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Arkhon, the title of Nika Roza Danilova’s sixth album as Zola Jesus, means ruler in Ancient Greek. It is also a relevant term in Gnosticism, a mystical sect of Christianity that the Slavic-American artist was drawn to during the making of the record; the Gnostics believed in the idea of “flawed gods” who gained power

Acting and esports commentary seem to be two very distant fields of activity. Indeed, what can staging a Shakespeare’s play and Dota 2 tournament possibly have in common? The answer is simple: both are shows that aim to induce emotions the viewers are after. But neither beautiful stage decor nor exciting music will be able

There are a few online gambling mistakes that you should avoid if you want to be successful in this industry. One of the biggest mistakes is playing at an online casino that is not licensed or regulated by a reputable gaming authority. This can lead to problems with withdrawals and deposits, as well as being

The retired All-Star-turned-podcaster reveals the secrets of free agency from a player’s perspective. By Adam Caparell June 30, 2022 Kevin Durant during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York.Courtesy of Elsa via Getty Images With the advent of

Spearfishing can be good outdoor sports fun, but you need the right equipment. If you’re starting, use the right tackle for the job. Having the wrong gear on hand can make all the difference underwater. Spearfishing is an advanced skill but there are ways to get better at it with more practice and experience. The

While planning out the perfect date night isn’t always easy when you’re dealing with the stresses and hassles of everyday life, sometimes you just need to make a grand sweeping gesture to win the heart of a love interest or remind a long-term partner of just how much they mean to you. Opera Tickets Italy

The A’s, the duo of Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Daughter of Swords’ Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, have shared a new song, ‘Wedding Dress’. It’s lifted from their forthcoming debut album, Fruit, which is out on July 15 via Psychic Hotline. The LP features reimagined versions of traditional folk songs, lullabies, and rural standards, as well as

The sentencing follows Kelly’s September 2021 conviction by a New York jury. By The Editors of GQ June 29, 2022 R. Kelly appears in court for a hearing to request at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on March 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool/Getty Images)Courtesy of E. Jason Wambsgans-Pool via Getty Images

Danny Elfman has announced a new remix album called Bigger. Messier., featuring reworkings of songs from his 2021 LP Big Mess. It’s out August 12 via ANTI- and Epitaph. Along with previously shared collaborations with Trent Reznor, Squarepusher, and Zach Hill of Death Grips, the record includes a new version of ‘Kick Me’ with a

There are a lot of celebrities who advertised casinos and betting. There is a big fanbase online following for famous people interested in online internet gambling, particularly those who have found success in online advertisements. Their online casino endorsements have cost some of the world’s well-known gambling companies a significant portion of their marketing budgets.

Griner’s long detainment in Russia is finally seeing some promising movement. By Grant Rindner June 28, 2022 Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022.Courtesy of Kirill Kudryavtsev via Getty Images. WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for more than four months, and her

In the fourth track of their new self-titled record, synth-pop trio MUNA – consisting of LA natives Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson, and Josette Maskin – considers what it means to forge a new path. “If we’d kept heading the same direction,” ponders Gavin, the lead singer, “Would we be home by now?” After their standout

DraftKings has announced plans to open a temporary retail sportsbook.  The pop-up location will be at the Bay Mills Resorts & Casino in Brimley, Michigan. The plan is to be open late June, 2022. The American company cited the need to give its growing fanbase a taste of in-person sports betting. The temporary location will

Superorganism have unveiled a new song called ‘Into the Sun’, which features guest appearances from Stephen Malkmus, Japanese actor and musician Gen Hoshino, and Pi Ja Ma. It’s the final advance single from the band’s forthcoming record, World Wide Pop. Check it out below. “The whole record is all about combining different worlds and scales,

Montana and Fraud’s new project Montega takes their collaboration back to the Mac & Cheese days. By Jayson Buford June 27, 2022 Photographs Courtesy of Harry Fraud, French Montana; Collage: Gabe Conte French Montana is entering his veteran phase. Instead of shouting threats, he now rhymes from the perspective of an OG who has seen

Cryptocurrencies are beginning to take root more and more densely in our lives, sometimes appearing in the most unexpected areas! If earlier the owners of digital money preferred to keep them, watching the exchange rate fluctuations and selling at the right time, now it`s possible to actively pay with cryptocurrency on casino platforms. By the

“Why doesn’t it get better with time?” Regina Spektor ponders on the opening track of her new album, Home, before and after. It’s a question we all ask ourselves sometimes. The Russian-born, New York-based singer-songwriter, however, is addressing none other than God – and, at least in this imaginative scenario, not in a strictly metaphorical

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period

We asked some of our favorite comedians, musicians, actors, and more to imagine their dream corporate-backed Pride event. By Willa Bennett June 26, 2022 Patrick McMullan / Getty Images Over the decades, Pride has evolved from a celebration of queer liberation to something all-too-predictable: a four-week period in June in which banks, burrito companies, and

Something’s wrong with Leah. She returned from her deep-sea exploration weeks ago, but she’s troubling her wife, Miri, plodding around the apartment seeping water, spending days in the bath, and locking herself in the bathroom. The book switches between the two characters — Miri, contacting her friends for some relief and being neglected by the

The writer/director also stars in Cha Cha Real Smooth, his second film at the age of 25. By Jesse Hassenger June 24, 2022 Cooper Raiff.Courtesy of Elizabeth Weinberg. It’s easy to conflate the real Cooper Raiff with the youthful, hopeful, emotionally wobbly characters he creates for himself. The 25-year-old has written, directed and starred in

“The blood jet is poetry,” Sylvia Plath wrote in her poem ‘Kindness’, “and there is no stopping it.” There are a few reasons this quote runs through my mind as I listen to Soccer Mommy’s addictive new album, Sometimes, Forever. For one thing, Sophie Allison invokes the poet directly on ‘Darkness Forever’, which opens with

Cyndi Lauper has released a new version of her 1993 song ‘Sally’s Pigeons’ in response to the Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The song was originally inspired by the story of Lauper’s friend, who received a back-alley abortion after

As we arrive at the year’s halfway point, here’s eight of the most innovative and exciting films 2022’s offered so far. These movies’ stories range from high-speed pursuits across the L.A. freeway to slow cinema descents into Calabrian caves to intimate and terrifying late-night sessions in the darkest corners of the internet. Yet beyond their

A US navy captain walks GQ through his collaboration with Maverick’s screenwriter and director. By Aaron Hunt June 24, 2022 Tom Cruise, Glen Powell, Miles Teller and Monica Barbaro in Top Gun: Maverick.Courtesy of Scott Garfield for Paramount via Everett Collection Top Gun: Maverick’s immersive, shot-from-the-cockpit dogfights and low-altitude, close-formation flying scenes are made possible

If you are a literature lover and considering your future after university, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you what jobs you can consider. Some of them will require higher education while others won’t. It’s always important to determine the best options for you. You might get tired of the whole academic

Many players are always looking for a way to beat a casino. This idea has been around for as long as gambling itself has existed. To understand how realistic it is, you need to understand a simple truth: all casino games have a negative mathematical expectation. This means that you have no chance of beating

“I convinced myself that pretending to be a boy was not only the better option, but the only option. So I went about my life. I threw myself into work. I threw myself into sports. Eventually, I threw myself into sneakers.” By Jaclyn Moore June 23, 2022 Photographs by Getty Images “Got ‘Em.” It’s been