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Culture•September 29, 2026

Madonna and Taylor Swift Lead 2026 VMAs

Sunday's awards split two major honors between Madonna and Swift, with performance and craft categories offering a wider picture of the night.

By Culture Contributors · 4 min read

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Culture•August 31, 2026

Why a $4.5 Billion Summer Box Office Still Doesn't Mean a Full Recovery

By Culture Contributors · 5 min read

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Culture•August 30, 2026

Why Dolly Parton's Legacy Reaches Far Beyond Country Music

By Culture Contributors · 6 min read

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Culture•August 30, 2026

How to Read a Crowded New-Music Week Without Treating Every Release Alike

By Culture Contributors · 4 min read

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Editorial illustration of television screens, award statuettes, and stage spotlights

Culture•August 29, 2026

What the 2026 Emmy Nominations Say About TV's Returning Favorites

‘The Pitt’ earned 25 nominations, while the final season of ‘Hacks’ set a comedy-series record with 24 ahead of the Sept. 14 ceremony.

By Culture Contributors · 5 min read

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