A review of this week’s Atlanta, “White Fashion,” coming up just as soon as my taste buds are scammed by a Nigerian prince… Atlanta is back in social satire mode with the exceedingly sharp “White Fashion,” the kind of tale where if you didn’t laugh, you’d scream — and wind …
Read More »Cynthia Albritton, Artist Known as Cynthia Plaster Caster, Dead at 74
Cynthia Albritton, also known as the legendary Cynthia Plaster Caster — the alias that sprung from her plaster casts of famous musician and artists’ body parts, mainly erect penises and women’s breasts — died on Thursday from cerebral vascular disease and added complications with neuropathy, her power of attorney for …
Read More »Shakira Turns Rauw Alejandro Into the Perfect Robot Boyfriend in 'Te Felicito' Video
Shakira has always been a pop chameleon who can jump into nearly any musical genre, and on her new song, “Te Felicito,” she’s teamed up with Latin music’s reigning showman Rauw Alejandro for a collaboration that blends electro-pop, funk guitars, and a thumping reggaeton beat. The song is a winking …
Read More »Kardashian-Jenner Defamation Trial Wades Into Rob Kardashian 'Posting Nudes on the Internet'
Blac Chyna turned emotional on the witness stand Thursday when testimony at her $100 million defamation trial against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner turned to Rob Kardashian posting nude photos of her on the internet in July 2017. The model and influencer became visibly distressed, and …
Read More »'Drank All Night Before I Picked Up Amber': Johnny Depp Grilled About Booze and Drug Use in Defamation Trial
During his third day on the stand, Johnny Depp faced a grueling cross-examination from lawyers for ex-wife Amber Heard in his $50 million defamation lawsuit against the actress. Heard’s attorney Ben Rottenborn grilled Depp — wearing sunglasses and a dark gray suit — over a series of embarrassing text messages …
Read More »Don Omar Steals the Bride in New Video With Gente de Zona and Wisin
Reggaeton pioneer Don Omar has spent decades making some of the genre’s biggest hits, and he’s still finding ways to bring new energy to his music. For his latest release, “Soy Yo,” he teams up with his fellow Puerto Rican veteran Wisin and with Cuban duo Gente de Zona, who …
Read More »Production on 'Being Mortal' Film Suspended Following Complaint Against Bill Murray
Production on the film Being Mortal has reportedly been suspended following a complaint of “inappropriate behavior” against Bill Murray, one of the movie’s stars. Variety reports that just weeks after the film went into production on March 28, a letter went out to cast and crew notifying them that work …
Read More »Florida Republicans Pass Bill Punishing Disney for LGBTQ Support
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ crusade against what he has called the “woke” Disney Corporation continued on Thursday when the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill eliminating Disney World from being able to self-govern. Disney since 1967 has operated within its own special district, collecting its own taxes and providing …
Read More »'The Northman': A Brutal, Bloody, Kinda Bonkers Tale of Viking-on-Viking Crime
The Northman, Robert Eggers’ biggest and most expansive (and expensive) feature to date, is also his best so far. It’s an oft-stunning visual feast and an entertaining peek into Eggers’ instincts as a choreographer not only of historical detail but of bloody action. It is also an instructive example of …
Read More »K-Pop's Seventeen Announces Fourth Album 'Face the Sun' After Dropping English Single
Seventeen stans, get ready. After releasing their first all-English single last week, the K-pop group announced on Thursday that their fourth album, Face the Sun, is coming May 27. The group teased the fourth album by releasing a poster with several images showing a more serious aesthetic: a cement set …
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