Toby Keith worked the BMI Country Awards stage like a paid public speaker in accepting his BMI Icon Award on Tuesday (Nov. 8). The full 12-minute acceptance speech includes several stories and lessons for the next generation. It’s also heavy on gratitude. The moment also marks his first country music industry appearance since last June,
The new ‘Black Panther’ is mostly being hailed as a triumph/a great tribute to Chadwick Boseman — but there are still some who aren’t happy with how the page was turned. Indeed … the #RecastTChalla crowd is out in full force right now on Twitter — this after ‘Wakanda Forever’ hit theaters this weekend —
Nik Turner, the English multi-instrumentalist best known as a member of the British space-rock band Hawkwind, has died. The news was announced on Turner’s Facebook page. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner – The Might Thunder Rider, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening,” the statement read. “He
In the 2022 school year, I decided to run a comic book club in the school library that I manage. I’ve run a manga club for 9 years there and decided to start a comic book club to focus on the massive popularity of the comics and graphic novels that we have on the shelves.
This is an incredibly busy (and fruitful) week. YELLOWSTONE RETURNS! And with it comes a new show in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King. There’s a terrific series called Rogue Heroes premiering, Elite returns on Netflix along with Dead to Me, and a little bit of horror called 1899 (NOT associated with Yellowstone
In his new HBO special I said it. Y’all thinking it, the veteran comic and scene-stealing actor is on a mission to assert himself as one of the best standups doing it. By Frazier Tharpe November 12, 2022 “I felt like a king,” Lil Rel says, still half-groggy in a suite at the Royal Sonesta
This week I reached out to Clas Svahn. I was curious about Sweden’s UFO scene and if it matched that of the United States. The first case we talked about was an abduction case. I wondered if the abduction situation in Sweden mirrored ours and learned that abduction in Sweden is somewhat rare and it
Michael Trotter and Tanya Blount join John and TJ Osborne to revamp “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)” Brothers Osborne teamed up with the War and Treaty for a blistering performance of the Rolling Stones’ “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It”) at the 56th CMA Awards. Both duos put
Ever since her star-making turn in the first season of The White Lotus, Alexandra Daddario has become one of the fashion world’s most consistent red-carpet dazzlers: Her plunging necklines, sheer beaded fabrics, and fishnet bodices have earned her ample real estate in best-dressed galleries. Now happily a Dior girl, the actress most recently brought her
To hear frontman Cleto Cordero tell it, the inspiration behind Flatland Cavalry‘s new EP, Songs to Keep You Warm, seems a little bit divine. It was the end of a long touring weekend earlier in 2022, and when Cordero finally got back home to his own bed, he was immediately struck by a near-fully-formed vision
Among the many cast members returning to Pandora for Avatar 2 is Sigourney Weaver, but her role in the film is not what we were expecting. Rather than James Cameron bringing back Avatar’s Dr. Grace Augustine from the dead, the actress will play the 15-year-old Na’vi daughter of Jake Sully and Neytiri, Kiri. While the
Joni Mitchell sat down with Elton John on Saturday (November 12) for a rare interview on his Apple Music 1 show Elton John’s Rocket Hour. During the conversation, Mitchell revealed that she’s working on releasing a live recording documenting her surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival this summer. “I’ve seen you through music, and of
Library workers are trained professionals. Most librarians spend thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars to earn a master’s degree which helps teach them not only how to serve their communities, but how to access, assess, and make available accurate information for their patrons. It is an art and a science of balancing community needs
Written and directed by John Swab (Ida Red), the horror movie Candy Land has just been acquired by Quiver Distribution for domestic release, Deadline reports this afternoon. The film will be released in theaters and on demand on January 6, 2023. “Candy Land follows Remy (Olivia Luccardi), a seemingly naïve and devout young woman, who finds
Play video content Rick Ross is finally coming to grips with the fact he’s got way more stuff than he can handle — but he still made room at his Georgia estate when he got a very special Jumpman delivery!!! Rozay’s finally admitting he’s a proud hoarder, a title he really couldn’t avoid seeing as
FRIDAY MIDDAY: Right now we hear that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is heading for an $80M+ Friday, for what will be a $170M-$180M opening weekend at 4,396 theaters. There is hope that the Ryan Coogler directed and written sequel could overtake Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness‘ $187.4M opening, however, it’s still too early.
