My hate for the nebulous, jittery, and useless term “people of color” can at least partially be blamed on celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and ranch dressing. It was 2017 (I think). I was on a panel about anti-Blackness, but I don’t remember exactly where. (Pittsburgh, maybe?) I do remember that the organizers said that there’d
Donovan Woods has announced plans for his new album, Without People. The Canadian singer-songwriter’s follow-up to 2018’s Both Ways, the full-length project will be released November 6th. Recorded remotely by Woods and backing musicians during quarantine, Without People shows Woods exploring various aspects of human connection. The first release, “Grew Apart,” is a looser, funkier
At least once per decade since his feature debut, The Last House on the Left, Wes Craven shook up the horror genre. Especially in the slasher realm, thanks to hits A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream. Even the less successful or more experimental features tended to stand out in Craven’s hands. The master of horror delivered so many
Arms That Fit Like Legs, an electronic-instrumental trio from Dublin, Ireland, have presented a magnificent groovy track named What It Is Is. The song comes from their forthcoming album which due to be released next year. According to Arms That Fit Like Legs, the song was recorded during “a couple of socially-distanced Zoom session” — making
Exclusive Jesse Goins — best known for appearing on the Discovery show “Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine” — has died. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Jesse was on set in Colorado Tuesday night during filming. His job on the show is to work in the gold room, where he separates and cleans
Cam‘s new song “Classic” wraps a very progressive pop-country hook up in an old cozy sweater and offers it with a wide smile. The unmistakable feel-good song from her upcoming album will bring back memories if you let it. Or, it will just suck you in with a final modulation. There’s no key change after
Breaking News Another huge victory in court for Robert Kraft … video allegedly showing the Patriots owner receiving sex acts in a massage spa has been ruled INADMISSIBLE once again. The 79-year-old’s dream team of attorneys had successfully argued last year that Feb. 2019 footage of Kraft inside a Jupiter, Fla. day spa violated his
Play video content Breaking News DeSean Jackson went OFF on Danny Green during L.A.’s stunning loss to Portland on Tuesday … with the NFL star calling the Lakers wing “weak,” a “bum” and straight-up “trash.” “I don’t care what anybody say,” said the Philadelphia Eagles receiver, who grew up in L.A. “Danny Green, you weak
During the global pandemic, a lot of us have found ourselves stuck at home with not a lot to do. For most of us, that means catching up on all the movies and television that you keep meaning to watch but never have the time to do. Others, who maybe have wanted to keep a
We’re breaking down what’s safe and what isn’t If you’ve dealt with problematic skin of any kind this summer—whether it’s due to maskne, milia caused by too-thick moisturizers or stress-induced zits and dullness—then you probably already have certain acids, found in chemical exfoliants, on your radar. These holy grail ingredients, like salicylic acid, glycolic acid
Season 1 of Netflix’s manga-based “Warrior Nun” premiered July 2, 2020 and is currently streaming globally, and we’ve learned today that a second season is soon on its way. Inspired by the manga novels, “Warrior Nun” revolves around a 19 year-old woman who wakes up in a morgue with a new lease on life and a divine
Phoebe Bridgers has shared her performance of the Punisher tracks ‘ICU’ and ‘Halloween’ at the L.A. Coliseum. Filmed as part of Versus Creative’s new 50on50 series, the show took place in March of 2020, with just fifty fans in the audience. Check out both videos, directed by Tony Corella, below. The performance marks the first
Curse daylight saving time for snatching an extra hour of TV bingeing time from us. But before you get too down (or tempted to pursue outdoor activity in relatively nice weather), remember that streaming services have a bounty for you that’s worth the price of staying in. Snuggle up this weekend with the highly anticipated
I loved my undergraduate years so much I went back to school to study higher education administration. The idea was to find a way to stay in college indefinitely without the loans that went along with being a professional student. Through the years, I’ve worked for housing, for continuing education, and for the libraries, loving
The ’90s changed everything about country music. Stars including Garth Brooks and Shania Twain permanently altered the sound of the radio, while traditionalists such as Alan Jackson and George Strait kept their style rooted in the classics. How well do you know the many quirks of the songs, the artists and the offstage lives of the biggest
