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  1. help the bear
    Pusha T Remixed ‘White Lines’ for Cocaine BearWho else is better equipped for this assignment?
  2. my remix is dropping
    Ariana Grande Takes a Break From Wicked for the WeekndReuniting with her longtime collaborator on the new “Die for You” remix.
  3. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 More Years in PrisonHe now faces 39 years in prison in Los Angeles and New York.
  4. jojo is no no-no
    It’s Neither Too Little Nor Too Late for Jojo to Star on BroadwayShe’s stepping into the trapeze of Moulin Rogue!
  5. on the record
    Sam Claflin Doesn’t Know His Hey Judes From His Lucies in the SkyHe keeps reminding us he and the Beatles had never “Come Together” before Daisy Jones & the Six.
  6. red light green light
    Florence Welch to Be Borne Back Ceaselessly Into the PastWorking on a musical-theater adaptation of The Great Gatsby with Rachel Chavkin.
  7. podcasts
    This Month in Comedy Podcasts: Finally With Grace and JoeRounding up our favorite comedy-podcast episodes of the month.
  8. how can i call this home
    Ben Platt Addresses ‘Ugly and Scary’ Antisemitic Protests at Broadway’s ParadeThe Broadway musical follows the wrongful conviction of a Jewish man in Georgia.
  9. merch girl
    A24 Is Selling Raccacoonie to the Highest BidderHibachi skills not included.
  10. when in greece
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Is Big, Fat, Greek, and Coming Soon!The Portokalos family’s return has finally been scheduled.
  11. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Ya Like Lip Syncs?This week’s ultra-compressed Lalaparuza is an info dump of pure talent without any stakes.
  12. wally brando lore
    Michael Cera Got His Twin Peaks Role Thanks to Transcendental MeditationDavid Lynch’s preferred method of casting.
  13. coming soon
    Bob Odenkirk Tells the Whole Truth (So Help Him, God) in Lucky HankAs a jerk who fights a goose in the AMC show’s trailer.
  14. mask 4 mask
    Dick Van Dyke, Living Legend, Went on the Singing-Mascot Show“I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done.”
  15. major motion picture
    Jonathan Majors Once ‘Walked Out’ of a Marvel MeetingHe had poems to write.
  16. succession
    Pharrell to Produce Looks for Louis Vuitton MenswearSucceeding Virgil Abloh as creative director following the designer’s death in 2021.
  17. family hate netflix
    Arrested Development Set to Leave Netflix, Cue the Charlie Brown MusicGet us a vodka rocks and a piece of toast.
  18. restless touring syndrome
    Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Aren’t Going on a Regular Tour, It’s a Cool TourTheir Restless Leg Tour is going to be fetch.
  19. trailer mix
    Hungry Guys Will Be Treated to Some Movie Trailers at the Super BowlNo time for Totino’s when the Fast X trailer is premiering.
  20. vulture sports
    Super Bowl LVII Commercials Have Kicked OffThe real main event.
  21. clam-ity
    Maya Rudolph Out, M&M’s InThe world isn’t ready for candy clams.
  22. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Mistress and Malaysia Okay Show, Meh Job!I would like an oral history of who thought that Drag Race and Tim and Eric make a good match.
  23. vulture sports
    The Music Fan’s Guide to Super Bowl LVIIPlan your chip breaks wisely.
  24. vulture sports
    Canadian Butts His Bank Account Into American Football’s BusinessDrake refuses to leave Rihanna alone.
  25. leave britney alone
    Britney Spears Says She Isn’t Dying, She’s Making ‘Homemade Lasagna’“No folks, it’s not 2007 …”
  26. coming soon
    Netflix Ditches ‘Outwit’ and ‘Outplay’ for Just OutlastNetflix is sponsoring Chris McCandlesses now.
  27. buyer & bookseller
    Barbra Streisand Will (Yen)Tell Us About Her LifeIn My Name Is Barbra, her 1,040-page memoir.
  28. la transplants
    La La Land to Ditch the City of Stars for BroadwayYa like jazz?
  29. grammys 2023
    CBS Got DuolingoBad Bunny may have been “[Singing in non-English],” but now you can read what he’s saying.
  30. trailer mix
    Mel Brooks Is Once Again an AP World History TeacherDitch your textbooks and watch The History of the World, Part II instead, nerds.
  31. grammys 2023
    We All Watched Adele Reexperience the 2017 GrammysThe leader of the Beyhive (London branch) wore her emotions on her face.
  32. box office report card
    Knock at the Cabin Takes the Box Office HostageWhile 80 for Brady lures older moviegoers back to the theater.
  33. grammys 2023
    Harry’s House Needs a New Trophy ShelfFor his Album of the Year award, which he won over Beyoncé’s Renaissance.
  34. grammys 2023
    Grammys Song for Social Change Award Goes to Iranian Protest SongDr. Jill Biden presented the award to “Baraye,” by Shervin Hajipour.
  35. grammys 2023
    The Grammys Pay Tribute to 50 Years of Hip-HopWho performed? Who got censored?
  36. grammys 2023
    Beyoncé Grants Grammys the Ability to Call Her Their Most Awarded ArtistShe officially beat Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti.
  37. grammys 2023
    Kim Petras Thanks SOPHIE After Historic Grammy Win“SOPHIE, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me.”
  38. grammys 2023
    Shania Twain Stole Harry Styles’s OutfitOn the carpet for the 2023 Grammy Awards.
  39. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Golden Girl GroupsThe filler is gone, the competition is heating up, and the queens are fighting.
  40. trailer mix
    Outer Banks Season 3 Will Have the Pogues Poguing Around PoguelandiaThe new trailer is just the start of the treasure hunt.
  41. sequels to prequels
    1923 Renewed for a Second Season Not Called 1924The Duttons stay conniving through the centuries.
  42. gender inclusivity
    & Juliet Actor Opts Out of Gendered Tony Award Categories“I felt that I had no choice but to abstain from being considered for a nomination this season,” Justin David Sullivan wrote.
  43. last night on late night
    Harrison Ford Reviews Jason Segel’s PenisHe’s familiar with his Shrinking co-star’s body … of work.
  44. doctor’s orders
    Cash Dr. Phil OutsideHis show is ending after 21 seasons, howbowdah?
  45. oscars 2023
    The Academy Subtweets Andrea Riseborough’s Friends in StatementAccording to the Academy, Riseborough will keep her nomination.
  46. sad gay representation
    The Last of Us Fans Are Screaming, Crying, Streaming Linda Ronstadt“Long Long Time” is running (back) up that chart.
  47. reading is what?
    And Don’t F&%K It Up Chronicles Drag Race From Vaseline Lens to Emmy Gold“Come for the tea, stay for the shade.”
  48. obits
    Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley Dead at 75“Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege,” said her children in a statement.
  49. the vulture spot
    Jonathan Majors Says Prepping for SNL Was Almost As Difficult As Bodybuilding“Both were extremely physical, long hours, and I had to eat a lot.”
  50. the vulture spot
    Rotting in the Sun Features 30 to 600 PenisesSebastián Silva and Jordan Firstman report back from a gay nude beach.
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