Rudy Giuliani did not appreciate being blindsided by the legal disclaimer that was played during his radio program on Thursday. After coming out of a commercial break, WABC radio played a disclaimer distancing itself from the nonsense that the Trump sycophant spews on a regular basis, going so far as …
Read More »All the Weird Music Cameos in 2021 Super Bowl Ads (So Far)
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey may be rock heroes in the Wayne’s World universe, but they’re not the only party-starters to nab key roles in Super Bowl commercials this year. In the concert-less pandemic era, many artists are eager to strike brand deals — and several of them scored big …
Read More »Zayn's 'Nobody Is Listening' Tops Apple Music Pre-Add Chart
After a record-breaking run by Morgan Wallen, there’s a new leader on Apple Music’s weekly Pre-Add Chart. Zayn’s third studio album Nobody Is Listening tops the chart for the week of January 8th through January 14th, in the lead-up to the album’s January 15th release.Pre-adds allow listeners to play one …
Read More »Kiss' Neverending Farewell Tour Extends Into 2022
UPDATE (1/19/22): Kiss‘ final tour ever is still going — Wednesday, they announced a new run of U.S. dates on their last-ever trek: The End of the Road Tour. The tour has had its share of bumps in the road, with members of the band catching Covid-19 and their beloved …
Read More »'Dickinson' Season 2: What Price Fame?
Midway through Season Two of Apple TV+’s Dickinson, Aunt Lavinia (Jessica Hecht) takes all the Dickinson women out for a 19th century spa day, promising that by the end of it, “You won’t be the same sick, disease-ridden, melancholy women you are right now.” The show’s title character, rebellious young …
Read More »See Willie Nelson, Buddy Guy Lead All-Star 'Texas Flood' on 'ACL Hall of Fame' Special
Austin City Limits marks the first six years of its Hall of Fame induction ceremonies with a special retrospective featuring performances by Kris Kristofferson, Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, Los Lobos, and more. The 14-song episode culminates in a salute to Stevie Ray Vaughan with an all-star rendition of “Texas Flood” …
Read More »'Wonder Woman 3' in the Works With Gal Gadot, Patty Jenkins Returning
Following the theatrical and streaming release of Wonder Woman 1984, Warner Bros. announced the third and final film in the planned trilogy is already in the works, with both actress Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins set to return. There had been speculation that Jenkins — who is also booked …
Read More »Grammys Children's Album Nominees Ask to Withdraw From Category Over Lack of Diversity
Three of the five Grammys 2021 nominees for Best Children’s Album have requested to be removed from consideration in the category due to the lack of diversity, as Pitchfork reports. Alastair Moock & Friends, the Okee Dokee Brothers, and Dog on Fleas shared their letter addressed to the Recording Academy …
Read More »Smashing Pumpkins Deliver Dark Disco-Tinged 'Cyr' on 'The Tonight Show'
The Smashing Pumpkins delivered a performance of “Cyr,” the title track from their new album, on The Tonight Show Tuesday, December 1st. The track boasts a propulsive drum beat and a dark disco/post-punk edge that creeps into the chilling shimmer of the guitar and the serene backing vocals. Billy Corgan …
Read More »Spike Lee to Direct Movie Musical About History of Viagra
Spike Lee’s next project will be a movie musical based on the origin story of the Pfizer erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, the filmmaker announced Tuesday, November 17th. Based on David Kushner’s 2018 article “All Rise: The Untold Story of the Guys Who Launched Viagra,” originally published inEsquire, the movie will …
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