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  1. the industry
    The Country Boom Is Happening Outside NashvilleArtists are ignoring gatekeepers, writing better music, and laying the groundwork for the genre’s future.
    By Justin Curto
  2. buffering
    What Show Airs Where? Inside the Hulu–ABC Programming Machine“For the Hulu customer, it’s a small difference between what’s a Hulu Original and an ABC show. They’re just watching shows.”
    By Josef Adalian
  3. the industry
    Wait, Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok?It’s unclear why her songs since 2019, released under UMG, have returned.
    By Justin Curto
  4. the festival circuit
    Coachella Really Needs the Press, Huh?Doja and Tyler are tweeting, Taylor is attending, and weekend two still isn’t sold out.
    By Justin Curto
  5. the law
    The Neptunes Are in RetrogradeChad Hugo said partner Pharrell Williams of “has committed fraud” over the group’s trademarks.
    By Justin Curto
  6. buffering
    Can TV Procedurals Save Streaming?Max and Netflix are making old-school hospital dramas from network veterans. Is this the next front in the streaming wars?
    By Josef Adalian
  7. the industry
    X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Reportedly Fired From SeriesDays before the March 20 premiere on Disney+.
    By Jason P. Frank
  8. the industry
    Marni - Front Row - Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025
    Who Put Ye at the Top of the ‘Hot 100’ Again?How the rapper found chart success despite a litany of hateful rhetoric.
    By Mano Sundaresan
  9. performance review
    The Evolutions of Emma StoneThe Oscar-winning star of Poor Things is a master at playing characters who are only halfway out of the cocoon.
    By Jackson McHenry
  10. buffering
    Why Aren’t There More Game Shows on Streaming?It’s the $64,000 question, but the answer might soon change.
    By Josef Adalian
  11. the industry
    Universal Music’s Fight With TikTok Is Screwing Indie Artists“Some of us will not be able to recover from this.”
    By Justin Curto
  12. money money money money
    Congress Wants to Help Musicians Make More Money Off StreamingRepresentatives Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman introduced the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
    By Justin Curto
  13. disrespect the classics
    Checking Into the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Criminal TrialProsecutors filed to dismiss the case, to Don Henley’s dismay.
    By Justin Curto
  14. oscars 2024
    ‘I’m Not Going to Sell a $60 Candle’Neon changed the Oscars game with Parasite. Four years later, A24’s rival is still betting on international film.
    By Chris Lee
  15. the industry
    ‘Is He Going to Ruin My Day?’How Matthew Belloni became the must-read columnist for Hollywood’s executive class.
    By Nicholas Quah
  16. a real-life hoedown
    Beyoncé Is the First Black Woman to Earn a Country No. 1Even without much radio airplay, “Texas Hold ’Em” debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart.
    By Justin Curto
  17. the industry
    How Long Will Country Radio Want Beyoncé?“Texas Hold ’Em” is where the challenge begins — not for her as much as country music itself.
    By Justin Curto
  18. buffering
    Made in Spain: How the Country Became Key to Netflix’s International Strategy“I couldn’t remotely imagine we could be where we are,” says Money Heist creator Álex Pina.
    By Josef Adalian
  19. the industry
    Spotify’s New Joe Rogan Deal Brings the Company Full CircleAfter years of splurging and expanding, the audio platform’s podcast strategy has backtracked.
    By Nicholas Quah
  20. the industry
    Grammys Accused of Covering Up Sexual AbuseThe Recording Academy still honored Joel Katz, reportedly a key figure in the scandal, with the Trustees Award.
    By Justin Curto
  21. grammys 2024
    All the Girlies Are Going to the 2024 GrammysMiley Cyrus has reportedly been rehearsing a “Flowers” performance.
    By Justin Curto
  22. tiktok timeout
    Universal Music Group Is Taking Your Favorite Songs Off TikTokIn a new statement, UMG called TikTok’s position “woefully outdated.”
    By Justin Curto
  23. buffering
    The Truth Behind Max’s Cancellation Spree“You didn’t get many things that were broadening out from HBO. You got things that were adjacent to HBO.”
    By Josef Adalian
  24. buffering
    The Week Netflix Put the Smackdown on Its RivalsCan you smell what Ted Sarandos is cooking?
    By Josef Adalian
  25. the industry
    We Owe PitchforkFor all its chaotic choices, the site reshaped how we think about music.
