Alicia Cardenas’s friends knew she had enemies, but they never thought she was in imminent danger. With her thick gray and black hair, piercings, and tattoos on nearly every inch of her body, Cardenas was both a physical force and an iron-willed artist who friends say wielded her words with …
Read More »Hear David Bowie's Previously Unreleased 'Starman (Top Of The Pops Version – 2022 Mix)'
Parlophone Records has released a new version of David Bowie’s “Starman” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the singer’s seminal album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. The previously unreleased track, “Starman (Top Of The Pops Version – 2022 Mix),” was recorded during his …
Read More »Tyler Perry Says He Was 'De-Escalating,' Not Consoling, a 'Devastated' Will Smith After Oscars Slap
Nearly three months after the infamous slap heard around the world, Tyler Perry is addressing the moments just after Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The multi-hyphenate film mogul was seen speaking with Smith during the commercial break after the actor stormed the stage in retaliation to …
Read More »Movie Theaters in Ukraine Are Making a Surprising Comeback
On the morning of May 18, hours after the Cannes Film Festival kicked off, Polina Schlicht huddled with fellow international film buyers on the lawn of Le Grand Hôtel. As the managing director of Berlin-based Monumental Pictures, a company that licenses films for Ukraine via UFD, its distribution arm in …
Read More »From 4Chan to Congress: How a Hateful Anti-Trans Lie About the Uvalde Shooter Went Viral
The first hours after a mass shooting are often awash in disinformation, as Internet hacks try to piece together a portrait of the killer. Frequently, the worse the information, the faster it spreads — because the sloppy sleuthing appeals to the prejudices of those determined to blame the deadly violence …
Read More »Brooklyn Subway Shooter Frank James Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Terrorism Charges
Accused subway shooter Frank James pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and the use of a weapon in a violent crime at a Friday arraignment in Brooklyn federal court. James is suspected ofshooting 10 peopleon Tuesday, April 12, on an N-line subway train during the morning rush hour commute. …
Read More »The Feds Are Now Investigating Whether Trump Tampered With Classified Documents
Federal prosecutors have launched a grand jury investigation into whether the trove of classified White House documents that wound up in Mar-a-Lago were tampered with, The New York Times reported on Thursday. The National Archives discovered in January that former President Donald Trump took boxes of official documents to Palm …
Read More »Kevin Spacey, Accused Sexual Harasser, Creeps Back Into Film With Major Role in Historical Drama
Kevin Spacey has booked another movie role as the actor — who was accused of sexual harassment and unwanted advances by multiple men — continues to creep back into the film industry. As Deadline reports, Spacey is set to star in the historical drama, 1242, which is a joint U.K., …
Read More »BTS Reveal Release Date for New 'Anthology Album' 'Proof'
After teasing a new release at the end of their sold-out Las Vegas residency in April, BTS have confirmed that their new “anthology album” Proof will arrive on June 10. According to Big Hit, Proof will be a 3-CD collection that will feature songs from throughout the K-pop band’s discography, …
Read More »Elton John, Stevie Wonder's 'Finish Line' Video Showcases Triumph of Human Spirit
Elton John has dropped the new video for “Finish Line,” his recent collaborative track with Stevie Wonder. The Andrew Watt-produced single appears on John’s all-star LP The Lockdown Sessions, which arrived last year. The Zach Sekuler-directed visual highlights life’s big moments through a montage of stirring video footage and images. …
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