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‘You Play It Right Or You’re Fired’

 Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter reveals his five favorite riffs. By Devon Ivie
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David Byrne Expected a ‘Hard Audience’ for His SNL50 Performance

 “You see all of these names and go, Oh my God.” By Devon Ivie
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Drake Is in His Reputation Era

 But his new album does more than just settle scores. By Craig Jenkins
  1. r9 watch
    A Timeline of Rihanna Teasing Her Allegedly Real Next Album, R9“There’s no genre now. That’s why I waited.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  2. rip
    Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Voletta Wallace, Dead at 78She maintained her son’s memory after his 1997 killing.
    By Justin Curto
  3. crime
    Diddy’s Attorney Doesn’t Want to Represent Him AnymoreCiting “sufficient reasons” he can’t disclose.
    By Justin Curto
  4. my single is dropping
    Jennie and Doechii Make Big Moves in ‘ExtraL’The L stands for large, not legendary.
    By Justin Curto
  5. my single is dropping
    Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi ‘Know Love’Or so they say on their new collab.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. romance
    Selena Gomez’s Next Album Is With Benny Blanco, ObviouslyThe second single, “Call Me When You Break Up” with Gracie Abrams dropped ahead of New Music Friday.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  7. she’s just being miley
    How Miley Cyrus Became the Most Reliable Act in ShowbizShe’ll show up anywhere and get the job done right.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  8. the internet is forever
    Why the Pop World Can’t Shut Up About NachosAs Picasso once said, “Good artists reheat, great artists steal the microwave.”
    By Bethy Squires
  9. stop callin’ stop callin’
    Lady Gaga Confirms She Remembers ‘Telephone Part 2’LGBT+ stands for Lady Gaga Beyoncé “Telephone” + “Telephone 2.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. given
    Lawyer Chappell Roan Implies ‘The Giver’ Is Coming SoonBillboards have popped up to promote Chappell Roan’s upcoming single.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  11. tributes
    Why Aubrey Plaza Was Wearing Tie-Dye at SNL50It was her first public appearance since the death of her husband, director Jeff Baena.
    By Bethy Squires
  12. live from new york it’s…
    Everything That Happened at the SNL50 ConcertLady Gaga put her what in a box?
    By Jennifer Zhan
  13. movie review
    Questlove’s Sly Lives! Is a Revealing Portrait of the Hazards of GeniusYou walk out of Sly Lives! feeling like you’ve genuinely learned something, but you also walk out exhilarated.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  14. hammer of the gods
    Becoming Led Zeppelin Isn’t Trying to Tell the Whole StoryA thoroughly researched documentary blessed by control freaks who still can’t, or won’t, wrestle with the less flattering parts of the band’s history.
    By Brady Gerber
  15. scene report
    What I Saw Camped Out for Paul McCartney’s Secret ShowsAttempted bribery, vehicular mishaps, and tears ensued. But nothing was as bad as a Ticketmaster queue.
    By Nick Robins-Early
  16. fake pop stars
    It’s Valentine’s Day, and John Malkovich Wants to Funk YouWith Nile Rodgers and The-Dream’s help, of course.
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. please please please
    Dolly and Mini-Dolly Are Beggin’ Please, Please, PleaseSabrina Carpenter’s auditioning for the Dolly Parton musical with her new video.
    By Jason P. Frank
  18. where’s the beef?
    A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s FeudDrake’s not entirely over it yet on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.
    By Tom Smyth
  19. change
    Every Artist Who Donated to Chappell Roan’s Health-care CauseSabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Noah Kahan, and more have matched Roan’s donation of $25,000.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  20. splits?
    Bianca Censori May or May Not Be Divorcing Kanye WestDepending on whom you believe.
    By Justin Curto
  21. he’s electric
    Actually, Bruv, Liam Gallagher Would Attend His Rock Hall InductionEven if it makes him seem like “a wanker.”
    By Devon Ivie
  22. future lovers rise
    Madonna Confesses She’s Working on Confessions Part 2And she’s back in the studio with Stuart Price.
    By Justin Curto
  23. chat room
    Billy Idol Was ‘Knocked Down’ by His Rock Hall Nomination“I could’ve never imagined this when I was 30 years old.”
    By Devon Ivie
  24. controversies
    We’re Really Doing This AgainOnly now, after Kanye West sold a T-shirt with a swastika on it, is Ty Dolla $ign speaking out against his collaborator.
