The ‘Superman’ writer-director took time out from head-honchoing the DC Universe to make us a killer year-end playlist.

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Two months ago, I tweeted: “Best year of hip-hop. EVER. #2024.” and the Internet’s feisty commentators tore me up. Pardon my excitement and wild proclamation, but I haven’t felt this good about the ...

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