Exclusive Details Britney Spears is looking to make some big changes to her conservatorship — and she’s firmly against her father, Jamie, continuing to run the whole show. Britney’s court-appointed attorney just filed new court docs spelling out Britney’s wishes — she wants Jamie Spears out as sole conservator over her estate and appears to
The Alamo Drafthouse is ready to safely open its doors to select theaters around the country starting August 21, it said Tuesday, with additional theaters opening the following week. The Austin-based dine-in theater experience will also be the first place to see Bill & Ted Face the Music. On August 26, the Drafthouse will exclusively
These days, time has become an increasingly fluid concept, and Gucci, a brand that has long respected the intricate delicacy of watchmaking and timekeeping, recognized that this might be an opportunity to revisit our collective relationship to it. So, the fashion house has invited revered artists from all over the world to create works of
Kevin and Matthew McManus, the sibling duo who helped pen Netflix’s incredible “American Vandal” and YouTube’s “Cobra Kai”, direct The Block Island Sound, a new thriller set to have its world premiere at the forthcoming virtual edition of the Fantasia Film Festival. Michaela McManus (Into The Grizzly Maze), Chris Sheffield (The Maze Runner), Neville Archambault (13 Cameras), and Ryan O’Flanagan (American Vandal),
While the summer season might be coming to a close, there is still never a wrong time to wear a dress! Based in Copenhagen to growing up in Louisiana, these budding fashion designers have taken on the fashion world with the empowering look and feel of their everyday dresses, elegant evening gowns, and floral print
We’re halfway through 2020, people. It can’t get any worse, right? (Furiously knocks on wood until knuckles bleed.) This is an incredibly dumb thing to say given the circumstances, but thankfully the year has given us some solid new television while we stay indoors screaming into pillows. If you’ve had difficulty remembering which new shows
As a songwriter, RaeLynn is constantly walking the fine line of getting personal — but not too personal — with her lyrics. With “Me About Me,” from her 2020 EP Baytown, the singer does it by weaving her own character traits into a song about a more universal experience: a one-sided relationship. RaeLynn co-wrote “Me About Me” with Bob
Exclusive Details Uncle Sam is shutting down Jeff Lowe … suspending his license to show off wild animals at Joe Exotic‘s old zoo … at least for now. A rep for The U.S. Department of Agriculture tells TMZ … the ‘Tiger King’ star’s exhibitor license for the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park — formerly known
Play video content Exclusive Westbrook Courtesy of East Goes Global Will Smith‘s been brushing up on his Chinese during the pandemic … welcoming folks back to movie theaters in China with a safety PSA in their language!!! Here’s the deal … theaters are beginning to reopen over in China — yes, other countries are way
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While the rest of the music industry cancelled tours and pushed back record releases in response to COVID-19, Travis Scott pulled off the most ambitious concert of his career: as a floating plantoid head rapping to 27.7 million people in Fortnite. Like every one of the star’s concerts, it was electric and unforgettable. And like
On Tuesday, Apple announced the launch of two new streaming radio stations, Apple Music Country and Apple Music Hits. Both are live now alongside the flagship station Beats 1, which has been renamed Apple Music 1. Originally launched alongside Apple Music in 2015, Beats 1 built its reputation on a combination of in-depth interviews and
Upon theatrical release on August 18, 2000, The Cell proved deeply divisive despite its strong showing at the box office. While most agreed that the visual style was nothing short of impressive, there seemed to be no middle ground when it came to critical appraisal. For some, the film offered all style and no substance. Some critics
TSHA, a London-based music producer, is becoming one of the most exciting names in the world of electronic music. Just today, TSHA released her latest euphonious single Sister. The track comes before the release of her upcoming EP Flowers, which is due to be released on the 16th of October via Ninja Tune, starring collaborations
One year after being cut from the cast of Dancing With the Stars, Sharna Burgess is back. ABC made the news official earlier today when it unveiled the pros hitting the ballroom to compete for the Mirrorball trophy when the series returns next month. Burgess was quick to open up about her grand return on