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Game-Show Hosts Are Full of Promises. Who Cares If They Never Deliver?
Behind their gleaming smiles, corny jokes, and charming banter is a classic huckster Americans deserve
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Harry Styles Makes a Triumphant Comeback in Amsterdam Tour Opener
“I got older and the stage got bigger,” singer says as his Together, Together Tour kicks off in Amsterdam
- Live Review
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Cola Make Modern Alienation Sound Radically Original on ‘Cost of Living Adjustment’
The Canadian art-punk trio bring dynamic passion and determination — and actual melodies — on their excellent third album
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Music’s 10 Weirdest Alter Egos
There’s a long tradition of artists going incognito — from huge rock stars to hip-hop wildcards
- Rock & Roll Fantasies
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Billie Eilish Gets Raw in 3D for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Concert Film
Co-directed by James Cameron, the pop superstar's new movie proves she's the only bird of her feather
- Live Magic
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‘American Idol’ Pays Tribute to Taylor Swift. They Meant Well
For the first time, the TV institution set aside a night to showcase the superstar’s songbook. Contestants mostly found out that her songs are tough to sing
- Shake It Off
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Why the Cranberries’ ‘Linger’ Is Lingering So Hard Right Now
The Irish band’s classic 1993 song is everywhere right now, from Love Story to a recent Fetty Wap album. What is it about that lush romanticism that speaks to us?
- Cran-aissance
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The Hall of Fame Finally Got It Right on Joy Division/New Order
After decades of inexplicable snubs, these innovative and influential acts are being recognized at last
- It's About Time
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‘It’s a Long, Long Road, Brother’: How Ringo Starr Found New Inspiration in Nashville
The Beatles drummer is celebrating his country music renaissance with the new LP Long Long Road, surely the best album ever made by an 85-year-old
- Starr Shine
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Raye Goes for Broke on the Wildly Ambitious ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
The British star delivers a 73-minute autobiography of romantic despair and nonstop emotional turmoil. It's a lot — and all the better for it
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