The erstwhile Strokes guitarist talks to GQ about his latest solo album and life after NYC. By Michael Tedder July 4, 2023 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Strokes lead guitarist Albert Hammond Jr helped define NYC cool in the ‘00s with his signature three-piece suits—typically accessorized with a cigarette and a “what, me worry?”
Vanilla, the chimpanzee, who spent 28 years in an animal testing lab before finally getting a new life, is touching people’s hearts, and inspiring them to open their wallets. Save the Chimps, an animal sanctuary in Florida shared a video on social media showing Vanilla being introduced to other chimps and seeing open skies for
In true fashion, the inspiration for the Japanese horror film Bldg. N is an urban legend. In the early 2000s, there was a media storm about the “poltergeist apartments” in Tomika, Gifu. This new complex lured many tenants with its cheap rent, but they gradually cleared out once the paranormal activity began and the news coverage became
Two main issues must be addressed as The Blacklist Season 10 — and the series — concludes. The first is what the future will be for the Task Force, and the second is what happens to Raymond Reddington. The former is contingent on the latter because that is how it has always been. There would
Kevin Spacey was compared to the psychotic killer he channeled in the film, “Se7en,” by one of his alleged sexual assault victims during his London criminal trial. The Oscar-winning actor was back in Southwark Crown Court Monday to listen to a pre-recorded interview police conducted with Spacey’s accuser, which was presented as evidence to the
Mikkaka Overstreet is from Louisville, Kentucky by way of Saginaw “Sagnasty”, Michigan. She has been an educator since 2006 and earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in 2015. By day she is a mild-mannered literacy specialist. By night she sleeps. In between, she daydreams, writes fiction, and reads books. She currently lives in North
Play video content BACKGRID Cardi B couldn’t pass up the opportunity to hop on the mic in the streets of France … singin’ a few bars of a Whitney Houston classic while leaving the Thom Browne Fashion Show. Cardi was on her way out of the designer’s show Monday in Paris, telling the photog the
Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Lauran Hibberd has released a new single, ‘Honda Civic’. The track comes with an accompanying video by Jack Lilley, which you can check out below. “I would like to start by saying no other car manufacturers were hurt during this process”, Hibberd said in a statement. “‘Honda Civic’ is a middle
As Regal parent Cineworld prepares to exit Chapter 11 this month, rumors are heating up over who will emerge as the giant theater chain’s new chief executive, with reports Monday pointing to Eduardo Acuna of Cinepolis. Longtime Cineworld CEO Moody Greidinger has a consulting contract during a transition period but isn’t likely to stay in
Every year, America throws a huge birthday party, and this year, several country artists will be joining the fun on various platforms. While many stars will be performing in Nashville, others will be headed to New York City or Washington, D.C. to celebrate America’s 247th birthday. Once again, Macy’s will be sponsoring a massive red,
On June 29,2023, Netflix announced that they would be adapting the hit novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The book has been a smash on TikTok, which means it’s a success everywhere, and fans have been clamoring for a movie version while pondering their dream cast. Reid’s other wildly successful
Have you ever wondered how has technology changed the gaming industry? The history of gaming dates back to the 1950s, when the first tabletop games and electronic games emerged. The earliest known electronic game is a computer-controlled version of tic-tac-toe, created by American engineer Arthur Samuels in 1951. This was followed by British mathematician A.S.
