Month: May 2020

Following the firing of bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith earlier this year, Journey, the veteran American rock band, has revealed its new lineup — which includes the return of former American Idol judge Randy Jackson. On Saturday — directly after a virtual, physically distanced, virtual performance of their 1981 smash hit Don’t Stop Believin’ — longtime
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JPEGMAFIA has shared another new song. His new track, “CUTIE PIE!,” follows recent exclamation point entries “BALD!,” “Covered in Money!,” and “BODYGUARD!” Peggy directed his new “CUTIE PIE!” video, which looks to have been shot in the desert. Watch below. JPEGMAFIA released All My Heroes Are Cornballs last year. Read Pitchfork’s Rising interview “Get to
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Thanks to a pandemic that’s ground the world to a halt, most film festivals have been postponed or canceled. The Chattanooga Film Festival found a clever workaround through its virtual edition, bringing the film festival experience straight to the comfort of your home. Of their feature film lineup, The Pandemic Anthology most reflects the current social setting.
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EXCLUSIVE: New York’s Irish Repertory Theatre has announced an upcoming online run of four plays, becoming what could be Off Broadway’s first summer season created specifically for virtual viewing. Included in the line-up is the world premiere of Darren Murphy’s short play The Gifts You Gave to the Dark, with characters affected by the COVID-19
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In the past month, both President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden have been using the same word and idea—transition—but with completely different meaning and intent. Earlier this month, Trump declared that “Transition to Greatness” is a phrase we’re going to hear a lot about because he’s decided it’s the perfect reelection slogan. (I’ll
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Brian May, the longtime guitarist and co-founder of Queen, has revealed that he was “very near death” after suffering a “small heart attack” earlier this month. In a seven-minute, 30-second IGTV video posted on Sunday evening, the 72-year-old detailed the near-death experience, sharing that his “wonderful doctor” rushed him to a local hospital after he started
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Kylie Jenner debuted her latest hair look as she celebrated Memorial Day Weekend in quarantine — and waist-length locks totally suit her! Another day, another quarantine hair makeover for Kylie Jenner! The 22-year-old may be indoors over Memorial Day Weekend, but that didn’t stop her from getting all glammed up. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star
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Jolyon Maugham (R) suffered criticism after his comment comparing passing on coronavirus to HIV. (TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) After intense outcry, a British barrister apologised Sunday afternoon (May 24) for comparing Dominic Cummings to “a man with HIV having unprotected sex”. Good Law Project director Jolyon “Jo” Maugham weathered heavy criticism from sexual health advocates
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A candlelight vigil to bring awareness to the crisis of AIDS that was affecting the gay community, 1983. (Steve Ringman/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty) Three queer elders have explained the lessons they learned about resilience and love during the AIDS crisis, which are now helping them get through the coronavirus pandemic. Although the coronavirus pandemic
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Rapper YNW Bortlen (real name: Cortlen Henry), was granted release on bond in Broward County, Florida yesterday (May 23). One of Henry’s attorneys John M. Phillips announced the news in a tweet earlier this evening, stating that “Jamell Demons aka @YNWMelly’s co-defendant Cortlen Henry aka @YNWBortlen was granted bond and house arrest.” Phillips clarified that
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Hanifa just debuted its latest collection on Instagram Live using 3D models. Designer Anifa Mvuemba planned the digital-only show before the coronavirus pandemic. Fans were particularly delighted to have access to the groundbreaking online fashion show during quarantine. The coronavirus pandemic is changing so many industries worldwide. One such change that is already taking place,
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