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The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2022

Pusha T's top-tier dope raps, J.I.D's dynamic vision, and Megan Thee Stallion's fearless confidence were only some of the highlights from one of the most surprising years in rap music

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How Rosalía Blended Sex and Spirituality to Create ‘Hentai’, the Year’s Most Erotic Ballad

The Spanish singer sat down and discussed the song at Electric Lady Studios, where she worked on the track with Pharrell

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Twitter is Banning Prominent Journalists Criticizing Elon Musk

A slew of prominent journalists were suspended from Twitter on Thursday afternoon

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The 100 Best Albums of 2022

Beyoncé's dance-music ecstasy, Bad Bunny's latest world-conquering smash, Taylor Swift's late nights, Harry Styles' song cycle, and Pusha T's master class in metaphor were only some of the albums that ruled our world this year

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The 100 Best Songs of 2022

Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Steve Lacy, Pharrell, and Quavo and Takeoff were just some of the artists whose songs this year we won't forget

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The 20 Best TV Shows of 2022

Incredible farewells. Miraculous debuts. Expensive high-concept franchises and intimate character studies. A whole lot of outstanding TV defined 2022.

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How Rosalía Became Pop’s Most Fearless Superstar

The Spanish artist resisted industry pressures, refused to compromise and made one of 2022's boldest albums. At the end of an incredible year, she opens up about all of it

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22 Best Movies of 2022

From an epic Tollywood blockbuster to a modest Iranian road movie, Cate Blanchett behaving badly to Michelle Yeoh saving the multiverse — these were the movies that made our year

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