Post-rock instrumental act Explosions in the Sky will embark on their first North American tour since 2019 this fall. Dubbed The End Tour, the trek kicks off Sept. 15 in Houston and moves its way eastward over the span of three weeks, concluding Oct. 5 at New York’s Kings Theatre. …
Read More »Observing the Miracle with Adan Jodorowsky
“Who is it?” a voice calls out above me. It’s 9 a.m. in early April and Adan Jodorowsky is poking his head out the window of his Mexico City apartment, a sleeping mask still attached to his face. It’s a fitting introduction to the inner sanctum of one of Latin …
Read More »Tyre Nichols' Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against City of Memphis, Police Dept., and Scorpion Unit Officers
The estate of Tyre Nichols has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Memphis, the city’s police department, and the officers in the SCORPION Unit whose encounter with Nichols ultimately resulted in his death days later. The lawsuit, filed in a Tennessee federal court Wednesday on behalf of Nichols’ …
Read More »A 'Love Is Blind' Contestant Mistakenly Called Lee Ann Womack a Marsupial. She Noticed
This season of Love Is Blind had a remarkable share of awkward moments. Even Netflix’s attempt at a live reunion was cringey in its tardiness. But to country fans, perhaps nothing was more WTF than the obsession of Season 4’s owl-loving weirdo Zack with Lee Ann Womack’s 2000 hit “I …
Read More »Trump Plotted for Weeks to 'Mindf-ck' DeSantis With Florida Endorsements
The upper ranks of Donald Trump’s campaign and political operation exploded in jubilation on Tuesday, mocking Ron DeSantis’ staff as a bunch of “amateurs,” with multiple officials belly-laughing with one another over how much Trump had — in their verbiage — “cuck[ed]” the Florida governor on securing endorsements from the …
Read More »Drake Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Uncleared 'Calling My Name' Sample
Drake faces a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Ghanaian artist Obrafour that alleges that the rapper’s “Calling My Name” sampled his music without permission. Elements of Obrafour’s 2003 single “Oye Ohene (Remix)” feature on Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind track; the album — marking Drake’s foray into dance music — was surprise-released …
Read More »How to Self-Tape: It's Not Just for Actors Anymore
Knowing how to self-tape can give you a slighter edge over someone who does not — in connecting, being heard and closing a deal. If you are going it alone, here are a few notes geared toward using what you already have rather than buying anything new. Lighting This is …
Read More »Hear Interpol's 'Big Shot City,' Remixed and Reworked by Jazz Drummer Makaya McCraven
Ahead of Interpol‘s upcoming tour opening for Smashing Pumpkins, the band is teasing a series of collaborative remixes of songs from last year’s The Other Side of Make-Believe. The project, which they’ve dubbed “Interpolations,” will roll out over the coming months with reworkings of tunes by Daniel Avery, Makaya McCraven, …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Faithfully Covers Journey's 'Faithfully' for Latest Kellyoke
Kelly Clarkson faithfully delivered a rendition of Journey’s “Faithfully” for the latest installment of the singer/talk show host’s Kellyoke segments. For the 1983 power balled performance, Clarkson was joined by her My Band Y’All, along with preteen pianist and social media star Jude Keyz. While Kellyoke usually features Clarkson covering …
Read More »Ralph Yarl's Classmates Demand Justice at Unity Walk
Ralph Yarl’s classmates gathered for a unity walk Tuesday, April 18, to show their support for the Black 16-year-old, who was just released from the hospital after being shot twice by a white man last week. Per KSHB 41 in Kansas City, about 1,500 students and some staff marched around …
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