Music

album review

Linkin Park’s Risky Rebirth Paid Off

 An initially messy return paved the way for a balanced new album. By Craig Jenkins
cmas 2024

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2024 CMA Awards

 It was a remarkably stale affair. By Justin Curto
chapters

I Thought the Sun Rose and Set on His Sicilian Ass

 Sonny Bono was one of the most charming — and possessive — men I’d ever met. By Cher
  1. aaaaaaah
    AMC Will Try to Stop Theater Kids From Singing During WickedYeah, good luck!
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. my single is dropping
    Kesha Is Hell-Bent for Leather in ‘Joyride’ Music VideoPlus a tease of her next single, “Delusional.”
    By Bethy Squires
  3. clairo shade
    Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Green Day Will Headline CoachellaGet ready to rock, rave, and possibly even rodeo.
    By Justin Curto
  4. deaths
    Liam Payne’s One Direction Bandmates Attend FuneralSimon Cowell and James Corden were also seen arriving for the service.
    By Justin Curto
  5. switched on pop
    The Enduring Appeal of Buckingham NicksHow Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham covered Stevie and Lindsey’s lost classic.
    By Charlie Harding
  6. ask an expert
    NDAs for People Following the Zach Bryan DramaThe breakup updates aren’t going anywhere, so we asked a few NDA experts to breakdown the $12 million drama.
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  7. respect the classics
    Everybody Loves Al Green’s R.E.M. CoverAnd if you don’t … who hurt you?
    By Devon Ivie
  8. the law
    Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering in Sex-Crimes CaseHis attorneys claim prosecutors violated his due-process rights.
    By Justin Curto
  9. if i could turn back time
    14 Stunning Stories From Cher’s (First) MemoirFrom Warren Beatty asking her out when she was a teenager to her “chicken joke” with Carol Burnett.
    By Justin Curto
  10. xxxmas
    Sabrina Carpenter Wants Her Stocking Stuffed (by Netflix)Chappell Roan is coming home for the holidays in A Nonsense Christmas.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. respect the classics
    We Bought a Zoo Turned Elle Fanning Into a Bob Dylan StanBut she still hasn’t met the man after starring in A Complete Unknown.
    By Justin Curto
  12. houston texas baby
    Beyoncé Got Us — and Netflix — a Christmas GiftShe’ll be playing halftime at the streamer’s Christmas NFL game in Houston.
    By Justin Curto
  13. blondes
    What a Girl Wants Is to See ‘Brina and Xtina LiveBlondes definitely have more fun.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  14. his pretzel logic
    Donald Fagen Defines Yacht Rock: ‘Go F- - - Yourself’Maybe don’t ask the Steely Dan front man about the genre.
    By Devon Ivie
  15. superlatives
    Cyndi Lauper on the Freest and Most Provocative Music of Her Career“They looked at me and were like, What the heck?”
    By Devon Ivie
  16. my single is dropping
    Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates His Wife With a ‘Get Low’ CoverThe giant statue of her was better.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. an englishman in las vegas
    Sting Won’t Make the Sphere His HiveUnlike his peers, the musician doesn’t see the appeal of the world’s hottest venue: “I don’t want to be overpowered by visuals.”
    By Devon Ivie
  18. tekashi 6ix9ine
    Of Course Tekashi 6ix9ine Is Going Back to JailHe just can’t help it.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  19. respect the classics
    The Rock Hall Was Cold As Ice to Foreigner“Somehow, I couldn’t sing a rock song at the Rock Hall of Fame when I’m being inducted? It doesn’t make any sense to me, and it sticks in my craw.”
    By Devon Ivie
  20. switched on pop
    Let’s Give It Up for the FreaksBreaking down three new songs from three legendary weirdos.
    By Charlie Harding, Reanna Cruz, and Nate Sloan
  21. biopics
    Walk Hard Made Timothée Chalamet Doubt His Bob Dylan Biopic“I made the mistake of watching five minutes of that movie.”
    By Justin Curto
  22. scene kids
    Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Will Have a Very Emo BabyFox shared the news with a dripping black photo shoot.
    By Justin Curto
  23. tributes
    Rita Ora Pays Tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs“He brought so much joy to every room he walked into, and he left such a mark on this world.”
    By Bethy Squires
  24. rip
    Everything We Know About Liam Payne’s DeathIncluding the One Direction member’s trip to Argentina and final posts.
