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Why is Robbie Williams a chimp in Better Man? It actually makes perfect sense.

Better Man, the new biopic about the life and struggles of British superstar Robbie Williams, portrays him as CGI chimp. It's both a weird and effective creative decision.

culture / Film

A post-TikTok music industry won’t necessarily be a better one

As the Supreme Court decides whether or not to ban TikTok in 2025, we look back on some of the ways the app has changed how we listen to music, and how it's made.

culture / Technology

Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to aid victims of Los Angeles fires

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD foundation has donated $2.5 million contributing to fire relief efforts in Southern California. The singer’s BeyGOOD charity foundation announced last night that it was donated $2.5 million to the newly-established LA Fire Relief Fund.

culture / Environment

The TikTok ban seems likely to happen

TikTok may be headed for a sale or closure, after justices on the Supreme Court appeared to side with arguments that could lead to a ban of the app starting January 19, 2025.

culture / Technology

Brandy will tell “her full story” in upcoming memoir

Brandy announced that she's writing a memoir that will tell her "full life story." The book will be published fall 2025.

music / R&B

These musicians were affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Here’s how you can help

A number of musicians, including DIIV’s Zachary Cole Smith, Brijean, and Fat Tony, are among the thousands affected by fires in the Los Angeles area. Here is how you can help.

culture / Environment

The Challengers soundtrack rightfully wins a Golden Globe

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took home their third Golden Globes for their Challengers score, which won Best Original Score at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5.

culture / Film

Actually, T.O.P’s Thanos was the highlight of Squid Game 2

Former Big Bang member T.O.P has received backlash for his portrayal of Squid Game villain Thanos, but his critics misunderstand a crucial part of his role.

culture / TV

Charli XCX’s favorite movies of 2024, according to her Letterboxd

According to Charli xcx's leaked Letterboxd account, she watched 212 movies in 2024 including Nosferatu, Conclave, Challengers, and more.

music / Pop

Listmania 2024

The FADER's annual end of year tradition Listmania has returned for 2024 with more goofy lists summarizing the year that was.

music / Pop

Report: Spotify is populating its playlists with “ghost artists”

A Harper's Magazine report alleges that some of Spotify's biggest ambient, classical, jazz, and lo-fi-hip-hop playlists are populated with music by "ghost artists," reducing the number of musicians the company pays royalties to.

culture / Technology