It’s no secret that Tyler Farr is a sucker for a good story song. He proved it seven years ago with “Redneck Crazy,” and on his June EP, Only Truck in Town, Farr continues to show heavy favor for evocative lyrics and powerful storytelling. He’s also got a knack for framing well-trod country subject matter in a fresh light. This
Exclusive Jacob Blake was shot 7 times by a white cop for the “crime” of being black … so says Jacob’s uncle, who’s deeply distraught over what went down in Kenosha, WI. Justin Blake tells TMZ … the police officer who shot his nephew has absolutely no justification for what he did, and he should
Aaliyah Performed Her Own Stunts In Romeo Must Die Speaking of “Try Again,” the 2000 hit was one of several songs performed by Aaliyah for the film Romeo Must Die, which also stars the singer as the daughter of a mob boss whom a former cop (Jet Li) falls in love with while investigating his
Neither Taylor Swift nor Selena Gomez are strangers to their drama making headlines, whether it’s due to a breakup or a public feud. But throughout their careers, they’ve never stopped publicly supporting each other. Since becoming friends while both dating Jonas brothers in 2008, they’ve danced at awards shows, performed onstage together, and most recently,
It was the shock heard around the Internet on Friday when Netflix announced that it was canceling I Am Not Okay with This and The Society, both young adult dramas that had previously been renewed by the streaming service. Netflix explained that due to COVID-19 and the scheduling conflicts the pandemic production shutdown has caused
Sustainability and the implementation of eco-friendly production is something the fashion industry has been striving towards for years. While today’s leading fashion brands still have a way to go before the industry sees major change, there are still designers out there putting their love for the planet and passion for green living into their clothing
A gory good time, Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s home invasion action-thriller Becky (read Meagan’s review) was released onto Digital outlets and in drive-in theaters back in June, and we’ve learned this week that a physical media release isn’t far behind. Becky will hit DVD and Blu-ray on September 15. Pre-order your copy today. “The film centers on rebellious
Love and Theft‘s Stephen Barker Liles has been married to his wife, Jenna Michelle Kennedy, since Aug. 24, 2014 — but if it were up to the musician, they would have tied the knot long before then. “I loved her for a long time and would have asked her sooner,” Barker Liles told People at the time of
Play video content Jacob Blake was in some sort of a tussle with police officers before breaking free and trying to walk away … and before one of those cops fired 7 shots in his back. New footage has emerged of the moments leading up to Blake being shot this weekend in Kenosha, WI —
Updated, Aug. 24: Sony has put Broken Hearts Galley back on the calendar for a Sept. 11 release, the weekend following Warner Bros.’ Tenet. Tickets go on sale this Thursday. Elevation will handle the Canadian release. I hear the studio was impressed by this past weekend’s $4M opening of Solstice Studios’ Unhinged, and is looking forward to exhibition reviving itself.
Robert Pattinson’s upcoming movie, The Batman, is one of the most anticipated DC movies. Director Matt Reeves debuted a first look at Pattinson’s take on the Dark Knight at the DC fandome. Production on the film was shut down by the pandemic, but the footage Reeves brought to DC’s virtual convention is a pretty good glance
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Yesterday would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday, and today is August 24th, the date that combines his two iconic jersey numbers. Bryant is being honored in several ways, from Nike’s release of Kobe-related items all week to Los Angeles and Orange Counties officially naming this “Kobe Bryant Day.” Over the past 20 years, Bryant
Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Flo, “Talking to Myself” Chilean pop-country performer Flo has a
The CW is gearing up to add something new to its lineup. A live-action adaptation of The Powerpuff Girls is officially in development on the young-skewing network. Deadline first reported the news. Diablo Cody and Arrowverse boss Greg Berlanti are attached as executive producers. “The Powerpuff Girls used to be America’s pint-sized superheroes,” reads the
Just today, IDLES, a Mercury-prize shortlisted band, has revealed the details for the long-awaited tour in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Venues include Glasgow Barrowland, Dublin Vicar Street, and London 02 Academy Brixton. Tickets will go on sale on Friday the 28th of August at 10 AM BST. Tour Dates Fri 7th May – Glasgow
