Since Kendrick Lamar took aim at Drake with his verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” in the spring of 2024, the Compton and Canadian rappers have traded dozens of dark verses (and counting) in a beef unlike any before it. Since then, there have been accusations of domestic …
Read More »Green Day Comedy Film Inspired by Band's Early Days Is in the Works
A comedy movie involving Green Day is on its way. On Monday, Variety revealed that Live Nation Productions is producing a film titled New Years Rev, backed by and involving the rock band. The film project written and directed by Lee Kirk will be a coming-of-age movie, which follows three …
Read More »Dancer Who Waved Sudan and Gaza Flag During Super Bowl Hit With NFL Ban, But No Charges
During Kendrick Lamar‘s performance at Super Bowl LIV, the rapper declared: “The revolution about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy.” While viewers continue to explore the political notions of the music and imagery present in his performance, new details have emerged about an element …
Read More »Trump Has a 'List' of National Archives Staff to Fire as Revenge for Docs Scandal
In recent months, Donald Trump asked advisers for a “list” of staff at the National Archives who he should purge, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Trump said the list was to include, but not be limited to, Archives officials involved with the effort to get the Biden-era …
Read More »Tom Robbins, Counterculture Scribe of 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,' Dead at 92
Tom Robbins, the celebrated author whose novels included Skinny Legs and All, Jitterbug Perfume, and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, died Sunday, Feb. 9, The New York Times reports. He was 92. Robbins died at his home in La Conner, Washington. His son Fleetwood confirmed the news but did not …
Read More »'SNL' Alums Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Kristen Wiig Join Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live alums Kristen Wiig, Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, and Chevy Chase are among the comedians making special appearances within the sketch show’s 50th anniversary special. SNL50: The Anniversary Special will also feature appearances from Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chris Rock, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, …
Read More »Lucy Dacus' Hot Masc Club Convenes in 'Best Guess' Video
Lucy Dacus went on a social media hunt in January for “hot mascs,” or people who are smooth and suave enough to pretend to be hot mascs, to appear in the music video for her new single “Best Guess.” The submissions in response to her TikTok open call flowed in …
Read More »Kid Rock Throws Tantrum Because No One Clapped for Him During Guest Appearance: 'F-k Y'all'
At 54 years old, Kid Rock has not yet outgrown the tantrum-throwing evident in young children who don’t understand that other people’s celebrations aren’t about them. On Saturday evening, the musician stormed offstage at JBJ’s Nashville, where he made a special appearance during Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan’s birthday jam …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Saw a 430 Percent Jump in Spotify Streams After Halftime Show
After Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, Kendrick Lamar’s music saw a significant jump in streams on Spotify. On Monday, the streaming service announced that the rapper’s music saw a 175 percent spike in the U.S. in the three immediate hours after the game wrapped. After the performance, Lamar’s streaming numbers …
Read More »The Late Irv Gotti Personified the Highs and Lows of Genius
The loss of Irv Gotti, who died last week at the age of 54, is immense. The Hollis, Queens native was a relic from an era when being a hip-hop multi-hyphenate wasn’t about diversifying your portfolio but a passion for hip-hop culture. In his time, he was a DJ, an …
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