It’s been just over a year since Kendrick Lamar and his cousin Baby Keem last joined each other on a track. Their Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers deep cut “Savior” was a weighted examination of idol worship, but their latest single, “The Hillbillies,” is the product of both rappers …
Read More »'Street Fighter 6' Is a Knockout for Gamers of All Levels
The thing about being first is that it usually puts a target on your back. For Street Fighter, despite setting the standard for an entire genre in 1987, and perfecting it in 1991, it meant that the franchise would almost immediately be against the ropes. With its breakout followed the …
Read More »Gorillaz to Mark Dog Days of Summer With 'Getaway Shows'
Gorillaz have announced a short run of shows in the U.S., which will take place in September. Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf will support all dates. Per a statement, the trek will mark the group’s final run of U.S. dates in support of Cracker Island, the band’s most recent …
Read More »Kesha Won't Be Silenced on Upcoming 'Gag Order' Tour
Kesha will return to the road this fall in support of her most recent album, Gag Order. The 20-date trek will kick off Oct. 15 at the Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas and wrap Nov. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Kesha will receive support from Jake …
Read More »'Worth It or Woke': One Man's Mission to Build a Red-Pilled Rotten Tomatoes
For those worried about the so-called “woke mind virus,” it’s tough keeping track of all the stuff you’re supposed to hate and boycott. Naturally, there will always be major figures and brands at top of mind — Let’s go Brandon! Down with Bud Light! — but it’s a big world …
Read More »Sia Reveals Autism Diagnosis 2 Years After Controversial Film: 'I Have Become Fully Myself'
Two years after she issued an apology for her depiction of autism in the 2020 film Music, Sia has revealed that she herself was recently diagnosed with autism. In an interview with Survivor finalist Carolyn Wiger on Rob Has a Podcast, the singer detailed her recent personal developments since receiving …
Read More »Arctic Monkeys Get the Face On With First Full 'Mardy Bum' Performance in Over 10 Years
Arctic Monkeys kicked off their concert in Bristol, England, with a deep-cut fan favorite they haven’t properly performed in over 10 years: “Mardy Bum,” off their 2006 debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. An illustration of the bouts of trivial bickering and prickly moods that punctuate …
Read More »Machine Gun Kelly Contends With His Legacy on New Single 'Pressure'
Machine Gun Kelly wants to know what else he has to do in order to lock in his status as a legend. On his latest single, “Pressure,” the rapper racks his brain to recount all of the moments he thought would represent a breakthrough for everyone else but ultimately left …
Read More »Foo Fighters Learn to Say Goodbye on New Song 'The Teacher'
The Foo Fighters have released a massive new 10-minute song, “The Teacher” — and an accompanying short film — from their upcoming album, But Here We Are, out June 2nd. The longest song in the Foo Fighters’ catalog, “The Teacher,” traverses an expansive sonic terrain — spare, vulnerable, and tender …
Read More »The Dark Side of 'American Gladiators': Addiction and Exploitation
Johnny Ferraro comes across like a Mafia soldier in witness relocation as a used car salesman, or maybe that one casino employee you really don’t want to mess with. He has a way of looking at the camera like he wants to strangle it, or at least spit on it. …
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