    By Justin Curto
  25. crime
    Liam Payne’s Friend Says He ‘Never Abandoned’ Him Before His DeathAnd denies being one of the three people authorities are investigating in connection to Payne’s death.
    By Justin Curto
  26. crime
    Lil Durk Arrested Over Alleged Murder PlotHe is now facing two new felony counts.
    By Justin Curto
  27. grammys 2025
    Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Face Off for Album of the Year GrammyChoose your fighter.
    By Michael Savio
  28. grammys 2025
    The Snubs and Surprises of the 2025 Grammy NominationsBeyoncé is finally country enough — but got abandoned in R&B.
    By Justin Curto
  29. girl so gratifying
    Issa Knife When You’re (Almost) on Top of the Grammy NominationsBrat is tied for the second-most Grammy nominations this year.
    By Jason P. Frank
  30. awards season
    Beyoncé Leads the 2025 Grammy NominationsHer 11 nods break an Academy record.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  31. extremely online
    Halle Bailey Wants No (On) Screen Time for Her BabyShe was “extremely upset” that she was not notified her child would be featured on a Twitch stream.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  32. the charts
    Will Lady Gaga Ever Score Another Solo Hit?It’s been 13 years since she had a No. 1 single without help.
    By Justin Curto
  33. best of 2024
    The Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)This year’s most notable releases are investigating deep questions and framing art as a balm for multiplying worries.
    By Craig Jenkins
  34. best of 2024
    The Best Songs of 2024 (So Far)A sexy dance-pop anthem, a country song that cuts deeply, and the most bombastic song of the year.
    By Justin Curto and Alex Suskind
  35. read me read me read me
    Robert Smith Is a Big Ol’ Book NerdTracking the not-so-hidden literary references on the Cure’s new album.
    By Chris Stanton
  36. crime
    A Hidden Sexual-Assault Scandal at the New York PhilharmonicTwo musicians were fired for sexual misconduct. Why were they allowed back in the orchestra?
    By Sammy Sussman
  37. classical
    New York Philharmonic Dismisses Players Accused of Sexual MisconductLiang Wang and Matthew Muckey will not be in the orchestra next season.
    By Jason P. Frank
  38. mothership connection
    Moms on Songs, RankedFrom least to most wholesome.
    By Zach Schonfeld
  39. coming soon
    Ye’s New Documentary Asks In Whose Name?It promises a “billion-dollar budget and a commitment to truth.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. kamalachella
    What Happened at Kamala Harris’s Pennsylvania Rallies?It included performances by Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  41. the law
    Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell Moving Forward in YSL TrialThe jury returned to court for the first time since October 23.
    By Justin Curto
  42. rip
    Quincy Jones, Star Producer and Executive, Dead at 91He worked with generations of singers, from Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson.
    By Justin Curto
  43. in conversation
    Quincy Jones on the Secret Michael Jackson and the Problem With Modern PopThe music legend talks like he has nothing to lose.
    By David Marchese
  44. the internet is forever
    Zut Alors! We Did Not See 2024’s Most Online Costume ComingThe French children’s choir tribute to Serge Gainsbourg took over Halloween.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. let’s go lesbians
    Chappell Roan Debuts New Song ‘The Giver’ on SNLShe gets the job done!
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. the law
    Mariah the Scientist Feels ‘So Grateful’ for Young Thug’s ReleaseTravis Scott, T.I., Nicki Minaj, and more have celebrated Young Thug’s homecoming.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  47. oh my oh my god
    Um, Is NewJeans Okay?The girl group’s ultimatum hasn’t gotten their label’s “irreplaceable” ex-CEO reinstated.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  48. the law
    This Was a WarningYoung Thug’s freedom means little if we don’t fix the system that put him there.
    By Craig Jenkins
  49. the law
    What’s Next for Young Thug?Breaking down the terms of his probation — and the future of his music career.
    By Justin Curto
  50. hot frosty
    Christmas Queen Mariah Carey Wants You to Fear HerBow down to Her Merry Majesty — or else.
    By Michael Savio
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