    By Craig Jenkins
  26. layoffs
    Amazon Lays Off Hundreds Across Its Streaming BusinessesA rough 2023 for the industry has turned into a rough start to 2024.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  27. the industry
    Britney Spears’s New Music Has Been Right in Front of UsNow, how do we get Kim Petras a Britney ghostwrite?
    By Justin Curto
  28. trailer mix
    Steamboat Willie’s Mickey Mouse Is Gonna Slash You to Frickin’ BitsFive Nights at Disney’s.
    By Rebecca Alter
  29. year in culture
    Vulture’s 20 Most-Read Stories of 2023Our most popular posts from a year marked by industry-shifting strikes and finally, a reason to cover sports.
    By Vulture Staff
  30. the industry
    The Podcast World’s Year From HellDozens of hosts, producers, and executives vent about a tough year for the audio industry — and cautiously look ahead to 2024.
    By Nicholas Quah
  31. buffering
    How Jury Duty Helped Freevee Win the Year in (Free) StreamingAnd four other smart strategies that shaped 2023.
    By Josef Adalian
  32. 25 days of reality
    How Netflix Became the New King of Reality TVUnscripted chief Brandon Riegg on building a dating show universe, adapting Squid Game, and the live reunion that wasn’t.
    By Josef Adalian
  33. the industry
    Heavyweight Down, Stolen GoneSpotify dropped two critically adored podcasts this week.
    By Nicholas Quah
  34. its over
    SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify Their Contract with AMPTPWith an approval vote of 78.33%.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  35. buffering
    How the Networks (Barely) Survived the Fall TV Season“The networks all did what they needed to crawl through the tunnel of crap at the end of The Shawshank Redemption,” says one insider.
    By Josef Adalian
  36. latin grammys 2023
    Edgar Barrera’s Genre-Bending Vision for Regional Mexican MusicThe Latin Grammy–nominated producer shares the stories behind four of his biggest hits.
    By Justin Curto
  37. the write stuff
    Tubi to Be Home for Some Black List Movie ScriptsFive screenplays will be produced as Tubi Originals through the partnership.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  38. the industry
    ‘What Does Hollywood Want to Be?’The strikes are over, but corporate entertainment’s identity crisis–cum–reckoning is far from resolved.
    By Chris Lee
  39. see you… soon?
    Movies, TV Shows, and Productions Affected by the SAG-AFTRA StrikeRelease dates are still changing, including for Deadpool 3, Thunderbolts, and Captain America: Brave New World.
    By Bella Arnold
  40. solidarity forever
    The 2023 Hollywood Strike for DummiesSAG strike over! WGA strike over! Hollywood rejoices!
    By Jason P. Frank
  41. the law
    Former Grammys CEO Sued for Rape by MusicianJust two days before the Recording Academy reveals the 2024 nominations.
    By Justin Curto
  42. grammys 2024
    Who Will Be Nominated at the 2024 Grammys?Besides Taylor Swift, of course.
    By Justin Curto
  43. charts (taylor’s version)
    1989 (Taylor’s Version) Just Had Taylor Swift’s Best Debut Week EverIt’s her lucky-13th No. 1 album.
    By Justin Curto
  44. the industry
    Maha Dakhil, CAA, Leaves Leadership Roles After Israel-Hamas War Post“I made a mistake with a repost in my Instagram story, which used hurtful language,” Dakhil said in an apology.
    By Jason P. Frank
  45. the industry
    Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Label Says They Will ‘Amicably Part Ways’Ending her yearslong fight with 1501 Certified Entertainment.
    By Justin Curto
  46. call me
    Ted Sarandos Addresses SAG-AFTRA Strike, Data TransparencyQuite the Q3 earnings call for Teddy S.
    By Bethy Squires
  47. epic fails
    Bandcamp Hit With Layoffs Amid Sale to SongtradrAround 50 percent of employees have been laid off since Epic sold the company.
    By Justin Curto
  48. snl
    Saturday Night Live Season 49 Writing StaffTaylor and Travis skipped the goodnights, so we could focus on the credits instead!
    By Tom Smyth
  49. the industry
    Megan Thee Stallion Is an Indie Hot GirlSelf-funding a new album as she fights former label 1501 Certified.
    By Justin Curto
  50. the industry
    The FTC Is Throwing Out Junk FeesA proposed rule would tackle hidden concert-ticket fees among similar charges in other industries.
    By Justin Curto
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