    By Justin Curto
  25. chat room
    Chung Ha Is Still In Vogue on AlivioThe K-pop soloist knows her fans have been waiting for “Mother” to return to this type of sound and choreography.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  26. vulture lists
    The Weeknd’s Albums, RankedYou can hear traces of his DNA everywhere.
    By Matthew Ismael Ruiz
  27. respect the classics
    The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)Eight artists most deserving of induction.
    By Joe Kwaczala
  28. the industry
    Liam Payne Dropped From Label Before His Death Over ‘Concerns for His Health’Payne reportedly neglected to promote his single “Teardrops” as he struggled with drug addiction.
    By Justin Curto
  29. delete your account
    Kanye West’s Latest Stunt Is Selling a Swastika TeeFrom his Grammys cameo to his Super Bowl commercial to selling swastika shirts, the rapper has commanded the public eye for the worse.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  30. respect the classics
    Becoming Led Zeppelin Chased John Bonham Around the WorldThe documentary couldn’t exist without an old interview from the late drummer. But where would they find it?
    By Devon Ivie
  31. timelines
    How Kendrick Lamar Went From BLM Symbol to Super Bowl StarThe enthusiastic response to his music has been driven in part by the perception that he’s a political vessel. But what exactly are his politics?
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  32. super bowl
    Every Super Bowl Halftime Show Since 1993, RankedAn overview of the last three decades of mid-game pop spectacle, from worst to best.
    By Brian Moylan
  33. vulture sports
    Everything Taylor Swift Did at Super Bowl LIXShe’s not used to receiving boos … or losing.
    By Vulture Staff
  34. super bowl lix
    Kendrick Lamar Had to Do ItGet entire Super Bowl yelling “A-MINOR!”
    By Bethy Squires
  35. oh my oh my god
    Um, Is NewJeans Okay?The members say they’ve left ADOR and will perform as NJZ, but the label says the group’s contract is still valid.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  36. clocking in
    NewJeans Teased New Music on Their First Day As NJZAmid an ongoing contract dispute, the K-pop group announced a new name and shared plans to debut a song during a March festival.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  37. champagne-oppi
    The Boy Who Cried WolfDrake’s career is far from over, but the clock is ticking.
    By Craig Jenkins
  38. super bowl 2025
    Looks Like Lil Wayne Just Announced Tha Carter VI in … a Lotion AdHe may not have gotten the halftime show, but that’s not stopping him from making a Super Bowl appearance.
    By Justin Curto
  39. the industry
    The Black Keys Canceled Their Tour Because ‘Shit Happens’And they “got offered a lot of money” for that crypto concert.
    By Justin Curto
  40. foolish
    Ashanti ‘Never’ Dated ‘Narcissist’ Irv Gotti“Irv has flat-out lied about a lot of things.”
    By Zoe Guy
  41. remember that time
    ‘It’s Everything I Love in One Place’With “Punk Band Reunion at the Wedding,” Fred Armisen fulfilled his SNL destiny.
    By Devon Ivie
  42. rip
    Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder, Dead at 54He produced for Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX.
    By Justin Curto
  43. where’s the beef?
    So Much for DJ Khaled’s ‘Two Drake Songs’Drake disputed being featured on the upcoming Aalam of God.
    By Justin Curto
  44. trailer mix
    The Weeknd Hurries Up His Film Pivot With Hurry Up TomorrowNot to be confused with his other recent screen project about a pop star.
    By Justin Curto
  45. grammys 2023
    Which of Beyoncé’s Wins Have the Grammys Gotten Right?You already know what’s No. 1.
    By Justin Curto
  46. close read
    The 2025 Grammys Were a Little Too Feel-GoodMainstream music seems to see itself as a refuge from real-world trolls.
    By Craig Jenkins
  47. howlin’ for this
    Hopefully This Black Keys Tour Won’t Also End in DisasterThe duo were forced to cancel their previous arena trek, and fire their management team, due to reported lack of ticket sales.
    By Devon Ivie
  48. grammys 2025
    How Beyoncé Finally Won Album of the YearThe Cowboy Carter calls were too loud to ignore.
    By Justin Curto
  49. classical-music review
    Conrad Tao at Carnegie Hall: Ten Digits, Plus Some Ones and ZeroesOn the Lumatone, a little gimmicky; on the Steinway, a master.
    By Justin Davidson
  50. come take it to the floor
    Beyoncé Will Be Shakin’ and Swimmin’ and Jerkin’ and Twerkin’ Around the CountryOn her Cowboy Carter Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour. You going? Ya ya.
    By Jason P. Frank
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