The rollercoaster drop that signified the end of One Direction is the very first clip played in the trailer for Louis Tomlinson‘s upcoming documentary All of Those Voices. “Performing for one last time tonight,” a voice announces, backed by impassioned screams. “It’s One Direction.” In the preview for the film, …
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Over the weekend, the Twitter account for a London police department shared that officers had arrested suspects for possession of “a large amount of cannabis,” including a picture of what appeared to be some truly foul weed. The replies on the post quickly filled up with jokes about the cops …
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Don Lemon is back on the air — and he made sure to issue one last apology for his sexist remarks before the cameras started rolling. TheCNN This Morningco-anchor returned to the show Wednesday morning for the first time since he drew criticism for his comments about Republicanpresidential hopeful Nikki …
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Frances O’Connor’s Emily, her directorial debut, takes a familiar literary biography and garnishes it with the right kind of creative liberties — the vibrant, suggestive kind. It’s the story of Emily Brontë, author of Wuthering Heights, younger sister to Charlotte, author of Jane Eyre and Villette. Emily isn’t a straight …
Read More »Smithsonian Readying a New Robert Johnson Biography and a Trove of Unheard Field Recordings
A new Robert Johnson biography and a box set of previously unheard field recordings are among the first releases the Smithsonian and Folkways are planning from the collection of storied folklorist Robert “Mack” McCormick. The Johnson book — Biography of a Phantom — will be released on April 4, with …
Read More »Netflix Probes Alex Murdaugh's Trail of Dead Bodies and Missing Millions
If you have a taste for lurid news you probably know that Alex Murdaugh is currently on trial in Walterboro, South Carolina, for the murder of his wife and younger son. It’s the kind of story that makes true-crime mavens drool: a once-prominent, now-disgraced lawyer is charged with bloody heinousness. …
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The wedding had it all: beautiful roses, a stunning bride, an intimate setting, and even a rom-com-ready redemption story. In the season finale of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac, fans watched Robyn and Juan Dixon once again tie the knot after previously divorcing in 2012. The now-happy couple walked …
Read More »Rolling Stones Recorded a New Song With Paul McCartney
The Rolling Stones have enlisted the help of a prominent bassist for a new project they’re working on: Paul McCartney. A source with knowledge of the sessions confirmed McCartney’s involvement in the project, saying he contributed bass to one new Rolling Stones song. The collaboration was first reported by Variety. …
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It’s Rosalía’s time to shine. For the first time, the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony will be hosted in Spain, rather than its usual Unites States location. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud said, “We are considering Sevilla to celebrate the 24th Annual Latin …
Read More »Netflix's 'Waco: American Apocalypse' Trailer Captures Fallout of David Koresh Cult Takedown
Thirty years after 86 people were left dead after a 51-day siege of a compound that belonged to the religious sectBranch Davidians in Waco, Texas, newly-released footage and exclusive interviews will attempt to capture the fallout from the takedown of cult leader David Koresh in Netflix‘s three-part documentary series Waco: …
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