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 “‘Light My Fire’ is not a pleasant song to learn. It’s really intense for all of those around me.” By Devon Ivie
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Tom Everett Scott Got to Live Out Every 50-Year-Old Dad’s Dream

 Thanks to, of all shows, Elle. “The next thought I had was, Oh shit, I have to learn ‘Wonderwall.’” By Devon Ivie
best of 2026

The Best Albums of the Year So Far

 The highlights of 2026 reach across geographic borders and musical traditions. By Craig Jenkins
  1. the hamptons
    Man Drives Car Into the Gate of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s East Hampton HouseHe’s been charged with criminal mischief and criminal trespass.
    By Bethy Squires
  2. new superstar
    Try to Fathom Just How Big Ella Langley Is Right NowWith three songs in the top five, she’s about to join Whitney and Mariah as the only women to have a No. 1 song for 14 weeks.
    By Jason P. Frank
  3. collaboration
    Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal Did Not Write a Love Song“Imaginary Friend” is about missing someone you are very much not with.
    By Jason P. Frank
  4. irl club confessions
    Meet Madonna on the Dance FloorTrust me, it’s easier said than done.
    By Tom Smyth
  5. the book of genesis
    Phil Collins Can’t Wait to Confront Noel GallagherCollins expects an “interesting” experience at their Rock Hall induction later this year after his nemesis branded him “the antichrist of music.”
    By Devon Ivie
  6. adios
    Saint Satine Already Lost a Member Before Their DebutLexie Levin is leaving the group.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  7. forgive me mother
    Confessions II Is No. 1It becomes Madonna’s landmark tenth No. 1 album, tying her with Elvis Presley.
    By Jason P. Frank
  8. taypuppy
    No Sign of Taylor Swift’s Wedding Dress, But This Might Be Her DogThe mysterious canine was spotted exiting the singer’s plane with Travis Kelce.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  9. what in the big pink is going on
    We Must Band Together for Levon HelmHis daughter, singer-songwriter Amy Helm, says there are “disturbing circumstances” going on at his “home and recording studio.”
    By Devon Ivie
  10. boffo b.o.
    Michael Is the First Biopic to Make $1 BillionBet they wish they could legally make a sequel now.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. feel this moment
    Mr. Worldwide Became Mr. World RecordSetting the Guinness World Record for most people wearing bald caps in one place. Dalé!
    By Alejandra Gularte
  12. family time
    Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Show Is a Family AffairBeyoncé and Blue Ivy both made surprise performances.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  13. civics lesson
    Zohran Mamdani Confirmed the City’s Price Tag for Taylor Swift’s WeddingThat doesn’t count other expenditures like Chanel bags for the guests or beer for Jason Kelce.
    By Bethy Squires
  14. album review
    Why Would the Rolling Stones Ever Stop?The band’s music this decade is getting better, and on their new album, Mick fights the Musks of the world.
    By Craig Jenkins
  15. life is a dream
    That’s Maestro Anthony Hopkins to YouThe two-time Oscar-winning actor’s debut classical album, Life Is a Dream, will be out this August, as if he needs more stuff to be good at.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  16. rip
    Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Singer, Dead at 75She remains an ’80s icon for her raspy-voiced power ballads.
    By Jason P. Frank
  17. blind items
    Which Songwriter Was ‘Casually’ Dating Chappell Roan?On Rosalía’s tour, the singer shared the gossipy origins of “Casual.”
    By Bethy Squires
  18. shining a light
    Keith Richards Knows Exactly How He Outlasted EveryoneIt only partially includes, “Be a good boy.”
    By Devon Ivie
  19. absolute minema
    Minions & Monsters’s Most ‘Outrageously Stupid’ Gag Starts When the Film EndsThe movie’s composer waited 20 years for a director to give him the green light: “I couldn’t believe anybody let me do it.”
    By Devon Ivie
  20. give it another go
    Is Madonna Yearning for Her ‘Bizarre’ Relationship With Sean Penn?Her new song seems to think so.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  21. album review
    Madonna Finally Remembered She’s MadonnaAfter two decades of musical follow-the-leader, Confessions II realizes Madonna is a trend worth chasing.
    By Craig Jenkins
  22. la la la
    Australian PM Apologizes for Choosing Kylie Minogue in Shag, Marry, Date Game‘She’s terrific,’ Anthony Albanese said.
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. donk!
    Beyoncé Revisits Her Self-Titled Era With ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’A surprise new single on the Fourth of July.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. tayvis wedding
    ‘You Can’t Get Tickets to This’Thirty hours with the locals, cops, Swifties, and paparazzi who braved a heat wave to experience the Tayvis wedding in NYC.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  25. tayvis wedding
