President Trump built a not insignificant part of his political career on demonizing Hillary Clinton for using a private email server to conduct government business. On Thursday, Americans were provided with more evidence that the problem is rampant within Trump’s own administration. In a letter to White House Counsel Pat …
Read More »CDC: Fentanyl Deaths Increasing Fastest in Communities of Color
We already know that fentanyl is incredibly dangerous and is involved in more deaths than heroin. But a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light on exactly how lethal it it — and who it’s hitting the worst. According to the report, fentanyl deaths …
Read More »The Breeders' Josephine Wiggs Previews First Solo LP 'We Fall' With New Song
Josephine Wiggs, the original bassist for the Breeders who performed on the group’s 1993 breakout album Last Splash, has announced her debut solo album. We Fall will be released on May 17th via The Sound of Sinners. She announced the news via Twitter on Wednesday, where she also shared the …
Read More »Watch 'Stranger Things' Gang Face Shadow Monster, Horrors of Growing Up in Season 3 Trailer
The Stranger Things kids contend with growing pains and monsters in the trailer for Season 3 of the hit sci-fi series, which returns to Netflix July 4th. The clip opens with Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) returning home from summer camp only to see his electronic toys suddenly moving on their own. …
Read More »See Ali Stroker Perform 'I Cain't Say No' From 'Oklahoma!' on Broadway
For many musical fans, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first collaboration, Oklahoma!, is one of the most influential American musicals ever made. When it opened on Broadway in 1943 it was revolutionary for its blending of song, plot and character — and is now considered a masterpiece. But anything can become hackneyed …
Read More »Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder Announce New Johnny Cash Tribute Shows
Rosanne Cash has announced a limited run of special shows honoring her father’s music alongside Ry Cooder. The shows, titledCash and Cooder on Cash: The Music of Johnny Cash, will take place throughout 2019 at esteemed venues including Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Carnegie Hall in New York, and the Chicago …
Read More »'Better Things' Recap: Father Knows Best
A review of this week’s Better Things, “Nesting,” coming up just as soon as I get annoyed by the single pickle floating in the jar like a turd… The first long scene of “Nesting” (after a teaser where Sam texts her brother Marion a picture of a turd she spots …
Read More »Why Did the Christchurch Shooter Name-Drop YouTube Phenom PewDiePie?
On Thursday evening, it was reported that at least one shooter opened fire on congregants in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 49 people. As information on the attacks started to emerge, it became increasingly clear that the shooter or shooters were adherents of far-right extremist ideology, …
Read More »Watch Robyn Perform Sultry 'Ever Again' Single on Colbert
In a sleek performance on The Late Show, Robyn gave fans a new look at her single “Ever Again,” which comes off the singer’s most recent album Honey. Robyn kept the color palette simple for the performance, washing the late night show’s stage in all red as she unleashed the …
Read More »Damon Albarn's The Good, the Bad and the Queen Perform 'The Truce of Twilight' in New Video
The Good, the Bad and the Queen – the British supergroup consisting of Damon Albarn, Clash bassist Paul Simonon, ex-Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen and Verve guitarist Simon Tong – unveiled a gritty new live video for their track, “The Truce of Twilight.” Simonon directed the simple performance clip, in …
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