President Trump solicited the incoming Ukrainian administration’s help to investigate Joe Biden and used his top officials to make it clear that U.S. support was contingent on that help. What’s more, multiple high-ranking administration officials worked to erase or hide evidence of Trump’s actions. Those two allegations — the abuse …
Read More »In 'Vámono,' Buscabulla Dream of a Bright Future in Puerto Rico
Aguadilla synth-pop outfit Buscabulla turn their tropical dreams into reality with their rousing new song, “Vámono,” or “Let’s Go.” It is the lead single off their upcoming debut album, which is due for release in 2020. Guided by a brisk drumline snare and silky vocals from Raquel Berrios, “Vámono” is …
Read More »Is This Bruce Springsteen's Single Greatest Live Moment?
Bruce Springsteen has played somewhere in the ballpark of 2,600 concerts since signing to Columbia Records in 1972. Many of the ones before Born to Run came out in 1975 have been lost to history, but the vast majority since have been bootlegged and traded within fan circles. Five years …
Read More »Seven Thoughts on Bruce Springsteen for His 70th Birthday
Springsteen and the E Street Band always play “Born to Run” with the house lights all the way up, an aesthetic decision that feels right even if it’s hard to articulate why. Is it too real, too central to the overall message to be part of the show? Is it …
Read More »California Appeals Court Denies Parole for Manson Family Member Leslie Van Houten
A California appeals court rejected Manson family member Leslie Van Houten’s latest bid for release from prison. In January, a parole board recommended the now-70-year-old Van Houten’s release for a third time. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom denied the parole board’s request in June. That decision was brought to an …
Read More »Hear Kitten's Lovesick New Single 'Goodbye Honeymoon Phase'
Kitten has debuted the title track off their forthcoming EP Goodbye Honeymoon Phase. This EP follows up 2018’s Pink Champagne. On the spunky “Goodbye Honeymoon Phase,” a public lovers’ spat is being narrowly avoided. “I’m slurrin’ all my words/You hit me where it hurts/Somehow it only gets worse/Goodbye honeymoon phase,” lead …
Read More »Justin Trudeau Wore Brownface, Faces Calls for His Resignation (Update: There's a New Video)
Canada’s Prime Ministerand one-time Rolling Stone coverfeatureJustin Trudeau has positioned himself as the free world’s anti-Trump — a leader who doesn’t seek to build walls to keep out refugees, but has embraced the resettlement of 25,000 Syrians in Canada. His woke brand of politics celebrates diversity. So it comes as …
Read More »Watch Robbie Robertson Play 'The Weight' With Ringo Starr and Musicians Across Five Continents
“What key is it in, Robbie?” Ringo Starr, sitting behind a drum set, asks Robbie Robertson over the phone. Ringo nods. “F-demented!” What happens next is a joyous cover of “The Weight,” with Robertson reprising the recording’s soulful intro lick. A series of musicians from all over the world – …
Read More »'Ad Astra' Review: Brad Pitt, Lost in Space
Seek out the nearest jumbo screen and let filmmaker James Gray, a renegade visionary with a big reach and a knack for sneaky mischief, sweep you off ad astra (that’s “to the stars” in Latin). Getting lost in the space conjured up by the writer-director and the brilliant Dutch-Swedish cinematographer …
Read More »'Seinfeld' Is Coming to Netflix in 2021
UPDATE: Following Netflix‘s $500 million acquisition of Seinfeld‘s streaming rights, Viacom secured the cable syndication rights to the beloved sitcom, Variety reports. The deal will allow Seinfeld repeats to air on Viacom networks like Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land beginning October 2021, when the sitcom’s long association with …
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