Editor’s Note: The list below is constantly updating — last update June 4th. As COVID-19 continues to spread and spark growing concerns globally, the music and film industries are taking preventive action — postponing or canceling tours, concerts, major festivals, and film releases to help contain potential infections while writing …
Read More »The Tao of Chef and Author Samin Nosrat: 'I Just Want People to Feel More Human'
Every time Samin Nosrat laughs, it’s like someone’s opened a bottle of champagne. It pops in a bright, round burst and then leaves a delightful fizz in the air, the lingering feeling of everyone within earshot smiling. And when you have a conversation with Samin (who’s a first-name-only celebrity to …
Read More »Why Megan Thee Stallion Sued Her Own Label
(UPDATE 3/5): In a statement provided to Rolling Stone and available in part on Instagram, Megan The Stallion expressed her gratitude that the court denied her former label 1501 Certified Entertainment their request to dissolve the temporary restraining order. “I’m extremely pleased that 1501 and Carl Crawford were denied the …
Read More »Flavor Flav to Chuck D: 'I'm Not Your Employee … You Can't Fire Me'
UPDATE: Public Enemy issued a statement clarifying their stance on the dismissal of longtime hypeman Flavor Flav, saying he was not fired “over his political views,” Billboard reports. The letter — signed by Chuck D, James Bomb, DJ Lord, Pop Diesel and Jahi — reads: “Flavor Flav has been on …
Read More »Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump's Choice of 'Pray on It' Pence to Oversee Coronavirus Response
President Donald Trump named Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the government’s response to the coronavirus this week, raising immediate concerns because of how the former governor of Indiana mishandled an HIV outbreak in the state during his tenure. Following Trump’s Wednesday press conference on the coronavirus, candidate Bernie Sanders …
Read More »Duffy Reveals She Was Kidnapped, Drugged, Raped
Duffy, the Welsh singer best known for her 2008 hit “Mercy,” revealed that she was “raped and drugged and held captive over some days” in an Instagram post that marked one of her first public statements in years. The singer stated several times that she is now safe, and though …
Read More »Top 9 'High Fidelity' Series Nods to the Movie
Hulu’s High Fidelity, released on Valentine’s Day,deftly walks the line between remake and reinvention. The terrific new series features a lot of material specific to its characters, like the uniquely self-destructive quality of its Rob (Zoë Kravitz), or the running gag about how she’s never seen The Sopranos. But along …
Read More »Trump Throws a Dark, Grievance-Filled Impeachment Acquittal 'Celebration'
President Trump marked his impeachment acquittal with what he called a “celebration” on Thursday by weaving an hour-long speech with rally-esque boasting, shout-outs to loyalists and a dark listing of grievances. “This is a day of celebration because we went through hell,” Trump said during a gathering in the White …
Read More »Mitt Romney Shows a Little Backbone, Says He'll Vote to Remove Trump From Office
The vote to acquit President Trump of impeachment charges will not be unanimous within his own party. Hours before senators will decide whether to remove Trump from office on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he will break with his party and …
Read More »Stone Temple Pilots Cancel Acoustic Tour Due to Singer's Herniated Disc
Stone Temple Pilots have canceled their upcoming acoustic tour after lead singer Jeff Gutt suffered a “severely herniated disc.” “Doctors have advised immediate surgery, along with several weeks of recovery time and physical therapy,” the band’s reps said in a statement. “Gutt is expected to make a full recovery, and …
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