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Brandon Miguel Valdivia, the Nicaraguan-Canadian percussionist and composer who records as Mas Aya, has announced a new LP. Coming and Going, the follow-up to 2021’s Màscaras, lands on July 12 via Telephone Explosion Records. The lead single, ‘Tú Y Yo’, is a collaboration with his partner, the Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta. (Valdivia and Pimienta’s daughter,
Actualización 7:25 AM PT — Nuestras fuentes confirman que la persona herida es un miembro del equipo de seguridad de Drake. 6:40 AM PT — Fuentes con conocimiento directo le dicen a TMZ que Drake no resultó herido en el tiroteo. No está claro si estaba en la casa en el momento del incidente, pero
CBS has canceled Blue Bloods after 14 seasons on the air, but in a new interview, series star Tom Selleck says he’s still hoping the network will “come to their senses” and keep the beloved drama on the air. Blue Bloods follows the professional and family dramas of the Reagans, a multi-generational family of police
“This is going to be a messy story, and you probably won’t believe it. But it’s messy because it’s true, and the truth is always messy.” Thus begins It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, a unique found footage effort that filmmakers Rachel Kempf and Nick Toti have vowed to never release on physical media
We’re already expecting Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to slay in their upcoming roles as part of the cast of Wicked. Outside of filming Jon M. Chu’s Broadway musical adaptation, they still brought the light and dark of their magical roles to major public events. At this year’s Met Gala, the two Wicked stars continue
She’s no longer a blonde, Mamma Mia!’s Sophie be damned. Amanda Seyfried debuted a new hair look at the 2024 Met Gala, trading in her signature sunny locks for a structured, metallic-silver hair-do and tiara, smiling on the steps with a fuchsia lip. The 38-year-old actress, styled by Elizabeth Stewart, walked the carpet in Prada.
Tom Selleck is apparently still very much a working actor — to the point that he says he’s worried about losing one of his properties now that his famous show is going off the air. He made the startling revelation on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend — where he was being interviewed about the fact
Whenever I try to conceptualize Jessica Pratt’s music, I think of ‘Casper’, a track from her homespun self-titled debut that came out over a decade ago. “And my dreams are made of ghosts’ skin/ When I wake up in my dark places,” she sings, “And I reach for the misty faces/ That take me down
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Drake sent the latest shot in his Kendrick Lamar beef, but fans — actually trolls — might have the last say by flocking to GoFundMe to mock him, and potentially profit off his rap demise … which the company’s shutting down. Here’s the deal … as the dust possibly settles on the rap front —
Universal and Illumination‘s smash The Super Mario Bros Movie finishes No. 1 to make it a wrap on Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament for 2023. While the industry is still coming out of Covid and the aftermath of the strikes, there’s no question about the major motion picture studios’ embrace of the theatrical downstream model; steamers
Play video content TMZ.com Kris Jenner looked ready to walk down the aisle as she was heading to the Met Gala — rocking a getup that basically screamed wifey-to-be … with Corey Gamble close behind. Check out this video we got of the iconic momager leaving her hotel in NYC and heading on over to
Was that for real? Is Jessica Knight out the door as it appeared after NCIS Season 21 Episode 10? And did the only intrateam romance in the current NCIS franchise go with her? It’s been a wacky season for TV as the networks slash and cut, then slash some more following the new writers’ and
Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is a natural response to challenging situations that can help individuals perform better. However, when stress is prolonged and unmanaged, it can take a toll on one’s physical and mental health. Stress can manifest in various ways, and the body can experience different signs and symptoms. In
Play video content X/@Nekkomonee Flo Milli kicked her own self off stage when fans threw objects at her while she opened a show for Gunna — a triggering moment for Ari Lennox. The good news is Ari’s happy Flo’s headliner stuck up for her … but that also reminds her she couldn’t get a peep
When done well, found footage horror makes for one of the most immersive and unnerving viewing experiences. The inherent naturalism tends to make the horror feel more plausible and real. Found footage horror doesn’t need a huge budget or recognizable names among the cast to induce chills, either, and the lo-fi visuals only further add to
The biggest night in fashion is underway and the biggest names from around the world are ready to climb the iconic Metropolitan Museum Of Art stairs … and they all look wide awake! Vogue’s EIC Anna Wintour spared no expense to create an eye-popping exhibit in NYC, with this year’s theme being ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening
The country guitarslinger will play a string of gigs in October with a second run beginning in February 2025 Keith Urban has announced a new 10-show residency, dubbed “High,” at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The country musician will perform in two five-show sections, with the first run beginning in October and the second starting in
In The Idea of You, Anne Hathaway’s charming May-December romance with Nicholas Galitzine might be the main event, but her style is a close second. And there is nothing matronly about her wardrobe. Based on the eponymous book by Robinne Lee, Anne plays Solène, a 40-year-old Silver Lake divorcee and art gallery owner with a
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a new experience in the world of M. Night Shayamalan — “Trap” — featuring performances by rising music star Saleka Shyamalan. A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, “Trap”
The official synopsis for the documentary states: “The documentary provides an opportunity for Nicole’s own narrative and voice to be heard in one of the most notorious crimes and trials in history. The project features 50 participants, including those who knew Nicole the best – her friends and family – to shed new light on
The 108th Pulitzer Prizes were announced mere minutes ago, and the headline for me is a bit of a surprise in the (for the purposes of this reader) main attraction: the fiction winner. Here is the full list of winners in the book categories, with the official citations: Biography (Two winners!) Winners King: A Life,
In the 90s and 00s, Ensemble Studios became one of the most beloved game developers around. Not only did they launch the epic Age of Empires series, along with some well-received DLC for each, but they also successfully spun off into Age of Mythology. Microsoft disbanded it as a developer in 2009, handing the reins
Conor McGregor once considered Ryan Garcia the future of boxing … but that certainly ain’t the case anymore — the UFC superstar is now calling for his permanent banishment from competing after getting popped for PEDs earlier this week. Conor eviscerated King Ryan in a since-deleted social media post late Thursday night … and it’s
George Strait returned to the stage with new music and a little heartbreak on Saturday (May 4). The legend’s show in Indianapolis, Ind., was his first since three men important to his live show died this spring. Strait has just 10 stadium shows on his 2024 tour calendar. Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town will
Chris Hemsworth‘s aspirations to join the gritty world of Mad Max did not begin with his casting in the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. In a candid new interview, the Thor star shared that before his time as Marvel’s God of Thunder catapulted him to international stardom, he sought a role in one of
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Kristi Noem‘s book’s landed her in hot water again … this time resulting from a factual error claiming she met Kim Jong Un — even though the meet never happened. The South Dakota Governor went on CBS’ “Face The Nation” Sunday morning to talk politics and her upcoming autobiography ‘No Going Back’ … and, the
Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival is just around the corner, bringing some of the most exciting names in rock and pop to the Parc del Fòrum from May 30 to June 1. This year’s headliners include Lana Del Rey, Pulp, the National, FKA Twigs, SZA, Disclosure, Justice, Mitski, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, and Vampire Weekend, and with