Reviews
On Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles Is at His Best When He’s Crashing Out: Review
Harry's latest effort isn't the most consistent work, but it still can be charged, daring, and infectious. On Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles Is at His Best When He’s Crashing Out: Review Paolo Ragusa
Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review
Mars' first solo album in a decade leaves a lot to be desired. Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review Paolo Ragusa
Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights Is an Emotional Downpour: Review
The Emerald Fennell movie’s messy soul is almost matched by the new album. Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights Is an Emotional Downpour: Review Liz Shannon Miller
J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Is a Victory Lap with Few New Wins: Review
A reflective, at times complacent album that showcases J. Cole's lyrical skill, regional pride, and deep love for hip-hop. J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Is a Victory Lap with Few New Wins: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
ShipRocked 2026: Six Days at Sea with One of the Loudest Communities on Earth
Halestorm, Knocked Loose, Motionless in White, Avatar, and others played the annual rock cruise. ShipRocked 2026: Six Days at Sea with One of the Loudest Communities on Earth Amy Harris
The Muppet Show Review: Sabrina Carpenter Leads Lovely Revival
The new Disney+ special (hopefully not the last) keeps the spotlight on its fuzzy stars. The Muppet Show Review: Sabrina Carpenter Guest-Stars in a Near-Perfect Resurrection Liz Shannon Miller
Melania Is Too Stupid and Shallow to Be Effective Propaganda: Review
Brett Ratner directs a flat and lifeless portrait of the First Lady and her "creative vision" for the country. Melania Is Too Stupid and Shallow to Be Effective Propaganda: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Steve Earle, Joy Oladokun, Questlove Play Backline’s B-LINE Hotline Launch Party in New York City: Photos
Cautious Clay, Melt, and Mimi Naja also performed at "Backline's Biggest Night" at Irving Plaza. Steve Earle, Joy Oladokun, Questlove Play Backline’s B-LINE Hotline Launch Party in New York City: Photos Ben Kaye
Charli XCX’s The Moment Is Stuck Between Satire and Sincerity: Review
Charli's new A24 film is certainly funny, but tonally confused. Charli XCX’s The Moment Is Stuck Between Satire and Sincerity: Review Paolo Ragusa
The Beauty Review: Ryan Murphy’s Deranged X-Files Remix Knows that It’s Camp
The new FX body horror drama, premiering January 21st, stars Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Ashton Kutcher, and Anthony Ramos. The Beauty Review: Ryan Murphy’s Deranged X-Files Remix Knows that It’s Camp Liz Shannon Miller
On Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky Reckons with His Own Dumb Past: Review
An ambitious album that channels eight years of grief, growth, and self-belief into a sprawling, chaotic ride. On Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky Reckons with His Own Dumb Past: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
In Los Angeles, Foo Fighters Threw Dave Grohl a Birthday Bash Unlike Any Other
Dave Grohl and co. managed to make the 18,000 cap Kia Forum feel intimate. In Los Angeles, Foo Fighters Threw Dave Grohl a Birthday Bash Unlike Any Other: Review + Photo Gallery Nicole Alvarez
