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Anne Heche’s Cause of Death Was Not Due to Drugs: Coroner
Anne Heche had traces of cocaine, cannabinoids, and benzodiazepines in her system at the time of her death, but there is no evidence that drugs were a contributing factor. The 53-year-old actress died on August 11th, six days after crashing her car into a Los Angeles home. According a final autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner (via E Online), cannabinoids were detected in Heche’s urine but not in her blood sample, which is “consistent with prior use but not at the time of injury.” The blood sample also showed presence of benzoylecgonine, an inactive metabolite of cocaine. Meanwhile, the fentanyl detected in her urine was “consistent with therapeutic use” by the hospital. Advertisement Related Video A toxicology report also found no ...
Why the Bonnaroo Farm Is Never Not Great: The What Podcast High Five Clip
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | TheWhatPodcast.com | RSS Ken Weinstein, co-founder of Big Hassle Media, has been handling publicity for Bonnaroo since the very beginning of the festival in 2001. But he’s not just a part of the team — he’s a super fan of the event. Advertisement Related Video Weinstein joined Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco from The What Podcast on The Farm back in 2019, and again called in to the show in 2020. In this High Five Clip, the longtime publicist explains why being on the Bonnaroo Farm is never not great. If you agree, you can grab your Never Not Great T-shirt here, or snag the “Radiate Positivity” T-shirt on the Consequence Shop. You can also revisit...
Whoopi Goldberg Says Blazing Saddles Is a “Great Comedy, Would Still Go Over Today”
Whoopi Goldberg defended the 1974 satire Blazing Saddles on the December 7th episode of The View, pushing back against critics who claim it couldn’t be made in 2022. The conversation was sparked by Mindy Kaling’s recent appearance on Good Morning America, where she claimed that The Office is “so inappropriate now” and that most of the characters “would be canceled” today. Goldberg rejected the premise by citing Blazing Saddles, which might be more challenging for modern audiences. “Blazing Saddles, because it’s a great comedy, would still go over today,” she said. “There are a lot of comedies that are not good, okay? We’re just going to say that. That’s not one of them. Blazing Saddles is one of the greatest because it hits everybody.”...
Alex G Does a Couple Good Things During NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Alex G paid the NPR office a visit recently for a Tiny Desk Concert. The Philly indie rocker was promoting his September record God Save the Animals, one of the Top 50 Albums of 2022. “We’re really grateful to be here,” Alex told the in-person audience after playing his first song of the set, “Runner,” and introducing his band. “I don’t have a lot to say,” he added with a chuckle, the sentiment coming off much more gracious than aloof. After “Runner” — which we also crowned one of the Top 50 Songs of 2022 — Alex G played another God Save the Animals single, “Miracles,” a gorgeous acoustic track that’s perfectly suited to the Tiny Desk’s stripped-down setting. He also dug up two older highlights from his expansive discography: “Gretel,” the sweetly twisted lead single from hi...
Lana Del Rey Announces New Album Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Lana Del Rey has announced a new album. Titled Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, the singer’s ninth full-length arrives on March 10th, 2023. As a preview, Del Rey has shared the title track, which she co-wrote with Mike Hermosa. She also co-produced the track with Jack Antonoff, Drew Erickson and Zach Dawes. The album also features contributions from Father John Misty, Antonoff’s Bleachers, Jon Batiste, and Tommy Genesis. Advertisement Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean follows Del Rey’s pair of 2020 albums, Blue Banisters and Chemtrails Over The Country Club. She most recently popped up on Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, providing backing vocals on the track “Snow on the Beach.” Editor’s Note: See our updated list of Lana Del Rey’s 10 be...
Lana Del Rey Announces New Album Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Lana Del Rey has announced a new album. Titled Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, the singer’s ninth full-length arrives on March 10th, 2023. As a preview, Del Rey has shared the title track, which she co-wrote with Mike Hermosa. She also co-produced the track with Jack Antonoff, Drew Erickson and Zach Dawes. The album also features contributions from Father John Misty, Antonoff’s Bleachers, Jon Batiste, and Tommy Genesis. Advertisement Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean follows Del Rey’s pair of 2020 albums, Blue Banisters and Chemtrails Over The Country Club. She most recently popped up on Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights, providing backing vocals on the track “Snow on the Beach.” Editor’s Note: See our updated list of Lana Del Rey’s 10 be...
