Donald Trump had a message for Republicans about his 2024 presidential announcement: Endorse me now, or pay later. In the days running up to the election, Trump made a series of phone calls to GOP lawmakers and other elected officials, demanding that they endorse him before he announced he’s running …
Read More »Bob Dylan's 'Time Out of Mind' Focus of Latest Bootleg Series
As promised, the next installment of Bob Dylan’s The Bootleg Series will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his 1997 masterpiece Time Out of Mind. Available as both a 5CD or 10-LP set, Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol.17 boasts a freshly remixed version of …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers, Master of Holiday Covers, Takes on the Handsome Family's 'So Much Wine'
It wouldn’t be the holidays without Phoebe Bridgers dropping her annual cover. This time, she’s released a delicate rendition of the Handsome Family’s “So Much Wine.” “I had nothing to say on Christmas day,” Bridgers sings in the opening line. She keeps her version similar to the 2000 original, yet …
Read More »Live Nation's Chairman Blames Taylor Swift's Fame for Its Own Ticketmaster Mess
“Don’t Blame Me (Live Nation’s Version)” is on repeat for Live Nation Entertainment company chairman Greg Maffei in the aftermath of the Ticketmaster Verified Fan presale for Taylor Swift’s forthcoming Eras stadium tour. Hours-long wait times, platinum ticket pricing, and site glitches resulting from completely unprepared and overloaded website servers …
Read More »Pelosi Steps Down From Democratic Leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday afternoon that she will not seek another term as her party’s top leader in the House of Representatives. Her decision ends the leadership career of the first woman to ever serve as Speaker of the House, paving the way for the first change in …
Read More »Gabby Petito's Family Reaches $3 Million Settlement With Brian Laundrie Estate to Avoid Wrongful Death Trial
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a $3 million settlement to avoid a trial for the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the victim’s parents against the murderer’s estate. The trial was set to begin in December, but a Sarasota County judge signed off on the agreement …
Read More »Trump's 2024 Announcement Was So Boring Even Fox News Cut Away
Donald Trump said from behind a podium at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday that he’s launching a campaign to take back the White House in 2024. It wasn’t exactly a rousing announcement. The former president seemed bored as he squinted at his teleprompter and regurgitated well-trod talking points about immigration, crime, the …
Read More »Willow Has a Dog Named Korn — and More of Her Hard-Rock Revelations
Willow made one of the best rock albums of the year with the nu-metal-influenced Coping Mechanism, but she’s quite aware that some people — especially “old white dudes” — love to question her rock and metal credentials. In reality, she’s been a metalhead since the age of five, as her …
Read More »Spotify's RADAR Artists Are Bringing the Best Vibes to Close Out the Year
Regardless of where you are in the world right now — whether you’re summering in Sydney or getting bundled up in Brooklyn — you can feel the anticipation for the new year building. These waning months inherently evoke a mix of both contemplation and celebration, for things left undone and …
Read More »Trump Is Losing Major Donors Less Than a Day After Announcing 2024 Bid
It’s the morning after Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign announcement and major donors are already running for the hills. Blackstone co-founder and CEO Stephen Schwarzman declared that he will not be backing Donald Trump in his renewed bid for the presidency. Schwarzman is the second high-level Trump donor to say he’s …
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