In Personality Crisis: One Night Only, Martin Scorsese’s new documentary about the life of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen, the singer makes it clear he doesn’t want to make it easy for the filmmaker: “I think it’s best to leave an incomplete picture of yourself,” he says. Although Johansen …
Read More »Travis Barker Recorded Three New Blink-182 Songs With a Broken Finger
Last month, Blink-182 postponed their Latin American tour dates due to an injury drummer Travis Barker suffered on his ring finger. He smashed the finger during rehearsal, leading to emergency surgery and a later-than-expected launch of the band’s first tour with singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge since 2014. Barker offered …
Read More »Spotify to Shut Down Music Trivia Game Heardle
Spotify is shutting down its music trivia game Heardle, the company announced on Friday. The move comes less than a year after the company purchased the game. In a message to players when they go to the app, Spotify said the game will officially shut down on May 5th. “Thanks …
Read More »Parler, a Safe Space for Hate Speech, Has Closed for Remodeling
Parler, the social media site that once was a safe haven for right-wing bigots, has been temporarily shut down. A digital media company called Starboard purchased the platform and has shuttered it for remodeling, though a message on the website still describes Parler as “the world’s pioneering uncancelable free speech …
Read More »Pence Booed at NRA Event in Home State
Mike Pence, who was born in Indiana, represented Indiana in Congress, and served as the governor of Indiana, spoke on Friday at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention, which is taking place in Indiana. He was booed loudly. “I love you too,” Pence said after the not-so-warm welcome. Pence is …
Read More »The Script Guitarist Mark Sheehan Dead at 46
Mark Sheehan, who played lead guitar for the alt-pop group The Script, died Friday after a brief illness. The band announced the news on Facebook, writing, “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group …
Read More »Halsey Schedules Intimate Summer Shows Benefiting LGBTQ+ Organizations
For three nights this summer, Halsey will take the stage at small venues alongside a complete string ensemble. The shows — scheduled for cities in Florida, Indiana, and California — will be presented in partnership with Hard Rock Live, with proceeds benefiting two LGBTQ+ organizations. Tickets are on sale now …
Read More »Florida Mayor Wonders Why DeSantis Hasn't Called Him as City Floods
As flash floods ravage Fort Lauderdale and major swaths of Southern Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is MIA. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, who declared a state of emergency in the city on Wednesday, told reporters that he is confused as to why the head of the state hasn’t tried to …
Read More »Tech Exec Arrested as Suspect in Cash App Founder Bob Lee's Killing
San Francisco police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Cash App creator Bob Lee. Police identified the suspect as Nima Momeni, a 38-year-old tech executive, during a press conference on Thursday. While the motive for the crime is still unclear, police confirmed Lee and Momeni knew each other. …
Read More »Clarence Thomas' Family Got $133K from Nazi-Obsessed Billionaire
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family sold $133,000 worth of real estate properties to conservative billionaire (and collector of Nazi memorabilia) Harlan Crow — without disclosing the transaction as required by federal ethics laws, according to ProPublica. The report published Thursday expands on previous reporting linking Thomas to …
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