Netflix’s attempt to turn Squid Game — the harrowing South Korean smash about the ravages of capitalism — into an actual reality competition appears to be going about as well as you might imagine: Several contestants reportedly required medical attention earlier this week as production began in the U.K., Variety …
Read More »Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 with 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show'
Singer and songwriter Stephen Sanchez has his sights set on out-doing Austin Butler as a time-traveling performer. But while Butler is perpetually stuck in Elvis mode, Sanchez is heading back to 1964 with his latest single, “Evangeline,” which he performed live for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring …
Read More »Fall Out Boy Embrace the Ache on New Song 'Heartbreak Feels So Good'
Fall Out Boy have released a new song, “Heartbreak Feels So Good,” which will appear on the pop-punk outfit’s next album, So Much (For) Stardust, out March 24. The record arrives with an accompanying music video that began as a prank but didn’t exactly go as planned. “You’re gonna jump …
Read More »Covid Conspiracist Marjorie Taylor Greene Tapped to Investigate the Government's Covid Response
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been appointed to a new congressional select subcommittee tasked with investigating the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “The Members selected to serve,” will, “finally get answers to the Covid origins and the federal government’s gain of function research that contributed to the pandemic.” …
Read More »Dave Hause Is Bringing Drive-By Truckers, Craig Finn to Philly for a New Festival
With the Eagles marching toward a Super Bowl berth (hopefully), Philadelphia has a lot to crow about right now (even Zach Bryan lives there). Add a dynamic new festival to the list, one developed by native son Dave Hause. The Americana-punk troubadour has announced the inaugural Sing Us Home Festival …
Read More »Paul McCartney's Long-Lost Photos Capturing Beatlemania to Exhibit in London
Hundreds of long-lost photographs taken by Paul McCartney and capturing the onset of Beatlemania will exhibit at London’s National Portrait Gallery from June 28 through Oct. 1. “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of The Storm” features McCartney’s own unearthed and never-before-seen snapshots of the Beatles from December 1963 to February …
Read More »Quiz: Which Claims Came From George Santos, and Which Did We Make Up?
George Santos has only been in Congress for a few weeks, but his legacy as one of D.C.’s most prolific and compulsive liars has already been cemented. The Long Island congressman is facing multiple criminal and ethical investigations regarding his deception of voters over the course of his run for …
Read More »Jazmine Sullivan, Jeff Tweedy, D'Angelo Join Audible's 'Words + Music' Series
Words + Music, the musical narrative series from Audible, has announced its upcoming slate of contributors, which will include exclusive and personal releases from Jazmine Sullivan, Jeff Tweedy, and D’Angelo. Each artist will share a piece of their own story through a unique format, ranging from the recital of intimate …
Read More »'Eileen' Is Anne Hathaway's Sexiest Turn in Years
She’s captivating. It’s the first thing you notice about Anne Hathaway’s character Dr. Rebecca Saint John, one of the elusive anchors of Eileen, an adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s 2015 novel. You notice it because the movie makes you notice. Dr. Saint John wafting in, tall, poised, cigarette to her lips. …
Read More »Anton Corbijn on the Mad Geniuses Behind Iconic Album Covers From Pink Floyd to Led Zeppelin
In the old days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and music was primarily heard through vinyl discs on a rotating machine with a needle, you’d go down to your local record shop and purchase an album. Then you’d go back home, slap the platter on your player and listen intently. …
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