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Is Kyle Gordon’s ‘Selekta’ a Banger or Bad Bangers and Mash?

 “Blood on my trainers? I can’t risk it.” By Rebecca Alter and Anne Victoria Clark
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Jason Isbell Reimagines the Divorce Album

 His split from Amanda Shires marked the end of a potent redemption arc. Foxes in the Snow imagines a new path. By Ryan Leas
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We Built This City on Cheesy ’80s Hits

 Paradise’s commitment to dramatic cover songs is both a misguided choice and one of the most entertaining things about it. By Jen Chaney
  1. the law
    Druski, Odell Beckham Jr. Deny Involvement in Diddy CaseA woman accused the influencer and NFL star of gang-raping her with Diddy, who also denied the claims.
    By Justin Curto
  2. got that dog in him
    Finally, SNL Gives Marcello Hernandez a Dog to HoldEven though the dog didn’t get to ride on the scooter-suitcase with Lady Gaga.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  3. new vocab
    Lady Gaga and Bowen Yang Put ‘Nachos,’ ‘Delulu,’ and ‘Slay’ to RestThey’re not worth being reheated.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  4. resume builder
    Lady Gaga Loves ‘Winning Things’ Even If It’s a RazzieThe ‘Mayhem’ singer says she’s one step closer to an “EGOR” aka a “more hurtful” EGOT.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  5. stefani’s version
    Does Lady Gaga’s New Song Really Sound Like Taylor Swift?The synth line that launched a thousand fan theories.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  6. rip
    D’Wayne Wiggins, Founding Tony! Toni! Toné! Guitarist, Dead at 64The brother of Raphael Saadiq also produced early songs for Destiny’s Child.
    By Justin Curto
  7. tributes
    Dolly Parton Honors Late Husband Carl Dean With Song ‘If You Hadn’t Been There’“He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.”
    By Justin Curto
  8. crime
    Diddy Now Accused of ‘Forced Labor’ in Sex-Trafficking SchemeHis lawyers denied the new allegations, saying “many former employees stand by his side.”
    By Justin Curto
  9. lg7
    Lady Gaga Causes Mayhem for the Pop GirliesThe album is here and full of chaos.
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. my album is dropping
    She Knows You Dream of JennieThe Blackpink superstar knows she’s “got ‘em obsessed” with her new song, “like JENNIE”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  11. rip
    Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Ultra Private Husband, Dead at 82“He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that. I will always love you.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  12. this is mayhem
    The Lady Gaga Math Does Not Add UpEveryone is counting to LG7 wrong — including the Mayhem star herself.
    By Justin Curto
  13. whose tostitos?
    Lady Gaga Knows About Reheating NachosAnd she is claiming the right to her cheese blend.
    By Jason P. Frank
  14. rip
    DJ Funk, Ghetto House Originator, Dead at 53He had stage 4 cancer.
    By Justin Curto
  15. obits
    Roy Ayers, Writer of ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84His songs were sampled by everyone, from Tupac to Björk.
    By Bethy Squires
  16. hack the planet
    The Hackers Who Stole the Eras TourTwo people have been charged with stealing 900+ tickets and reselling them on StubHub.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. last night on late night
    Amanda Seyfried Should Do a Joni Mitchell BiopicShe’s running.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. haim time
    Haim Pays Tribute to a Beloved Nicole Kidman Meme With Their New Single’s ArtNo pop stars on earth have more fun than these very online sisters.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  19. takin’ over me
    Doechii Brings Back Some Beat That You Used to Know“Anxiety” is finally streaming (four years after it went up on YouTube).
    By Jason P. Frank
  20. opera review
    At the Met, Moby-Dick Gets Rendered DownJake Heggie’s and Gene Scheer’s opera adaptation goes easy on the meaty conflicts and keeps the stakes curiously low.
    By Justin Davidson
  21. a star is born
    Diane Warren’s Oscar-Losing Songs, RankedHer dramatic power ballads are a perfect fit for Hollywood, even if the Academy hasn’t acknowledged it yet.
    By Carrie Wittmer
  22. the law
    Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for DefamationAfter she withdrew her lawsuit last month.
    By Justin Curto
  23. respect the classics
    Paul McCartney Gives a Little Help to His Friend Joe CockerIn an open letter addressed to the Rock Hall, he implored voters to induct “a great man and a fine singer.”
    By Devon Ivie
