The Beatles’ Final Song Is Just a Snapshot of Their Strengths

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( song review [The Beatles’ Final Song Is Just a Snapshot of Their Strengths]( They are back for one last job … assuming it’s the last job. Photo: The Beatles, 1965 © Apple Corps Ltd Part of what made [the Beatles]( one of the quintessential pop acts of the 20th century was the marriage of sentimental songwriting, technological acuity, and tenacity in commerce. Their songs broke hearts in the crispest fidelity possible, and their fans showed appreciation by procuring mountains of officially licensed ephemera. Beyond the artistic and financial achievements, though, their musings on love and friendship were tested by wave after wave of adversity, from in-fighting to illness to death. To follow the Beatles through life is to believe that sweetness is stronger than the worst the world can throw at us. The endless trickle of archival Fab Four curios released since the band broke up in 1970 has always sought to reinforce this message while keeping diehards awash in memory and merchandise. The latest is [“Now and Then.”]( Billed as “the last Beatles song,” the completed track offers one more cocktail of modern studio tech, warm nostalgia, and time-tested salesmanship. [read more]( The Latest TV Recaps • The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: [Big Mistake, Huge]( • The Real Housewives of Miami: [Dark Horizons]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [It’s Time to Appreciate SNL’s ‘Riley’ Sketch, Bitch “I was like, This is almost offensive,” comedian Sam Taggart remembers, “but at the same time, I’m happy that this is happening.”]( By Bethy Squires [Truth Is What a Comedian Makes of It Comics have long strived for some version of authenticity. But what that looks like — and how genuine it is — continues to evolve.]( [Need a Beloved Comedy Podcast Relaunched? Call Chelsea Peretti! The comedian’s call-in show is back and her phone line is open for business.]( By Rebecca Alter [Watch Out for Falling Rock There’s an avalanche of Yellowstone sequels on the way.]( By Zoe Guy [Start Making Your Reservations for The White Lotus Season 3 One ticket to Thailand for 2025, please. And book that spa manager we love.]( By Rebecca Alter [Prepare for House of the Dragon’s Second Season of Fire, Blood, and Blondes The second season will hatch out of its dragon egg in summer 2024.]( By Jason P. Frank [Presley Peace Talks End Positively Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley’s settlement following the death of Lisa Marie is official.]( By Jason P. Frank [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 10-Across, Five Letters: Star Wars daddy Oscar. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty A newsletter of TV and movie recommendations. [Sign up]( to get it every week. [Get the Newsletter]( [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe]( | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved