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Elisabeth Moss Defends Scientology as a “Misunderstood” Religion
Here’s a fact that few people would argue: Elisabeth Moss is one of the greatest actors of her generation. Here’s another fact that would receive only slightly more pushback: Many ex-members of the Church of Scientology have alleged a culture of exploitation and abuse. Now Moss, one of the most prominent practitioners of Scientology, has granted a lengthy interview to The New Yorker where she not only delved into her craft, but also defended her Church from critics. Moss is a second-generation artist and member of the Church, whose father was close with jazz legend and Scientologist Chick Correa. She went through the Hubbard Key of Life course at the age of eight and was labelled Clear — which the Church defines as a person “who no longer has his own reactive mind, the hidden sou...
Joel Kim Booster on His Upcoming Netflix Special and Making History With Fire Island
This article is part of our coverage of the 2022 Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival. It’s really about to be Joel Kim Booster’s time — as he tells Consequence, “June is going to be a big big month for me.” The comedian wrote and stars in the groundbreaking Hulu romantic comedy Fire Island on June 3rd, will appear in the Apple TV+ series Loot, premiering June 24th, and Netflix just announced that his first-ever hour-long comedy special, Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, will debut on June 21st. It’s a lot, and a situation which he says is a bit of a “monkey’s paw situation,” because of his dedication to stand-up; right now, he’s in a “rebuilding phase” with his work on stage after filming Psychosexual: “I’m just sort of writing a lot of new material and testing out a lot of new stuff. It’s reall...
Song of the Week: Rammstein’s “Angst” Is a Metallic Crusher For Our Present Apocalypse
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Rammstein’s maximalist banger “Angst” is worming its way into our brains. We’ve been jamming Rammstein’s new album Zeit, and one song in particular has stood out: “Angst.” It’s our Song of the Week. The German industrial metal icons just dropped a truly insane video for the track, featuring everything from manic cheerleaders to choreographed lawnmower pushing. It could only come from the minds of Rammstein, who never fail to deliver bombastic visuals to accompany their equally maximal songs. Advertisement “Angs...
Mike Myers Gets Initiated into a Secret Society in Trailer for The Pentaverate: Watch
In Mike Myers’ upcoming Netflix comedy series The Pentaverate, the actor plays a TV journalist named Ken Scarborough out to save his career by embedding himself in a secret society that’s been controlling world events since the Black Plague. True to form, he also portrays seven other characters in the series, which has just received a full trailer. Watch it below. Myers also plays Anthony Lansdowne — a conspiracy theorist who joins Scarborough’s crusade — and far-right radio host Rex Smith, along with each member of the Pentaverate: oldest and highest-ranking member Lord Lordington, former media mogul Bruce Baldwin, ex-Russia oligarch Mishu Ivanov, former Alice Cooper manager Shep Gordon, and tech genius Jason Eccleston. Newly revealed cast member Rob Lowe opens the new clip by narrating a...
Tegan and Sara Sign to Mom+Pop Music, Release “Fucking Up What Matters”: Stream
Tegan and Sara have unveiled the new single “Fucking Up What Matters,” which marks their first release since signing with their new label partner Mom+Pop Music. The twin sisters make a clear statement on the propulsive pop number, co-produced by John Congleton. It mixes their buoyant, catchy hooks with a brazen lyrical punch. In the verses, their self-aware songwriting meets unapologetic self-destructiveness as they stress over impulsive urges, but the pair can’t help but hope that the irresistible feeling is mutual, ending with the refrain: “You’re like a tattoo/ Something I can’t undo/ I hope I got under your skin, too.” In a statement, Tegan Quin shares: “‘Fucking Up What Matters’ felt like an ode to the moment in your life when you realize that you have most, if not all, of the things ...
Neneh Cherry Announces Collaborative Album, The Versions, Featuring Robyn, Sia & More
Neneh Cherry has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming collaborative album, The Versions, out June 10th via Republic Records. The 10-track LP was heralded by Robyn’s take on the singer-songwriter’s 1988 worldwide hit “Buffalo Stance” featuring a guest assist from Mapei, but will also include interpretations from her substantial discography by the likes of ANOHNI (“Woman”), Seinabo Sey (“Kisses on the Wind”), Jamila Woods (Man’s Europe-exclusive single “Kootchi”), and more, plus a remix of 1993’s “Buddy X” by Honey Dijon. The list of all-female collaborators on the studio set were hand selected by Cherry due to their personal connections to her life, career and music. In a statement, Robyn referred to the singer as her “very first queen,” saying, “Neneh was my favorite artist when she hit...
