Meanwhile, Derek Chauvin’s lawyer closed his defense by claiming the former police officer would’ve been justified in using more force against Floyd. By Bess Levin April 19, 2021 On Monday, after weeks of arguing that Derek Chauvin acted reasonably when he knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds last May, the
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Robert Miller is truly a chameleon as highlighted on his newest album Miller Rocks. Blending a variety of influences from surf, prog, jazz, and world rock, Miller Rocks showcases some of the best work of the artist to date. Miller has been super busy working with a variety of band members and overseeing various projects
TORONTO – Organizers of the country-fuelled Boots and Hearts music festival are pulling the plug on this year’s summertime event. Republic Live says ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario made it impossible to move forward with the concerts. Boots and Hearts is one of the province’s biggest music festivals and was set to be held over the
As if divinely sewn together, Asia Karin’s stirring lyrics join with the supple tonality of the guitar that backs her in the new single “One Day,” and by the time we reach the song’s first chorus, there’s no debating whether or not this young woman is in the right line of work. In “One Day,”
“That’s what happens when people listen to us,” one OAN producer remembered thinking while watching the Capitol insurrection unfold. By Charlotte Klein April 18, 2021 One America News Network, the right-wing cable channel that rose to prominence by parroting pro-Trump falsehoods in the aftermath of the 2020 election, has for months churned out conspiracy-addled coverage
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, currently serving his third term, has been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct by seven women. The allegations have triggered an outside investigation, calls for resignation from high-ranking Democrats, and an impeachment inquiry from the State Assembly. Here’s what we know so far: The Timeline The first allegations arose in
Now that HBO Max and Warner Bros. are fully embracing the multiverse, we can expect to see many versions of Gotham City and Batman. One version is Matt Reeves upcoming The Batman, which stars Robert Pattinson in the title role. And while that film’s release is still a year away, the studio is already working
“I’m not going to lie,” Winslet told Vanity Fair. “I love doing accents, but this one did drive me crazy.” By Julie Miller April 18, 2021 On the first episode of Mare of Easttown, HBO’s new series premiering Sunday, Kate Winslet takes us on a journey—into the blue-collar boroughs of southeastern Pennsylvania and, more specifically,
There are three ways you can bring a song to a close. The first is known as a “cold end,” an abrupt, very defined conclusion that makes it very clear that the song is over. The second is a “last chord” in which everything concludes on a final note that’s allowed to naturally fade away.
For her first solo exhibition, GQ photographer Adrienne Raquel spotlights exotic dancers at Club Onyx. By Kate Silzer Photography by Adrienne Raquel April 16, 2021 Eye to Eye, 2020 Photographer and art director Adrienne Raquel is back in Houston, only half an hour from the famed strip club Onyx, whose dancers are the subject of
The baked potato has been thrown back. By Jordan Hoffman April 17, 2021 Media titan Scott Rudin, one of only 16 people ever to win competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, and the only person to have done so solely as a producer, told the Washington Post that he is “stepping back,” at least
The film and television star conferenced to a rally boasting Lin Wood, Sidney Powell, and the My Pillow guy. By Jordan Hoffman April 17, 2021 Person of Interest and The Passion of the Christ star Jim Caviezel gave a checked-in with a rally of COVID-deniers and QAnon lunatics in Tulsa this weekend. The “Health and
***SPOILER ALERT: This post discusses the events of episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.*** Last night’s episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was relatively quiet, with a focus on Sam Wilson the man instead of Sam Wilson the Falcon. Sam’s greatest strength has always been his empathy and his humanity,
“I think there’s an extra 10% to 15% chance he runs if he lost 20 pounds.” By Bess Levin April 16, 2021 Is Donald Trump going to run again in 2024? It’s a question that the United States—nay, the world—will likely be nervously asking itself for the next three and a half years, thanks to
What The Wire did for the cop show, the French drama Le Bureau is doing for the 21st-century espionage drama. By Chris Cohen April 16, 2021 ©Sundance Film / Courtesy Everett Collection Spy shows set in and around the War on Terror don’t have a great track record as a TV genre: Homeland had critics
