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  1. tortured poets
    Professor Taylor Swift Teaches a Lesson in Heartbreak“Fortnight” will be the lead single with the #ForAFortnightChallenge apparently taking over YouTube Shorts.
  2. rip
    Founding Allman Brothers Band Guitarist Dickey Betts Dead at 80Betts “passed away peacefully in his home in Sarasota, Florida,” per a band statement.
  3. the festival circuit
    What’s 15 Years Working for Lana Del Rey Worth?Ten motorcycles? A phone call, at least?
  4. the industry
    The Country Boom Is Happening Outside NashvilleArtists are ignoring gatekeepers, writing better music, and laying the groundwork for the genre’s future.
  5. respect the classics
    The Beatles’ Let It Be Film No Longer Finds Itself in Times of TroubleThe documentary, newly restored by Peter Jackson, hits Disney+ on May 8.
  6. the festival circuit
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2024LOW (complimentary): Lil Uzi Vert voguing.
  7. where’s the beef?
    John Oates Has ‘Moved On’ From Daryl Hall“We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.”
  8. the industry
    Wait, Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok?It’s unclear why her songs since 2019, released under UMG, have returned.
  9. eurovision 2024
    Eurovision Is Facing Boycott Calls Over Israel’s InclusionThe European Broadcasting Union has released a statement condemning the “abuse or harassment” of any contestant.
  10. the festival circuit
    Get Ready for a Very Online CoachellaWeekend one already has one good surprise: Vampire Weekend.
  11. crime
    Celebrity Sightings In Manchester- October 30, 2021
    Prosecutors Say Alec Baldwin Had ‘Absolutely No Control’ Over Emotions on Rust“And absolutely no concern for how his conduct affects those around him.”
  12. d’oh!
    J. Cole Is Really Sorry About His Kendrick Lamar DissMeanwhile, The Simpsons is still waiting for its apology.
  13. my album is dropping
    Billie Eilish’s Latest Hits Will Be Hard and SoftHer third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, is out May 17.
  14. best of 2024
    The Best Songs of 2024 (So Far)A juicy diss track, an unadorned ballad, and a confident rock anthem.
  15. the festival circuit
    Coachella Really Needs the Press, Huh?Doja and Tyler are tweeting, Taylor is attending, and weekend two still isn’t sold out.
  16. jennifer lopez
    Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me … Now Tour Will Also Include Her … ThenThe dates have been rebranded as “greatest hits” shows amid poor ticket sales.
  17. the law
    The Neptunes Are in RetrogradeChad Hugo said partner Pharrell Williams of “has committed fraud” over the group’s trademarks.
  18. respect the classics
    What’s Going on With Marvin Gaye’s Unreleased Belgian Music?Sixty-six demos have turned up — but they’re currently in legal limbo.
  19. giddy up
    Two-Steppin’ Our Way Through Cowboy CarterThe people, songs, and history behind Beyoncé’s Americana odyssey.
  20. crime
    Christine Quinn Files Restraining Order Against HusbandThe filing details what Quinn says happened before Christian Dumontet’s first arrest.
  21. ugly crying!
    Kacey Musgraves’s ‘Anime Eyes’ Is Such a TripShe goes from doing her best Dr. Seuss to channeling … the Fairly OddParents theme song?
  22. the law
    Kelly Clarkson Says Her Ex-Husband Still Owes Her MoneyDating back to when he began managing her in 2007.
  23. sxsw 2024
    2019 SXSW Conference And Festival - Day 9
    SXSW ‘Fully’ Respects Artist Boycotts But Defends Military TiesAt least 60 participants have pulled out, and more continue to do so.
  24. timelines
    A History of Ariana Grande Playing Her Controversies Like AtariHer latest high: a No. 1 album and single and a finalized divorce in the same week.
  25. politics
    Adrianne Lenker Says Big Thief’s Israel Shows Were ‘Naïve and Not Thought Out’The singer also called for a cease-fire in Gaza and released a benefit EP.
  26. vulture lists
    All 57 of Ariana Grande’s Collaborations, RankedWhere does “ordinary thing,” featuring her own Nonna, land?
  27. the industry
    Universal Music’s Fight With TikTok Is Screwing Indie Artists“Some of us will not be able to recover from this.”
  28. money money money money
    Congress Wants to Help Musicians Make More Money Off StreamingRepresentatives Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman introduced the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
  29. disrespect the classics
    Checking Into the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Criminal TrialProsecutors filed to dismiss the case, to Don Henley’s dismay.
  30. politics
    66th GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet
    Taylor Swift Wants YOU to VoteEndorsing “the people who most represent YOU” on Super Tuesday.
  31. cast away
    Selena Gomez to Spend Her Time Offline Playing Linda Ronstadt“I know too much about her at this point.”
  32. vulture sports
    Fall Out Boy Approves Jimmy Butler’s Emo PhaseThe Miami Heat player stars in the band’s “So Much (for) Stardust” video.
  33. health
    Wendy Williams Has Dementia and AphasiaWilliams has released a statement thanking fans for their support.
  34. influences
    How Meat Loaf, Elden Ring, and the Apocalypse Inspired MGMT’s Loss of Life“I don’t think I’ve ever played piano like that.”
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. tragedies
    Taylor Swift Donates $100,000 to Kansas City Shooting Victim’s FamilyTravis Kelce’s charity donated the same amount to another family.
  38. 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.
  39. my singles are dropping
    All Aboard the Vampire Weekend Comeback TrainThe MTA stars in their music videos for “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn.”
  40. the swift syllabus
    A Swiftie’s Guide to the 2024 Super BowlIt will, of course, be her 13th Chiefs game.
  41. double-takes
    Chris Rock’s Another Round Remake Could Get Him Slapped Again“If it’s shit … ” director Thomas Vinterberg said.
  42. d-i-v-o-r-c-e
    Music’s Most Heartwarming Marriage Is OverSinger-songwriters Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are divorcing.
  43. coming soon
    Kate Winslet Is Deeply Unserious in The Regime“No one is proposing an invasion. Call it an expression of peace and love.”
  44. grammys 2024
    Not Even the Grammys Are Safe From L.A. TrafficAt least ten major stars were late — and producers had to rescue Mariah from the freeway.
  45. rip
    Outspoken Country Singer Toby Keith Dead at 62Keith revealed he had stomach cancer in 2022.
  46. grammys 2024
    Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys“We experienced an over-zealous security guard,” the rapper said.
  47. grammys 2024
    How Taylor Swift Beat SinatraHer Album of the Year win for Midnights set a Grammys record.
  48. grammys 2024
    The 2024 Grammy WinnersMiley won her first and Taylor made history.
  49. awards season
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2024 GrammysLow: U2 gives us literal vertigo.
  50. superlatives
    Jack Antonoff on the Hardest and Most Surprising Music of His Career“When you work with someone for a long time, you can start really getting weird.”
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