Of the litany of things you can buy for $10 — a sandwich, a box of pens, and a print magazine among them — unlimited access to a catalog of 50 million songs is one of the most bang-for-your-buck options out there. But that’s how much music-streaming subscriptions have cost …
Read More »That Time Donald Trump Left Halfway Through a Performance of 'The Wall'
Long before Donald Trump was our omnipresent, problematic president, he was New York City’s omnipresent, problematic gadfly. He flexed his supposed billions to attend any number of events around town, from WWE WrestleManias at Madison Square Garden to baby-boomer rock concerts. In 2008, he went to so many Neil Young …
Read More »YG, the Architect of 'Fuck Donald Trump,' is Getting Back to the Basics
YG, the Los Angeles rapper who’s released two acclaimed albums of political invective, street narratives and lowrider-sproinging DJ Mustard beats returns this week with his third album, Stay Dangerous. Though he caused a sensation in 2016 with the Molotov-tossing “FDT (“Fuck Donald Trump”),” YG is thinking more locally than globally …
Read More »'Mayans MC': Watch Biker Gang Erupt in 'Sons of Anarchy' Spin-Off
An ex-con attempts to carve out a new life for himself in a ruthless motorcycle gang in the new trailer for the Sons of Anarchy spin-off, Mayans MC. The series premieres September 4th on FX. Mayans MC centers around Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo), a top prospect in the titular …
Read More »All-Star Game Pitcher's Racist, Homophobic Tweets Cause Online Furor
Tuesday night’s Major League All-Star Game is one Josh Hader will never forget. The Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher was on the mound for just a third of an inning, giving up a tie-breaking three-run homer that briefly put the American League in the lead. But enough about baseball! Hader’s disastrous …
Read More »Hear Greta Van Fleet's Swaggering New Song 'When the Curtain Falls'
Rising Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet have unveiled their new song, “When the Curtain Falls.” The song is likely slated for their forthcoming as-yet untitled debut album. On the blistering song, Josh Kizska sings over his brothers’ – guitarist Jake Kizska and bassist Sam Kiszka – swaggering, bluesy melodies and …
Read More »Comedy vs. Tragedy: The Legacy of Robin Williams
When Robin Williams died in 2014 at the age of 63, the news landed with a shock for several reasons. Though his final years found him treading water professionally, he was still Robin Williams – Oscar-winning actor, stand-up hall-of-famer, as big a star as ever lived. Few knew he’d been …
Read More »Fans to Decide if Kevin Smith's 'Hollyweed' Series Gets Greenlight
Kevin Smith‘s comedy series, Hollyweed, may or may not see a full season, depending on how fans value it. As Variety reports, the filmmaker-actor has teamed with Rivit TV to release the show’s pilot and its fate is up to how those who watch it vote. Rivit TV will stream …
Read More »Russell Simmons Faces New Rape Accusation
Another woman has accused hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of rape, Variety reports. Alexia Norton Jones said the Def Jam co-founder raped her in his Manhattan apartment after a date in November 1990. “It was such a fast attack,” Jones said. “I remember being pushed up against a wall. He pulled …
Read More »Fyre Festival Attendees Win $5 Million Lawsuit
Two Fyre Festival attendees were awarded $5 million in damages after suing the failed festival’s co-founder, Billy McFarland, Vice reports. The two plaintiffs, Raleigh, North Carolina residents Seth Crossno and Mark Thompson, filed their lawsuit against McFarland last May. The pair said they spent about $13,000 on VIP packages for …
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