Netflix released the teaser trailer for Sly, a new documentary about Sylvester Stallone that’s set to debut on the platform this November. It is directed by Thom Zimny. “For nearly 50 years Sylvester Stallone has entertained millions with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises, from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables,” the official logline for Sly reads. “This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is starting its own publishing company: 8th Note Press. It’s already reached out to some authors, mostly self-published romance authors, looking to buy the rights to distribute their books. The appeal for authors looks to be less about the advance and more the marketing services ByteDance offers. One romance
Robert De Niro‘s grandson, actor Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died … TMZ has confirmed. The 19-year-old was found dead sitting in a chair, inside a New York City apartment Sunday afternoon, law enforcement tells TMZ. We’re told there were no obvious signs that led to his death. He was found by a friend who
Our friends over at Severin Films just kicked off their epic Summer Sale with prices slashed by 50% on most catalogue releases, along with a handful of brand new offerings. One of the standout new arrivals this week is the controversial 1981 horror movie Nightmare – also known as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain – now available
The Weeknd‘s show “The Idol” on HBO has come to an end … but not before taking a shot at Kanye West and his adoration of Adolf Hitler. In Sunday night’s finale, Lily-Rose Depp‘s character, Jocelyn, puts on a talent showcase for her management at her home in order to convince them she’s ready to
Your beard is your crown. Whether you’re rocking a long Gandolf or a few days of sexy stubble, your beard is a statement of who you are. And it needs to look good. Because beards are much more forgiving than trying out a whole new hairstyle, the best beard shaper tool makes all the difference
“Vanderpump Rules” is gearing up for another season … but TMZ has learned Raquel Leviss still hasn’t committed to joining the cast and crew for another round of drama. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets
July 3, 2023 11:29 am By Nadia Vella Never has Dr. Jeremy Fishleder forgotten the massive creature he glimpsed as a child, staring back at him from the edge of the Florida wilds. Strange and terrifying, the encounter would go on to inform his dual careers: one, as a professor of zoology, the other as
Share Article From what is understood, back in 2004 a group of researchers from Puerto Rico received a strange message from outer space. This message was encoded in a binary type format. It was unclear who or what had sent it, but the researchers managed to decode this message to some degree anyway. The message
A series of maneuvers from the executive has kept the film community in a state of shock and anger. By Jason Bailey July 3, 2023 David Zaslav, President & CEO, Warner Bros. Discovery speaks during Warner Brothers Pictures CinemaCon 2023 presentation at Caesars Palace on April 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Courtesy of Valerie Macon
Vietnam has banned commercial screenings of Warner Bros’ Barbie due to a scene that depicts a map of the South China Sea with the “nine-dash line” that is contested by the Vietnamese government. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was scheduled for release in Vietnam on July 21.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Hollywood future is in a precarious state right now — but you wouldn’t be able to tell by the way they’re carrying themselves … happy-go-lucky. The ex-Royal couple were flashing nothing but smiles Friday as they left an office building in Santa Barbara — where they were holding hands on
With the continued expansion of The Walking Dead universe, there have been questions about whether you need to watch the other shows in the franchise before the spinoffs. The Walking Dead: Dead City has taken viewers to New York City with Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), and there is a lot of
Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. You can find her on Instagram @susiedoom. View All posts by Susie Dumond Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little
When brands (and there are many of them) affix terms like “natural,” “organic,” and “fair trade” to their products, it’s easy to get lost in the translation of copy, certifications, and, unfortunately, rampant greenwashing. How does one know what’s been truly made with environmentally friendly and ethical practices? You go straight to the source (and
Peter Gabriel has released ‘So Much’, the latest single from his upcoming LP i/o. A release date for the album has not yet been announced, but we’ve already heard the singles ‘Panopticom’, ‘The Court’, ‘Playing for Time’, ‘Four Kinds of Horses’, ‘Road to Joy’, and the title track. Listen to ‘So Much’ below. In a statement about
Jonathan Bennett is raising a glass to his Palm Springs estate … he just sold the pad he dubbed Mai Tai Manor for seven figures. According to property records the “Mean Girls” actor sold the home Tuesday for a cool $1 mil. The sale price is a little under the listing price … as we
Reality programs and competition shows are common during the summer months of network television. So naturally no one thought twice when Siberia began airing on NBC back in 2013. For most of its first episode, this reality series checked off all the necessary boxes: alliances, enemies, and obstacles. Toward the end of the episode, though, something