Jerrod Carmichael expressed some regrets over his recent criticism of Dave Chappelle — not his actual disappointment with the comedian for leaning heavily on jokes about trans people, but that he aired those grievances to the press. On The Breakfast Club Tuesday, Carmichael sported a bit of a grin as …
Read More »Supreme Court Justices May Do Trump and Jan. 6 Rioters a Solid
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday regarding a challenge to federal laws that have allowed the Justice Department to charge hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters with obstruction of an official proceeding. The court’s decision could reduce the sentences of many Jan. 6 defendants — and grant a major boon …
Read More »Future and Metro Boomin Are Anti-Heroes in Search of a Good Time on 'We Still Don't Trust You'
For years now, Future has been skilled at playing rap’s favorite romantic anti-hero: the man, or character, baptizing himself in purple drinks to forget about bliss that has slipped away. Some of his best songs, like “Throw Away” or “My Collection,” can be both spiteful and vulnerable, like a dog …
Read More »Courtney Love Vs. Taylor, Madonna, and More: An (Incomplete) Beef Timeline
Courtney Love has never been shy when it comes to sharing her opinions about other people. Going all the way back to the early Nineties, the Hole singer has generated headlines by publicly trashing rock musicians, pop singers, movie stars, and even members of her own family. It’s a level …
Read More »Jeezy and Common Talk Rap's Political Evolution in 'Hip-Hop and the White House' Trailer
Jeezy, Common, Chika, and more discuss the entwined histories of rap and politics in the new trailer for Hip-Hop and the White House, an upcoming documentary premiering April 22 on Hulu. Directed by Jesse Washington, the film will examine the fascinating, frequently contentious relationship between hip-hop and the presidency. The …
Read More »How the United States Arms the Mexican Cartels
What are American guns doing in Mexico? This question first came to me nearly a decade ago while working as an EMT treating wounded migrants who were risking their lives trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. I wanted to understand what role high-powered weapons, easily bought in the U.S., played …
Read More »Musk's Loyal Tesla Investors Deny Panic Over Layoffs and Stock Dive
As anticipated by industry observers, Tesla on Monday announced that it was was laying off more than 10 percent of its workforce, shedding around 14,000 jobs worldwide. CEO Elon Musk announced the cuts in a memo to the entire company, writing that they “will enable us to be lean, innovative, …
Read More »SZA, Melanie Martinez, the Killers Tapped for New Pittsburgh Music Fest
A new festival is coming to Pittsburgh, and the lineup is filled with stars. On Tuesday, Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival — a new two-day fest set for Sept. 7 and 8 at Hazelwood Green — announced its lineup featuring headlining sets from the Killers, SZA, Melanie Martinez, and Wiz …
Read More »Nathaniel Rateliff, My Morning Jacket, Mavis Staples to Headline Park City Song Summit
Park City Song Summit is back for a third year. On Tuesday, the Utah-based festival announced its lineup for this August featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, and Mavis Staples as headliners for the three-day event set for Aug. 15 through Aug. 17 at the Canyons …
Read More »Angel Olsen to Deliver 'Songs From the Archive' on Solo Tour
Angel Olsen‘s band will hang back as she takes the road solo on the forthcoming Songs From the Archive Tour. The singer and songwriter will perform 10 cities this September with a set list spanning her six-album discography. Maxim Ludwig, Runo Plum, Kyle Ryan, Greg Mendez, and Domino Kirke will …
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