Ilana Glazer is so excited to do nothing. It’s T-minus 48 hours to the theatrical premiere of Babes, the millennial mom comedy starring Glazer and Michelle Buteau, and the comedian’s promotional calendar is predictably packed. Think of the busiest day you’ve ever had in your work life, and then triple …
Read More »Giuliani Was Tracked Down by Arizona AG Because He Couldn't Stop Posting
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who played a pivotal role in former President Donald Trump’s schemes to steal the 2020 election, was having a blast evading Arizona law enforcement last week. According to two people who talked to him about it — including during his 80th birthday bash …
Read More »Finneas Has Lots More in Store
It shouldn’t surprise you that Finneas is a great interview. Like his sister, Billie Eilish, he’s incredibly engaging and charming, and he’s more than willing to sit down and dive into his creative process, whether it’s on Eilish’s excellent new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, his solo work, or …
Read More »Alleged Steve Buscemi Attacker Arrested, Charged With Assault After NYC Incident
A 50-year-old man named Clifton Williams was arrested and charged with assault in the second degree Friday after allegedly attacking actor Steve Buscemi in New York City, police confirm to Rolling Stone. Williams was arraigned the following day, May 18, with the judge setting bail at $50,000. It was not …
Read More »The Avett Brothers Musical 'Swept Away' Heads to Broadway This Fall
Folk-rock band the Avett Brothers have announced that their musical, Swept Away, will be headed to Broadway this fall. The musical, set in 1888, follows four sailers, including two brothers, who are struck by a violent storm that tanks their ship near the coast by New Bedford, Massachusetts. It centers …
Read More »Carín León Unveils 'Boca Chueca Vol. 1' Tracklist Featuring Kane Brown, Leon Bridges, Bolela
Carín León recruited a number of musicians to help bring his música mexicana and country crossover album to life. Boca Chueca Vol. 1 is scheduled to arrive on May 30, and the record’s newly-revealed track list has unveiled collaborations with Kane Brown, Leon Bridges, Pepe Aguilar, Panteón Rococó, and Bolela. …
Read More »Shellac's 'To All Trains' Perfectly Balances Steve Albini's Sarcasm With Biting Noise Rock
Forget the Platonic ideal, Shellac have always aspired to the sardonic ideal. On a ditty cheekily titled “Chick New Wave” — off To All Trains, the noise-rock group’s sixth and final album following the recent death of its singer-guitarist Steve Albini — we hear Albini hector, “I’m through with music …
Read More »Julian Assange Allowed to Appeal U.S. Extradition
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will be able to appeal his extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States, The Guardian reports. Two High Court judges in London issued the ruling Monday, May 20, after Assange’s legal team raised concerns over some of the assurances the U.S. government made about …
Read More »Lenny Kravitz Schedules 'Blue Electric Light' Las Vegas Residency
Blue Electric Light, the forthcoming 12th studio album from Lenny Kravitz, is setting off sparks in Las Vegas. On Monday, the musician announced the schedule for his upcoming residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The limited engagement will run from Oct. 18 through 26 in support of the record, …
Read More »Vince Staples Launches New Album 'Dark Times' With First Single 'Shame on the Devil'
Vince Staples‘ upcoming sixth studio album will find the rapper running through a creative victory lap. Dark Times, out Friday, May 24, will add 13 new songs to his catalogue while taking stock of his growth as an artist over the past decade. “Shame on the Devil,” the first release …
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