R.E.M. is being celebrated across multiple fronts, with tributes marking the 40th anniversary of 'Lifes Rich Pageant' and birthday acknowledgments for founding members Bill Berry and Scott McCaughey. Meanwhile, new musical collaborations continue to emerge, including Stef Chura's upcoming album featuring Peter Buck and Mike Mills, and the formation of the supergroup Drink The Sea with members from R.E.M., Queens of the Stone Age, and Screaming Trees. The band's legacy is further highlighted by retrospectives on their influential 1991 hit and their enduring emotional resonance, particularly through the song 'Everybody Hurts'.