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  1. Introducing the Funny, Sad Songwriting of Phoebe BridgersDesolate moments, shower beers, and piercing breakups abound.
  2. videology
    Julien Baker’s ‘Appointments’ Video Is a Poignant Depiction of Mental IllnessTurn Out the Lights is out on Matador on October 27.
  3. huh
    Charlie Sheen, Star of a Movie About 9/11, Might Still Be a 9/11 Truther“I was not just coming up with stuff about 9/11.”
  4. will you accept his rose?
    ABC Casts Fan-Favorite Arie Luyendyk Jr. As the Next Bachelor in a Surprise MoveSorry, Deanie Babies.
  5. right click
    St. Vincent Makes Heartbreak Bicoastal in Her New Song ‘Los Ageless’It’s a little more upbeat.
  6. vulture recommends
    6 Reasons to Watch Escape to the Country, TV’s Most Soothing House-Hunting ShowThink of it as a quainter, prettier, British version of House Hunters.
  7. trouble in paradise
    Here’s How Bachelor in Paradise Addressed the Production ShutdownThe season premiere opened with host Chris Harrison addressing the controversy head-on.
  8. trouble in paradise
    Everything We Know About How Bachelor in Paradise Will Address Its ScandalIt’s going to be interesting.
  9. accidents
    Church Security Guard Describes Justin Bieber’s Paparazzi Accident“I think the tire just hit the side of his leg. I don’t think he ran over him.”
  10. accidents
    Church Security Guard Describes Justin Bieber’s Paparazzi Accident“I think the tire just hit the side of his leg. I don’t think he ran over him.”
  11. right click
    St. Vincent Returns With the Sweeping Ballad ‘New York’Hopefully, it’s the harbinger of a not-yet-announced album to come.
  12. Andrea Savage Proves Moms Can Be Immature, Too, in the I’m Sorry TrailerFeaturing a supremely juvenile butthole joke.
  13. trouble in paradise
    Bachelor in Paradise Contestant on the Season’s Future: It’s Probably OverThings aren’t looking good for the show.
  14. true crime
    The Keepers Director Ryan White Got the Idea for His Netflix Series From His MomHe says it’s “completely possible” that his show could lead to answers in Sister Cathy’s unsolved murder case.
  15. whaboom
    Why The Bachelorette’s ‘Whaboom’ Guy Lucas Isn’t a VillainHe’s just irritating.
  16. bad news
    Zack Snyder Leaving Justice League Due to Family Tragedy; Joss Whedon to Fill InThe Avengers and Buffy director will take over.
  17. billboard music awards 2017
    Here Are Your 2017 Billboard Music Award WinnersCongrats!
  18. bachelorette fantasy league
    The 17 Biggest Red Flags From This Season’s Bachelorette BiosWhat does it mean to list your occupation as “Whaboom”?
  19. will you accept this extension of fame
    The Bachelor Franchise Is Getting Another SpinoffGet ready for the inevitable couples ice-dancing challenge.
  20. vulture recommends
    Terrace House Is an Inexplicably Engrossing Reality Show About Nice PeopleThere’s an entire episode involving a “meat crime.”
  21. the bachelorette
    Watch Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Meet Her First 4 Men EarlyFor the rest, you’ll have to wait until May 22.
  22. casting couch
    ABC Is Finally Getting Its First Black BacheloretteAt last, diversity.
  23. poetic justice
    An Ode to Alexis, The Bachelor’s Dolphin-Loving ContestantThe girl in the shark costume brightened our Monday nights.
  24. right-click
    Arcade Fire Will Give You Power to Dance in Their New Song With Mavis StaplesThey’re back.
  25. twins!
    The Bachelor’s Most Entertaining Twins Are Getting Their Own ShowGive the people what they want.
  26. golden globes 2017
    Here Are Your 2017 Golden Globes WinnersLa La Land broke records.
  27. listen up
    Hear Julien Baker’s New Song, ‘Funeral Pyre’The sad-song wunderkind has had one hell of a year.
  28. Alexis Bledel Cast in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s TaleShe’ll play Ofglen, the handmaid companion to Elisabeth Moss’s Offred.
  29. most anticipated of 2017
    The 37 Albums We’re Ready to Stream on Loop in 2017The conversation starts and ends with Taylor Swift, but there’s room for everyone from Beck to Little Big Town, too.
  30. bachelor fantasy league
    Here’s Who You Should Draft in Your Bachelor Fantasy LeagueOur picks for whom to root for through the next few wine-soaked months in the Bachelor Mansion and beyond.
  31. will you accept his rose?
    Everything You Need to Know About the Next Bachelor, Nick ViallYes, his name really is pronounced like “vile.”
  32. r.i.p.
    Celebrities React to George Michael’s DeathIn a year that has claimed so many famous musicians, the world was saddened to hear of the death of yet another icon.
  33. close reads
    This Dark Comedy From Germany Has the Best Nude Scene of the YearNo movie exploits our discomfort with nudity for comedic effect better than Maren Ade’s Toni Erdmann.
  34. 2016 election
    Watch President Obama’s Speech on Donald Trump’s Election Win“We all want what’s best for this country.”
  35. vulture guides
    9 Tips for Writing an Effective Anti–Donald Trump SongSome helpful dos and don’ts for musicians.
  36. still the 80s
    The 50 Best Modern Songs That Sound Like the 1980sMusicians are embracing the sounds of that decade in the same way other artists repurposed the blues, classic ‘60s rock, and ‘70s punk.
  37. protest songs
    Death Cab for Cutie Wrote a Song About TrumpIf this election season has plunged you into a deep depression that’s best complemented by quiet despair and emo music, you’re in luck.
  38. right-click
    Listen to Leonard Cohen’s New SingleHallelujah!
  39. winners list
    Here Are Your 2016 Emmy Award WinnersCongrats!
  40. vmas 2016
    Here Are Your 2016 MTV Video Music Award WinnersHere’s who’s taking home a silver Moonman or two.
  41. frank ocean album watch
    Frank Ocean Releases New Album BlondeTwo albums in as many days!
  42. panorama 2016
    Everything You Missed at the Inaugural 2016 Panorama FestivalThis is what the first year of the Coachella organizers’ new festival looked like.
  43. love in a time of democracy
    Bachelor Ben Is No Longer Running for OfficeDue to “unforeseen circumstances.”
  44. casting couch
    Hamilton Has Found Its Next Burr, ElizaThey’re alums of Shuffle Along and In the Heights.
  45. mergers and acquisitions
    Apple Is Reportedly in Talks to Buy TidalThe battle over which streaming service will emerge victorious continues.
  46. on the rise
    Lucy Dacus’s Music Will Calm Your Social AnxietyThere’s an air of confidence in the way the 21-year-old Virginia native sings about everything from not wanting to be teased to blushing in the face of a new crush.
  47. What You Missed at the 2016 Governors Ball Music FestivalTorrential downpours, Prince tributes, and surprise cameos galore.
  48. power rankings
    Here Are the Bachelors Who Should Go to ParadiseSome Bachelors are looking for love. Others would rather earn a ticket to Paradise.
  49. bachelorette pool
    Here’s Who We Think Has a Good Shot at Fake TV Love on The BacheloretteThe cream of the … pretty terrible crop.
  50. sex tapes
    YACHT Apologizes for Sex-Tape HoaxThe band says that claiming they were victims of a leaked sex tape to promote a music video was an “egregious mistake.”