Like any purists, those in bluegrass music can be prickly. Since its early years, bluegrass—like its parent genre, country music—has exponentially expanded its audience and sonic palette while grappling with change in the music and its surrounding contexts, especially in this millennium. However, an album like the new reissue of acoustic guitarist Tony Rice’s self-titled
This Music May Contain Hope RAYE Human Re Sources 27 March 2026 The singer-songwriter RAYE, whose given name is Rachel Keen, does not make algorithmic hits. Her second album, 2026’s This Music May Contain Hope, is a sprawling collection of jazz and classical-influenced pop, including a collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer. That track, “Click Clack
Cardi B is back with a new music video for her single “A Ha,” and as always, the styling is just as much of a moment as the song itself. Shot on a rain-drenched New York street, the video finds Cardi surrounded by a crew of dancers as she serves look after look in the
It’s no secret that The Devil Wears Prada killed the Gen X sensibility for good. Which isn’t to say the film was the sole culprit. When director David Frankel’s adaptation of Lauren Weisberg’s novel of the same name hit theaters in 2006, the grungy detachment that animated much of 1990s pop culture was already on
Friends is one of the best sitcoms of all time, and with any show that has that label, there’s a lot of discourse around it. But since the series is streaming for those with an HBO Max subscription, new people are always discovering the classic series. Someone who had “zero internet influence” about the NBC


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It’s been a tough year for Bachelor Nation, with zero of The Bachelor’s reality dating shows airing on the 2026 TV schedule. Sure, there have been other worthwhile options, like the train wreck that was Let’s Marry Harry and Peacock’s beloved Love Island, but there’s just something special about the ABC franchise that has —
From Hitchcock’s classics to contemporary masterpieces, great cinema has long relied on costumes to help shape the narrative. The work achieved by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould inBetter Call Saul(2015-22), the spin-off of Breaking Bad, along with costume designer Jennifer Bryan, shares the same brilliance. Gilligan’s Breaking Badwas already famous for using a precise mathematical
Nicole Kidman is back on the upcoming movie schedule, this time to return to her role of Gillian Owens in Practical Magic 2 alongside Sandra Bullock. And, thanks to an interview that came out of the press tour, I just learned that the Oscar winner isn’t a stranger to casting a spell or so in
The rapper’s show in Sacramento on Thursday was cut after the tragic accident J. Cole’s concert tonight in Sacramento, California, at Golden 1 Center has been canceled following the death of a member of his touring crew. The announcement was made by the venue on social media and stated that the crew member was killed
On his final night of guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, Jelly Roll finally addressed his political views. At the Grammy Awards in February, he was asked about his politics, but he declined to answer. “I have a lot to say about it and I’m going to in the next week,” Jelly Roll said
A great celebrity look is rarely just about the clothes. Hair, makeup and accessories all play a part in creating an image that people remember, and wigs have become one of the most flexible tools for changing that image. A celebrity can appear with a sleek bob one week, dramatic curls the next and waist-length
In this era where trends quickly switch, tubing mascara snatches the attention of consumers in the blink of an eye. Its distinctive technology has made it an increasingly popular choice among consumers and beauty brands alike. Tubing mascaras are loved for their lightweight feel, resistance to smudging and flaking, and effortless removal with warm water.
Sharada Shashidhar is an artist who is constantly exploring. While her first album, Rahu (2020), saw her mixing synths and skittish beats with her jazz-leaning compositions, she pulled back a bit on her dazzling sophomore release, Soft Echoes (2024), which sounded like an exotic, updated take on vintage Joni Mitchell. Now, with A Foot on
Katseye will not be heading to Irvine, California, this weekend forOlivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields Festival. The group said that member Megan Skiendiel suffered a sprained ankle and would need to rest while it heals. “We’re so incredibly sorry to share that we are unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday,”
Zara Larsson catapulted to Main Pop Girl status this year on the strength of her fifth studio album Midnight Sun, released in September 2025. The album release dates places it within the eligibility range for the 2027 Grammy Awards, where she could be a leading nominee across pop categories — and potentially the majors, too.
