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Kelsey McKinney

Kelsey McKinney

Punch Bowl

    Latest articles by Kelsey McKinney

    Culture
    Kesha’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Luke is now in courtKesha’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Luke is now in court
    Culture

    The judge has denied the singer’s request to be released from her contract with the producer, whom she says “sexually, physically, and verbally abused” her.

    By Kelsey McKinney and Tanya Pai
    Culture
    The Grammy voting process is completely ridiculousThe Grammy voting process is completely ridiculous
    Culture

    There’s even a secret omnipotent committee!

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    9 love songs, explained in charts9 love songs, explained in charts
    Culture

    Where did we find love, according to Rihanna and Calvin Harris? Here’s a diagram to help you understand.

    By Kelsey McKinney
    The 17 best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
    Culture

    Here’s a ranking of the most definitive Super Bowl performances of all time.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Kelsey McKinney
    Almanac
    50 years of David Bowie’s hair and makeup, in one mesmerizing GIF50 years of David Bowie’s hair and makeup, in one mesmerizing GIF
    Almanac

    Bowie himself once sang, “Time may change me.”

    By Kelsey McKinney and German Lopez
    Culture
    Christmas music, explainedChristmas music, explained
    Culture

    Here’s everything you need to know about holiday albums:

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Technology
    Tired of the classic Christmas hymns? Try these.Tired of the classic Christmas hymns? Try these.
    Technology

    Here are some of our favorite indie-rock Christmas carols

    By Kelsey McKinney
    Culture
    One Direction releases first post-Zayn single. Who’s Zayn, again?One Direction releases first post-Zayn single. Who’s Zayn, again?
    Culture

    The boy band and their former member both announced big news this week.

    By Kelsey McKinney and Tanya Pai
    archives
    Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, has died at 22Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, has died at 22
    archives

    Bobbi Kristina was the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.

    By Kelsey McKinney and Alex Abad-Santos
    How pop songs are made
    Culture

    There are a lot more people involved in the creation of Top 40 hits than you might think.

    By Tyson Whiting and Kelsey McKinney