English stage and screen actor Helen McCrory, who appeared in several U.K. productions including Peaky Blinders, Skyfall and three Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 52. McCrory’s husband, Damian Lewis, announced her death in a social media post on Friday. Read more: Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2020 “Heartbroken to announce that after an heroic
They want to preserve “uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions,” like discrimination against non-white people. By Bess Levin April 16, 2021 As the Republican Party has made abundantly clear over the last number of years, one of its main platforms is racism. Obviously, in 2021, it’s hard to just come out and say, “Whites Only, Please,” though
Prince Philip will ride in military class before he rests in peace on Saturday, thanks to a customized Land Rover hearse that he designed for his own funeral. Buckingham Palace revealed photos and details about the Duke of Edinburgh’s last ride ahead of his weekend farewell. The hearse will be part of the funeral arrangements,
The Courier, the latest movie starring British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, follows the true story of Greville Wynne, a U.K. businessman enlisted to deliver messages to Russian secret agent Oleg Penkovsky during the Cold War in the ’60s. In other words — Wynne, a soft-spoken everyman with a wife and child — becomes a spy for
Why this beloved comedic actress may have a long future with Marvel. By Joanna Robinson April 16, 2021 This article contains frank discussions of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 titled “Truth.” If you’re not caught up, now is the time to leave. In one of the better-kept secrets in Marvel’s history, eleven-time
The protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota are going into their fifth night tonight as people gather to rally against the police killing of Daunte Wright. But on Wednesday, one protestor became an icon during an interview with CNN. “I’ve been here all four nights,” he told the reporter. “And I’m just standing here today with”—and
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are no more. On Thursday afternoon, the couple, known informally as J.Lo and A.Rod, announced in a statement that they have called off their engagement and ended their relationship. READ MORE: Jennifer Lopez gets love from Ben Affleck, Marc Anthony in May’s InStyle “We have realized we are better as
Queue up this wordless black and white film about a pig that Paul Thomas Anderson praised as “pure cinema.” By Gabriella Paiella April 15, 2021 Gunda, 2020.Courtesy of NEON Want to watch animals on film? You’re in luck. You can get stoned and turn on Planet Earth or Blue Planet. You can see man befriend
“You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth.” By Bess Levin April 15, 2021 Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans decided to make Anthony Fauci their archenemy, having found in the immunologist a perfect target through which to whip up the base. Fauci, of course, is everything the GOP hates: a man
Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip‘s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers, who are grappling with strained relations since Harry’s decision to step away from royal duties last year. Buckingham Palace on Thursday released
Laura Dern, Shaka King, Ziwe, Glenn Close, Emma Corrin, Kelly Rowland, and more joined the festivities at V.F.’s inaugural pre-Oscars virtual event. By Savannah Walsh April 14, 2021 Act two of Vanity Fair’s Cocktail Hour, Live!, a virtual awards-season charity event, debuted on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Like a well-crafted
Indie film director Bao Nguyen has teamed up with GoFundMe to produce a short film dedicated to the #StopAsianHate movement. “Knowing that it’s up to all of us to keep each other safe and shine a light together,” the film quotes, and it’s a harsh look at the history of anti-Asian attacks in this country
The hits keep on coming. By Bess Levin April 14, 2021 Since the news broke that the Justice Department is investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz for allegedly paying women for sex and, separately, sleeping with a minor and transporting her across state lines, things have gotten exponentially worse for the congressman on a near-biweekly basis. For
It’s been eight years since Canadian music video TV channel MuchMusic, in its original form, disappeared off the airwaves in 2013. For the majority of its tenure, MuchMusic was the go-to destination for the latest in music news, interviews and videos. It was cool. A vast Canadian audience would tune in for the big events,
When is the last time a piece of music made you feel the sense of longing we oft feel at 3 am, after a long day. Maybe you miss someone you love deeply, or maybe you just want an escape? Music is after all next to film, one of the best ways to travel to