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Ignoring New Music Friday Is Still a Gamble

 Bad Bunny dropped his new album on a Sunday, but it might pay off in the long run. By Justin Curto
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Aly & AJ Dug Themselves Out From the Past

 But their biggest hit, “Potential Breakup Song,” didn’t make it easy. By Devon Ivie
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The Best SNL Docuseries Episode Is Obviously ‘More Cowbell’

 This four-part Peacock show has a fever, and we bet you can guess what the only prescription for it is. By Jen Chaney
  1. where are ü now?
    Justin Bieber Promises He’s Still a Wife GuyDespite unfollowing (then refollowing) Hailey Bieber.
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. rip
    Garth Hudson, Last Original Member of the Band, Dead at 87He the played organ, keyboard, accordion, woodwinds, and brass in the roots-rock group.
    By Justin Curto
  3. we are the world
    Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell Playing Wildfire Benefit ConcertStevie Nicks, Lil Baby, and more are also playing FireAid on January 30.
    By Justin Curto
  4. album review
    Mac Miller Would Have Loved ThisThe world of Balloonerism is a good excuse to obsess over his work again.
    By Craig Jenkins
  5. not even in 2112
    Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Won’t Rush to Reunite … Ever“I’d rather be remembered for that legacy than returning as the top Rush tribute band.”
    By Devon Ivie
  6. ask an expert
    Don’t Expect a Drake Trial“It just seems like he’s pissed off and venting it through the legal system.”
    By Justin Curto
  7. superlatives
    Hans Zimmer on His Most Unusual and Underrated Scores“I managed to go and fuck with the very fabric of time.”
    By Matthew Jacobs
  8. the industry
    The Voice WhispererEric Vetro teaches the stars how to sing for their Oscars. “They don’t have a vocal-coach award, but if there was one, he’d be Meryl Streep.”
    By Nate Jones
  9. physical media
    The Art Lost in L.A. FiresCount Warhol artworks, Gary Indiana’s library, and Schoenberg scores among the losses.
    By Justin Curto
  10. no comment
    Amanda Palmer ‘Disturbed’ by Neil Gaiman Assault AllegationsBut “she has no comment,” a representative said, citing her ongoing divorce.
    By Justin Curto
  11. the law
    Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over ‘Not Like Us’UMG said Drake’s case is “illogical” while defending Kendrick Lamar.
    By Justin Curto
  12. oh my oh my god
    Um, Is NewJeans Okay?The members say they’ve left ADOR, but the label says the group’s contract is still valid.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  13. where’s the beef?
    Drake Is Taking His Kendrick Lamar Beef to CourtHe withdrew his action against Universal and Spotify, but a separate one is still pending.
    By Justin Curto
  14. book review
    You Can’t Outrun SpotifyLiz Pelly’s Mood Machine suggests that logging off is the only way out of our music streaming nightmare.
    By Nicholas Quah
  15. he’s the one
    An American Guide to Robbie WilliamsWhat’s so special about Britain’s patron wanker of bighearted buffoonery?
    By Emma Madden
  16. beyoncé?!
    Beyoncé Postpones Mystery Announcement Due to WildfiresWe’ve got a few more days to speculate about what exactly Beyoncé has up her sleeve.
    By Justin Curto
  17. world class sinner
    The Weeknd’s Final Album? Everything We KnowHurry Up Tomorrow has been delayed because of the California wildfires. It will now debut January 31.
    By Bethy Squires
  18. Carrie Underwood Embraces Trump With Inauguration Performance “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
    By Justin Curto
  19. album review
    Bad Bunny Phoned HomeHis new album, a spirited homage to Puerto Rico, smokes its predecessor.
    By Craig Jenkins
  20. respect the classics
    Neil Young Once Kicked Bob Dylan Off His Tour BusBut he still loved A Complete Unknown.
    By Devon Ivie
  21. i do
    Robbie Williams Officiates Marriage at Better Man Screening“It’s not legally-binding, but it’s legally-binding in your heart.”
    By Bethy Squires
  22. rip
    Sam Moore, “Soul Man” of Sam and Dave, Dead at 89The soulful pioneer of the genre was the only surviving member of Sam and Dave.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  23. lowe iv
    Release Rob Lowe’s Cocaine-Fueled Toto DemoWere the Porcaro brothers appropriately compensated?
    By Devon Ivie
