Even with the threat of a return to jail, one QAnon supporter could not escape the lure of MyPillow guy Mike Lindell and his conspiracy theories. On Thursday, QAnon supporter Doug Jensen was sent back to prison for violating the terms of his release when he went online to watch …
Read More »Lil Nas X to Appear on Elton John's New Album 'The Lockdown Sessions'
Lil Nas X will appear on Elton John‘s new album The Lockdown Sessions, out October 22nd via Interscope. The rapper will appear on “One of Me,” on a tracklist that includes collaborations with Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Gorillaz, Stevie Wonder, Brandi Carlile, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and more. The opening …
Read More »'Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971' Goes Deep on Two Beach Boys Classics
By 1969, the Beach Boys were in a rough place commercially. The brilliant Pet Sounds, years away from gaining the cult following it would eventually accrue, was a commercial dud. Radio had moved on to heavier rock and soul. The Summer of Love and Monterey Pop came and went without …
Read More »Ed Asner, Star of 'Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Up,' Dead at 91
Ed Asner, the prolific character actor and seven-time Emmy winner best known for playing Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died Sunday at his home in Tarzana, California, The New York Times reports. He was 91. Asner’s death was confirmed by his family on Twitter, though no cause …
Read More »'You Don't Need No Other Body': An Oral History of Wizkid's 'Essence'
Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid just dropped the deluxe edition of his fourth album, Made in Lagos, imbuing the final days of summer with more tropical grooves. The original version of the album arrived last fall, earning adoration from critics and fans alike. That appreciation only grew with time. For many, the …
Read More »3 Steps to Get Your Business Back on Track After the Pandemic
If the year-plus of Covid-19 felt like being in nonstop crisis-management mode, you’re not alone. Companies all over the world were caught off guard, temporarily putting long-term goals on hold as they put out fires. While we’re still grappling with the crisis, there is light at the end of the …
Read More »Future 'Jeopardy!' Host Mayim Bialik Has a Few Scandals of Her Own
In the wake of executive producer Mike Richards’ resignation as the new host of Jeopardy! after facing allegations of employment discrimination, the Jeopardy!powers that be decided to go with someone as interim host who seemed immune to cancellation: erstwhile Nineties fashion plate, longtime network TV sweetheart, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. …
Read More »R.E.M. Prep 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' 25th-Anniversary Reissue
R.E.M. will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 10th studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, with a major reissue package, out October 29th via Craft Recordings. The deluxe edition of the set will feature a remastered version of the album and a collection of B-sides and rarities. To accompany the …
Read More »On Another 'Donda'-Less Weekend, Kanye West Uploads and Deletes Subtle Shots at Drake
It’s all fun and games until someone gets their address posted to Instagram. Early this morning, Kanye West shared a screenshot of a map to Drake‘s Toronto home on his feed. While he did not identify the location as Drake’s home explicitly, the address in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighborhood has …
Read More »Alabama City Braces for Trump Rally, Declares Covid-Related State of Emergency
The city hosting Trump’s rally on Saturday has declared a Covid-related state of emergency due to the surge of new cases that have overwhelmed Alabama’s hospitals. The declaration will provide additional resources, equipment, and medical first responders to the city of Cullman as it readies itself for the potential superspreader …
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