Guitar lessons aren’t exactly a top priority in places like Northern Iraq, where thousands of Kurds and Arabs have been displaced by the war in Syria. But it’s what Portland musician Jerry Joseph can offer. Joseph, who has written for Widespread Panic and his own band, the Jackmormons, goes to …
Read More »Watch Lizzo's Potent Cover of Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper's Duet 'Shallow'
Lizzo delivered an acoustic version of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born duet, “Shallow,” for Sirius XM Hits 1 on Tuesday. The singer nailed both artists’ parts during her performance. Backed by a guitarist, Lizzo’s live take found the singer grooving to the melody before leaning in …
Read More »There Were Also Serious People at That Hearing on White Nationalism
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Tuesday on “Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism.” Despite the inherent magnitude of that topic, it is one that hasn’t much interested Republicans. That’s easy to understand. President Trump, whom they seem unable to defy, has embraced white nationalism in …
Read More »Cher, Broadway Musical Cast Plot 'Fallon' Takeover
Cher will join the stars of the Broadway musical The Cher Show — Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond — for a Tonight Show takeover dedicated to the singer. The quartet will appear on the program’s Monday, April 15th episode for interviews with host Jimmy Fallon and two …
Read More »'Fosse/Verdon' Review: A Dance With the Devil
When we first meet the main characters of FX’s new limited series Fosse/Verdon, stage and screen director-choreographer Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) assumes such control over his wife, the dancer Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams), that he moves her body into the position he wants. She tries it his way, then moments …
Read More »Roger Stone Goes After Deceased First Lady in Defense of Trump
Are there constituents among the American electorate who love the trashing of dead people? If so, President Donald Trump has cornered that market. Weeks ago Trump hammered the now-deceased Sen. John McCain because he can’t get past McCain’s famous thumbs-down vote on legislation that would have taken away healthcare from …
Read More »Kit Harington Winks His Way Through 'Game of Thrones' Spoilers
Kit Harington appeared onThe Tonight Show on Thursday and promptly was met withGame of Thrones questions from host Jimmy Fallon. “If I can show a picture [from theGame of Thrones trailer] and ask you something about it, maybe give me a wink for ‘yes,’ and a blink for ‘no,’” said …
Read More »Beyonce Unveils New Partnership With Adidas
Beyoncé will join Adidas as a “creative partner” as part of a new collaboration that will find the pop star relaunching her Ivy Park clothing line. Per a press release, Beyoncé will help develop new athletic and lifestyle products, including new footwear and apparel for Adidas. The pop star will …
Read More »Jeff Buckley Graphic Novel 'Grace' Out This Spring
Grace, an upcoming graphic novel about Jeff Buckley, explores the singer-songwriter’s life, career and tragic death. Author Tiffanie DeBartolo (How to Kill a Rock Star, God-Shaped Hole) collaborated with visual artists Pascal Dizin and Lisa Reist on the project, which comes out April 30th via First Second/Macmillan (find it here). …
Read More »Watch the Zombies' Rare TV Performance of 'Time of the Season' on 'Fallon'
New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members the Zombiesperformed “Time of the Season” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night. Frontman Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent were joined by their original bandmates—drummer Hugh Grundy and bassist Chris White—for the counterculture anthem. The British Invasion band clapped …
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