  24. best of 2025
    The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)Unrequited love never sounded so satisfying.
    By Justin Curto and Alex Suskind
  25. best of 2025
    Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)A candid posthumous release plus a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements.
    By Craig Jenkins
  26. oscars 2025
    Diane Warren Vows ‘I’ll Be Back’ After Losing 16th Oscar“You can’t get rid of me.”
    By Justin Curto
  27. where’s the beef?
    Drake Turns the Dial on iHeartRadio Legal ActionApparently focusing on his lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
    By Justin Curto
  28. sound bites
    The Death of the Classic Film ScoreMovie music is better than it’s ever been — even if you can’t tell which instruments are being used.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  29. bond gals
    Margaret Qualley Spun, Not Stirred, in James Bond TributeLisa, Doja Cat, and Raye all belt out Bond songs at the Oscars.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  30. oz-cars
    Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Did Dueling Dorothys to Open the OscarsSo if you care to find me, look to the Dolby Theatre.
    By Rebecca Alter
  31. rip
    David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dead at 75Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the singer: “What a remarkable artist. What an amazing man. I was so lucky to have known him.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  32. winner girl
    The Brit Awards? More Like the Brat AwardsThe 365 Party Girl won the first award of the night.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  33. song review
    Lizzo Is in LimboOn “Love in Real Life,” she struggles to change her narrative.
    By Craig Jenkins
  34. what dr. phil hath wrought
    Bhad Bhabie Twerks on ‘Travis Barker’ While Dissing His DaughterHow Kanye West, Romy Mars, and the rest of us are involved in white girl rap beef.
    By Jason P. Frank
  35. my single is dropping
    Lizzo Dances Her Way Back With ‘Love in Real Life’Back on her feet and moving to another ’80s-ish beat.
    By Justin Curto
  36. sad beautiful tragic
    Travis Kelce Is Mending His Super Bowl Heartbreak With His Girlfriend’s Songs“She has something for everything.”
    By Justin Curto
  37. scene report
    Will the Revolution Start at a Jesse Welles Concert?The folk singer bringing NPR liberals, Marxists, and Joe Rogan together.
    By Jack Denton
  38. postponements
    Drake Has $ome Postponed Tour Dates 4 AUHe pushed the final four dates of his Australian tour for “a scheduling conflict.”
    By Justin Curto
  39. boogie nights
    The Man Behind The Brutalist’s Disco Song Isn’t Sure Why It’s There Either‘I hear people are jumping and dancing at the end of the movie.’
    By Katherine Gillespie
  40. rip
    Roberta Flack, Formative Quiet-Storm Singer, Dead at 88She was the first artist to earn the Grammy for Record of the Year back-to-back.
    By Justin Curto
  41. r9 watch
    A Timeline of Rihanna Teasing Her Allegedly Real Next Album, R9“There’s no genre now. That’s why I waited.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  42. rip
    Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, Dead at 78She maintained her son’s memory after his 1997 killing.
    By Justin Curto
  43. crime
    Diddy’s Attorney Doesn’t Want to Represent Him AnymoreCiting “sufficient reasons” he can’t disclose.
    By Justin Curto
  44. my single is dropping
    Jennie and Doechii Make Big Moves in ‘ExtraL’The L stands for large, not legendary.
    By Justin Curto
  45. my single is dropping
    Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi ‘Know Love’Or so they say on their new collab.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. romance
    Selena Gomez’s Next Album Is With Benny Blanco, ObviouslyThe second single, “Call Me When You Break Up” with Gracie Abrams dropped ahead of New Music Friday.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  47. she’s just being miley
    How Miley Cyrus Became the Most Reliable Act in ShowbizShe’ll show up anywhere and get the job done right.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  48. the internet is forever
    Why the Pop World Can’t Shut Up About NachosAs Picasso once said, “Good artists reheat, great artists steal the microwave.”
    By Bethy Squires
  49. this actually is the place
    David Byrne Expected a ‘Hard Audience’ for His SNL50 Performance“You see all of these names and go, Oh my God.”
    By Devon Ivie
  50. stop callin’ stop callin’
    Lady Gaga Confirms She Remembers ‘Telephone Part 2’LGBT+ stands for Lady Gaga Beyoncé “Telephone” + “Telephone 2.”
    By Jason P. Frank
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