Music

Higher Learning

J.D. Vance and Environmental Racism, Plus Chloe Bailey Backlash

Van and Rachel react to the environmental and political fallout from the East Palestine Train Derailment, before discussing GOP presidential runs and Chloe Bailey stirring up online controversy

By Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay February 17

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” and the Art of Making a Cover Your Own

A discussion about the classic, featuring an interview with Sophie B. Hawkins

By Rob Harvilla February 15

Sound Only

Rihanna’s Return and Recapping Justin’s Panel

Justin and Micah discuss their thoughts on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance and then recap Justin’s experience at the Crunchyroll panel during SCAD TVFEST

By Justin Charity and Micah Peters February 15

Higher Learning

Super Bowl LVII and Dr. Peniel Joseph on Chauvinism in the Civil Rights Movement

Plus, the government gets cagey about the UFOs that have been shot down

By Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan February 14

Jam Session

Everything at the Super Bowl Except the Game

Juliet and Amanda talk Rihanna, commercials, and celeb sightings

By Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins February 13

NFL Playoffs

The Pop Culture Winners and Losers of Super Bowl LVII

Rihanna (with a special guest!) soared to great new heights, while every celebrity you’ve ever known—including Jesus Christ—popped up in commercials

By Jodi Walker February 13

Music

Rihanna Quiet Quit the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Yes, her set exuded the calm coolness she’s known for. Yes, she revealed she’s pregnant again. And yes, the whole performance was just fine.

By Rob Harvilla February 12

The Ringer NFL Show

The Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Preview

Nora, Charles, and Rob discuss Rihanna’s return to the limelight and recent notable Super Bowl halftime shows

By Nora Princiotti, Charles Holmes, and 1 more February 11

Tea Time

Harry Styles’s Grammy Win, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher’s Press Tour, and Taylor Swift’s Photo Filters

Plus, this week’s Cringe Mode features Oscar nominee Jamie Lee Curtis in ‘Freaky Friday’

By Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and 1 more February 10

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Surviving the “Macarena”

In 1996, a song conquered the world. It nearly destroyed us all.

By Rob Harvilla February 8

Music

A Football Fan’s Guide to Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Sorry, Patrick Mahomes and the brothers Kelce, the real star on Sunday will be Rihanna, who is making her return to the musical spotlight after a lengthy hiatus. Here’s everything you need to know about why this historic halftime show is such a big deal.

By Nora Princiotti February 8

Higher Learning

Beyoncé and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

Plus, Black History Month has brought out the racists

By Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay February 7

Jam Session

The Grammys, Bennifer Drama, and Lily Allen’s Architectural Digest Tour

Juliet and Amanda give their thoughts on the Grammys, all the speculation behind Ben and Jennifer’s supposed argument, and Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Architectural Digest tour

By Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins February 6

The Man and the Machine: On 20 Years of 50 Cent and ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’

Two decades ago, the G-Unit leader released his debut album, a testament to an artist and an industry at their respective peaks. Within a few years, everything would be different for both of them.

By Paul Thompson February 6

Music

The Grammys Failed the Beyoncé Question Yet Again

She became the most decorated artist in the ceremony’s history on Sunday, but she lost out on Album of the Year again—and again to a lesser competitor

By Justin Sayles February 6

Tea Time

Adam Levine’s Third Baby, Olivia Culpo’s Reality Show, and Beyoncé‘s Dubai Adventure

Plus, the latest Cringe Mode is ‘Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure,’ featuring Austin Butler

By Liz Kelly, Kate Halliwell, and 1 more February 3

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

“Basket Case” and the Big Deal About Green Day

Talking ‘Nimrod,’ major labels, and the pop-punk trio that took the genre to new commercial heights

By Rob Harvilla February 1

The Town

The Future of Live Events and Late Night TV With Grammys EP Ben Winston

Is it possible for a nightly late-night talk show to succeed on streaming?

By Matthew Belloni February 1

Sound Only

Reviewing ‘Bull’ and ‘Let’s Start Here’

Justin and Micah review the 2021 mob movie ‘Bull’ and Lil Yachty’s new album, ‘Let’s Start Here’

By Justin Charity and Micah Peters February 1

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Depeche Mode, the Synth-Pop Gods Who Shaped the Decade

Paying tribute to "Enjoy the Silence" and the dance-rock stars from Essex

By Rob Harvilla January 25

Sound Only

‘Like..?,’ Neal Stephenson, and ‘Resident Evil 6’

Justin and Micah review Ice Spice’s debut EP, ‘Like..?,’ and discuss ‘Red Dead Redemption’ and ‘Resident Evil 6’

By Justin Charity and Micah Peters January 25

Jam Session

Shakira’s Jam, New York Times’ Nikki Finke Article, ‘Break Point’ and More

Plus, breaking down the latest from ‘Emily in Paris’

By Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins January 23

Music

David Crosby Never Cut His Hair

The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young member was a fearless captain of folk rock who embraced mutiny. He also wasn’t afraid to go down with the ship.

By Nate Rogers January 20

Tea Time

Shakira’s Diss Track, the Met Gala’s Cochairs, and Madonna’s Tour Announcement

Plus, this week’s "Jenn-uary" Cringe Mode is ‘Heartbreakers,’ the 2001 film starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sigourney Weaver

By Kate Halliwell, Amelia Wedemeyer, and 1 more January 20

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Liz Phair Didn’t Need Guyville As Much As Guyville Needed Her

On making peace with the past and learning to live with the weight of expectations—and also on a really excellent debut album and its just-as-good follow-ups

By Rob Harvilla January 18