The Mars Volta will release La Realidad de los Sueños, a box set anthology of all of their studio albums and EPs on vinyl, on April 23rd (although it is already sold out in the U.S.) In addition to 18 pieces of vinyl, it includes a photo book with new …
Read More »I-5 Strangler Killed in Prison
The serial killer and rapist known as the I-5 Strangler was found dead in his prison cell on February 28th. Mule Creek State Prison officials are investigating the death of Roger Kibbe, 81, as a homicide. A correctional officer found Kibbe’s unresponsive body during an early-morning population check, his cellmate …
Read More »Grimes Auctioning Off 10 Pieces of NFT Digital Artwork
Grimes is auctioning off 10 exclusive pieces of digital artwork — in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) — for the next 48 hours, the singer’s first-ever collection of crypto art aimed at the burgeoning blockchain collectible market. Some of the digital artwork in the WarNymph Collection Vol. 1 — …
Read More »Bobby Shmurda Released From Prison After Six Years in Custody
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda was released from a New York prison after serving six years of his seven-year sentence, according to state corrections records. Bobby Shmurda had been incarcerated on weapon and conspiracy charges after prosecutors described the rapper as the leader of a violent drug gang in East Flatbush. …
Read More »Flashback: Daft Punk Bring the Pyramid to Lollapalooza
Of their nearly 30 years together, Daft Punk probably only spent a small fraction of that time on the road. But the acclaimed electronic duo, which announced its breakup today, will still be remembered as one of the most important, influential and — crucially — entertaining live acts of this …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Allen v. Farrow,' 'Cruella,' 'Dancing With the Devil,' and More
Allen v. Farrow “I was over the moon happy,” says Mia Farrow about her relationship with Woody Allen. “But that’s the great regret of my life. I wish I’d never met him.” The newest trailer for the HBO documentary about the accusations of sexual abuse against Allen involving his then-7-year-old …
Read More »Emma Stone Transforms Into 'Cruella' in New Trailer for '101 Dalmatians' Prequel
Disney has released the first teaser for its live-action 101 Dalmatians prequel, Cruella, which is due to arrive May 28th. Set in London during the late Seventies, Cruella stars Emma Stone in the titular role. The film follows the character’s rise from a young grifter named Estella to one of …
Read More »Mavis Staples Taps Ala.ni for A Capella Remix of 'One More Change'
British musician Ala.ni has released a clever new a capella remix of Mavis Staples’ 2019 song, “One More Change.” The track finds Ala.ni isolating Staples’ original vocals then meticulously building around them to create a vibrant arrangement of percussive chants and lush backing harmonies. Ala.ni crafted her “One More Change” …
Read More »Biden Wants to Return to In-Person School, May Use NFL Stadiums for Mass Vaccinations
President Joe Biden appeared in an interview with CBS News anchor Norah O’Donnell, portions of which aired before the Super Bowl, where he discussed the challenges his administration faces amid the pandemic. Topics ranged from how to safely return to in-person school to how he will ramp up vaccinations and …
Read More »Andra Day Stars in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' on Hulu
Hulu has acquired the U.S. streaming rights to Lee Daniels‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday, the platform announced on Monday. The film will debut as a Hulu Original movie on February 26th. Additionally, Hulu released the first official trailer of the film on Monday, showcasing Andra Day in her role …
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