s Lying?Someone is fudging their details rather dramatically.
    By Craig Jenkins
  28. music videos
    Miley Cyrus’s Feminist Song ‘Mother’s Daughter’ Gets Even More Feminist Video“Don’t fuck with my freedom.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  29. the law
    The Biggest Revelations From the Unsealed Nipsey Hussle Murder Case DocsHis last words were “You got me.”
    By Paul Thompson
  30. fandom
    Louis Tomlinson on Shocking Euphoria Fanfic Scene: ‘I Was Not Contacted’No, not the one with 30 penises.
    By Zoe Haylock
  31. reputation
    How Scooter Braun Became the Latest Taylor Swift VillainAll roads lead back to the 2009 Video Music Awards.
    By Zoe Haylock
  32. festival season
    Miley Cyrus Does ‘Old Town Road’ With Lil Nas X, and More Glastonbury HighlightsIs rural England ready for yeehaw energy?
    By Devon Ivie
  33. fresh beefs
    Justin Bieber Suggests Taylor Swift Needs to Calm Down After Scooter Braun Post“This is Scooter Braun, bullying me on social media when I was at my lowest point. He’s about to own all the music I’ve ever made.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  34. the week in rap
    Bad Bunny and J Balvin Are Even More Exciting TogetherOn Oasis, two of urbano’s titans lure or outright shove one another into new, interesting corners.
    By Paul Thompson
  35. happy pride!
    Should’ve Figured It Out, But Since You Didn’t, Lil Nas X Comes Out On Twitter“deadass thought i made it obvious”
    By Halle Kiefer
  38. wedded bliss
    A Banner Weekend for Celebrity WeddingsWe just love love.
    By Bethy Squires
  39. song of the summer
    Hear Your New Song of the Summer, Jeremy Renner’s ‘Heaven Don’t Have a Name’There’s certainly no rule saying Jeremy Renner can’t release a single!
    By Halle Kiefer
  40. scammers
    Ticketmaster Must Pay Canada a $3.4 Million Fine, a Victory We Can All CelebrateThe company had been charging people excessive fees.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  41. surprise albums
    Listen to CASE STUDY 01, the Surprise Album From Daniel CaesarIt’s the first album since winning a Grammy.
    By Bethy Squires
  42. ripple effects
    Why ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Isn’t Doing His Michael Jackson Parody Songs AnymoreSaying “Beat it” to “Eat It.”
    By Bethy Squires
  43. i will always love you
    A New Whitney Houston Song Comes Out FridayClive Davis teased the single on Instagram.
    By Bethy Squires
  44. album review
    2019 Is Ripe for Some Thom Yorke Perspective and He DeliversOn ANIMA, his third solo album, Yorke tries to make sense of the maelstrom.
    By Craig Jenkins
  45. legends support legends
    Here’s Jake Gyllenhaal Going Buck Wild Over Sean Paul“He’s a genius!”
    By Zoe Haylock
  46. trailer mix
    Morning, Charlie! The New Charlie’s Angels Trailer Is Here.Featuring a brand-new song by Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Lana del Rey.
    By Zoe Haylock
  47. birthdays
    Ariana Grande Had an Aggressively Normal Birthday PartyExcept for the shout-outs from Barbra Streisand and Larry King.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  50. timelines
    How to Be a Good ‘Friend,’ According to Shawn Mendes and Camila CabelloStep one: Uh, star in a super-sexy music video together.
    By Zoe Haylock
  51. the videodome
    Cardi B Doesn’t Need More Press, But She’d Like It If You Saw Her New VideoNSFW.
    By Devon Ivie
  52. vmas 2019
    And Your 2019 MTV VMAs Host Is … Sebastian ManiscalcoNo, really!
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  53. the law
    Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty in Strip Club FightThis just took a turn.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  54. vulture lists
    All 327 Bruce Springsteen Songs, Ranked From Worst to BestWeighing in on every original, officially released composition — including his latest album, Western Stars.
    By Caryn Rose
  55. old town road
    How Long Will ‘Old Town Road’ Stay at No. 1?So far the Lil Nas X disruptor has denied Taylor Swift, Drake, and Ed Sheeran a No. 1 hit. Here’s how it might be stopped.
    By Dan Reilly
  56. new york
    Lady Gaga Looks Back on How She Ended Up With a ‘F***ing Oscar in My Hand’The singer got deep in her feelings while playing the Apollo, with extra love for Marsha P. Johnson.
    By Halle Kiefer
  57. the lions sing
    Disney Reveals Lion King Soundtrack, Featuring a Mysterious Track 14Be prepared …
    By Zoe Haylock
  58. mental health
    Halsey’s Upcoming Album Is the First She’s Ever Written While ManicThe singer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 17 years old.
    By Zoe Haylock
  59. the week in rap
    Nicki Minaj Is Finally Back in Queen FormHer new songs suggest she’s capable of regaining the strangle she once had on rap and pop radio.
    By Paul Thompson
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