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Beyonce’s instincts for visual panache are undermined by the studio’s clear attempt to expropriate and Disneyfy Black is King. As an act of synergy, the…
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We’ve decided to do something a little different this year for our 2019 (so far) lists; instead of a formal poll, were using this as…
Like most pop stars who ascend to her level, Beyoncé Knowles is rather inscrutable — despite the ubiquitous image and brand. It’s hard to determine…
In a year most of us would rather forget for one reason or another, 2016 was welcomingly giving when it came to dispensing albums from…
Just another year gone by—except songs seemed particularly vital for getting through these last 12 months. Not that you need me to tell you, but we lost…