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Peter Davison, who has recorded 43 albums and over 1,500 film and television scores, feels “a certain responsibility to make music that will make things better.”Illustration by Michael Houtz; photographs by Getty Images You’ve probably never heard of Peter Davison, but if you’ve ever been to a yoga studio or spa, you’ve almost certainly heard

Trumpism is about destruction, about burning it all down, about a kind of partisanship in which Republicans are unwilling or unable to make any kind of bipartisan compromise. And yet, even in a party consumed for years by Trumpism, 149 Republicans voted last week with 165 Democrats to raise the debt ceiling and spare the American

Prince Harry didn’t hold back during his testimony Tuesday against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, whom he has accused of using extreme, often illegal practices to obtain scoops on his personal life. After he was sworn in, the Duke of Sussex, 38, sombrely told the courtroom he’s “experienced hostility from the press since I

Festival season is in full swing, and while Coachella has come and gone, there are still plenty of music events to look forward to this summer, including Governors Ball in New York. Running from June 9-11, this year’s headliners are Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, and Odesza, joined by many more must-see acts hitting the stage. Here’s

Just as a trial was to begin, it was revealed Tuesday that Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago, according to court records. The actor had insisted through lawyers that his encounter with the woman was consensual after the two met at

It can be hard for a rising star to find projects that match their talent, striving to simply make a living as an actor, but Dominique Fishback has proven herself as a rare, thrilling exception. The New York-born actor broke out in David Simon’s HBO series Show Me a Hero and The Deuce, proving an immediate standout in both, while on

Yes, I am still playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons and I have no shame. It was a great diversion during the 2020 lockdown and now it’s a cozy little world I can disappear into whenever I want a break from adulting. You, too, should consider coming back to Animal Crossing! We have cats! Dogs! Rabbits!

Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted Monday evening to authorize a strike if they don’t agree on a new contract with major studios, streamers and production companies by June 30. The strike authorization was approved by an overwhelming margin — nearly 98% of the 65,000 members who cast votes. The guild, which represents

Photograph courtesy of Apple; Collage: Gabe Conte Apple became the world’s most valuable company by taking cutting-edge technology and turning it into something cool, normal people might actually want to use. Is there any world in which the new Apple Vision headset does the same with VR? By Timothy Beck Werth June 5, 2023 Apple

Never mind the habit itself. This collection is an eclectic lot, spanning mood-shifting incense, chef-designed Rose Delights, toothpaste for discerning palates, and specially made papier-mâché matchbooks by artist Bernie Kaminski. It’s a light-hearted mood, in the spirit of a vintage Camel tagline: “Pleasure to burn.” By Laura Regensdorf June 5, 2023

Spoilers below. The Idol is about nihilism, or consumerism, or gender power dynamics, or the ruins of culture, or sexual empowerment (but probably sexual manipulation), or maybe the price of one’s soul. Any of these explanations are equally plausible after the series’ disjointed, if intriguing, premiere episode, in which pop star Jocelyn (Lily Rose-Depp) attempts

Prince Harry’s highly anticipated showdown against the publisher of the Daily Mirror kicked off Monday without him present in court — and the judge was not happy. Harry’s lawyer said the Duke of Sussex would be unavailable to testify following opening statements because he’d taken a flight from Los Angeles after the birthday of his 2-year-old

After a six-decade onstage career, Elton John is in the midst of his farewell tour. But on Monday, he and his husband, David Furnish, are announcing a project that proves his legacy is just beginning. More than 30 years after its founding, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is announcing the Rocket Fund, an initiative to

Jem Starling is a girl who has been abandoned by all the people who should be helping to guide her. In The Starling Girl, we get to see as Jem (Eliza Scanlen) struggles with her relationship to the church, her family, and her new found romance with Owen (Lewis Pullman) who is an older Youth

Gunna performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Courtesy of Amy E. Price via Getty Images The track is Gunna’s first single since he was released from prison last December after filing an Alford plea in the ongoing YSL

