The double documentary Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only is heading to Netflix. The film follows both comedians on their recent co-headlining “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed” tour, which made stops in New York and New Jersey last summer. Out Dec. 12, the documentary will go behind the scenes …
Read More »Nas' Mass Appeal Sued for Racial Discrimination by Former White Employee
Mass Appeal, the record label/media company co-founded by Nas, is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims she was “targeted for termination simply because she was White.” The suit was filed by Melissa Cooper, who spent about two years working in development at Mass Appeal, …
Read More »Jim Jordan Is Determined to Keep Losing Votes for Speaker
Jim Jordan is on track to lose a second ballot to secure the House speakership, with 22 Republicans voting against him on Wednesday — two more than the 20 who voted against him on Tuesday. Jordan can only afford to lose four caucus members if he wants to win the …
Read More »Rise of Cannabis Drinks: Beyond the Mocktail Trend
In the world of beverages, the allure of the ‘new’ has always captivated consumers. Remember the rise and reign of the “mocktail?” At the dawn of the cannabis drinks market, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts anticipated a symbiotic dance between cannabis and bar culture, envisioning a world where the cannabis-infused sipper sat …
Read More »John Stamos Reveals Suppressed Memory of Childhood Sexual Assault: 'I Packed It Away'
While writing his upcoming memoir, John Stamos resurfaced a traumatic memory that he had previously suppressed. The novel, titled If You Would Have Told Me and set for release on Oct. 24, reveals that the actor had experienced sexual abuse as a child. Stamos said it was in the process …
Read More »Julie Byrne Announces New EP, Covers Jackson Browne
Julie Byrne is following up her third album, The Greater Wings, quickly with a brand new EP. Julie Byrne With Laugh Cry Laugh will be out on November 17th via Ghostly International. Byrne’s latest is a collaborative project made with Taryn Blake and Emily Fontana, who collectively call themselves Laugh …
Read More »Anthrax, Lissie, and More Plan Special Vinyl Releases to Raise Money for Cancer Support
Fans of thrash metal, folk rock, punk, and hill country blues will be able to find common ground this month in helping to fund support for people with cancer. The Ten Bands One Cause initiative, now in its 10th year, will release records by Anthrax, Lissie, R.L. Burnside, Face to …
Read More »The Rise, Risks and Rewards of NFTs in the Music Industry
The music industry in the U.S. has changed significantly in recent years. The market’s total revenue, encompassing recording, live and publishing segments, is estimated at $20 billion. As of 2022, streaming is the dominant music consumption medium, accounting for 84% of U.S. music industry revenues. The industry continues to evolve, …
Read More »Lauryn Hill and the Fugees Gave Their Hometown a Legendary Tour Opener
“I’m home!” Lauryn Hill bellowed to the packed crowd at Newark’s Prudential Center. Her DJ, who performs as DJ Reborn, had properly set the tone for the night with an extended-minute medley of Nineties hits — though they didn’t need much of a primer. The crowd was predominantly filled with …
Read More »Natalee Holloway Disappearance: Suspect Pleads Guilty to Extortion
Joran van der Sloot changed his plea to guilty to charges of extortion and wire fraud tied to the 2005 disappearance of Alabama high schooler Natalee Holloway on Wednesday, according to CNN. John Q. Kelly, the lawyer for Holloway’s family, told NBC’s Today that a condition of the plea deal …
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