Elizabeth Warren discussed her upcoming speech at the Democratic National Convention and bridging the gap between the progressive and establishment wings of the party during an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show Tuesday, August 18th. The highlight of the interview, however, arguably happened about a minute in when, …
Read More »Flashback: Zack Morris and Friends Become Rock Stars on 'Saved by the Bell'
A new trailer for Peacock’s Saved by the Bell revival landed earlier this week. It provides a broader look at the Bayside universe circa 2020, where A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) is the gym teacher, Jessie Spano (Elizabeth Berkley) is the mother of the football team captain, Max (Ed Alonzo) is …
Read More »'The Fight' Review: Defending Freedom, One Court Case at a Time
Formed in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union, a.k.a. the ACLU, had been defending the rights of the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free for nearly a century when Donald Trump was sworn in to the presidency in January of 2017. The organization knew they would …
Read More »Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Hold Virtual Induction Ceremony Due to Pandemic
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has canceled plans for a live induction ceremony this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will instead honor the class of 2020 with an HBO special on Saturday, November 7th. The honorees this year are Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, …
Read More »Anderson .Paak Reflects on Racial Injustice in Video for Protest Song 'Lockdown'
Anderson .Paak gathers with friends as he reflects on racial injustice, police brutality, unemployment and COVID-19 in the new video for his protest song, “Lockdown.” The Dave Meyers-directed clip includes cameos from .Paak’s son Soul Rasheed, Jay Rock, Andra Day, Syd of the Internet, Sir, Dominic Fike and others. The …
Read More »Juneteenth on Bandcamp: 14 Releases to Listen and Buy
Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the former Confederacy, has been celebrated as a holiday by many black Americans since shortly after the historic events of June 19th, 1865. This year, with the movement to end racial injustice back in the news, a number of companies have taken …
Read More »Lady Gaga Returns to the Dance Floor on 'Chromatica'
If anyone was going to send a love letter to disco and house music at a time when going to the club feels about as alien as wearing a dress made of cleaved meat, it’d be Lady Gaga. Although she initially had reservations about putting out Chromatica at the start …
Read More »Bob Odenkirk, David Cross Ape 'Imagine' Sing-Along With Cover of 'Eat It'
A bevy of comedians united Wednesday to deliver a powerful message to the American people: “Just eat it.” The video — which aped the ill-fated “Imagine” sing-along — was part of The Mr. Show ‘Kidz With Beardz’ Presents: Come Join Our Zoomtacular Annual Business Call! Wednesday, Bob Odenkirk and David …
Read More »Hear Nathaniel Rateliff Praise Willie Nelson in New 'Willie's Birthday Song'
Willie Nelson doesn’t turn 87 for another week, but Nathaniel Rateliff is already celebrating. The singer, songwriter, and leader of his band the Night Sweats has released the joyful track “Willie’s Birthday Song.” Featuring Nelson’s sister Bobbi Nelson on piano and his longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael, the song shouts …
Read More »Post Malone Plots Nirvana Tribute Livestream Concert for Coronavirus Relief
Post Malone will host a livestream concert tribute to Nirvana this Friday, April 24th at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. The show will broadcast live from Post Malone’s home and air on his official YouTube channel. A press release says he’ll “perform a set of Nirvana hits and fan favorites.” …
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