Music

  1. the other benjamin button
    The True Star of Taylor Swift’s ‘ME!’ Video? Benjamin Button.Please decode her new kitten’s name and get back to us, thank you.
    By Halle Kiefer
  2. vulture lists
    Every Rock Hall of Fame All-Star Jam, Ranked by EpicnessLet the power of rock compel you.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. this week in rap
    This Week in Rap: Have People Forgiven Kanye Enough to Join His Church?In the midst of all that worship and celebration at Coachella, he … also sold “HOLY SPIRIT” sweatshirts for $255 and socks for $50.
    By Paul Thompson
  4. a long talk
    Schoolboy Q on New Album, Deaths of Mac Miller and NipseyThe rapper on ‘internet dweebs,’ Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle’s deaths, and why you’re gonna like his new album even if you don’t like him.
    By Craig Jenkins
  5. music
    Bruce Springsteen Released a Single Last Night Too, FolksListen to “Hello Sunshine.”
    By Hunter Harris
  7. easter eggs
    Here’s Every Easter Egg in Taylor Swift’s New Music Video ‘ME!’Did you spot the Dixie Chicks? Or that extremely British nod to Joe Alywn? And, obviously, the snake?
    By Jill Gutowitz
  8. easter eggs
    Oh, So That’s What Taylor Swift’s Chickens in Sunglasses Clue MeantWell played.
    By Dee Lockett
  9. way too close reads
    Okay, So Now What Is Taylor Swift’s Giant Butterfly Mural Supposed to Mean?Kaylor truthers, your vindication may have come.
    By Jill Gutowitz
  10. today in swift
    Taylor Swift Confirms New Music Is Coming With Giant MuralIs it country? Is it pop? What is the next chapter?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  11. music
    The JoBros Invented the World’s Worst Drinking GameThey cracked open some cold ones for family therapy.
    By Milan Polk
  14. music
    A New Prince Album Is Headed to TidalThe waters of Lake Minnetonka have blessed us.
    By Milan Polk
  15. encounter
    How Did Megan Thee Stallion Become the Next Hottest Rapper Out of Houston?She got it from her mama.
    By Hunter Harris
  16. the law
    R. Kelly Accuser Wins Lawsuit, Will Describe Sexual Assault in Court“We don’t care about the lawsuit,” Kelly’s publicist said in response.
    By Devon Ivie
  17. oh my blog
    Here Is a Blog About Ariana Grande’s Thoughts on BloggersWe’re just gonna blog through this.
    By Megh Wright
  18. #freebritney
    All Your Questions About Britney Spears’s Latest Mental-Health Crisis, AnsweredFrom the whistle-blower, to the Britney Spears fan podcast, to the protests, to the emails, let’s untangle this web of conflicting information.
    By Jill Gutowitz
  19. song review
    FKA Twigs Has Had Enough of Celebrity Culture on Her First Song in Three YearsAfter an engagement to Robert Pattinson, “Cellophane” shines a light on the suffocating scrutiny of falling in love with the public watching.
    By Sasha Geffen
  20. lawsuits
    Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul Is Suing Travis Scott for Copyright InfringementAnd Scott’s 2019 Grammy’s performance is being used as evidence.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  21. music
    Britney Spears Speaks Out to Let Us Know ‘All Is Well’“My situation is unique, but I promise I’m doing what’s best at this moment.”
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  22. way too close reads
    What the Hell Do All These Taylor Swift Clues Mean? An InvestigationLet us guide you down her pastel-aesthetic rabbit hole of insanity.
    By Jill Gutowitz
  23. lemonade
    Beyoncé’s Lemonade Available to Stream Everywhere And Oh Wow, This ‘Sorry’ DemoThe album’s scheduled release on all streaming platforms features a dreamy original version of the song.
    By Halle Kiefer
  26. everything we know
    Everything We Know About Madonna’s New Album Madame XMadame X is a cha-cha instructor and an equestrian?
    By Milan Polk
  27. summer bangers
    Jonas Brothers and Their Butts Announce New AlbumThere’s a documentary, too.
    By Milan Polk
  28. game of thrones
    Hear Florence + the Machine’s Game of Thrones ‘Jenny of Oldstones’ CoverShe turned down another song opportunity years earlier, but can’t remember.
    By Halle Kiefer
  29. coachella 2019
    Lizzo Made Coachella Her Bitch Despite More Sound Issues“Suck my dick.”
    By Dee Lockett
  30. books
    Prince’s Memoir The Beautiful Ones Coming This OctoberFeaturing his unfinished manuscript, rare photos, and lyrics.
