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'Pop Idol' Fucked the Music Industry Up Forever in 2002
Sure, it was just a reality TV show, but Simon Cowell's fingerprints are now smudged all over the pop world as a result.
Lauren O'Neill; illustrated by Joel Benjamin
11.30.17
Music
No One Asked for This Timeline of 2002's Stellar Chart Number Ones
It was a banner year for novelty singles, wet ballads, reality TV rivalries and absolutely nothing in between.
Emma Garland
11.27.17
Music
Ed Sheeran's Britney Cover Has Nothing on This Reality TV Audition
When you come for the king—ie: Darius on 'Popstars'—you best not miss.
Lauren O'Neill
6.12.17

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Relationships Are Confusing But Astrid S's Video for "Hurts So Good" Is Clearly Excellent
She's 19, she's Norwegian, she plays piano and guitar and writes slick synth-pop songs that pick apart what's going on with your heart.
Kim Taylor Bennett
5.6.16