Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out his case against former President Donald Trump at a press conference shortly after Trump’s arrest and arraignment. Trump turned himself over to authorities at Manhattan’s criminal courthouse on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to 34 first-degree felony charges of falsifying business records. …
Read More »Childish Gambino's 'This is America' Started as a Drake Diss Track
Everyone’s favorite Canadian rapper was originally meant to be the subject of Childish Gambino‘s Grammy Award-winning single “This is America.” In a recent interview with GQ, Donald Glover revealed that the song first began as a Drake diss track, built around the song’s beat and simple hook, “This is America.” …
Read More »Kid Rock Buys Cases of Bud Light So He Can Shoot Them While Crying
Another day, another one-sided battle in the culture war. This time, it’s transphobic right-wingers versus Budweiser, a beer brand known less for its great taste than for being more widely available than clean tap water in America. The issue? The brand partnered with trans actor and activist Dylan Mulvaney, who …
Read More »Anitta Leaves Warner Music Weeks After Saying She'd 'Auction Off Her Organs' to End Contract
After 11 years, Anitta is no longer with Warner Music. On Tuesday, the Brazilian superstar and the major label issued a joint statement and shared that they had agreed to go their separate ways. The announcement comes just weeks after Anitta expressed frustration with her contract, saying she’d “auction off” …
Read More »Pretty Lights Flicker Back on After Nearly Five Years In the Dark With Tour Announcement
EDM favorite Pretty Lights returned after nearly five years of almost total silence, announcing a North American tour and sharing some new music. The DJ/producer — who was a festival regular in the 2010s with hits like “Finally Moving” and “Rainbows and Waterfalls” — hasn’t played live since 2018 and …
Read More »Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felony Counts
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree — part of a complex scheme intended to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star. Trump surrendered to authorities for arrest in New York early Tuesday afternoon, and he pleaded …
Read More »'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Is Not Ruined by Chris Pratt's Mario
It’s strange to think of Mario as an underdog. Although he’s been depicted as vaguely blue-collar since his first appearance over 40 years ago, Nintendo’s mascot has always been decidedly super. And despite having had more professions than Johnny Sins, his most notable role is also his simplest: he’s a …
Read More »Stromae Cancels Next 14 Shows Due to Health Issues: 'I Have to Admit My Limits'
Stromae is canceling his tour dates through the end of May to focus on his health. On Tuesday, after canceling a handful of shows in France, the Belgian electro-pop star announced that he will not be able to perform at his next 14 concerts due to his “current health state.” …
Read More »Trump's Campaign Is Already Hawking Merch With a Fake Mugshot
Donald Trump, the ex-president, is about to make history as the first former POTUS to be criminally charged. But Donald Trump, the 2024 presidential candidate, isn’t about to let the buzz around his booking go to waste — and he may include using his mugshot in a large campaign marketing …
Read More »Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Tie the Knot 3 Times in 'Til Death Do Us Part' Trailer
Having three outfit changes at your wedding – one before the ceremony, one during, and one for the reception – isn’t too out of the norm. Having three weddings, on the other hand, is simply the Kardashian way. In the first trailer for the wedding special, Til Death Do Us …
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