After a three-year hiatus, Kenny Chesney will return to stadiums in spring and summer of 2022. The country singer announced a massive package tour on Monday: The Here and Now 2022 Tour features Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, and Carly Pearce. Chesney’s 21-concert tour begins April 23rd at Raymond James …
Read More »Mort Sahl, Incisive Stand-Up Comic, Dead at 94
Mort Sahl, the incisive standup comic who called out hypocrisy as he addressed politics and social issues and served as a trailblazer for future generations in the comedy world, died on Tuesday in Mill Valley, California. He was 94. The New York Times confirmed his death with his friend, Lucy …
Read More »Trans Employees and Allies at Netflix Plan Walkout in Protest of Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer'
UPDATE (10/20): Ahead of a planned walkout led by trans employees and allies, Netflix issued a statement acknowledging the action: “We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused,” a Netflix spokesperson said. “We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk …
Read More »Carlos Santana, Chris Stapleton Bring Deep Grooves, Guitar Solos to New Song 'Joy'
Carlos Santana has tapped Chris Stapleton for a new song, “Joy,” from the guitarist’s upcoming album, Blessings and Miracles, out October 15th via BMG. “Joy,” as its title suggests, is a celebratory, uplifting track, though that euphoria is couched in a heavy, yearning groove that blends elements of reggae, blues, …
Read More »Tucker Carlson Wants Anti-Maskers to Take Action. Now Some Are Harassing Children at School
“Maybe people should stay and fight and take back the schools, which belong to us. They’re ours.” So said Tucker Carlson to millions of viewers on Tuesday night. It was the latest installment of the Fox News host’s months-long crusade against school mask mandates, one that has included multiple calls …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Drops Bo Burnham Cover in Support of Texas Abortion Funds
Phoebe Bridgers has released a cover of Bo Burnham‘s tune “That Funny Feeling” exclusively via her Bandcamp. Proceeds from the track will benefit Texas Abortion Funds. Buy the song here. The cover, which Bridgers has also been performing live on her current tour, was recorded in Los Angeles with Tony …
Read More »He Helped Acquit R. Kelly in 2008. Now He's 'Happy That Justice Was Served'
In 2008, Jamon Mytty was picked as foreman of the jury that would rule whether R. Kelly was guilty of child pornography charges. When it came time to deliberate, Mytty, a first-time juror, recalls thinking he didn’t “know how to run” the proceedings. He decided to have the group vote …
Read More »'Executioners,' 'Reapers,' and 'Banditos': Gangs of Sheriff's Deputies Are Wreaking Havoc in L.A.
At least four “secret cliques or gangs” of sheriff’s deputies — with names like the Banditos and the Executioners — continue to operate and recruit within the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, despite recent reforms intended to ban them. The persistence of illicit factions is described in a new report commissioned …
Read More »Johnny Marr Bursts Back With 'Spirit, Power and Soul' From New 'Fever Dreams, Pt. 1' EP
Johnny Marr has released a new song, “Spirit, Power and Soul,” from his upcoming EP, Fever Dreams, Pt. 1, set to arrive October 15th via BMG. “Spirit, Power and Soul” is anchored by a driving, almost disco-esque beat, over which Marr drapes resonant guitar riffs and booming vocals: “Now, time …
Read More »Jason Isbell Drops Out of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Over Vaccination Policy
UPDATE (8/19): Yola, the U.K. singer-songwriter who released her album Stand for Myself in July, has dropped out of playing the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, citing the festival’s Covid safety protocols. “We are not satisfied the most stringent Covid safety best practices are currently in place,” read a message …
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