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How Taylor Swift's Eras tour helped us heal.
Swiftie Sanctuary

How The Eras Tour Helped Us Heal

By creating a space of physical and emotional safety, Taylor Swift reimagined what a concert can provide to fans.

By Ashley Abramson
Megan Thee Stallion On Her Pepsi Ad, The VMAs, & Taking Fashion Risks
Bustle Exclusive

Welcome To Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl” Empire

From creating her own label to starring in an iconic Pepsi ad, the rapper reigns supreme.

By Gabrielle Bondi
Music

When A Pop Star's Biggest Fans Become A Big Headache

From Doja Cat beefing with her “Kittenz” to campaigns around Taylor Swift’s personal life, fans are demanding more and more from their favorite artists.

By Rachel Brodsky
The Tortured Dating Department

Do Situationships Make For Better Breakup Albums?

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter's recent albums prove the torturous choke hold of a short-lived romance.

By Jake Viswanath
A woman in a black outfit with shiny knee-high boots and a fur wrap, posing on a gray background.
Q&A

Reintroducing Normani

In her new album, Dopamine, the former Fifth Harmony singer kicks off a much-anticipated solo career.

By Jake Viswanath

Bustle Mixtape

Bustle Mixtape

Heidi Montag Is Finally Living Out Her Pop Star Dreams

The Hills alum opens up about her musical renaissance and new Taylor Swift-inspired single.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

From 'Bridgerton' To 'Moana 2,' Barlow & Bear Trust The Process

As they make Disney history, the Grammy-winning duo shares what inspires their work.

By Grace Wehniainen
Entertainment

Coco Jones Once Wrote A Love Song About Her Bed: 'I Was Tired'

The new Grammy nominee and star of Bel-Air knows how to hustle. She could still probably use a nap.

By April Korto Quioh
Entertainment

Reneé Rapp Is So Gen Z She Doesn't Understand "The Whole CD Thing"

The Sex Lives of College Girls and Mean Girls: The Musical star will release her debut album, Snow Angel, on Aug. 18.

By Ilana Kaplan
Bustle Mixtape

Carly Rae Jepsen Is Having The Loveliest Time In Love

The Canadian musician returns with a new “Side B” album this week.

By Jake Viswanath
Music

Icona Pop Responds To *That* Viral Charli XCX Meme

The dance-pop duo is releasing a new album, a decade after "I Love It" topped the charts.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

The Kendrick Lamar Song Kris Bowers Would Play At His 'Bridgerton' Ball

The Queen Charlotte composer explains how he created a more intimate sound for the Netflix prequel series.

By Gabrielle Bondi
Bustle Mixtape

Jessie Ware Thinks Fans Calling Her “Mother” Is The “Highest Compliment”

The singer opens up about her “camp” new album That! Feels Good!, Kylie Minogue, and why she’s worried Benny Blanco may come for her next.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

JoJo Is Manifesting Nicole Kidman Seeing Her In 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

The singer, who takes on Kidman’s role of Satine, tells Bustle which songs she’d add to the Broadway musical.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

Jimin Set Himself Free & Instantly Made History

The 27-year-old star’s “Like Crazy” is the first song from any BTS member or South Korean soloist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

By Alyssa Lapid
Bustle Mixtape

With ‘Up Here,’ Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Are Blending Broadway & TV

The musical rom-com series is the latest collaboration from the couple that brought us the Frozen soundtrack.

By Grace Wehniainen
Bustle Mixtape

Ava Max Mastered Turning Her Heartbreak Into Club Bangers

The “Sweet but Psycho” sensation worked through post-breakup sadness on her new album with zero ballads.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

Betty Who Wants To Make Out With Her Girlfriends & Haunt Kesha

The pop sensation discusses her new album, which celebrity she wants at her funeral, and who she’d leave her husband for.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

Fletcher Is Really “That B*tch” On ‘Girl Of My Dreams’

The queer singer discusses her new album, her Taylor Swift encounter, and her Britney Spears HitClips.

By Jake Viswanath
Bustle Mixtape

Tove Lo Is Still Crying On The Dance Floor

The Swedish singer-songwriter talks to Bustle ahead of Dirt Femme’s release.

By Ivana Rihter
Entertainment

Craig David Is Still Slicker Than Your Average

The singer on his era-defining Born To Do It record, chart battles with Beyoncé, and his new album 22.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary
Music

Selena Gomez’s "Younger & Hotter Than Me" Lyrics Are Searingly Honest

She gets raw on her new ballad with fiancé and collaborator Benny Blanco.

By Jake Viswanath
Celebrity

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Have A Friends-To-Lovers Relationship Timeline

The newly engaged couple is releasing an album together.

By Jake Viswanath
Books

5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read

Giaae Kwon, author of I’ll Love You Forever: Notes From a K-Pop Fan, recommends titles for her fellow bbasoonis.

By Chloe Joe
Music

Taylor Swift Wore A 'Reputation (TV)' Easter Egg In Her iHeartRadio Awards Speech

The snakes are starting to reappear.

By Jake Viswanath
Music

Chappell Roan's “The Giver” Lyrics Are Both Country & NSFW

What exactly does “rhinestone cowgirl” mean?

By Jake Viswanath
Music

Will Taylor Swift Announce An Eras Tour Doc At The iHeartRadio Awards?

The singer is receiving the “Tour of the Century” honor.

By Jake Viswanath
Music

Lady Gaga’s “How Bad Do U Want Me” Lyrics Are So Taylor Swift-Coded

The Mayhem track would fit perfectly on 1989.

By Jake Viswanath
Music

Lady Gaga's "Perfect Celebrity" Lyrics Explore The Dark Side Of Fame

The song plays into a central theme from her new album, Mayhem.

By Jake Viswanath
Celebrity

Lady Gaga’s “Blade Of Grass” Lyrics Tell Her Own Love Story

Mayhem’s penultimate track is about her engagement to Michael Polansky.

By Jake Viswanath
Celebrity

Lady Gaga & Michael Polansky’s Relationship Timeline Includes 'Mayhem'

The singer’s fiancé encouraged her to “make pop music” again.

By Jake Viswanath