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Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’

Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.

Bob Weir Is Gone, but the Dead’s Music Plays On

A concert honoring the Grateful Dead guitarist showed the durability of the band’s music and culture, even as its members dwindle.

Bob Weir: A Life in Pictures

The Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter was a bedrock of the band that became a psychedelic institution.

When Streaming Won’t Cut It and You Need the DVD

Streaming is dominant for movies and TV shows. But some fans still insist on physical media.

How “Pet Sounds” Became the Beach Boys Masterpiece

Brian Wilson’s 1966 masterpiece is now considered a crowning achievement of music. The album’s reputation grew over time.

Did Bob Dylan Help Announce an Album From MGK?

The pop-punk star’s trailer for “Lost Americana” features a familiar voice narrating about a “quest to reclaim the authentic essence of American freedom.”

How the Bay Area Shaped Sly Stone

One of the key figures in American music in the late ’60s got his professional start in the Bay Area. These are some of the…

Taylor Swift Buys Her Masters From Shamrock Capital, Reclaiming the Rights to Her First 6 Albums

The master recordings to the pop superstar’s earliest work were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019, and acquired a year later by the investing firm…

Tom Cruise Really, Really Loves Movies

One of the industry’s biggest stars is also its most enthusiastic evangelist. He is hoping it pays off for the eighth “Mission: Impossible” film.

A 7-Song, 130-Minute Jam Band Primer

Listen to noodling tracks by Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, Goose and more.