Leah Greenblatt Leah Senior Editor Entertainment Weekly and EW.com Senior Editor Time Inc.
Inside EW

Leah Greenblatt

Senior Editor, Entertainment Weekly and EW.com

As EW's Music Editor, Leah Greenblatt writes occasionally (and opines constantly) about rock and pop music, as well as books, her second love. You can find her offering those opinions on MTV, NPR, CNN, and various other news and entertainment outlets.

Recent articles by Leah Greenblatt

Show all
The Music Mix Bruno Mars on his tour playlist: Waka Flocka, Jake Bugg, Michael Jackson and more -- EXCLUSIVE
by Leah Greenblatt | May 17, 2013 01:59 PM

This week's cover star Bruno Mars is about to spend the next five months crisscrossing the globe on…

Book Review The Humanity Project
by Leah Greenblatt | Apr 10, 2013

The many protagonists in Jean Thompson's The Humanity Project are, for the most part, complete messes: They're broke,…

Book Article Life After Life
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 27, 2013

Most of us — unless we're practicing Hindus, or James Bond — believe that we'll only live once.…

Book Review Life After Life
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 27, 2013

Most of us — unless we're practicing Hindus, or James Bond — believe that we'll only live once.…

The Music Mix My Chemical Romance announce breakup
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 24, 2013 06:47 PM

It's a sad day for the Black Parade. After a dozen years and nearly five million albums sold,…

The Music Mix Daft Punk officially announce new album, 'Random Access Memories,' with iTunes pre-order
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 24, 2013 09:22 AM

Yes, it's happening. And we're gonna celebrate. Daft Punk officially announced their return with a press release emailed…

Music Review 1994 Chart Flashback
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 22, 2013

Nineteen years ago this week, Ace of Base saw ''The Sign,'' Celine and Mariah battled for ballad supremacy, and Snoop Dogg sipped his favorite fruity beverage.

Book Review Her
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 20, 2013

When an identical twin dies, what happens to the one she leaves behind? In her raw, feverish, and…

Music Article Would you like to buy a vowel?
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 15, 2013

Oh, what MGMT hath wrought! A slew of all-caps, consonants-only bands have invaded the indie blogosphere. Let us guide you through the current no-VWLS-no-PRBLM set

Book Review The Andalucian Friend
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 06, 2013

Sorry, IKEA meatballs — you've officially been replaced by literary thrillers as Sweden's top cultural export. Söderberg is…

Music Article Glass Acts: a history of mirror songs
by Leah Greenblatt | Mar 06, 2013

Justin Timberlake's newest single is only the latest in a long line of mirror-themed tracks. Come reflect with us.

Music Article Radio F-Bombs: an obscene history
by Leah Greenblatt | Feb 22, 2013

What do pop stars love even more than their platinum records and pants-optional lifestyles? Titillating listeners — and agitating the FCC — with NSFW choruses.

The Music Mix Bruce Springsteen honored at MusiCares benefit gala by Mumford and Sons, John Legend, Elton John and more -- on the scene in L.A.
by Leah Greenblatt | Feb 09, 2013 01:36 PM

Who wants lasagna? What if it's made by Bruce Springsteen's 87-year-old mother, Adele, and comes with one hour…

Music Article 15 new stars we love
by Kyle Anderson, Grady Smith, Leah Greenblatt, Melissa Maerz, Ray Rahman | Jan 18, 2013

An A-to-Z (literally!) of the most exciting new artists releasing albums this year — in every genre from rap and indie rock to country and K-pop

Book Review Jujitsu Rabbi And The Godless Blonde
by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 16, 2013

When Dana lands at Penn Station, In Jujitsu Rabbi and the Godless Blonde , with $20 and the…

Book Review The Painted Girls
by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 16, 2013

Like children at the dinner table, muses are usually relegated to being seen and not heard. The Painted…

The Music Mix The Rolling Stones live in Brooklyn: On the scene
by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 09, 2012 10:39 AM

Can a rock show ever be just a rock show when it's the Rolling Stones? The band's appearance…

The Music Mix Stevie Nicks talks to EW about 2013 Fleetwood Mac tour, reconnecting with Lindsey Buckingham, and why she's addicted to 'Call Me Maybe'
by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 03, 2012 06:05 PM

Some chains are unbreakable, even after nearly four decades: Fleetwood Mac announced today that they will embark on…

Music Article Chart Flashback: 1990
by Leah Greenblatt | Nov 02, 2012

The Hot 100's favorite flavor 22 years ago this week? Vanilla Ice (...ice baby, too cold!). But it also had a taste for cherry pie — plus sweet jams from Janet, Mariah, and more.

News Briefs Million Muppet March organized to protest Mitt Romney's Big Bird comments, defend PBS funding
by Leah Greenblatt | Oct 13, 2012 09:48 AM

Humans and little felt animals alike will descend on Washington D.C.'s National Mall on Nov. 3 to defend…