Metric Announce New Album Formentera and 2022 Tour Dates
Metric have announced their return with a new album, lead single, and massive North American tour. Entitled Formentera, the the Canadian band’s eighth studio album arrives on July 8th. Of the lead single, “All Comes Crashing,” frontwoman Emily Haines said it “is a love song that goes beyond romantic love, it’s an expression of solidarity with whoever it is you would want to have beside you in the event of catastrophe.” The track reflects this as it switches from buzzing, pulsing choruses and quiet, reflective verses. “Starting over won’t be easy, broken divided/ Split tomorrow from today,” sings Haines. “Knowing what you know/ Just makes it harder to think straight/ Starting after it breaks.” You can check out the “All Comes Crashing” video from director Justin Broadbent ahead. Relate...
Regina Spektor Shares Thunderous New Single “Up the Mountain”: Stream
Later this spring, Regina Spektor will return with her eighth studio album Home, before and after. Before its June 24th release via Warner, the prolific pop artist has shared another preview with a new single called “Up the Mountain.” “Up the Mountain” is a song that feels just as bold and daring as its name implies. Weaving electronic elements and orchestral arrangements with her standard piano, the song is a chugging, theatrical ode to persistence: “In the forest, there’s a garden/ Gotta get in there,” Spektor repeats in the opening lines. Co-produced by Spektor along with acclaimed studio vet John Congleton, “Up the Mountain” is just a taste of the liveliness and whimsy Home, before and after has in store. Listen to the new song below. Advertisement Related Video “Up the Mount...
Rammstein Unleash New Album Zeit: Stream
German industrial-metal masters Rammstein have unleashed their eighth album, Zeit. The LP, which can be streamed below, comes exactly three years after the release of their previous full-length, 2019’s untitled effort. Rammstein had extensive tour plans lined up for their 2019 album, but the pandemic forced them off the road before they can play any 2020 shows. Instead of waiting around to hit the concert stage again, the band hit the studio to record Zeit, resulting in a relatively quick turnaround following a near 10-year gap between their two previous albums. Now, Rammstein will, in essence, be supporting two new albums when they finally resume touring next month in Europe. Among the dynamic live act’s 2022 dates is the band’s first-ever full-scale North American stadium tour, which was...
Future Shares New Album I Never Liked You: Stream
Future has released his new album, and its title reads like a blunt message: I Never Liked You. Stream the LP on Apple Music and Spotify below. Future has also shared a video for the Kanye West collaboration, “Keep It Burnin,” which you can watch below. Arriving on Epic Records, the rapper’s latest solo studio set follows 2020’s High Off Life, which earned the Atlanta native his sixth consecutive No. 1 since DS2 in 2015, as well as his joint 2020 record with Lil Uzi Vert, Pluto x Baby Pluto. As revealed earlier this week, I Never Liked You’s 16 tracks include multiple high-profile guest features from the likes of Kanye West (“Keep It Burnin”), Gunna and Young Thug (“For a Nut”), EST Gee (“Chickens”), Kodak Black (“Voodoo”) and two separate appearances by Drake (“Wait for You” with rising N...
Tom Cruise Unveils Mission: Impossible 7 Title
Tom Cruise’s seventh go-around as IMF agent Ethan Hunt has received a title: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The actor made the reveal during Paramount’s CinemaCon session on Thursday, during which he appeared in a pre-recorded message filmed atop a biplane while on the South African set of Mission: Impossible 8, which will presumably be called Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. Cruise’s splashy intro was followed by the trailer. As reported by Deadline, it opens with former IMF director Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny) addressing Hunt by giving him an ultimatum. Advertisement Related Video “Your days of fighting for the greater good are over,” Kittridge says. “This is our chance to control the truth… the concepts of right and wrong for everyone for...
Tom Cruise Unveils Mission: Impossible 7 Title
Tom Cruise’s seventh go-around as IMF agent Ethan Hunt has received a title: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The actor made the reveal during Paramount’s CinemaCon session on Thursday, during which he appeared in a pre-recorded message filmed atop a biplane while on the South African set of Mission: Impossible 8, which will presumably be called Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. Cruise’s splashy intro was followed by the trailer. As reported by Deadline, it opens with former IMF director Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny) addressing Hunt by giving him an ultimatum. Advertisement Related Video “Your days of fighting for the greater good are over,” Kittridge says. “This is our chance to control the truth… the concepts of right and wrong for everyone for...