On June 4, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Lilibet Diana celebrated her second birthday in California, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex make their home. The newly named Princess turned one-years-old during her late great-grandmother’s Platinum Jubilee last year. Everyone was gathered to honor Queen Elizabeth, who passed away in September 2022, just

Before the internet, a band could break up, its members retire, and still be a profitable venture. The Beastie Boys, for example, sold so many records that they could count on albums like Licensed to Ill and Ill Communication to each sell a million or two copies a year. The Doors’ catalogue went gold again

When it comes to TikTok and Instagram, people tend to find good songs years after their release, and then re-popularize them to use in reels and the like. One particular song, Bakar’s “Hell N Back,” has been making the rounds once again, and for good reason! The London-born singer-songwriter has always had an incredibly rich,

D4vdCourtesy of Aidan Cullen The homeschooled teenager from Houston just wanted to make music for Fortnite montages. Now he’s on a sold-out tour with a new EP. By Megan Armstrong June 2, 2023 David Burke spends most days recording songs in his six-year-old sister’s bedroom closet in his childhood home near Houston—including eight of the

This week, Stranger Things‘ Millie Bobby Brown and her fiancé, Jake Bongiovi, had an engagement party for friends and family just three months after announcing they were planning to get married on social media. Brown’s hairstylist Pete Burkill shared a few pics from the event on Thursday, showing the couple standing together in front of

Bill Hader used to be known as a comedic actor and SNL cast member. Now, thanks to his dark comedy Barry, he’s earned a reputation as a visionary director. Barry‘s best moments, whether they’re funny, tragic, or a little of both, tend to also be the weirdest. Here are the ten most surreal or absurd

Spider-Man/Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, in Across the Spider-Verse.Courtesy of Sony Pictures via Everett Collection The full circle moment gives an inspiration his due and closes a loop that had been open since 2010.  By William Goodman June 2, 2023 Spoilers for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ below It’s natural for sequels to go bigger

NOTE: This article contains detailed descriptions of abuse. Please read at your own discretion. The camera lens is once again being pointed at the Duggar family, but long gone is the wholesome, smiling and sanitized group you may remember from the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting. A new docuseries, airing this Friday on Prime

Spoilers ahead. With a title like “So Long, Farewell,” you’d think the last episode of Ted Lasso marked a definitive end to Apple TV+’s beloved comedy series. And it some ways it did—the mustachioed titular coach steps down as manager of AFC Richmond and returns home to Kansas to reunite with his son—but it also

Actor Beanie Feldstein and producer Bonnie Chance-Roberts celebrated their wedding in the Hudson Valley on May 19 and 20 in the most camp way possible: With a full summer camp-themed extravaganza, complete with an actual summer camp setting.  “It is our happy place together,” Feldstein told Vogue. “I grew up going to summer camp for 10 years, and my

Shark Tank celebrity investor Daymond John has filed for a temporary restraining order against a group of former contestants he entered into business with when they pitched their meat company on the show nearly a decade ago. John, 54, requested the restraining order against the owners of Bubba Q’s Boneless Baby Back Ribs, who appeared

Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is no longer a brand-spanking-new release, many players are engaging in a classic move when games lose a bit of their new shine: they’re skipping cutscenes. I admit that the Light of Blessing cutscene that plays when you complete a shrine, while incredible, is often

The sports personality gets athletes to open up in unexpected ways—and is making a name for herself in the process. By Frazier Tharpe Photography by Hajar Benjida June 1, 2023 As the NBA playoffs have wound their way to the Finals, two clips in particular have been circulating with particular vigor in tweets, meme pages,

In 2011, John Boehner held the full faith and credit of the United States economy hostage—and it worked. The then House Speaker got billions of dollars of concessions from Barack Obama’s administration, helping set a precedent for future Republican leaders. So there has long been a concern that if Republicans take power back in the House, they could

A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 sued him Thursday under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims. In her lawsuit, Victoria Valentino, 80, says she was an actress and singer 54 years ago,