Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said Beyoncé has become “more vile than ever” for “X-rated lyrics” in her new album, including her celebratory references to stretch marks and body dimples in her new song “HEATED.” “Heated” was the source of controversy over its inclusion of an ableist slur in the lyrics, …
Read More »John Boyega Isn't Joining the MCU Just Yet, Despite Rumors: 'That's Not in the Vision for Me Now'
At this point, it seems like pretty much everyone is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland, Harry Styles, Sebastian Stan, Zoe Saldana, and Gemma Chan are all in it. I’m in it, You’re in it. But John Boyega is delaying his inevitable MCU roster recruitment for the time being, …
Read More »Talking With The 'Seltzpert' On Her Love of A Good Hard Seltzer
Don’t Let This Flopis released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms, including ApplePodcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Stitcherand more. If you can tell the difference between hard seltzer brands, you’ve probably got something special going on. For most of us, hard seltzer tastes the same regardless of brand. For self-proclaimed “Seltzpert” Loryn Powell, every …
Read More »'Bullet Train' Would Be Better If They'd Just Named It 'Kill Brad, Vol. 1'
Let us now praise Brad Pitt. Or rather, the whole repertory company of Brad Pitts — the leading man who chased kooky character-actor roles, the matinee idol who stopped worrying and learned to love movie stardom, the wild-card outlier, the endlessly snacking comic relief, the grungy sex symbol, the All-American …
Read More »Brittney Griner Trial to End 'Very Soon' as Defense Claims Vape Examination Violated Russian Law
Initially anticipated to continue for weeks, or even months, Brittney Griner’s high-profile drug possession trial is expected to come to a close in Russia “very soon,” the WNBA star’s lawyer Maria Blagovolina told Reuters. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday, with a sentencing decision following sometime this month. Appearing in …
Read More »Springsteen Fans Raged Over Ticket Prices. Experts Say There's No Easy Fix
For the past four decades, Backstreets Magazine has devoted itself entirely to the world of Bruce Springsteen. Longtime editor and superfan Christopher Phillips and his team treat every new album, archival release, and concert as joyous affairs. But on July 24, days after Springsteen’s long-awaited E Street Band tour went …
Read More »2 Chainz, Killer Mike Argue for Preservation of Black Businesses in Atlanta Following 'Nuisance' Ordinance
2 Chainz and Killer Mike are pushing for the preservation of Black-owned businesses in Atlanta as the recently introduced nuisance ordinance proves to disproportionately impact small businesses – from restaurants to nightclubs – rooted in the city’s culture and community. During a city council meeting on Monday, Killer Mike explained …
Read More »John Moreland Challenges Longtime Fans on New Album 'Birds in the Ceiling.' He's OK With That
John Moreland can hardly remember writing many of the lyrics to his new album Birds in the Ceiling. That’s because in the early months of the pandemic, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter found himself settling into a new songwriting routine: After his wife went to sleep, starting around midnight, Moreland would light …
Read More »Missouri's Senate Race Doubles as the Toxic Masculinity Bowl
Democratic Senate candidate Lucas Kunce isn’t running against Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). I was nevertheless curious: Had he seen the news about Hawley’s just-announced forthcoming book, Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs? Kunce gives a hearty snicker. “This is what we’re running against,” he says. “We’re running against the biggest …
Read More »Republican Arizona AG Finds MAGA Voter Fraud Claims Totally Bogus
A review conducted by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich found that of the 282 ballots alleged by pro-Trump auditors as having been cast in the name of dead individuals, just one could be linked to a “dead voter.” The review by the Arizona Republican candidate for Senate marks another bucket …
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