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The Worst and Most Captivating of Run-D.M.C., According to D.M.C.

 “We got so far away from who Run-D.M.C. is, cursing and trying to act all hard like we were Onyx or some shit.” By Patrick J. Sauer
in conversation

Bernie Taupin Is Still Standing

 He imagined the yellow brick roads and rocket men that helped make Elton John famous. He thinks there’s more to come. By Jim Farber
album review

Burna Boy Sounds Creatively Exhausted

 The Nigerian superstar’s new album was supposed to be a victory lap. But he comes across as bitter and paranoid. By Lawrence Burney
  1. respect the classics
    Donald Fagen Reviews Eagles: ‘Good Band’Any major dude will tell you about their purported rivalry.
    By Devon Ivie
  2. health updates
    Bruce Springsteen Postpones Eight Shows for Peptic Ulcer TreatmentAfter he delayed two in Philadelphia last month for illness.
    By Justin Curto
  3. best of 2023
    The Best Songs of 2023 (So Far)Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Kesha, Yaeji, Chris Farren, Blur, Mitski, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more are soundtracking the first half of the year.
    By Justin Curto and Alex Suskind
  4. stan print media
    Drake Announces New Album to Accompany Titles Ruin Everything Poetry BookFor All the Dogs drops September 22.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  5. underwhere?
    11 Questions We Have for Drake’s Bra OrganizerAny Savage x Fenty? That would be funny.
    By Bethy Squires
  7. kravis
    Kourtney Kardashian Reveals She Underwent ‘Urgent Fetal Surgery’“I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life.”
    By Bethy Squires
  8. continually rolling
    The Rolling Stones Are Taking Care of the Broken GlassWith help from Sydney Sweeney in the video for “Angry.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  9. 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.
    By Devon Ivie
  10. the festival circuit
    Global Citizen to Become an ARMY BaseBTS member Jung Kook is infiltrating the festival.
    By Justin Curto
  11. vmas 2023
    Diddy to Receive Global Icon Award at MTV VMAsPerformances include Demi Lovato and Karol G.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  12. chasing comments
    There’s Snow Patrol Drama?A garden that’s bursting into speculation.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  13. on the record
    Olivia Rodrigo Is Inspired by The White AlbumGuess which one.
    By Jason P. Frank
  14. virgo’s groove
    Beyoncé’s B-Day Had Club Renaissance Jumpin’ Jumpin’Diana Ross sang “Happy Birthday,” Kendrick Lamar performed, and Zendaya and every celebrity ever pulled up.
    By Zoe Guy
  15. the festival circuit
    Burning Man Attendees Are Finally FreeAnd yes, they burned the man.
    By Justin Curto
  16. my album is dropping
    Nicki Minaj Does Something for the Barbz on Labor DayReleasing the album art for Pink Friday 2 because there are truly no days off.
    By Zoe Guy
  17. tributes
    Combat a Major Case of the Mondays Labor Day With This Jimmy Buffett TributeMBMBAM
    By Bethy Squires
  18. the festival circuit
    Crowds Rush Gates at Electric Zoo Day 3After an announcement was made that capacity had been reached with many ticket holders still outside.
    By Bethy Squires
  19. og vibe curator
    Parakeets Curate a Vibe to Mourn Jimmy Buffett’s DeathDoing it the best way fans know how: by wearing Crocs and drinking margaritas.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  20. festivals
    Authorities Are Investigating a Death at Burning ManA statement from Burning Man Communications says the death was unrelated to the weather.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  21. 5 pm worldwide
    Pitbull, Paul McCartney, and More Remember Jimmy Buffett“A true pioneer and trailblazer,” wrote Mr. Worldwide to Mr. Good Vibes.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  22. rip
    Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Singer and Entrepreneur, Dead at 76“He lived his life like a song till the very last breathe,” wrote his family in a message confirming the news.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  23. cameos
    DJ Khaled Fully Embraces ‘Another One!’ During Beyoncé DJ Set“We the best … for Beyoncé!” — DJ Khaled, probably.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. i-i-i-see how this is gon’ go
    Swifties Take on Star WarsThe Eras Tour concert film has passed The Force Awakens in first-day presales.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  25. chat room
