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Michelle Zauner’s Success Nearly Destroyed Her

 And then the Crying in H Mart film fell apart. But she’s changing her fortune with a new Japanese Breakfast album. By Delia Cai
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Lady Gaga Throws Everything in the Pot

 Mayhem isn’t quite the return to form it’s being sold as. By Craig Jenkins
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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
  1. lawsuits
    Soulja Boy Accused of Rape, Assault, and Kidnapping, by Former AssistantThe rapper began trial in Los Angeles this week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  2. today on daytime
    The Kelly Clarkson Show Has Been Kelly-LessShe has been absent since March 6.
    By Justin Curto
  3. reverse engineering
    Haim Goes Back in Time in ‘Relationships’It is giving Uniqlo in the best way.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  4. coming soon
    Spinal Tap II to Hit Theaters for Band’s 41st AnniversaryA teaser shows very little — other than the band turning up the dial past 11.
    By Justin Curto
  5. respect the classics
    John Mulaney Has David Lee Roth’s Bluegrass Album on RepeatYes, he’s embarrassed to admit it, but have you heard “Jump” on the banjo?
    By Devon Ivie
  6. show me your teeth
    Lady Gaga Turns Las Culturistas’ Segment Against Itself“When you tell me to do things, it makes me want to cry — it makes me insane!”
    By Jason P. Frank
  7. pyramid schemes
    Ne-Yo Quadruples His Girlfriend RevealsThe same R&B singer who doesn’t support trans people is polyamorous?
    By Justin Curto
  8. mormon culture
    Yes, Benson Boone Has Had Coffee (Because No, He’s Not Mormon)“It literally tastes like burnt wood.”
    By Justin Curto
  9. switched on pop
    The Secret to Timbaland’s Futuristic SoundsHis mosaic approach turned him into one of the best producers of all time.
    By Megan Lubin and Nate Sloan
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. new vocab
    Lady Gaga and Bowen Yang Put ‘Nachos,’ ‘Delulu,’ and ‘Slay’ to RestThey’re not worth being reheated.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. lg7
    Lady Gaga Causes Mayhem for the Pop GirliesThe album is here and full of chaos.
    By Jason P. Frank
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. this is mayhem
    The Lady Gaga Math Does Not Add UpEveryone is counting to LG7 wrong — including the Mayhem star herself.
    By Justin Curto
  22. whose tostitos?
    Lady Gaga Knows About Reheating NachosAnd she is claiming the right to her cheese blend.
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. rip
    DJ Funk, Ghetto House Originator, Dead at 53He had stage 4 cancer.
    By Justin Curto
  24. obits
    Roy Ayers, Writer of ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84His songs were sampled by everyone, from Tupac to Björk.
    By Bethy Squires
  25. 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
  26. bop or flop
    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
  27. last night on late night
    Amanda Seyfried Should Do a Joni Mitchell BiopicShe’s running.
    By Rebecca Alter
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. another day in paradise
    We Built This City on Cheesy ’80s HitsParadise’s commitment to dramatic cover songs is both a misguided choice and one of the most entertaining things about it.
    By Jen Chaney
  32. 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
  33. the law
    Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for DefamationAfter she withdrew her lawsuit last month.
    By Justin Curto
  34. 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
  35. best of 2025
    The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)Unrequited love never sounded so satisfying.
    By Justin Curto and Alex Suskind
  36. best of 2025
    Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)A candid posthumous release plus a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements.
    By Craig Jenkins
  37. oscars 2025
    Diane Warren Vows ‘I’ll Be Back’ After Losing 16th Oscar“You can’t get rid of me.”
    By Justin Curto
  38. where’s the beef?
    Drake Turns the Dial on iHeartRadio Legal ActionApparently focusing on his lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
    By Justin Curto
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. winner girl
    The Brit Awards? More Like the Brat AwardsThe 365 Party Girl won the first award of the night.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  44. song review
    Lizzo Is in LimboOn “Love in Real Life,” she struggles to change her narrative.
    By Craig Jenkins
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. sad beautiful tragic
    Travis Kelce Is Mending His Super Bowl Heartbreak With His Girlfriend’s Songs“She has something for everything.”
    By Justin Curto
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
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