Born in Edina, Minnesota and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Breanna Barbara began writing and performing songs after falling in love with genres like old country and Delta blues as a teenager. Following the death of her father, she moved to Vermont, living in seclusion from friends and family before settling in New York City with
The NFL is paying tribute to the late John Madden once again … this time, it announced it’s starting a huge Thanksgiving Day tradition to honor the legendary coach and broadcaster. The inaugural “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” will kick off on the Thursday holiday later this month … with the NFL saying it has several
Lionsgate dropped the official trailer for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, which is set for release March 24, 2023. “John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table,” says the synopsis. “But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and
Ever since Princess Diana made her on-screen debut at the start of last season, The Crown has fleshed out her relationship with Queen Elizabeth II in some intriguing ways. In season 4, after returning from the emotional rollercoaster that was her Australian tour with Charles, Diana is at her wits’ end and requests an audience
Nas and Jay-Z arguably participated in hip hop’s most publicized beef as far as the music goes … but 20 years later, it’s nothing but LOLs between the 2 rap greats. On Nas’ new album, “King’s Disease III,” he revisits their bitter diss tracks via the song “Thun” where he raps … “No beef or
Born Sept. 30, 1958, Mississippi native Marty Stuart has become one of the most accomplished and beloved figures in country music, bluegrass and beyond. Before making a name for himself as a solo artist, he honed his skills while touring with legendary artists like Lester Flatt and Johnny Cash in the 1960s and 70s. In
Peacock has released the trailer for ‘Leopard Skin’, its forthcoming series starring Carla Gugino and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The series will be available for streaming on November 17. “Fleeing a botched diamond heist, a criminal gang seeks shelter in the remote paradise of Playa Perdida, Mexico in the beachside estate of two women, Alba and Batty,” reads
Comedian Gallagher, famously known for smashing watermelons as part of his legendary act, has died … his longtime manager tells TMZ. Gallagher died while under hospice care in the Palm Springs area early Friday morning, TMZ has learned. His manager tells TMZ Gallagher died of massive organ failure. He had been in ill health for
The Blessed Madonna has released a new song, ‘Serotonin Moonbeams’. Featuring Uffie, the single marks Marea Stamper’s first new music in five years and her first release on new label Warner. Check it out below. “We talked about what it was like to fall in love in the Vicks VapoRub, candy-soaked raves of the ’90s,”
In October, Barnes & Noble posted their list of the top 11 books of the year, as selected by their booksellers. The list included bestselling novels, a picture book, a New Orleans cookbook, a history of hip-hop jewelry, and more. Some of these books overlap with the previous editorially-selected Barnes and Noble Best Books of
We have a new villain! It’s been a while since we had a loathsome villain, and The Resident Season 6 Episode 7 introduced us to Governor Betts who has it in for Bell. We also met Billie’s new love interest. Join Laura Nowak, Leora W., and Meaghan Frey as they discuss the latest. How do
The Black Panther sequel is more self-contained than most Marvel movies, but there’s some intriguing MCU setup sprinkled in. By William Goodman November 11, 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.Courtesy of Marvel/Walt Disney via Everett Collection Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives in theaters this weekend and is a more than worthy tribute to the legendary Chadwick
A massive worldwide outpouring of love and affection followed the news that mentalist Max Maven passed at age 72. Unanimously respected, admired, and worshipped as a living legend among magicians, Max Maven has been a true original and creative genius: a master performer of mentalism and mystery artist, a prolific author, a clever inventor, a
November 10, 2022 9:14 am By Nadia Vella Erica is a therapist with problems: work, her home life…and with the undead. It’s not just the lockdown keeping her in the house, it’s her agoraphobia. The stress of the zompocalypse is exacerbating both her ownand her clients’ anxieties. She’s not sure what to advise – especially