A$AP Rocky taps into abstract European art influences in a new visual for his forthcoming, highly-anticipated album Don’t Be Dumb. The video accompanies “Highjack,” the album’s first single. “We coming with a whole new aesthetic on everything, especially with German expressionism and the whole ghetto futurism grim thing,” the Harlem …
Read More »See Mild-Mannered Adam Weiner Become Superhero Low Cut Connie in Doc Trailer
He’s shy. He’s square. He’s a very average person. And yet, as the trailer for the documentary Art Dealers shows, Adam Weiner (who makes all those claims himself) becomes extraverted, hip, and larger-than-life when he steps onstage to front revivalist-rock revivalists Low Cut Connie. The full documentary, which Weiner co-directed …
Read More »'Boom': See New Trailer for Documentary About Influential Garage Rockers the Sonics
A documentary about the pioneering garage rock band the Sonics is finally set for wide release next month, over five years after Boom burst onto the film festival circuit. Later name-checked by artists like Kurt Cobain and LCD Soundsystem (who immortalized the Sonics on “Losing My Edge”), the core members …
Read More »Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack to Co-Headline Election Year Music Festival in North Carolina
Fall festival season is almost here. To kick off the season, Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack will bring their eclectic blend of pop and R&B music as co-headliners for the one-time election year music festival, Carolinadaze Music & Arts Festival Series. Hosted by nonprofit Common Cause North Carolina, Carolinadaze will …
Read More »Trump Pleads Ignorance After Sharing AI-Generated Taylor Swift Images
Days after Donald Trump shared AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and her fans supporting him, the former president is claiming he doesn’t know “anything about” the images. When Fox Business asked him whether he was worried that Swift would sue him, Trump responded: “I don’t know anything about them other …
Read More »See How Much Bret Michaels Loved the Decade of Decadence in Hair Metal Doc Trailer
Nobody on the planet has any doubt that Bret Michaels and Poison had a good time in the Eighties, but in the trailer for a new docuseries, which combs through hair metal‘s decade of decadence, he’s the first to tell you: “In the Eighties, it was an exciting time in …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks YouTube Record With New Channel
Breaking records on the pitch must not have been enough for legendary futbol star Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese player, one of the richest athletes in the world and the most followed athlete on social media, is adding another title to his already heavily laden mantle: YouTube star. On Wednesday, Ronaldo …
Read More »The Chicks to Perform National Anthem at the Final Night of the DNC
The Chicks will perform at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Rolling Stone has confirmed. Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer will take the stage to give their rendition of the National Anthem. The final evening of the convention, held in Chicago, is reported to feature Vice President Kamala …
Read More »The Future of Open-Source Art: Revolutionizing Creativity
Open source is increasingly becoming a transformative concept in the world of art, expanding its influence beyond just technology. It involves sharing more than just the final product; it’s about providing access to the entire creation process. This approach invites a community of contributors to innovate and push the boundaries …
Read More »The Right Is Being Characteristically Weird About Family Affection at the DNC
Former President Donald Trump once said he would date his daughter, but that isn’t stopping conservatives from criticizing Democratic politicians for having what appear to be pretty normal, loving relationships with their families. On Monday and Tuesday, conservatives took issue with a video clip from Monday’s Democratic National Convention of …
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