  24. respect the classics
    Who Deserves the Rock Hall This Year?Two voters reveal their dream ballots, including a group that “never gets as much credit as they should.”
    By Devon Ivie
  25. trailer mix
    Another Diddy DocFrom the makers of Quiet on Set.
    By Jason P. Frank
  26. big baller records
    Fine, We’ll Take LiAngelo Ball’s Rap Song Seriously“Tweaker” has become an unlikely anthem.
    By Hershal Pandya
  27. opera review
    An Aida That Tries to Apologize for Itself“Michael Mayer’s new staging for the Met had me wondering how soon someone would roll the stone slab back and let my people go home.”
    By Justin Davidson
  28. schneebly alert
    Celloooo, Two of the School of Rock Kids Got MarriedStar pupils Marta and Frankie.
    By Devon Ivie
  29. [buzzing noise]
    Who’s Afraid of New Ethel Cain?The alt-pop maven is freaking fans out with her new drone project, Perverts.
    By Justin Curto
  30. rip
    Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary Dead at 86The popular 1960s folk singer had bladder cancer.
    By Justin Curto
  31. album review
    Must We Demand This Much Music From Artists?SZA’s SOS Deluxe: Lana reinforces how much stronger the original is.
    By Craig Jenkins
  32. me siento muy excited
    A Brave Soul Finally Asked J.Lo About ‘Mi Gente Latino’Someone had to!
    By Alejandra Gularte
  33. click!
    Bad Bunny Makes a Homecoming of His New AlbumDebí Tirar Más Fotos was made in Puerto Rico, inspired by Puerto Rico.
    By Justin Curto
  34. where’s the beef?
    A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s FeudDrake responds to months of goading with a new freestyle.
    By Tom Smyth
  35. crime
    Five Indicted in Liam Payne’s Death, Including Hotel Workers and FriendTwo of the suspects have been arrested on narcotics charges.
    By Justin Curto
  36. rip
    Wayne Osmond of the Osmond Brothers Dead at 73Donny Osmond remembers the “light, laughter, and love” his brother brought to those around him.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. diddy
    The Great Diddy Reexamination Race Has BegunWith a Peacock documentary coming out January 14.
    By Jason P. Frank
  38. chat room
    The Rock Hall’s Top Boss Has a Method Behind the Madness“We’re going to close the doors and get into a good old-fashioned shouting match.”
    By Devon Ivie
  39. slap the…
    Tony Levin Always Brings the StickThe mustachioed bass legend on the most significant sessions of his career.
    By Devon Ivie
  40. no. 1 angel
    They Don’t Build Statues of Letterboxd CriticsCharli XCX promptly removed the negative movie reviews on her leaked account.
    By Jason P. Frank
  41. blowin’ wherever he wants
    Don’t Think Twice, Bob Dylan Acted Out the Entirety of A Complete Unknown“He sat there writing notes on the script.”
    By Devon Ivie
  42. the law
    Judge Denies Jay-Z’s Attempt to Dismiss Rape LawsuitThey also allowed the defendant to continue with the case anonymously.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  43. flash
    Bad Bunny’s New Album Will Break In the New YearDeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOTos will remind us it’s okay to take a little selfie once and a while.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  44. moddedcontroller360
    Timothée Chalamet Enters the Nardwuar-verseHis delightful promo tour for A Complete Unknown continues apace.
    By Rebecca Alter
  45. rankings
    Why Can’t Music Biopics Be Good?The worst of the genre, ranked.
    By Rebecca Alter and Jason P. Frank
  46. vulture sports
    Everything That Happened at the Beyoncé Christmas Halftime ShowWho cameoed, what songs did she sing, and what’s happening January 14?
    By Bethy Squires
  47. obits
    Music Producer Richard Perry Dies at 82He produced “You’re so Vain” for Carly Simon and Nilsson Schmilsson for Harry Nilsson.
    By Bethy Squires
  48. merry christmas y’all
    How to Watch Beyoncé’s Christmas Day NFL Halftime ShowShe breaks out a banjo (and a buffering joke) in a new teaser for Netflix’s festivities.
    By Justin Curto
  49. best of 2024
    The 10 Best TV Needle Drops of 2024From righteous intensity to bittersweet nostalgia to unabashed horniness, these songs gave the scenes they soundtracked that little something extra.
    By Sophie Brookover
  50. santa inc
    The 10 Best Versions of ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’One question: Is it joyful?
    By Justin Curto
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