Half-human aliens, a four-armed being, an on-camera implant removal and bicycle-mounted cameras recording a Men in Black car chase through Chicago. Chicago’s Earths Dreamland has released the unsettling opening scene from The Alien Report, the award-winning alien-abduction thriller now streaming free on Tubi (link below). After seeing the film’s unsettling imagery, viewers on Reddit began
Independent entertainment powerhouse DRagonSTUDIOS is officially entering the streaming wars this October with the launch of its highly anticipated platform, DRagonFLIX. Built as a premier destination for independent cinema lovers, the new service will completely bypass traditional theatrical windows to bring exclusive new feature films straight to audiences at home. DRagonFLIX aims to bridge the
The duo also filmed a music video for the track, which was directed by AMD and Little Miles Ice Spice and Lil Yachty dropped a new single, “Out My Face (My Baby).” The swaggering track, which sees the artists joining voices on the chorus, will get an official music video later today. The clip was
The Los Angeles-based, neo-psychedelic band Gun Outfit make you feel as if you’ve swallowed the sun in the canyon. Their music is the equivalent of being faced against imposing, red-hued sandstone buttes piercing a clear blue sky. Before you get the wrong impression that Gun Outfit are Millennial hippies (they could well be), imparting wisdom
The acclaimed rocker, producer and “Rockstar Psychic” opens up in a revealing new television interview with the legendary Queen of the Paranormal Rock and roll has always had its share of larger-than-life personalities, but Ray Ray Star has built a life and career that refuses to fit neatly into any one category. The guitarist, songwriter, record producer,
Nostalgia is often a vessel for forward-thinking ideas. As a culture, we would not look to the past unless it informed the present. That being said, nostalgia for its own sake is also a worthwhile enterprise; there is no harm in seeking out a comfort mechanism if you need one. Such is the ethos of
Dead Janitor’s Club Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Dead Janitor’s Club – directed by Devon Downs & Kenny Gage, written by Jeff Klima & starring Jake Busey, Felix Merback & Brianna Gage Okay, this one was a lot of fun.Dead Janitor’s Club, from co-directors Devon Downs and Kenny Gage, is a darkly funny crime film
Marginalia Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Marginalia – directed & written by Mark Beal, and starring Jessica Bell, Seraluna Sanchez & Jessica Lemmons Marginalia, from director Mark Beal, is a really fun little horror film that mixes demons, witchcraft, dark secrets and… killer rabbits. Yes, you read that right. The story follows Sister Trista, who
Death Cab for Cutie ended their run on Atlantic Records with 2022’s Asphalt Meadows, a strong return to form after a weaker run of releases through the 2010s that produced only a handful of memorable tracks but kept them on the radio. Now signed to Anti-, I Built You a Tower is their first independent
Is it just me, or does something about modern mainstream pop culture feel off? Not broken, but stuck. A sense of stasis. There’s more content than ever before, but less and less seems worth seeing or hearing. Those nostalgic Facebook posts showing what was playing on multiplexes in 1987 (Robocop, Platoon, Predator, and Three Men
The last time Greg Dulli hinted that an upcoming Afghan Whigs release would be less fueled by personal turmoil, we got 1965, a rager of a party record that remains a fan favourite and contains many live staples. In a just world, “66” would have been a massive radio hit. In the press release for
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has died at age 80. Her family announced her passing on Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news on her behalf in a video posted to her social media. No cause of death was provided, though Parton had spoken openly in recent months about ongoing
Dolly Parton shared an update on Friday amid ongoing health issues following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025. When speaking to People, Parton said, “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” “It’s not like I haven’t
Tustin, California’s Analog Music Shop, the record store closest to singer’s Daisy Chain Fields, was recipient of Handmaid’s Tale-inspired track ahead of its digital release; all 500 copies have sold out Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” Friday via a limited-edition CD single sold exclusively at an indie record shop closest to her
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