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St. Vincent to Host New Audible Original Podcast History Listen: Rock
Annie Clark is staking her claim in the podcast game. The musician better known as St. Vincent will host a forthcoming Audible Original called History Listen: Rock, which debuts January 12th. Whether you’re a casual fan or a devotee to rock music, History Listen: Rock will guide you through the genre’s rich history by outlining key songs, artists, events, and more. Clark will take listeners on the infamous US tour that ultimately led to Sex Pistols’ demise, outside Electric Lady Studios with Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith, backstage at the Fillmore with The Allman Brothers, in prison with Bad Brains’ H.R., and more. “It’s been so fun going back through rock history and revisiting some of my favorite artists and songs, including a bunch that don’t get the recognition they should,” C...
Five Women Sue Bill Cosby for Sexual Assault
Five women have filed a lawsuit against Bill Cosby alleging that the disgraced comedian posed as a mentor during the 1980s and ’90s before sexually assaulting them, TMZ reports. [Editor’s note: The following article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault.] In the suit, plaintiffs Lili Bernard, Eden Tirl, Jewel Gittens, Jennifer Thompson, and Cindra Ladd shared similar stories of power imbalances and sexual misconduct, often alleging that they were drugged. Bernard, who played Mrs. Minifield in a 1992 episode of The Cosby Show, claims that she was drugged and assaulted multiple times, and that once she regained consciousness to find Cosby smothering her with a pillow. When she threatened to go to the police, she says that Cosby pushed her down a flight of stairs and ...
Spencer Krug Announces Sunset Rubdown 2023 Reunion Tour
Spencer Krug has announced that Sunset Rubdown will reunite for the first time in 13 years for a 2023 reunion tour. What began as a solo side project for Krug quickly morphed into a quartet, and together they put out the albums 2006’s Shut Up I Am Dreaming (2006), Random Spirit Lover (2008), and Dragon Slayer (2009). Afterwords Krug moved on to Moonface before reuniting with Wolf Parade in 2016. “I always said this would never happen because I didn’t believe it ever would,” Krug wrote in a December 6th post on social media. “Glad I was wrong. Announcing the return of Sunset Rubdown.” Advertisement Related Video The group will reunite March 24th in Montreal, Quebec, and play a total of 14 shows in the US and Canada before wrapping April 25th in Los Angeles, California. C...
The Daily Show Announces Guest Hosts, Including Hasan Minhaj, Al Franken, and Chelsea Handler
The Daily Show will feature a number of guest hosts at the anchor desk following Trevor Noah’s departure at the end of the week. Hasan Minhaj, Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Kal Penn, and Leslie Jones will each take a turn anchoring The Daily Show when new episodes air starting on January 17th. Other guest hosts include John Leguizamo, Wanda Sykes, Marlon Wayans, and D.L. Hughley, with several more hosts still to be announced in the weeks ahead. Current Daily Show correspondents like Jordan Klepper, Roy Wood Jr., and Ronny Chieng are also expected to get an opportunity to host the show in what could prove to be a possible audition to replace Noah. Advertisement Related Video Comedy Central has yet to name a permanent replacement for Noah, but that individual is expected to b...
Travis Scott Announced As First Headliner for Rolling Loud Portugal 2023
Led by co-founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, the Miami-born Rolling Loud has been spreading its roots throughout Europe and Asia over the past few years. Now, festival organizers have shared that they’ve tapped Travis Scott as the headliner for the second annual event in Portugal next year. Taking place July 5 to July 7, Rolling Loud Portugal will be the second of the festivals to feature Scott after the upcoming Rolling Loud California in March. In Los Angeles, Scott appears on a star-studded roster that also includes the likes of Future, Playboi Carti and special guest Lil Wayne. Scott will take the stage on the beaches of Portimáo located on the country’s Algarve coast. He’s also the first headliner to be revealed for the event, though organizers say they’ll release more A-list nam...
