A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child …
Read More »Residente and Jessie Reyez Deliver a Heart-Rending Live Rendition of 'El Encuentro'
Residente and Jessie Reyez have shared a stripped-down version of “El Encuentro,” their lovelorn collaboration from Residente’s latest LP, Las Letras Ya No Importan. “El Encuentro” is a heart-on-sleeve duet about a late-night encounter between two former lovers, neither of whom can ultimately bring themselves to go through with the …
Read More »Poop in the Seine, Packed Trains, Convoluted QR Codes — Is Paris Ready for the Olympics?
When the City of Paris first made its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, organizers promised free public transportation, the extension of several metro lines to accommodate crowds at stadiums outside of the city limits, and a pollution-free Seine open to hosting swimming events. Eight years later, with a …
Read More »Covenant School Shooter's Writings Won't Be Released: Judge
A Nashville judge ruled Thursday that the writings of a school shooter who killed three children and three adults last year will not be published, according to The New York Times. This decision aligns with the wishes of the families of the children who survived. The judge will allow police …
Read More »Ad Spend: Six Ways to Ensure You're Making Every Dollar Count
Advertising, in one form or another, is necessary to get right if you want to properly market your product or service and get the word out to potential customers. However, because of factors such as the complexity of the customer’s journey and the creative strategy that goes into advertising, determining …
Read More »'MaXXXine' Brings Back Old-School Porn and Horror, 1980s Style
She lived through what newspapers dubbed “The Texas Porn Star Massacre,” a long, dark, Type O-splattered night of the soul that left her fellow purveyors of quality adult entertainment outlined in chalk. Now Maxine Miller — better known by her stage name Maxine Minx — must endure an environment so …
Read More »Foreign Leaders Are Worried About Biden's Decline: Report
American presidents are charged with more than just overseeing the domestic governance of the United States. They also represent the world’s most influential government on the international stage. In the aftermath of last week’s disastrous debate performance, world leaders are expressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s declining health, and his …
Read More »Linda Thompson Can't Sing Anymore. She Still Has Plenty to Say
On a recent afternoon in a cinderblock-walled rehearsal room in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park neighborhood, a gem of the British folk-rock movement is returning to life. Fronting a small band, Tammy Faye Starlite, a petite blonde with a commanding voice, is throwing herself into Richard and Linda Thompson’s “Hokey Pokey,” jumping …
Read More »Reggie Watts Is in the Right Place at the Right Time
Reggie Watts is pretty sure we’re living in a simulation. Or that he is, anyway. “Highly probable,” the multifaceted artist, 52, says over his tuna salad outside a café in L.A.’s Silver Lake neighborhood. Our server happens to recognize him and compliment his work. The pleasant encounter seems a small …
Read More »Watch Taylor Swift Revive 'The Archer' at Amsterdam Eras Tour Show
Taylor Swift revived “The Archer” at her July 4 show in Amsterdam for the first time since March, when the Lover track was one of the setlist sacrifices to make room for songs from The Tortured Poets Department. For upwards of 80 Eras Tour shows spanning the first year of …
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