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Google dodges lawsuit over Genius lyric scraping
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Tuesday, Google beat back a lawsuit over alleged scraping of song lyrics from Genius, a lyrics and commentary site. A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York found that while the claims of scraping were credible, the scraping did not constitute a copyright violation, and the lawsuit was dismissed as a result. Genius alleged in December 2019 that...
Chelsea Peretti Shares New EP Featuring Kathleen Hanna, Wale, Nick Kroll
Actress-comedian-singer Chelsea Peretti dropped five new songs today on the Phosphorescent Panic EP, which features Wale, Kathleen Hanna, Money Mark, Nick Kroll, Reggie Watts, Kate Berlant and Kid Mero. It joins the previously released Foam & Flotsam EP for a 10-song preview the full-length, coffee-themed album, due in Fall. Along with the single “JAVADAWGS,” other caffeinated cut...
Eels’ New Song ‘Baby Let’s Make It Real’ Hits Today
Eels are back with “Baby Let’s Make It Real.” Recorded at the band’s Los Angeles studio, the song is a mid-tempo track that shows a sweet and very much less somber side compared to Mark Oliver Everett’s previous work. “How ‘bout a new song to get your mind off your troubles for 3 minutes and 55 seconds? Play it again if you want to double that time,” Eels ...
Jeff Tweedy to Release New Book How to Write One Song
If you’ve ever wanted to write a song like Wilco, now’s your chance to learn how. Frontman Jeff Tweedy has announced a new book called How to Write One Song, which is described as “a counterintuitive guide about creativity.” The book follows Tweedy’s 2019 memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get… Please click the link below to read the full article. Jeff Tweedy to...
Dua Lipa Guest Hosts Kimmel, Interviews Gwen Stefani: Watch
Dua Lipa guest-hosted Monday night’s episode of Kimmel, delivering a punchline-packed monologue and remotely interviewing Gwen Stefani. Lipa is the latest artist to step in for Jimmy Kimmel, who has been taking a break this summer to spend more time with his family. By her own admission, the evening was a first… Please click the link below to read the full article. Dua Lipa Guest Host...
Sen Morimoto Teases New Album with Dreamy Single “Deep Down”: Stream
Last month, Chicago rapper/multi-instrumentalist Sen Morimoto announced his self-titled sophomore album, due for release this fall. The former Artist of the Month is now previewing a new song called “Deep Down”, which includes additional vocals from Japanese synthpop artist AAAMYYY. Like his fellow Windy City weirdo NNAMDÏ, who’s also featured… Please click the link below ...
Duff McKagan Guests on Lily Cornell’s Mental Health Series: I Was Drinking a “Full Gallon of Vodka a Day”
As recently reported, the late Chris Cornell’s eldest daughter, Lily Cornell Silver, has launched a new weekly IGTV series Mind Wide Open, discussing mental health issues with various guests. Her latest guest was Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, who opened up about his struggles with addiction and anxiety during… Please click the link below to read the full article. Duff McKagan Gu...
The £18 Product That Jourdan Dunn Uses for Supermodel Skin
I’m not usually one for purporting claims that certain products can give you supermodel skin. In fact, with a long history of acne, I actively rally against the marketing spiel that brands offer up in their quest to sell “perfect skin” to the masses. However, when I heard about a product that an actual supermodel swears by for her genuinely glowing skin, I immediately perked up....
6 Autumn Basics I’m Buying Regardless of This Year’s Trends
At the start of every new season, there are always certain non-negotiable basics I know I’ll be buying and/or wearing in the coming months, regardless of what the trends are. In winter, the list includes a warm coat and lug-soled boots. Spring might involve some new dresses and sandals, summer always requires a trove of white tops and basic swimsuits, and fall, of course, comes with its own set of...
This Best-Selling Mascara Will Change Your Lash Game For Good
There’s nothing about mascara that excites me. Apart from using it on my lower lashes, I gave it up quite a long time ago and swapped over to false lashes. So, when everyone on my social feeds were talking about the Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, it fell into the camp of yet another new mascara launch. But, this one isn’t all hype and no substance. It only took two hou...
Halle Berry Just Recreated Her Iconic Orange Bikini Look 18 Years Later
Even though it was 18 years ago, it’s hard to forget Halle Berry’s turn as Bond girl Jinx in 2002’s Die Another Day (which happens to be the same year she won her Oscar for Monster’s Ball). And one of the most unforgettable scenes was the one in the orange bikini. You know the one—Berry walked down the beach in a string bikini and holster and everyone lost their minds. If &...
The Last of Us Part II’s first major update adds trippy visual effects, cheats, and permadeath
The Last of Us Part II is getting its first major update this week, with developer Naughty Dog adding a slew of new visual and audio effect modifiers, optional cheat codes, and two new difficulty settings. The update will be available for all owners of the game for free on August 13th, and it should add a bit of much-needed replay value for those who may want to try the existing New Game Plus opti...
