New York’s Court of Appeals has declined to take up Donald Trump’s challenge to a gag order restricting him from attacking jurors, witnesses, and others involved in his felony conviction on charges of falsifying business records. In a Tuesday ruling, the court determined that despite Trump’s complaint, “no substantial constitutional …
Read More »The Softies Announce First Album in 24 Years, Share New Single, 'I Said What I Said'
Great news for fans of the Nineties school of intimate indie rock: The Softies are back, with their first album in 24 years. The legendary guitar duo of Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia will release The Bed I Made on August 23, via Father/Daughter Records. The lead single,“I Said What …
Read More »Natalie Portman Has a Dark Secret in 'Lady in the Lake' Trailer
There’s a mystery at the heart of Natalie Portman‘s new Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake. In a new trailer for the limited series, which premieres July 19, Portman embodies a Sixties housewife on the trail of a dead woman, played by Moses Ingram. Ingram’s character Cleo narrates the …
Read More »Read Bruce Springsteen's Foreword to Alan Vega Biography: 'He Was Just Incredible'
The admiration that Bruce Springsteen felt for New York City electropunks Suicide and their singer, the late Alan Vega, is well documented. The hushed, claustrophobic sounds of the group’s first two albums inspired Springsteen’s approach to some songs on his 1982 album, Nebraska, and he has recorded a cover of …
Read More »10 Bad Practices That Could Be Derailing Your Customer Service Efforts
Poor customer service can have a big effect on a business’s ability to succeed. And while a smile and a helpful attitude can go a long way toward creating a positive experience for a customer, they aren’t the only aspects of customer service that need to be focused on. Whether …
Read More »'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' Is an Excellent, Uneven Expansion to the Decade's Biggest RPG
A dismal rain poured on me as I first set foot in the Land of Shadow, the setting of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, an inauspicious moment that heralded an equally uninspiring opening hour. Linear exploration with clear signposting, an abundance of ambush encounters, and a lack of …
Read More »Justin Timberlake Released After Driving-While-Intoxicated Arrest in the Hamptons
Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving in an “intoxicated condition” early Tuesday after he allegedly failed to stop at a posted stop sign in the Southampton village of Sag Harbor, N.Y., a court filing obtained by Rolling Stone states. He was arraigned on a single misdemeanor charge of …
Read More »Naomi Scott Is a Pop Star Pursued by Evil in 'Smile 2' Trailer
Pop star horror is on trend in Hollywood this year. Paramount Pictures has dropped a trailer for Smile 2, which centers on a “global pop sensation” played by Naomi Scott who begins to experience terrifying events while on tour. In the clip, Scott embodies singer Skye Riley, a Lady Gaga-like …
Read More »Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses His 'Very Complicated Relationship' With Donald Trump on 'Colbert'
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on The Late Show on Monday night to promote his new memoir, On Call. The former Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States took the opportunity to chat with host Stephen Colbert about his challenging relationship with Donald Trump during the Covid pandemic. After …
Read More »Post Malone, Doja Cat, Rauw Alejandro Set for 2024 Global Citizen Fest
Post Malone, Doja Cat, Lisa, Rauw Alejandro, and Jelly Roll will take the stage at New York’s Central Park for the 2024 Global Citizen Festival, set to take place Sept. 28.Benson Boone and Raye are also set to perform. Hugh Jackman will host the annual event on the Great Lawn, …
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