Mannequin Pussy are back, and angrier than ever. The Philadelphia-based punk rock band released their new single “I Got Heaven” with an accompanying video directed by Mason Merce and Anthony Miralles. “I Got Heaven” is immediately explosive, with lead singer and guitarist Marisa “Missy” Dabice screaming the opening lines, “I …
Read More »'Thirteen' Is Twenty Years Old — But More Powerful Than Ever
On a recent day at the beach, actress Nikki Reed was basking in the California sun when a 15-year-old girl approached her. “I would love to take a picture with you!” the young fan exclaimed. Her interest in Reed, however, had nothing to do with her role as vampire Rosalie …
Read More »Sadistic California Cops Bragged About 'Violating Civil Rights'
In the “thin blue line” myth, cops stand in the breach between civilization and chaos. But what happens when these same police become agents of wanton violence? A new federal indictment pulls back the curtain on sadistic behavior by cops in northern California, who allegedly brutalized residents — with K-9 …
Read More »Florence Welch Reveals Recent 'Emergency' Surgery: 'It Saved My Life'
Florence Welch revealed that she recently underwent “emergency” surgery that “saved [her] life” in a note to fans explaining a string of recently-canceled Florence and the Machine concerts. Welch didn’t specify what the surgery was, or the risk she was facing, saying only: “I’m so sorry that I had to …
Read More »Shakira Will Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2023 VMAs
Shakira is this year’s recipient of the MTV Video Music Award’s Video Vanguard Award. The honor recognizes the “profound impact” an artist or video director has made on the music video medium. The singer will be the first South American artist to win this award. She follows in the footsteps …
Read More »Streamy Awards 2023: The Complete Winners List
The Streamy Awards, which celebrates the achievements and successes of online media, returned to Los Angeles this year on Sunday, Aug. 27. While the award show began in 2009 to recognize web series, it’s now branched out to encompass creators across platforms and continues to honor digital creators in categories …
Read More »Stars of the Lid's Brian McBride Dead at 53
Brian McBride, one half of the ambient duo Stars of the Lid with Adam Wiltzie, has died at the age of 53, a rep from the band’s label Kranky confirmed to Rolling Stone. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The news was also shared via the band’s social …
Read More »Three Victims Who Were Killed in 'Racially Motivated' Jacksonville Shooting Identified
A gunman shot and killed three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday in what the local sheriff described as a “racially motivated” shooting during a press conference held on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the victims were identified by authorities as Angela Michelle Carr, 52; Anolt …
Read More »Ariana Grande Shares 'Baby I' Live Performance From London
Ariana Grande continued her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of debut album Yours Truly on Sunday with the release of a live performance of the joyous “Baby I,” which she recorded in London. The pop star has been shooting Wicked in England’s capital. In her new “Baby I” clip, …
Read More »Trump Lawyer Claims Team Is 'Not Concerned' About the 91 Charges Against Him
Donald Trump is facing a total of 91 criminal charges, including 44 federal charges and 47 state charges, but his attorney Alina Habba claims, “We’re not concerned at all.” “We’re not concerned because we know the facts of these cases, which I can’t get into obviously for privileged reasons,” Alina …
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