Jesus Piece Return with “An Offering to the Night,” First New Song in Four Years: Stream
Jesus Piece have shared their first new music since 2018, dropping the single “An Offering to the Night.” The band also announced that it’s inked a record deal with Century Media for its long-awaited sophomore album. The Philadelphia act’s debut album, Only Self, earned acclaim for its unique mix of hardcore, metalcore, and death metal. “An Offering to the Night” brings back the push-pull tension of Only Self, while upping the extreme metal vibes. Distinct groove-work from bassist Anthony Marinaro and drummer Luis Aponte drives the song, while vocalist Aaron Heard delivers a raw and aggressive performance on the two-minute crusher. The press release teases the track as a “spectacular preview into Jesus Piece’s second act,” hinting that a new full-length album is on the way (though no speci...
Jesus Piece Return with “An Offering to the Night,” First New Song in Four Years: Stream
Jesus Piece have shared their first new music since 2018, dropping the single “An Offering to the Night.” The band also announced that it’s inked a record deal with Century Media for its long-awaited sophomore album. The Philadelphia act’s debut album, Only Self, earned acclaim for its unique mix of hardcore, metalcore, and death metal. “An Offering to the Night” brings back the push-pull tension of Only Self, while upping the extreme metal vibes. Distinct groove-work from bassist Anthony Marinaro and drummer Luis Aponte drives the song, while vocalist Aaron Heard delivers a raw and aggressive performance on the two-minute crusher. The press release teases the track as a “spectacular preview into Jesus Piece’s second act,” hinting that a new full-length album is on the way (though no speci...
Skid Row and Buckcherry Announce 2023 US Co-Headlining Tour
Skid Row and Buckcherry have announced a 2023 US co-headlining tour with support from No Resolve. Dates kick off March 9th in Bowler, Wisconsin and wrap up March 31st in Hinton, Oklahoma. Artist pre-sales go live today (December 7th) at 10 a.m. local time, while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (December 8th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code CHEER. General public ticket sales begin Friday (December 9th) at 10 a.m. local time. Pick up tickets via Ticketmaster (both bands will also be offering VIP meet-and-greet packages, as well). “I’m psyched to hit the road together with our friends in Buckcherry,” said Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan in a press release. “This will be the coolest, most badass tour of 2023.” Related Video Added Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd: “Put two great live roc...
Skid Row and Buckcherry Announce 2023 US Co-Headlining Tour
Skid Row and Buckcherry have announced a 2023 US co-headlining tour with support from No Resolve. Dates kick off March 9th in Bowler, Wisconsin and wrap up March 31st in Hinton, Oklahoma. Artist pre-sales go live today (December 7th) at 10 a.m. local time, while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (December 8th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code CHEER. General public ticket sales begin Friday (December 9th) at 10 a.m. local time. Pick up tickets via Ticketmaster (both bands will also be offering VIP meet-and-greet packages, as well). “I’m psyched to hit the road together with our friends in Buckcherry,” said Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan in a press release. “This will be the coolest, most badass tour of 2023.” Related Video Added Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd: “Put two great live roc...
Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio Breathes New Life Into the Classic Fable: Review
The Pitch: 2022 has really seemed like The Year of Pinocchio. While the original 1883 Italian novel by Carlo Collodi has had its fair share of adaptations over the years (from classic Disney delights to, well, Pauly Shore in middle-aged twink mode), this year saw new takes on the material from two of cinema’s most acclaimed directors. But where Robert Zemeckis’ retelling felt morbid and soulless, master of the macabre Guillermo del Toro returns to gift us with a version that hits the classic beats of the fable, while slotting it handily into the concerns and aesthetics the director has pursued his entire career. The lumber is the same, but the construction is quite different: Pinocchio (the cherubic Gregory Mann) is still the wooden boy whittled into existence by old carpenter Geppett...
How to Get Tickets to Yeat’s 2023 Tour
Yeat has given his fans LYFË by announcing a new 2023 tour with tickets following close behind. The Irvine, California rapper responsible for past Rap Song of the Week selections like “Still Countin,” “Big Tonka,” and “Flawless” will hit 27 cities throughout the early spring. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Yeat’s Next Tour? Yeat’s 2023 circuit begins in Minneapolis on March 1st, then spends the first week in Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto. He settles on the East Coast for shows in Washington, DC, Boston, and Philadelphia, along with two stops in New York on March 8th and 13th. He’ll head south via Charlotte, Atlanta, and Nashville to play New Orleans on March 19th, then hosts three nights in Texas between Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Followi...
