R apper Tory Lanez, who seems like he could potentially reach a deal in his felony assault case after allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot last year, has been busy becoming an online entrepreneur of sorts. Prior to clearing his Instagram page ahead of his upcoming LP Alone …
Read More »He Helped Acquit R. Kelly in 2008. Now He's 'Happy That Justice Was Served'
In 2008, Jamon Mytty was picked as foreman of the jury that would rule whether R. Kelly was guilty of child pornography charges. When it came time to deliberate, Mytty, a first-time juror, recalls thinking he didn’t “know how to run” the proceedings. He decided to have the group vote …
Read More »Republicans Plot Elections Takeover in One of Georgia's Most Democratic Counties
“The most corrupt election in the history of the country.” Three hundred and twenty eight days after losing the 2020 election, that’s what Donald Trump was still grousing about this past weekend at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. “The people of Georgia must replace the RINOs and weak …
Read More »Jay-Z, Kid Cudi Soundtrack Gun-Slinging 'The Harder They Fall' Trailer With Idris Elba
Jay-Z and Kid Cudi tease a new collaborative track in the trailer for The Harder They Fall, which is also co-produced by Jay-Z alongside James Lassiter. The Western arrives in select theaters on October 22nd and will be available on Netflix beginning November 3rd. The movie, directed by Jeymes Samuel …
Read More »Inside the Legal Battle Tearing Apart R&B's Hottest Label
UPDATE (11/2): The label LVRN, known for signing 6lack and Summer Walker, among others, prevailed Tuesday in a lawsuit with two consultants who previously worked with the company. LVRN initially sued Amir Kashani and Dan Feldstein, alleging they “skimmed” money from a branding deal and diverted business to their own …
Read More »A Brief History of Things That Did Not Get Rudy Giuliani Banned From Fox News
Rudy Giuliani has been banned from appearing on Fox News. He’s reportedly “really sad” about it, too, which is understandable considering how frequently he’s appeared on the network over the course of his political career, especially since he hitched himself to Donald Trump. Fox News has declined to comment on …
Read More »Quiz: Can You Tell the Difference Between Tucker Carlson and an Admitted White Supremacist?
Tucker Carlson‘s rhetoric tends to align with that of avowed white supremacists, so much so that it can be hard to distinguish the Fox News host from some of the nation’s most prominent self-professed racists. This has certainly been the case this week as he’s lambasted President Biden, and even …
Read More »Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform 'You're Not Here' on 'Fallon'
Cynthia Erivo stopped by The Tonight Show for an emotional performance of her recent song “You’re Not Here.” Appearing in front of projected black and white images, Erivo offered an intimate, impassioned rendition of the track. “You’re Not Here” comes off Erivo’s debut album Ch. 1 Vs. 1, which dropped last …
Read More »Laura Jane Grace Grapples With Ice, Memories, and 'Silverfish' on New EP
Last winter, isolated and iced-in several months into the pandemic in her North Side Chicago abode, Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace bonded with her neighbors, an experience that helped inform a series of new songs. “All of our driveways in the back were iced in and I literally was out …
Read More »Yusuf/Cat Stevens Takes His 'Peace Train' Around the World in New Performance Video
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has corralled a global cast of musicians for a rendition of his 1971 song, “Peace Train,” released Tuesday, September 21st, in honor of the International Day of Peace. This new version of “Peace Train” features over 25 musicians from 12 countries, their contributions seamlessly combined to create a …
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