Selena Gomez Is Working on New Music: ‘I’m Ready to Have Some Fun’
If you want something done, ask a busy person. Selena Gomez is that person. The pop artist and actor has crammed it in of late. She stars in Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short; helms the cooking show Selena + Chef; and takes the lead on the documentary My Mind & Me, a personal story on mental health, seven years in the making. The Apple TV+ series My Mind & Me spawned a single of the same name, and an official music video. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news There’s more music to come, says Gomez, who’s keen to switch gears and get back to a party vibe. On Monday night (Dec. 5), Gomez stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a chat about her hectic schedule. Does the new single suggest ...
Metallica Warn Fans About Crypto Cons Tied to New Album: ‘These Are Scams’
Metallica warned fans on Monday (Dec. 5) that crypto scammers are trying to capitalize on the exciting news of their new album single and tour by posting fake giveaway offers. “In the wake of last week’s exciting news of our new song, new album, and new tour, unfortunately the ugly side of social media made an appearance. Many of you have let us know about YouTube channels and live streams, as well as websites, claiming to offer Metallica Crypto giveaways in conjunction with last week’s announcement,” they wrote. Last week, the long-running metal legends announced the release date for their 12th studio album, 72 Seasons (April 14, 2023), as well as blitzing new single, “Lux Æterna” and dates for their massive 2023 world tour. “Let’s be as clear as possible. These are scams,” the band conti...
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Roasts Kanye West at Kennedy Center Honors: ‘He’s Too Antisemitic Even For Us’
There is nothing funny about Kanye West‘s repeated amplification of antisemitic tropes and hate speech over the past month. In a series of interviews and media appearances, the artist who now goes by Ye has made a series of comments denigrating the Jewish people, culminating last week with an appearance on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ show in which Ye stated “I like Hitler.” But if there is one person who has the unique ability to transform hate into hilarity, it is Sacha Baron Cohen. The acclaimed comedian — who is Jewish — appeared at this weekend’s Kennedy Center Honors in the guise of his belovedly profane, offensive-to-everyone dopey journalist character Borat Sagdiyev to pay tribute to honorees U2. Kazakhstan’s least reliable source of news took the stage and expressed genuine con...
Judd Family Files Notice to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Naomi Judd Death Records
The family of country singer Naomi Judd on Monday filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit that sought to block journalists from accessing the police investigation records surrounding her death. Judd died on April 30 at her home in Tennessee at the age of 76. Her daughter Ashley has previously said that her mother killed herself, and the family said she was lost to “the disease of mental illness.” Judd’s family filed a petition in Williamson County Chancery Court in August seeking to seal the report of the death investigation. The petition said the records contained video and audio interviews with relatives in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s death. Releasing such details would inflict “significant trauma and irreparable harm” on the family, ...
Ajebo Hustlers – Dreams
Ajebo Hustlers – Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Avante music duo, Ajebo Hustlers unveils a fresh new single titled “Dream.” Ajebo Hustlers roll out a brand new single titled “Dreams” for their beloved fans. The new record “Dreams” is a brilliant piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is the first track off their latest new EP titled “Bad Boy Etiquette 101” which features Fave and Mayorkun. However, you can add this to your playlist. Listen and share Ajebo Hustlers – “Dreams” below. Coming soon.
Ajebo Hustlers – Kisses
Ajebo Hustlers – Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Catch up with this new release single from Ajebo Hustlers, titled “Kisses.” Music duo Ajebo Hustlers returns with a brand new single, “Kisses,” it is a beautiful piece of music taken from their new body of work called “Bad Boy Etiquette 101.” The new record is a fantastic track you should listen to. This fills in as a follow-up to their new single “Dreams,” which is part of the EP. Listen to and share Ajebo Hustlers – “Kisses” below. Coming soon.
Ajebo Hustlers – Burn My Cable
Ajebo Hustlers – Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Catch up with Ajebo Hustlers’ fresh new hit single, “Burn My Cable.” The musical group Ajebo Hustlers has a brand new single out called “Burn My Cable,” which is from their new extended play titled “Bad Boy Etiquette 101.” The new single is impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. This serves as a follow-up to their songs on the EP like “Dreams,” “Kisses,” “No Love” (18 Plus), “Loyalty,” etc. Listen a d share Ajebo Hustlers – “Burn My Cable” below. Download coming soon.