    You’ll Never Guess Who Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s WeddingI now pronounce you husband and wabadoo.
    By Bethy Squires
  26. color theory
    Travis and Taylor’s Wedding Party Color Is So Scarlet, It’s Maroon?Kelce and Swift’s besties were spotted wearing a color you could describe as wine, or burgundy, or a third thing.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. vulture cruises
    Turkey Isn’t Letting Patti LuPone’s Gay Cruise Ship Through“A magnificent ship full of gay men. And me.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  28. you’re in!
    Maren Morris Made It to the Tayvis Wedding After AllShe thought she got a spam text inviting her to the wedding.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  29. dispatch from yyz
    The Rush Reunion Tour Is Off to a Slow StartThree shows had to be postponed not even a month into the trek, most recently due to Geddy Lee contracting bronchitis and laryngitis.
    By Devon Ivie
  30. rip
    Victor Willis, Village Person and Trump Ally, Is Dead at 74Willis was a founding member of Village People but became known for supporting Trump’s use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’ and denying the group’s gay influence.
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. poopgate
    Noah Kahan Really Wishes You Wouldn’t Poop Your Pants at His ShowThe “Stick Season” singer made fans promise.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  32. awards szn
    The 2026 BET Awards WinnersTeyana Taylor commands a strong early lead.
    By Bethy Squires
  33. tributes
    T-Pain Debuts New Song With the Late Oliver TreeT-Pain had been sitting on the track for two years but released it because life is too short.
    By Bethy Squires
  34. tayvis wedding
    Stevie Nicks Is Turning Taylor Swift’s Wedding Into a ConcertShe’s reportedly performing on the big day alongside Tim McGraw.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  35. thank u next
    Ariana Grande Tests Out ‘Thank U Next’ Lyric ChangesChanging Ricky Alvarez’s “Thank U Next” lyric after they were spotted together.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  36. moves like…
    Mick Jagger Wants Your Sticky Fingers to Write Him a Hot BiopicHis expectations, after seeing A Complete Unknown, are specific: “What are you going to zero in on? And where’s your two years of interest?”
    By Devon Ivie
  37. tayvis wedding
    Taylor Swift Should Get Married at Madison Square GardenIn defense of the only logical option she has.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  38. new noise
    The Bear Abandons Its SoundWithout any needle drops, the show no longer feels like itself.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  39. my single is dropping
    Choose Your It Girl Music VideoNew music videos from Sombr and Benson Boone feature gals of the moment and a smidge of magical realism.
    By Bethy Squires
  40. ro-o-o-o-ock music
    Charli XCX Met John Cale Mid-BreakdownAnd now they’ve collaborated twice.
    By Jason P. Frank
  41. first person
    ‘Watch the Movie. That’s My Voice Coming Out of Rachael Leigh Cook’s Mouth.’Kay Hanley has made less than $1,500 for her Josie and the Pussycats voicework. She’s now fighting for back pay.
    As told to Devon Ivie
  42. vulture festival 2026
    Solange Found Her CommunityFriends, collaborators, and admirers gathered on a recent Sunday night to celebrate A Seat at the Table as it received Vulture’s Concrete Record.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  43. (yes can do)
    But Did Daryl Hall Get John Oates’s Kidney?The well-coiffed musician is recovering after a transplant from “a very kind and generous living donor.”
    By Devon Ivie
  44. who charted
    Olivia Rodrigo Broke Her Own Chart RecordsEvery song from every Olivia Rodrigo album has hit the Top 40.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. the kids are all right
    Olivia Rodrigo Created Her Own Lilith FairDaisy Chain Fields, a one-day festival this summer, will celebrate “the voices, artistry, and contributions of women in music.”
    By Devon Ivie
  46. rip
    Clive Davis, Music-Industry Legend, Dead at 94He helped shepherd the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, and more.
    By Jason P. Frank
  47. rip
    Man Dies After Falling Off the MSG Balcony at a Goose ShowPaul Kueker was a 51-year-old father of two.
    By Jason P. Frank
  48. tributes
    Tay Keith Remembered by Drake, Sexyy Red, and MoreDrake said he has “endless and eternal gratitude” for Tay Keith.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  49. what makes you beautiful
    Niall Horan Reacts to Superfan Zach From Love Island USA“God almighty, I hope that works for him.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  50. rip
    Tay Keith, Music Producer, Dead at 29He earned his first No. 1 hit with Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
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