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  1. respect the classics
    Sing Us a New Song, You’re Billy Joel, Man“Turn the Lights Back On” is his first original track in 17 years.
  2. the abc cinematic universe
    Farewell, Dr. Shaun Murphy, Bachelor Nation Will Miss YouAn ode to the unlikeliest kinship on network television.
  3. fine lines
    Sleater-Kinney Reorganizes Its World“Once you have decades of fury coming out, it’s going to be big.”
  4. respect the classics
    The Sultan of Swing ReturnsMark Knopfler has a new song, newer riffs, and no headbands.
  5. ask an expert
    Can You Also Sue Madonna?When a diva is late, there are damages.
  6. live from studio 8h
    SNL’s Cool Guitarist Is Happy to Represent the Audience“I was nervous at first, knowing my face was visible,” Maddie Rice says. “It’s different than knowing my guitar is audible.”
  7. respect the classics
    Big Day for the Steely Dan CommunityThey’re getting inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, something that should’ve happened eons ago.
  8. respect the classics
    Two Rock Hall Voters Debate Their Dream Ballot for 2024“There’s a certain sector of people there who will tell you, ‘We’re making a TV show.’”
  9. respect the classics
    Ozzy Osbourne Anoints T-Pain As His New Prince of Darkness“This is the best cover of ‘War Pigs’ ever. Why didn’t you guys call me?”
  10. respect the classics
    Which Dumbass Thought They Could Replace Neil Peart in Rush?Geddy Lee received several “inappropriate” messages from drummers in the aftermath of Peart’s death.
  11. song roulette
    The Bangles Were Always a DemocracyBut, as Susanna Hoffs recalls, picking lead singles was tricky territory.
  12. romcom roundtable
    ‘Get Ready to Never Stop Working’What Hallmark’s tenured holiday hunks learned from a combined quarter-century in the feelings game.
  13. respect the classics
    Cher Invites the Rock Hall to ‘Go You-Know-What Yourself’She’s decided to reject a future induction after decades of being ignored, even if “they gave me a million dollars.”
  14. chat room
    Meg Bellamy on Kate and Carole Middleton’s Weird Crown Dynamic“I don’t think she has as much power on Kate as people might think.”
  15. chat room
    Frasier’s Peri Gilpin Wishes Roz Was a Little More Like Liz Lemon“I used to bring that up to the writers: ‘Can’t we see all of this happening?’ And they’d respond, ‘Oh my God, no.’”
  16. respect the classics
    I Can Go For That (Some Hall & Oates Drama)The legal battle involves a business-violation dispute, a restraining order, and who can perform which songs.
  17. photo realism
    ‘A Photo Can Destroy a Life’How The Crown re-created the images of Diana’s final days within the constraints of taste, decency, and copyright.
  18. superlatives
    Dolly Parton on the Most Prolific and Invigorating Music of Her Career“My songs are like my kids and I expect them to support me when I’m old.”
  19. last night on late night
    David Letterman Is Still Traumatized by Green Day’s Drummer“I assumed he was kidding around or perhaps he wanted to hurt me.”
  20. disrespect the classics
    Bob Dylan Is Campaigning to Reinstate Jann Wenner“He just got booted out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and we don’t think that’s right. We’re trying to get him back in.”
  21. superlatives
    The Most Epic and Obsessive of Rush, According to Geddy Lee“I’m a kind of obnoxious player. I want to be heard. I don’t want to just be satisfied with tickling the bottom of people who are listening.”
  22. respect the classics
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2023 Rock Hall Induction CeremonyMissy Elliott got her freak on. As did … Jimmy Page.
  23. rock hall 2023
    Jimmy Page Had a Whole Lotta Rock Hall LoveThe surprise performance doubled as his first in nearly a decade.
  24. rock hall 2023
    Only One Rock Hall Inductee Called Out Jann Wenner“I guess you could say,” Bernie Taupin explained, “my being inducted is a paradox.”