    By Hunter Harris
  31. coachella 2019
    How Nice of Justin Bieber to End His Hiatus for Ariana Grande at Coachella“Album coming soon.”
    By Dee Lockett
  32. busking
    Brandi Carlile and Dave Grohl Were Busking in Seattle YesterdayBecause why not freak a bunch of people out on 4/20?
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  33. coachella 2019
    Kanye West Held a Church Service at Coachella Through a PeepholeIf you look very closely you can see him being risen.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  34. the file
    Who Is Ariana Grande, Really? A Quick Catch-up.In less than six years, she has become one of the most successful pop artists of all time. Who is she?
    By Rachel Handler
  35. sad news
    Adele and Husband Simon Konecki Announce Their Decision to SeparateHaving kept their relationship status private, the singer referred to Konecki as her husband while accepting Album of the Year at the 2017 Grammys.
    By Halle Kiefer
  38. vulture lists
    Your Guide to BTS and Their Musical Universe in 25 SongsThough it often gets lost, BTS are first and foremost musicians. And their rise is fundamentally based on their musicality and artistry.
    By T.K. Park and Youngdae Kim
  39. sad news
    Today We Mourn the Separation of Michelle Williams and Her Husband, Phil ElverumOh no.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  40. album review
    On Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You, Finally, a Star Is BornCuz I Love You is a playground for a phenomenal talent reaching the peak of its powers.
    By Craig Jenkins
  41. this week in rap
    This Week in Rap: Kodak Black Just Keeps on ImplodingIn less than two weeks, Kodak Black has more or less spit on Nipsey Hussle’s grave, briefly gone missing, and then got arrested at the border.
    By Paul Thompson
  42. the law
    Cardi B Rejects Plea Deal in Strip Club Brawl CaseGirl, what?
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  43. my single is dropping
    Everyone on Earth Guested on Lil Dicky’s ‘Earth’Lions and baboons and Bieber, oh my!
    By Bethy Squires
  44. game of thrones
    The Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott Drop New Game of Thrones SongThe night is dark and full of good music.
    By Milan Polk
  45. the industry
    Netflix Got Beyoncé’s Homecoming by Paying So Much MoneyHow did the Beychella concert doc end up on Netflix? The same way everything else does.
    By Jackson McHenry
  46. interview
    John Cameron Mitchell and Marilyn Maye Talk Love, Art, and Dying in Style“We can’t do open casket. Nobody knows how to put my lashes on.”
    By John Cameron Mitchell
  47. beyonce
    Beyoncé Is Releasing Lemonade to All Streaming PlatformsCongrats to us all, frankly.
    By Hunter Harris
  50. vulture lists
    The 50 Best Music Documentaries of All TimeFrom Woodstock to Beyoncé’s Homecoming, these films are as essential to understanding the artists as any of their records.
    By Noel Murray
  51. gif guide
    The Best Moments From Beyoncé’s Homecoming Presented in 17 Perfect GIFsThe best non-concert moments, from Blue Ivy singing, rare glimpses of Rumi and Sir, and Jay-Z just generally looking shook.
    By Dee Lockett
  52. song review
    Beyoncé’s ‘Before I Let Go’ Cover in Homecoming Is Just As Timeless As BeychellaHomecoming — and its companion live album — is what we talk about when we talk about public figures being “unapologetically black.”
    By Craig Jenkins
  53. homecoming
    Just Drop the Blue Ivy Album AlreadyIt’s time for Bluechella.
    By Milan Polk
  54. beychella
    What It Was Like to Be in the Audience for Beyoncé’s Historic Coachella ShowWhat you missed at home.
    By Kyle Buchanan and Dee Lockett
  55. beyonce
    We’ll Revisit Beyoncé’s Coachella Performance for the Rest of Our LivesJust seconds in, it was apparent she was playing for keeps.
    By Craig Jenkins
  56. beychella
    Everything We Learned About Beychella From Beyoncé’s Homecoming“Instead of me pulling out my flower crown, it was more important that I brought our culture to Coachella.”
    By Dee Lockett
  57. beychella
    Beyoncé Releases Coachella Live Album With New Music and Blue Ivy SingingBlue Ivy singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”! Bey covering “Before I Let Go”! Beychella!
    By Dee Lockett
  58. old town road
    When Genre Becomes a PrisonThe story of “Old Town Road” is the story of nearly every black artist’s attempt at a country hit.
    By Craig Jenkins
  59. album review
    BTS and Blackpink’s New Albums Mark an Unprecedented Era for K-PopPersona and Kill This Love capture the blockbuster K-pop groups at the height of their fame while also angling to push out into new territories.
    By Craig Jenkins
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