

”We have made my ancestor an idol of white supremacy, racism, and hate.”


“We take the gravel and the shell and we make a pearl.”


“I see his face, which was always smiling.”


There’s a good reason Lorde didn’t even attempt to sing during her performance.


Starring many, many Taylor Swifts.


This year’s show promises a roster of star-studded performances, a commitment to social justice, and maybe even some T-Swift.


The story of one of music’s silliest grudge matches.


From Taylor Swift’s unfortunate (but still catchy) new single to an intriguing Robert Pattinson movie to the return of the Girlboss podcast.


If you want decent tour tickets, for example, you’ll have to complete “fun activities” like buying Swift’s merch.


Look out: The old Taylor Swift is dead, and the new Taylor Swift has been to Hot Topic.


Look for a non-traditional IPO at the end of this year or early 2018.


Not even Nicki Minaj can save this one.


Why now is the perfect time for Taylor Swift to release a new single.


This woman says that R. Kelly trapped her in an abusive relationship when she was 16.


In 2017, every pop star wants to make their own Lemonade. Some work better than others.


From the vital documentary Whose Streets? to the new DuckTales reboot to Kesha’s first album in five years.
An unapologetic ode to gated reverb drums.


The singer is still struggling to get out of her contract after a sexual assault claim against her producer.


An interactive Google Doodle celebrates the innovation that spawned the genre by letting you spin records yourself.


Music fandom maps by the New York Times break down where artists are most popular.


Their latest records are made solely to appeal to playlist culture.


Fox will air the event on December 17.


Including an endlessly fun ’90s nostalgia medley and the first trailer for Call Me by Your Name.
There’s more to this somber song than meets the ear.


From new pop star singles to reimagined tracks by indie artists, there’s a lot to listen to.


From an excellent Bob’s Burgers/Archer mashup to Tyler, the Creator’s new album.


MTV has rebranded its social justice award and ditched gendered categories to reflect its audience’s “passion and activism.”


He also teaches James Corden his club walk. Is it just me, or is Carpool Karaoke getting real gimmicky?


The acclaimed composer behind Inception, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, and so much more is movie music’s reigning rock star.


Not bad for the hit of the summer.


Featuring a silly Taylor Swift conspiracy theory, the best 20 minutes of horror we’ve seen in ages, and more.


Linkin Park made history as one of the world’s most successful post-grunge rock bands.


Featuring two of the summer’s best movies so far, an under-the-radar new Netflix release, Andy Samberg’s latest spoof, and more.


The Carters’ new daughter is named for a Persian poet who’s influenced artists for centuries.


No one can figure out what Beyoncé’s baby Sir Carter’s first name is.


The singer announced the names, rumored for weeks, in a post on Instagram.


From steamy new singles to a Broken Social Scene album, this week has been great for music.


Today’s Google Doodle honors the convention-defying Japanese artist on what would have been her 79th birthday.


Confessional lyrics on his latest record might recast some of his old statements on sexuality.


With her poorly received new album Witness, the singer went from bubblegum queen to pop’s dark horse.