Howard Bloom has been called Einstein, Darwin, Newton, and Freud of the 21st century by Britain’s Channel 4 TV. He’s been published or given lectures at scholarly conferences in twelve fields, from quantum physics, cosmology, and evolutionary biology, to neuroscience, information science, aerospace, and governance. But he’s also been labeled “the greatest press agent that
Horror remakes often get a bad rap. For fans, nothing draws ire as fast as a remake announcement of a highly regarded original. In other words, there’s immense pressure for any filmmaker attempting to approach a beloved property with their own vision. But while there have been plenty of maligned horror remakes over the years,
Rhiannon Giddens‘ new song “Don’t Call Me Names” is an impassioned plea for equality. The verses tell of a love affair gone sour, but the chorus is a more universal rallying cry for anyone who feels held back or beaten down. “Don’t call me names / Don’t yell at me / Don’t think you can
Breaking News Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell apologized to Luka Doncic for calling the Mavs star a “bitch-ass white boy” … squashing potential beef with a pregame hug and handshake Sunday. If you missed it … Harrell went viral Friday for his trash talk of the Dallas point guard — when cameras caught the L.A. player
Beyonce is back with another visually striking music video … and Queen Bey says it’s got a very important message in these seemingly impossible times. Beyonce just dropped the music vid for her song, “Brown Skin Girl,” and it’s not your typical eye-candy experience. The video’s really artsy and features appearances from her daughter, Blue
Aliens are calling me, but first I have to buy Lunchables. Soon, I’ll be heading into the Nevada desert. I will not be alone. It is pre-pandemic September, and tens of thousands of seekers are reported to be descending on Hiko and Rachel, two no-stoplight towns 150 miles north of Las Vegas. The two map
“We are starting over,” Conor Oberst declared on the final track of Bright Eyes’ divisive 2011 album, The People’s Key. Almost a decade later, the indie rock trio – also featuring Nate Walcott and Mike Mogis – is back with a new LP, and its de facto opener, ‘Dance and Sing’, begins with the lines: “Gotta
The marketing campaign for Netflix and “The Haunting of Hill House” mastermind Mike Flanagan‘s “The Haunting of Bly Manor” has officially kicked off this morning, with the streaming service debuting the first official poster art and announcing a Fall 2020 arrival. Check out the art below and be sure to look beneath the surface… All
Content Note: Several books on this list use the slur “Faggots” in their title. All are own voices. At the start of lockdown, I joined a Trans Discord chat. We share political education resources, help each other access trans healthcare, play D&D, have a book group reading Marx’s Das Kapital, share book and movie recommendations,
Justin Townes Earle, a noted singer-songwriter and the son of fellow musician Steve Earle, has died. He was 38 years old. Earle’s family announced the news of his death on Facebook on Sunday (Aug. 23). A cause of death was not given. Justin Townes Earle was born in Nashville on Jan. 4, 1982, the son of
Jewell and other men were able to clear the perimeter enough to minimize the impact. 111 people were still injured, and two people died: Alice Hawthorne and Melih Uzunyol, a Turkish cameraman who had a heart attack while trying to cover the event. On July 30, 1996, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the FBI investigation of
Shopping at Chanel is an experience. To this day, you cannot purchase Chanel ready-to-wear, bags, or jewelry anywhere online (with the exception of consigned pieces not affiliated with the brand). The design house is notorious for giving IRL customers a luxurious look into the world of iconic handbags and french craftsmanship (with a glass of
Play video content Mayor Mark Boughton / Facebook John Oliver took a bit of shot at a small town in Connecticut, and they just took one of their own in cheeky fashion … naming a sewer plant after the talk show host. Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury, CT posted a video on his Facebook page
Luxury fashion brand Louis Vitton has shared a recording of Ms. Lauryn Hill‘s livestream set, which she performed as part of its Spring-Summer 2021 menswear show. Accompanied by a full band, it included performances of her most recent single ‘Guarding the Gates’ as well as her 1998 hit ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’. Check it out