The war between Israel and the militant group Hamas, now in its fifth week, has claimed thousands of lives and ignited a geopolitical firestorm. Amid this bloody chaos, another struggle has played out across the internet, with politicians, activists, influencers, and media outlets grappling for control of the narratives around …
Read More »Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, and More Added to Latin Grammy Performers
The Latin Grammys are a week away, and the Latin Recording Academy is getting people excited with a roster of stars who will perform at the awards show on November 16. The Academy has announced another round of performers, among them Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, Andrea Bocelli, Sebastian Yatra, Milo J, …
Read More »'Blue Eye Samurai' Is a Gory and Gorgeous Animated Series From Netflix
The samurai Mizu stands backed up to the edge of a seaside cliff, flanked by four master swordsman known as the Four Fangs. It is seemingly a no-win scenario for the title character of Netflix‘s Blue Eye Samurai. But for eight riveting minutes, Mizu turns this dangerous terrain into an …
Read More »Beyoncé Unleashes New 'Renaissance' Film Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Run
Beyoncé takes fans backstage and on the road in the latest trailer for her upcoming Renaissance concert film, documenting her acclaimed world tour. “In this world that is very male-dominated, I’ve had to be very tough to balance motherhood and being on the stage,” Beyoncé says in the latest trailer, …
Read More »Jelly Roll Wins First CMA Award — and Promptly Drops It
Jelly Roll came out on top at last night’s CMA Awards, opening the show with a boisterous performance of “Need a Favor”alongside Wynonna Judd and joiningK. Michelleto singthe Judds‘ “Love Can Build a Bridge” for the finale. He even managed to snag the New Artist of the Year between performances. …
Read More »She Played on the Beatles' Final Song. She Would Never Find Out
In April 2022, a select group of orchestral session musicians received an offer to work on a Paul McCartney recording. It was short notice, with the session booked for May 1 at Capitol Records Studio A. The musicians who could make it said yes promptly. One was Caroline Buckman, a …
Read More »Joe Manchin Is Retiring From the Senate
Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. In a video statement released on social media, Manchin stated that “after months of deliberation and long conversations with my family I believe, in my heart of hearts, that I have accomplished what I …
Read More »The Story Behind Megan Thee Stallion's 'Cobra' and That Epic Guitar Solo
There was a moment when Megan Thee Stallion was in the studio laying down her latest single, “Cobra,” that hit like an epiphany. Artist/producer Diggy Lessard had just finished unleashing an epic guitar solo from his Gibson SG when the rapper proclaimed: “This is it. This is that thing right …
Read More »Fentanyl-Laced Letters Sent to Election Offices in Multiple States
Election officials in Washington, Oregon, and Georgia have been sent letters containing white powder —some of which was later identified as crushed fentanyl. In Fulton County, Georgia, the letter was intercepted before being delivered to its target. According to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the secretary’s office is “working …
Read More »SiriusXM Messed With Their Classic Rock Channel. Boomer Listeners Aren't Happy
Call it blood on the Deep Tracks. This week, SiriusXM announced a series of changes to its lineup of music channels. The additions include channels devoted exclusively to the oeuvres of Kelly Clarkson and John Mayer, one made up of old-school Latin music, and one each focusing on R&B and …
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