A patriotic holiday such as the Fourth of July generally means a day off from work, full of backyard parties, fireworks displays … and, of course, music celebrating the country in which we live. And, as country fans know, the genre is full of songs perfect for such an occasion. Whether in times of war
Month: July 2021
Kids at a sneaker shop in California got the surprise of a lifetime last month … ’cause NBA star Zach LaVine popped by and hooked them up with new Jordans!!! TMZ Sports has learned … 4 lucky kids were hanging out at Swish Studios in Irvine, when the Chicago Bulls star showed up looking for
Kelly Clarkson‘s getting a head start on her Fourth of July weekend … filing for her own independence from her estranged husband. Clarkson’s lawyer, disso-queen, Laura Wasser, filed legal docs Friday … asking the judge to officially grant Clarkson’s request for a divorce, leaving other issues like money and child custody for another day. As
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Friday AM Update: Universal had not one, but two wide release previews last night as they head into the four-day Independence Day weekend, with both DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Family Business, and Blumhouse’s The Forever Purge grossing $1.3M apiece. Those looking for more technicality: Boss Baby 2 took in $1.31M at 2,700 theaters from shows which began
The fantastical worlds Chrystia Cabral creates as SPELLLING seem to grow and expand at an alarming rate, as if refusing to abide by the laws of nature. The Bay Area artist’s 2017 debut, Pantheon of Me, built dark, atmospheric soundscapes using loops of her voice, reverberating guitar, and synths; even at its most bare, her
Film criticism is meant to help audiences navigate the ever-growing sea of new releases, but there’s an undeniable divide between many professional critics and the general public. The horror genre has an especially troubled history with conflicting opinions, with certain films only being considered “classics” decades after loyal fans insisted that negative reviews were mistaken.
Trisha Yearwood has released a new, acoustic recording of her debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of her debut album. Yearwood released her self-titled debut album on July 2, 1991, and the record was an immediate hit. “She’s in Love With the Boy” served as
Kate Middleton attended Wimbledon on Friday, and she arrived looking as stylish as ever. She wore a midi pleated navy blue and white polka-dot skirt by Alessandra Rich, paired with a white blouse, a navy blazer, and white heels. She matched the whole ensemble with a white Mulberry “Amberley” handbag, Simone Rocha pearl earrings, and
Trying truly is one of the best shows on TV. I don’t think I’ve felt so many different emotions watching a TV show than I did while watching the thrilling second season, which concluded on a huge cliffhanger. The show sensitively tackles serious topics, complete with a comedic lick of humor, and Esther Smith and
A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating UFOs — or, in the official jargon, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) — has neither confirmed nor rejected the idea such sightings could indicate alien visits to Earth. On Friday June 25, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its eagerly awaited unclassified
Chris Kattan allegedly pulled an anti-masker moment onboard an American Airlines flight, frightening other passengers and prompting airline staff to order him off the plane … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … the ex-‘SNL’ star had boarded the flight Monday from Dallas/Fort Worth to LAX, but his appearance startled several passengers
Mixed-Genre Mystery Recommendations was written by Jamie Canaves and originally published in our mystery newsletter, Unusual Suspects. Sign up for it here to get mystery news, reviews, deals, and more! I pretty much read every genre, and since mystery has always been my favorite, I love when they mingle. I’ve found it’s also a great
Janelle Monáe has released a new song called ‘Stronger’, which appears in the new animated Netflix series We the People. The show, which was produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, also features contributions from Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cordae, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, and more. Listen to ‘Stronger’ below. Since releasing her 2018 album Dirty Computer, Monáe has
Welcome to Revenge of the Remakes, where columnist Matt Donato takes us on a journey through the world of horror remakes. We all complain about Hollywood’s lack of originality whenever studios announce new remakes, reboots, and reimaginings, but the reality? Far more positive examples of refurbished classics and updated legacies exist than you’re willing to remember
The bright horns and slapping bass of Dolly Parton’s “Sure Thing,” the disco harmonies of Conway Twitty’s “Night Fires,” and the swagger of Ronnie Milsap’s “Get It Up” all get their due on Country Funk Volume III (1975-1982), the latest installment of Light in the Attic Records’ compilation series. Slated for release on August 6th,
Thirty years ago today, on July 2, 1991, Trisha Yearwood released her self-titled debut album. Trisha Yearwood‘s debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” shot straight to No. 1, making Yearwood the first female country artist to have a debut single reach the top of the country charts. Her second single, “Like We Never Had a
No Sudden Move is another entry in one of film’s greatest crime ouevres. By Keith Phipps July 1, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson In the opening moments of No Sudden Move a steely-eyed, fedora-clad Don Cheadle strides through a declining corner of 1950s Detroit to the accompaniment of a David Holmes score dominated by
While Riddler will be The Batman’s main antagonist, he won’t be the only notable Caped Crusader adversary causing trouble, as we’ll also spend time with Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, Colin Farrell’s Penguin and John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone. The Batman’s cast also includes Robert Pattinson as the eponymous protagonist, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Andy Serkis as
Richard Branson is closing in on winning the billionaire space race with Jeff Bezos — because Virgin Galactic now has a flight planned for next weekend, and the British billionaire will be onboard. Richard’s company announced plans Thursday to launch the rocket-fueled flight July 11 … just 9 days before Bezos plans to travel to
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Actor, writer, and director Josh Ruben has had one hell of a first two years as a filmmaker here on the horror scene, kicking things off with last year’s Scare Me and now enjoying similarly rave reviews for his new video game adaptation Werewolves Within. It was Scare Me that introduced Ruben to horror fans,
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have sold their historic Southern manor home outside of Nashville. According to WillamsonHomepage.com, the superstar country couple sold their 620-acre farm in the rural community of Franklin, Tenn., and several historic structures located on it, for $15 million. McGraw and Hill originally purchased 750 acres, and they sold 131 acres in
Play video content Discovery “Jackass” is jumping the shark — like, for real — by joining Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” spectacle, and based on this first look … we’d say someone’s bitten off more than they can chew. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and a couple new jackasses are returning to TV later this month
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A24 got ahead of the Independence Day wide release competition yesterday with the opening of their Sundance Janicza Bravo directed thriller Zola which took in $505K at 1,468 theaters for a 6th place rank. The movie, based on the zany Twitter thread, boasts 88% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to bring in $2M-$4M
Bill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ … the comedian and his wife, Camille, are angry he’s been incarcerated for the last 3 years, and they’re exploring his options for legal recourse,
Meghan McCain is leaving “The View,” and the reason why is absolutely because of a series of nasty back-and-forths with her cohosts … TMZ has confirmed. Sources tell TMZ … Meghan felt it was too hard for her being the only conservative voice on the show and it had become too challenging, as she felt
As Maple Glider, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Tori Zietsch makes viscerally intimate, hypnotic folk music that attempts to find meaning in a world of emotional extremes. Written largely while Zietsch was staying in Brighton after a period of traveling in Europe and Asia, her stunning debut album, To Enjoy Is the Only Thing – released on June
With Netflix‘s Fear Street trilogy kicking off tomorrow, the streaming service is taking things to the next level with a special “Queer Street” event in Austin, Texas! The event is part of a weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with local queer artists, musicians and businesses. The event will feature a live “Queer Street” mural painting by