    If Taylor Swift Isn’t Available, Try Taylor SheeshThe drag queen re-created the Eras tour and is selling out malls across the Philippines: “It feels like an earthquake.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  26. give it to me
    Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado Were Down to Collab with Timbaland AgainTheir new single, “Keep Going Up,” is out now.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  27. doja cat
    Doja Cat’s New Scarlet Cover Isn’t Even ScarletAfter changing it to avoid having similar art to the metal band Chaver.
    By Justin Curto
  28. america decides
    Everybody Say, Hey, Mayor CarterInaugural remarks from Beyoncé, Santa Clara’s honorary mayor.
    By Zoe Guy
  29. fall preview 2023
    Sampha’s Circle of LifeHis first album tackled loss and made him a star. On his follow-up, Lahai, he writes from a happier place: fatherhood.
    By Craig Jenkins
  30. lawsuits
    Nick Carter Facing Third Sexual Assault LawsuitCarter has filed counterclaims against the other two women.
    By Bethy Squires
  31. switched on pop
    Olivia the Alchemist Does It AgainOn “vampire” and “bad idea right?,” Olivia Rodrigo cleverly refashions her influences into something unique.
    By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan
  32. 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.
    By Devon Ivie
  33. chapters
    ‘Can We Sing With You?’How a chance encounter at New York’s Peppermint Lounge birthed the Ronettes.
    By Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz
  34. respect the classics
    Bruce Springsteen Wanted to Ruin Bono’s DayWith wine, selfies, and a very game Noel Gallagher.
    By Devon Ivie
  35. just like a circus
    Travis Scott Returns to Touring After Astroworld TragedyBut not to Houston, despite reportedly planning a comeback.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  36. online
    Jay-Z Resurrects Instagram for The Book of Clarence MovieExperience the Second Coming in 2024.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. breakups
    Everybody’s Getting Off the ScooterWho’s out, who’s left, and how has Braun responded?
    By Jason P. Frank and Justin Curto
  38. from the notes app
    Róisín Murphy Sorry She ‘Blindsided’ Fans With Anti-Trans Comments“I will now completely bow out of this conversation within the public domain.”
    By Justin Curto
  39. the (k-pop) idol
    Hybe x Geffen Records Open a School for Girl GroupsWho will graduate with honors in slayological studies from The Debut: Dream Academy?
    By Zoe Guy
  40. famous friends
    Everybody Wants to Be Zach Bryan’s FriendJason Isbell, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, the Lumineers, and especially Brianna Chickenfry.
    By Justin Curto
  41. a long talk
    Victoria Monét Was Built for ThisThe Grammy-nominated songwriter has been on the cusp of stardom for years. Jaguar II should (hopefully) change that.
    By Evan Nicole Brown
  42. twink love
    Will the Real Adele Fans Please Stand Up?Adele told off Vegas security for trying to stop a twink from dancing.
    By Jason P. Frank
  43. vmas 2023
    Shakira to Receive Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAsShe’ll also perform on the stage for the first time in 17 years.
    By Justin Curto
  44. doctor’s orders
    Florence Welch Discloses Recent Lifesaving SurgeryFlorence + the Machine had to cancel some recent shows so Welch could have “emergency surgery.”
    By Bethy Squires
  45. the law
    More Than $500K of R. Kelly’s Royalties Going to His Sex-Abuse VictimsA judge ordered Universal Music Group to pay the debt Kelly owes.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  46. get well soon
    Liam Payne Strips His South American Tour Dates DownHe’s postponing performances after being hospitalized with “a bad kidney infection.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  47. country roads
    Oliver Anthony Doesn’t Love Republicans BackBut there’s a simple explanation to the “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer’s politics.
    By Justin Curto
  48. timelines
    The Complete 15-Year Saga of Scooter Braun and Justin BieberNone of Braun’s clients have quite defined him — and been defined by him — like Bieber.
    By Justin Curto
  49. boys boys boys
    SZA’s Got a Cyborg on Her Roster in “Snooze”Justin Bieber, Woody McClain, Young Mazino, and Benny Blanco are also love interests.
    By Zoe Guy
  50. rankings
    We’re in a Silly Song SummerIt’s been a serious season filled with unserious hits.
    By Bethy Squires
  51. my video game ost is dropping
    Blackpink: The Game: the Song Is Streaming Now“The Girls” is the group’s first drop of 2023.
    By Zoe Guy
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