Taylor Hawkins, the jovial, ferocious drummer for Foo Fighters for more than two decades, died Friday at the age of 50. The band announced the musician’s death in a statement but did not reveal a cause. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our …
Read More »From Cuba to Russia, Rappers Are Being Targeted in Record Numbers
Denis Solís moved to Novi Sad, Serbia, in November 2021 — quietly, wearily, without a job lined up. Of his large and tightknit extended family, only two cousins joined him. And now, every day, when he leaves his apartment to wander unfamiliar streets in search of work — as a …
Read More »Regina Hall Talks Hosting The Oscars and Her Undeniable Presence in Pop Culture
There’s no denying Regina Hall’s unique presence in pop culture. From iconic roles like Brenda in the Scary Movie franchise to standout performances like in 2021’s Nine Perfect Strangers, Hall’s career spans decades and genres. Her commitment to being herself not only has helped her own career, but also illuminated …
Read More »'Atlanta' Kicks Off Season 3 With a Dark and Twisted Doubleheader
After a four-year wait that felt even longer, Atlanta is finally back. A spoiler-filled review of the third season’s first two episodes, “Three Slaps” and “Sinterklaas is Coming to Town,” coming up just as soon as you get me 300 pieces of fried chicken, all legs… A perverse part of …
Read More »Exclusive: Sources Say Oligarch Funded Scheme to Paint Swastikas in Ukraine
In the months before Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, an oligarch with Russian ties allegedly paid for locals to paint swastikas around Kharkiv, sources say. The effort, according to the sources, was part of a false flag operation to exaggerate Ukraine’s Nazi presence at a time when Putin was using …
Read More »Watch Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Play a Gritty 'Gimme Shelter' in 1992
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos have essentially been dormant for the past three decades, but they briefly came back to life earlier this month to perform three songs at the Love Rocks benefit in New York City. Richards has been on the interview circuit promoting the re-release of the …
Read More »New York Prosecutor Says He Resigned Over Failure to Charge Trump, Who Is 'Guilty of Multiple Felony Violations'
Former Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance in 2018 launched an investigation into former President Trump’s financial practices, specifically whether he lied about the value of his assets to help him obtain loans. But when Alvin Bragg took over for Vance earlier this year, he decided to not pursue charges, prompting …
Read More »Biden Says He'd Be 'Fortunate' to Run Against Trump Again in 2024
Joe Biden wants a rematch with Donald Trump. The president while speaking in Brussels on Thursday was asked if there’s anything he and NATO are trying to do to prevent their work from being undone should Trump or someone like him win the presidency in 2024. Biden said no, touted …
Read More »Paul Simon to Get 'Grammy Salute' With Tribute Show Featuring Brandi Carlile, Brad Paisley
Brandi Carlile, Brad Paisley, Billy Porter, and more will gather for a tribute concert for Paul Simon. Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon is set to take place just after the Grammys,April 6, at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. It will also feature …
Read More »Utah Governor Follows Indiana Governor's Lead: Vetoes Transgender Girls Sports Bill
UPDATE (3/22): Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill banning transgender girls from playing school sports on Tuesday, Associated Press reports. The news follows Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision on Monday to veto a similar bill banning transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports. “I struggle to understand so …
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