John Krasinski released the first episode of his new web show Some Good News to liven up viewers during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 15-minute episode, the actor brought in Steve Carell to reflect back on The Office in light of its 15th anniversary. Krasinski also highlighted good news from …
Read More »'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Recap: All That Glitters
A review of this week’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, “Dillman,” coming up just as soon as my resume rhymes on accident… Nine-Nine has improbably avoided the ravages of sitcom middle-age for several years now, at times being even funnier and more satisfying than when the characters and running gags were new. This …
Read More »The Coronavirus Nightmare Crippling New York Will Soon Be in Cities Nationwide
WASHINGTON — It was possible until now to view the novel coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. as a crisis concentrated in a few densely populated regions: New York City, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area. New York is now considered the global epicenter of the pandemic. Some of the most …
Read More »Watch Chris Evans Protect His Son in 'Defending Jacob' Trailer
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its upcoming series, Defending Jacob, which stars Chris Evans. The series, based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans), whose 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murder. Michelle Dockery plays Laurie, Andy’s wife, and …
Read More »Music Startup Sofar Sounds Will Pay Artists For Canceled Shows
Earlier this month, Sofar Sounds, a startup that stages around 10,000 intimate concerts a year across 400 cities, had no choice but to suspend all its shows due to the coronavirus pandemic — a decision that immediately impacted more than 2,000 artists in six continents. The company is now moving …
Read More »Bright Eyes Drop First New Music in Nearly a Decade — With Bagpipes
Bright Eyes have released a new song titled “Persona Non Grata.” The single marks their first new music in nine years, following 2011’s The People’s Key. The band also confirmed they will release a new album this year via their newly signed label, Dead Oceans. “Getting dressed for a date/put …
Read More »Rappers Are Freestyling About Coronavirus. It's Not the Best Subject for Freestyles
The coronavirus has infiltrated every facet of human existence: live music, late-night, porn, and even the streaming charts. As more citizens across the U.S. begin to self-isolate and quarantine, it only makes sense that rappers are among the most susceptible populace when it comes to boredom. Perhaps unsurprisingly, last week …
Read More »Farewell, Kenny Rogers: If You're Gonna Play the Game, Boy, You Gotta Learn to Play It Right
Kenny Rogers always knew when to hold them, when to fold them, when to walk away, when to run. The beloved country-pop stud died Friday night at 81, after a career full of hits that defined his silver-fox mystique. Kenny was barely north of 40 when he sang his signature …
Read More »Watch Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey Perform 'The Other Girl' on 'CMT Crossroads'
Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey performed a joint session for CMT Crossroads last year and have shared a rendition of Ballerini’s “The Other Girl.” The collaborative performance, which was filmed at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville in October, premieres March 25th and the pair have previously shared a video clip of Halsey’s …
Read More »Women Shaping the Future: Lauren Jauregui on New Music, Self-Love
On March 4th,Rolling Stonehosted its second annualWomen Shaping the Futureevent, celebrating, raising, and honoring the influential female voices in culture. The event was the first to take place at the new Edge venue in Hudson Yards, which overlooks New York City. Pop star and activist Lauren Jauregui sat down withRolling …
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