This week’s episode of Popcast (Deluxe), the weekly culture roundup show on YouTube hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, includes segments on:
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Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show performance, which was a showcase for his biggest hits and his obsession with small details
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The announcement of Beyoncé’s imminent return with a pair of songs suggesting her long rumored country turn is afoot
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Taylor Swift’s big day at the Super Bowl
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“Vultures 1,” the new album from Ye and Ty Dolla $ign (or ¥$) and how it intersects with Ye’s recent public misbehaviors
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New songs from Mk.gee and Chief Keef & Mike Will Made-It
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Snack of the week
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