Phil Lesh, the classically trained musician who co-foundedthe Grateful Dead and whose unconventional bass playing steered the band into some of its most experimental directions, died Friday at the age of 84. Lesh’s death was announced on social media, with a short statement reading: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member …
Read More »Judge Upholds Dismissal of Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Charges
The judge who dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin upheld her own decision in a ruling Thursday. In July, New Mexico Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the single felony count against the actor “with prejudice” after the defense discovered that prosecutors and investigators withheld ammunition evidence related to …
Read More »Disclosure Releases Fan-Centered Music Video for New Track 'Arachnids'
Miles away from the sparkling dance-pop hit “Latch” featuring Sam Smith, Disclosure released the darkly textured track “Arachnids” on Friday. Disclosure, made up of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, also released a stripped-back music video featuring fans breaking into dance as they listen to the shape-shifting single. Written and produced …
Read More »'Death Wish': Trump Menaces the Free Press in Dark Rallies
Donald Trump’s rally in Las Vegas took a menacing turn Thursday night when he shaded his eyes from the stage lights and peered out at the press corp covering the event. “Oh! That’s a lot of fake news!” he said. The mood turned dark, and menacing boos and jeers filled …
Read More »These Are the Best Places To Buy Nike Kobes Online
Although he retired from the NBA in 2016 and tragically passed away in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers-legend Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers from Nike are still one of the most popular brands from the sports apparel company. In fact, there are a number of NBA and WNBA players who wear Kobes …
Read More »The Delphi Murder Trial Is the Biggest Case TikTok Will Never See
On Feb 13, 2017, teenagers Liberty “Libby” German, 14, and Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13 were dropped off near Monon High Bridge, a popular hiking trail in the small community of Delphi, Indiana. Their plan was to walk the trail before being picked up to go home. During their walk, German …
Read More »Supreme Court Puppetmaster Tries to Buy Protection in Congress
For months now, Leonard Leo — a conservative legal activist with a billion-dollar slush fund and an influential hand in the workings of the Supreme Court — has been refusing to comply with a Senate subpoena regarding his financial relationship with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Senate Democrats sent …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion's 'Bigger in Texas' Video Is a Houston Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
Megan Thee Stallion has assembled a pantheon of Houston hip-hop greats in the video for her new song, “Bigger in Texas.” The new visual lives up to the song’s title as a celebration of the rapper’s home state and hometown, starting with a diamond-encrusted title card that recalls the classic …
Read More »Dua Lipa Strips Down 'Radical Optimism' for Tiny Desk
Dua Lipa is reimaging the pop perfection of Radical Optimism for NPR‘s Tiny Desk. On Friday, NPR Music shared the British star’s special performance of a handful of songs from her most recent album. Lipa opened her set by performing a stripped-back version ofRadical Optimism single “Training Season,” backed by …
Read More »Kevin Hart Wins Battle to Force $12 Million Sex Tape Lawsuit into Private Arbitration
The man who says Kevin Hart falsely implicated him in a sex tape extortion plot and then failed to “publicly exonerate” him as promised in a settlement agreement can no longer pursue his $12 million breach of contract lawsuit against Hart in open court, at least for now, a judge …
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