Hosted by childhood friends Lucy Fitzgerald, Kenyon Laing and Amanda Jacobson, the Wine and Crime podcast, which launched in February 2017, is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a discussion of various true crimes, ranging from the bizarre (think Russian necrophiliacs) to the more serious (an episode devoted to …
Read More »Steven Van Zandt Dials Back the Politics on Nostalgic New Concept Album
Steven Van Zandt knows what you’re thinking, especially when the topic is his music and not his acting. You hear his name and immediately imagine a bandana-clad rock gypsy who sings and plays heated, self-righteous diatribes about politics and life in a justice-challenged America. And he doesn’t disagree with you. …
Read More »Hear Rita Wilson's Evocative New Song 'Throw Me a Party'
Rita Wilson stares down her own mortality on the inspiring new single, “Throw Me a Party.” Wilson carries the buoyant tempo with her soft croon that seems to float above a pristine blend of piano, drums and guitar. The lyrics, cowritten by Wilson, Liz Rose and Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, reflect …
Read More »Going Out of Business to Own the Libs
As President Trump continues to drive a wedge between conservative and liberal America, both sides have taken extreme lengths to exert their dominance over their ideological enemies. For those on the right, this often involves harming or embarrassing themselves to varying degrees.In an effort to “own the libs,”Trump supporters have …
Read More »'SNL': Halsey, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon Sing About Ruined Valentine's Day
In addition to performing “Without You” and “Eastside” as musical guest on Saturday Night Live, host Halsey also delivered a parody of a ruined Valentine’s Day with “Valentine’s Song.” The Hopeless Fountain Kingdom singer and SNL cast members Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon posed as a pop group clad in lingerie that …
Read More »Vampire Weekend Return After Six Years With 'Harmony Hall,' '2021'
Vampire Weekend unveiled their first new songs in nearly six years, “Harmony Hall” and “2021,” which will appear on their forthcoming album, Father of the Bride. “Harmony Hall” is a swooning tune packed with kind vibes that opens with a tumbling acoustic guitar lick before settling into a groove reminiscent …
Read More »Ryan Adams Enlists John Mayer for New Song 'F-ck the Rain'
Ryan Adams enlists John Mayer‘s guitar skills to the singer’s moody new track “Fuck the Rain,” the latest single off Adams’ upcoming Big Colors. Adams said of “Fuck the Rain” in a tongue-in-cheek statement, “Check out this song it’s cool. Or don’t – we all might die Trump is president. …
Read More »How I Wrote This: Gary Clark Jr. Shares the Emotional Story Behind His Anti-Racist Anthem 'This Land'
‘How I Wrote This‘ is a regular performance video series in which musicians describe the creative process and inspiration of their songs. “I said I wasn’t going to get into this because it makes me emotional,” Gary Clark Jr. said on a recent evening at Austin’s Arlyn Studios. His voice …
Read More »Watch Spider-Man Save Europe in Thrilling 'Far From Home' Trailer
Not even a class trip can keep Peter Parker from his superhero destiny in the exhilarating new trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. The sequel to 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming finds Peter (played by Tom Holland) looking to cast aside his duties as Spider-Man, at least for a little, when he …
Read More »Stormy Daniels Will Troll Michael Cohen in Person at His Congressional Hearing
Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who was paid $130,000 before the 2016 election in exchange for her silence about her affair with Donald Trump, will appear in person at Michael Cohen‘s upcoming testimony before the U.S. Congress. Michael Avenatti, the bombastic lawyer who represents Daniels, announced that they will …
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