  25. respect the classics
    John Mayer, It’s Time to Join the Coral Reefer BandJimmy Buffett insisted the group continue performing after his death. That got us thinking …
  26. scene report
    ‘I Actually Felt Like I Knew Him’Days after Matthew Perry’s death, the Friends apartment corner transforms into a site of mourning.
  27. role call
    Michael Bolton Answers Every Question We Have About ‘Jack Sparrow’On the Lonely Island’s “beyond vulgar” first idea, learning how to be less serious, and the gift that never stops giving.
  28. song roulette
    The B-52’s Were Too Weird to Mess WithKate Pierson never tried to write a hit. But the cosmos had bigger plans for her band.
  29. final draft
    Frasier and Niles Were Supposed to Open a Theater TogetherBut when David Hyde Pierce said no, the reboot creators had to evolve.
  30. ask an expert
    The Ivy League Doesn’t Want Frasier CraneThe reboot finds him as a newly hired college professor. His real-life academic counterparts insist there’s “no way” it would happen.
  31. respect the classics
    Prayer Circle for Steely DanDonald Fagen is recovering after a hospitalization forced him off the road.
  32. chat room
    Stevie Nicks Sees ‘No Reason’ to Continue Fleetwood MacRock and roll’s highest priestess on the future of her band, loving Daisy Jones, and being Barbie’s new muse.
  33. disrespect the classics
    Cyndi Lauper Diagnoses Jann Wenner As Senile“I really, really think it’s so wrong.”
  34. song roulette
    Shania Twain Built Her Own CountryShe didn’t get to make decisions about her career at first. One single changed that quickly.
  35. superlatives
    The Most Heartfelt and Goofy of R.E.M., According to Mike Mills“People thought we were these morose navel-gazers. But we were laughing our asses off at just about everything in the world.”
  36. respect the classics
    Donald Fagen Reviews Eagles: ‘Good Band’Any major dude will tell you about their purported rivalry.
  37. respect the classics
    Charlie Watts’s Final Gift Was a Rolling Stones Succession PlanThe band revealed Watts personally recommended and gave his “blessing” to new drummer Steve Jordan.
  38. respect the classics
    Duran Duran’s New Album Is Spooky Like the WolfDanse Macabre, out in October, is all about the joy and madness of Halloween.
  39. respect the classics
    Bruce Springsteen Wanted to Ruin Bono’s DayWith wine, selfies, and a very game Noel Gallagher.
  40. respect the classics
    It’s Time for ‘Time’ (Roger’s Version)The ex–Pink Floyd member looks to the lighter side of the moon with Dark Side Redux.
  41. chat room
    Charity Lawson Was Also Surprised With Her Bachelorette Episode Count“Maybe they had to get me in there quickly.”
  42. role call
    Keith Hernandez Answers Every Question We Have About SeinfeldOn feeling embarrassed by the performance, Jason Alexander’s “standoffish” behavior, and how the show gave him a “second life.”
  43. respect the classics
    Devo Has the Uncontrollable Urge to Retire“We did as well as we could, for as long as we could.”
  44. song roulette
    The Hives Just Want to Scare Other BandsPelle Almqvist didn’t see the potential in their most successful single. At least he can laugh about it now.
  45. respect the classics
    Talking Heads Will Start Making ReunionsThe band’s getting back together for one night only.
  46. crystal visions
    Stevie Nicks Gives Daisy Jones & the Six Her (Belated) Landslide Praise“It brought back memories that made me feel like a ghost watching my own story.”
  47. chat room
    Maggie Lawson, Psych’s Visionary RewatcherEight seasons, three movies, and a fourth script: The actor behind Juliet is keeping her greatest role alive one podcast episode at a time.
  48. this! is! a psa!
    Jeopardy! Will Recycle Clues to Survive Hollywood StrikeWhat is … a questionable solution?
  49. hi barbie
    Is No. 87 Kenough?Ryan Gosling’s ode to existential himbos made the Billboard “Hot 100.”
  50. superlatives
    The Finest and Most Resonant of George Michael, According to Andrew Ridgeley“He was a supernova in a firmament of shining stars.”
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