Anthony Ferrante had just arrived for work at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, next door to the White House, when the first attack hit. Around 7 a.m., internet service went out across the United States and parts of Europe. Reddit, Netflix, and The New York Times website wouldn’t load. Ferrante …
Read More »Carlos Santana Is Starting His Own Weed Strain
Carlos Santana is switching from “Moonflower” to Marijuana flowers. The 10-time grammy winner and Hall of Fame guitarist is starting his own line of cannabis and CBD products, becoming the latest high-profile musician to use their star power to launch cannabis companies. Partnering with Left Coast Ventures, a cannabis company …
Read More »Banoffee Fences With Herself in 'Count on You' Music Video
Rising indie-pop artist Banoffee’s debut album is out in February, and she’s released a new single from the LP, “Count on You.” The music video features the Australian artist sparring with herself and others at a fencing camp (a la The Parent Trap), as she sings about comforting someone in …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Justin Bieber, 'Yummy'
More than most people realize, Justin Bieber is one of pop’s most consistent male stars. For his latest venture into the world of “R&Bieber” — a term he’s used frequently when hinting at the music he’s currently working on — he returns to the sound of his underrated 2013 compilation …
Read More »Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker Band Announce Fire on the Mountain Tour
Two titans of Southern rock, the Charlie Daniels Band and the Marshall Tucker Band, look ahead to 2020 with their just-announced Fire on the Mountain Tour. Kicking off in Enid, Oklahoma, on April 23rd, the 21-city trek is currently slated to wrap in November. Also joining the tour on select …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Birds of Prey,' New 'Fargo' Season, 'Mrs. America' and More
Birds of Prey (And the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Margot Robbie returns as Harley Quinn. This time, she’s broken up with her ex-boyfriend the Joker, and even though she claims she’s back on her feet, her junk food binge says otherwise. Her pity party comes to a halt …
Read More »Dom Flemons Plans Expanded Reissue of 2014 Album 'Prospect Hill'
Since co-founding the Carolina Chocolate Drops in 2005, Dom Flemons has conducting a scholarly exploration of American roots music’s many nooks and crannies, earning himself the nickname “the American Songster.” In 2014, he doubled down on that reputation with his seminal album Prospect Hill. Now that LP is being repackaged …
Read More »D'Mile Almost Quit Music. Now He's Up for Multiple Grammys
A few years ago, the producer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Dernst Emile II, known as D’Mile, was on the verge of quitting the music business. He was writing and producing at the highest levels, and had been for more than a decade, landing credits on albums from Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Usher, and more. …
Read More »Mac Miller's Family Details Posthumous Album 'Circles'
Mac Miller‘s posthumous album, Circles — which was meant to be a companion to what turned out to be his final LP, Swimming —will be released January 17th, according to a note from Miller’s family on the late rapper’s Instagram. Miller was working on Circles at the time of his …
Read More »Fox News Host Is All-in on Trump's War Crimes Threats
Fox News’ Pete Hegseth’s day in the sun stems from his willingness to toil in a dark place. “I don’t care about Iranian cultural sites,” Hegseth said during a Monday segment on Fox News’ The Five. Hegseth was defending President Donald Trump, as he always does, while slamming Democrats after …
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